Laos truce blueprint wins backing from Souvanna Phouma
Cambodian mediators report Prince Souvanna Phouma accepts a majority-rule Laos truce commission plan, but Souphanouvong and Boun Oum resist. Sihanouk proposed a three-nation ICCont blueprint to Geneva talks, as princes fail to meet after signing a vague initial agreement.
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Kennedy moves to invoke Taft Hartley on maritime strike
President Kennedy prepared to invoke the Taft Hartley act to halt the nine day maritime strike. Arthur Goldberg led a weekend survey to assess strike effects and a court injunction could follow within 80 days. The White House sought a quick end, citing Hawaii food shortages and appeals from state and federal officials.
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William F. Quinn
Hiram Fong
Orew E. Long
Robert F. Kennedy
Berlin Crisis Deepens for U S Policy Makers
U S leaders from President Kennedy onward express greater concern over the Berlin situation than Cuba or Laos. Khrushchev signals a peace treaty with East Germany, threatening West Berlin access. U S strategists weigh reasons for renewed push and possible refugee pressure from East Germany.
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Laos
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Crippled Children Camp Joy Highlighted by Journal
A feature on Camp Campbell Gard portrays crippled children as joyful and grateful for care. Report by Patty Mummert details the Butler County camp experience for the annual program on page 23.
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Patty Mummert
Body Found After Mine Cave In at Petrol Tennessee
Charlie Kennedy 28 was recovered from a collapsed Cumberland Mountains shaft after miners trapped Friday were found dead. Two others Charles Seiver 23 and Herley Carroll 18 remained missing as rescuers labored through rock and debris with hand tools and limited hope.
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Nixon Says U S Must Act Boldly to Deter Khrushchev
Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon urged Americans not to act timidly, calling for decisive action to deter Khrushchev and warning against unilateral UN cuts over Red China. He spoke at a Young Republican Federation convention after noting Kennedy Khrushchev talks and urged GOP unity.
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Gun Clashes Heighten Tension on Syrian Border
Reports from Damascus say gun battles along the 70 mile Syria Israel frontier escalate tensions with the Syrian Arab Republic claiming June 19 border incidents began after an Israeli tractor entered demilitarized land. Israeli spokesmen report casualties on the border as fighting continued through June 21 without reciprocal fire.
Forest Fires Rage Across Three Canadian Provinces
Thousands flee as wind driven fires scorch dry timber in Newfoundland and beyond. Dover village 120 miles northwest of St John’s faces threat while Wesleyville and seven other towns already host refugees. Army alerted 500 troops. 700 to 2,000 fire fighters battled blazes amid tinder dry forests and record low rainfall in Gander area. US Air Force aid airlifted men and supplies to Stephenville.
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The Wit andNitwit in Everyday Chuckles
A humorous quip on timing and delivery contrasts the witty teller with the constant storyteller who becomes a nitwit, noting how spot on humor lands while constant chatter wears thin.
WWI pilots reunion seeks faster planes at Wright-Patterson
Howard Wehrle 71 recalls 1918 flights rarely exceeding 110 mph as 400 WWI pilots gather at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base led by Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker. Tears mark reunions after 42 years as plans for a mock dogfight falter when a Pfalz fighter crash lands nearby.
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Howard Wehrle
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France
Eddie Rickenbacker
Meany Faces Sharp Criticism Ahead of Labor Pact
In Washington the AFL CIO Executive Council meets at Unity House in the Pocono Mountains to confront escalating union feuds and Meany's critics. Rep Powell calls for Meany’s replacement while Meany warns against civil war in the labor movement as a prelude to the next federation biennial convention. Walter Reuther skips the meeting to handle looming auto bargaining.
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America
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Federation
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Walter P. Reuther
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Ford
Chrysler
Cuban Prisoners Arrive in Florida To Explain Castro Policy
A group of 10 inmates from Havana arrived in Key West aboard the Arena to meet the American public about Fidel Castro's tractors for prisoners plan. Castro rejected the Tractors for Freedom Committee offer and insisted on three bulldozers, sending the prisoners to the United States. General Swing said Immigration awaits instructions on next steps.
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No U.S. barriers to admitting prisoners says press officer
State Department press officer Joseph W. Reap stated there is no government barrier preventing the admission of the prisoners to the United States, indicating a clear policy stance on their entry.
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Kennedy assigns Johnson to unify satellite program
President Kennedy named Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson to unify the United States communications satellite program. He urged prompt reporting and speeded research and development as the FCC weighs competing commercial proposals in the field.
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Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
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Federal Communications Commission
Private satellite system proposed by GE subsidiary support
A General Electric Co. subsidiary seeks permission to launch its own satellites and create the first private communications system of the space age. American Telephone & Telegraph and General Telephone & Electronics urge a joint undertaking for the first satellite based telephone and telegraph system.
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