Senate backs rights amendment to civil rights bill
The Senate approved an amendment guaranteeing jury trials in all criminal contempts tied to the civil rights bill except voting rights cases. The move, a setback for administration forces, could boost cloture votes by attracting Republican support. Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield said he is cautiously optimistic about obtaining the necessary votes. The proposal was sponsored by Senator Thruston Morton and backed by Southern opponents of the bill.
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Mike Mansfield
Montana
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Johnson
White House
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Eisenhower
Eight Die in Montana Floods Across North West Mountains
Floods described as the worst in memory swept across Montana's northwestern mountains on Monday killing at least eight people. Dams and bridges were carried away and hundreds of residents were left isolated. The toll included five members of a single Blackfeet family. a girl also drowned.
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Yukon towns on four hour alert as rivers flood
Mayo and Dawson City faced a four hour alert during a rapid spring run off. Parts of both towns were submerged but no injuries were reported and typhoid inoculations were in place as sewer systems overflowed.
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Yukon
Mayo
Dawson City
Floods unleash Montana’s worst natural disaster in memory
In Valier and across the Indian reservation, two motorists vanished after vehicles were swept into raging streams. Montana National Guard Col Howard McKinney called the floods the greatest natural disaster the state has seen, with damage in the millions. Bridges and dams failed as rains and snowmelt surged, and Air Force helicopters rescued seven people from perilous perches. Destruction centered near Augusta Chateau Browning and Dupuyer as dams burst and water rose up to 30 feet.
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Howard McKinney
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Helena
Dave Manning
Gey
Tim Babcock
Cleveland
No Set Targets For Philippines Based Bombers
A US Air Force spokesman says B57 jet bombers and crews at Clark Air Base are training for contingencies with no specified targets. The report claimed 30 B57s were to bomb Communist North Vietnam from the Philippines.
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Patterns Shift for Laos Reconnaissance Missions
U S Navy jets are altering Laos reconnaissance patterns to dodge anti aircraft fire after two carrier based aircraft were downed. Changes include varied approach angles timing formations and altitudes with no extra fighters added. Photo planes may fly higher reducing image quality especially in the rainy season. Navy conducts low level work while Air Force flies photographers higher, sharing totals. Carriers Kitty Hawk and nearby South Vietnam approaches are noted, with Laos entry across the Laotian panhandle.
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Pat Lao says they captured U S Navy pilot over central Laos
Reliable sources report Pathet Lao officials in Vientiane informing headquarters at Khang Khay that Lt. Charles F. Klusmann of San Diego was captured after parachuting from a Crusader jet during a photo reconnaissance mission over central Laos on Saturday.
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Khang Khay
Vientiane
Charles F., Klusmann
San Diego
Calif
Australian Papuans Aim to Place LBJ Ruler
In New Hanover Island 2000 followers of a Johnson Cult seek to fund a purchase of President Johnson to govern their 8,000 strong Papuan community. They boycott the 4.48 head tax as Australian authorities deploy 40 police on the island.
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New Guinea
New Hanover Island
Johnson
Australian New Guinea
Mick Healey
New Hanover
New Ireland Island
Mialek
Bos- Air Force
US Cleared of Panama Riot Charges by ICJ
The International Commission of Jurists cleared the United States of Panamanian accusations of human rights violations by American troops and police during Panama Canal Zone riots last January. It said excessive force may have been used to quell rioting and sniper fire from Panamanian sides, while criticizing Panamanian authorities for not curbing rioters and for inflammatory broadcasts.
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International Commission of Jurists
United States
Panama Canal Zone
National Bar Association of Panama
Greeks Alert To Possible Turk Attack
Greece placed armed forces on alert amid fears Turkey may invade Cyprus. A high Greek government source warned of an imminent war, while Iskenderun in southeast Turkey showed no unusual activity and U.S. pressure reportedly deterred a move. The alert followed information that Turkey planned an invasion tonight or tomorrow.
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Greece
Ami Rew
Turkey
Cyprus
Iskenderun
Army Club
United States
Parkersburg building collapses with warnings given
A three story brick building in downtown Parkersburg collapsed today after cracking alerts, police say warning allowed time to clear the area. Patrolman RK F said responders ensured everyone was out.
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W. Va
Back-To-Work Votes Amid Space Center Picketing
At Cape Kennedy Florida and Hillsdale Michigan workers face back-to-work votes as picketing and a lengthy strike press for settlement. At Cape Kennedy 3445 of 4541 building trades workers walked off, halting Saturn moon rocket complex work and Titan 3 contracts while NLRB and court actions unfold. Essex Wire workers in Michigan vote on a modified contract after Gov Romney urges public interest over party interests amid 102 days of violence laden strike.
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James Carey
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Brazil purges Kubitschek amid growing political crisis
President Humberto Castello Branco ousted Juscelino Kubitschek from the Senate and suspended his political rights for 10 years. Kubitschek, a former leading presidential contender, denounced the move as a brutal act while ex-presidents Goulart and Quadros also lost political rights, fueling fears of party withdrawals and wider turmoil in Brazil's government.
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Brazil
Juscelino Kubitschek
Humberto Castello Branco
Kubitschek
Joao Goulart
Goulart
Janio Quadros
Panamanian May Survive 3 Bullets
Panamanian May survived three bullet wounds after an attack by a disgruntled party associate. Police hunted the assailant as Arias faced possible paralysis. His wife Dame Margot Fonteyn, visiting Bath England, planned to fly to his bedside Wednesday and return for performances.
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Robert Arias
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Margot Fontey
Bath
England
Bomb Kills Soldier in Canal Zone Home
A homemade bomb exploded Monday in the Canal Zone home of a U.S. Army civilian employee killing Spec. 5 Bethel Perez aged 36, an Army demolition expert, officials said. Local authorities investigated the device and motive as the victim’s family contacted investigators.
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Canal Zone
Bethel Perez
When a compliment hints at envy at a social event
A social gathering remark about a woman resembling a million dollars could imply envy or age and skin tone jokes. The quip suggests a playful misinterpretation where wealth equals youth. The piece reflects social wit and conversational norms of the era.
Nixon hints at alternative GOP candidate for 1964 nomination
Nixon says governors are seeking a clear choice between moderates and Goldwater, with a possible alternate candidate being a governor. He names Pennsylvania's Scranton and Michigan's Romney as likely options, while Eisenhower remains neutral and Goldwater secures support from many governors.
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Goldwater
William W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
George Romney
Michigan
Nixon signals GOP split over Goldwater nomination
Nixon argued moderates face slim odds backing a candidate against Goldwater and urged Goldwater to soften national views. He warned a Republican convention without a contest could harm the party and said any opposing force would emerge this week. He expected Goldwater to back a platform minority views, then attended Eisenhower’s remarks before returning to push civil rights bill amendments.
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Goldwater
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Eisenhower
Washington
Comment on political stance and consistency
The article quotes Goldwater saying the subject remains neutral and has not changed positions, indicating no expectation of new stance. The text references continuing coverage on page 1.
Montana rancher, family move to Alaska on voyage tale
Rufus Choate of Miles City Montana with his wife and three children plus ranchhand sailed May 22 from Ut alask a aboard a refurbished 1891 freighter to Unalaska Alaska. They carried 3 sheep five saddle horses five pigs and a banty rooster in a calm sea voyage lasting IL days and five hours with no trouble or injuries reported.
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Miles City
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Jim
Ted
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