Strengthen Protestant Voice Planned United Methodist Church
Thirteen bishops from the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church unveiled a plan to form a United Methodist Church with about 11 million members by 1968. The merger aims to consolidate Protestant voice amid broader church unions and would be refined at a Nashville meeting and then the Pittsburgh general conference.
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Birmingham church bombing tensions ease amid patrols
In Birmingham, investigators search for leads on the Sunday church bombing as a large police and National Guard presence stays in place. New York mounted police break up a sit down protest near the United Nations while civil rights demonstrators face charges. Archbishop Toolen condemns hatred and Governor Wallace's Yale engagement cancellation is noted. James Baldwin calls for a Christmas shopping boycott in a memorial service.
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Republicans warn Kennedy tax cut threatens spending control
Rep. John Byrnes warns Congress would gamble with the economy if the Kennedy tax cut proceeds without spending restraint. He argues the administration must submit a prudent budget cap of 7 billion for last year and 98 billion for next year, tying the bill to spending limits. Byrnes, a Ways and Means Republican, urges an amendment to nullify the tax cut without these limits.
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Rally in Peking for Chinese expelled from USSR and Czechoslovakia
More than 10,000 people gathered in Peking on Saturday to welcome 112 Chinese expelled from the Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia, the official New China News Agency reported.
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New China News Agency
Ohio and Michigan Farmers Shine in Vandalia Plow Contest
Raymond Poos of Eaton finished fourth and William Goettemoeller of Versailles placed third in the American Plowmen's Association national land plowing contest at Vandalia Illinois yesterday. Leroy L. Losey of Springfield Michigan won the event for the second consecutive year.
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Indonesia halts Malaysia trade in retaliation
In Bogor President Sukarno ordered a break with Malaysia amid diplomatic severance by the federation. Deputy Premier Leimena said the action targets Singapore and Malaya and stops using Malayan dollars in the Riau archipelago. The move aims to weaponize the economy in Indonesia's anti Malaysia campaign.
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Tolerant reply to a disagreer with right to opinion
A humorous note urges tolerance for those who disagree offering that every person has a right to their ridiculous opinion. The remark lampoons absolutist stance and backs civility in debate.
Quints Weigh 15 Pounds 10 Ounces at One Week
Aberdeen records show Fischer quintuplets all at 3 pounds plus, with James Andrew heaviest at 3 pounds 13 ounces and Mary Ann smallest at 2 pounds 2 ounces. Doctors outline feeding plans. mother to leave hospital soon. family attracts offers and a Sioux Tribe induction planned with a braves dance.
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Kremlin rebukes China over nuclear test ban pact
Moscow denounces Chinas opposition as a bid to gain atomic weapons and calls on Beijing to focus on economic development. It charges China cannot fund bombs and warns of a chain reaction in the imperialist camp if weapons rise, with a second Tass installment promised.
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Norwegian Government Toppled in Second Crisis
Oslo AP report says Norway's first non Social Democrat government in 28 years collapsed after a 76 to 74 Storting vote. Two left wing Socialists joined with Einar Gerhardsen's Labor Party to oust Premier John Lyng's Conservative coalition over its domestic program. Gerhardsen's previous government fell last month over mismanagement of state mines.
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Nuclear blast triggers Las Vegas quake claim
The Atomic Energy Commission says a tremor that shook Las Vegas on September 13 was caused by a nuclear blast at the Nevada test site. The device yielded between 20 kilotons and 1 megaton and was located about 65 miles from the city.
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West German Push for East West Inspection Talks
Foreign Minister Gerhard Schroeder urged the United States to explore a Soviet proposal for an East West inspection system to prevent a surprise attack. He discussed with Dean Rusk and McGeorge Bundy in Washington and planned a Tuesday talk with President Kennedy. Bonn backs a flexible path toward a wider easing, with a first step seen in a limited test ban treaty and troop concentration inspections.
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Sweden to debate postwar tensions next week
Six young Swedish air force men were killed in three crashes Friday in Sweden. The Swedish built A32 Lancer jets were involved in separate incidents as discussions on easing tensions move to New York next week. Andrei A. Gromyko is noted in coverage.
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Andrei A. Gromyko
Kennedy proposes joint U S Soviet moon program at U N
President Kennedy urged a U N General Assembly audience to pool space research for a U S Soviet moon mission. Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko welcomed the conciliatory tone while delaying judgment on specifics, noting Khrushchev sent warm greetings. The speech framed a potential easing of Cold War tensions amid tensions from the Cuban crisis.
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Senate Near Vote On Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
The Senate closes general debate on the limited nuclear test ban and faces one more hurdle before a Tuesday ratification vote. Senators pushing reservations include Barry Goldwater seeking to delay effectiveness until Cuba removals, with others weighing rights to use force and inspections. Leaders expect ratification by a large margin despite some opposition.
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Margaret Chase Smith
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National Guard Exemption From Racial Discrimination Ruling
Washington reports the Defense Department is rewriting an anti discrimination directive to exclude National Guard units while under state control. The move aims to avoid clashes with Southern governors and urged lawmakers while McNamara pushes to ease segregation for Negro service members. Officials say ambiguous language will be clarified upon republication.
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