Soviet Union backs Bandung role, blames China over walkout risk
The Soviet Union declared it would not pressure African and Asian allies by pushing a seat at the Bandung conference, calling participation non obligatory. It condemned Communist China for attempting to block the talks and warned against triggering a walkout, signaling Moscow’s easing stance amid regional pressure.
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More Talks Stated On Canadian Flag
Ottawa reports a special political conference is planned for next week to settle flag design. Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson has invited leaders of all parties to attend Tuesday’s meeting, the second such gathering. Government favors a flag with three red maple leaves while a counter proposal calls for a single leaf.
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Kennedy Has Delegate Majority in New York
The Nation reports Kennedy holds a likely majority of delegates to the Democratic state convention in New York, with counties under his control leaning toward him totaling more than 700 delegates for the Sept. 1 event. A nomination would need 579 votes among 114 delegates.
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Don’t Fence Me In Frog Pet Of Four Year Old Steve Forrest
A color changing frog with a large mouth big eyes and suction cup toes proves unusual pet for Steve Forrest age 4 of Miami Flo. The creature reportedly shifts from brown to green but cannot pass through a fence. AP Wirephoto.
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Flo
Senate Bans Foreign Aid To Indonesia
Senator John G Tower urged a ban on all aid to Indonesia and the suspension of training Indonesian military and police at American bases reacting to Indonesia recognizing Communist North Vietnam. The Senate approved the amendment 62 to 28.
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NASA to direct first using of Syncom satellites
NASA says it is ready to use a satellite already in orbit to direct another satellite into its proper orbit. The plan aims to launch Syncom II from Cape Canaveral and have Syncom C assisted in near stationary orbit about 22,200 miles above the mid Pacific. The Syncom pair will hover near the international date line above the equator.
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Boston UB Cash Toll Robbery Mystery Remains Unsolved
A 191,591,? robbers halted a postal truck in a Boston area heist described as Unile history’s largest cash haul. Sixty postal inspectors, led by William White, continue pursuing six suspects despite no arrests or recovered money. Witnesses urged to come forward as case remains open.
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Big Robbery Unsolved Near Route 3 Plymouth 1962
Patrick Barrett recounts the 1962 heist where a mail truck carrying 16 sealed bags of cash from Cape Cod to Boston was halted near Plymouth. Gunmen in white gloves hijacked the truck at dusk, diverted traffic, tied the drivers, and threw bags to confederates before abandoning the vehicle. Postal Chief White remains confident the gang will be caught.
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New England
Rebels Battle in Congo as U.S. Paratroopers Arrive
In Leopoldville reports say Pierre Mulele's rebel force, 2000 strong, moved toward Kikewu and Bukavu as central Congo authorities seek control. U.S. paratroopers arrived with four transport planes to guard aircraft and support missions while rebels advance toward eastern towns.
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U Thant Seeks More UN Troops for Cyprus Peace
Secretary General U Thant urged adding soldiers to the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus amid rising Greece Turkey tensions. In New York he met with nine contributing nations' delegates to discuss boosting the 6 2 member mission though the exact number requested was not released.
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Cyprus blockade threatens Turkish bread supply
Turkish Cypriot leader Fazil Kuchuk warned the blockade will soon starve his people as bakeries exhaust kerosene and shops shut. He urged Ankara to press Ankara for political action while Lt. Gen. Thimayya said an inquiry followed his Kokkina area visit amid UN efforts to strengthen a buffer force.
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Remap Row Sparks Delay Fight in Congress
Congress wrestles with a one man one vote reapportionment dispute after the Supreme Court ruling. Senate leaders push for a delay tied to foreign aid, while a House bill proposed by Rep. Tuck aims to strip courts of reapportionment jurisdiction. The move unsettles both chambers as August Democratic convention nears.
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Jersey Riots Flare Again With Fewer Blows Than Before
Paterson New Jersey police reported third straight night of violence in the Fourth Ward with 21 Negroes arrested, one white man, and juveniles. In Elizabeth, a multiracial clash ended with street patrols, a phone booth shout sparked a crowd of up to two hundred, and officers halted the disturbance as six Negroes were detained in a car carrying gasoline bombs and bottles.
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Homecoming Joy After Five Years in Albania
Five Greeks repatriated after being held hostage for five years by retreating Greek communist guerrillas during the 1949 civil war in Greece. The tale recalls their return to native soil with a kiss and a moment of homecoming.
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Vns Greece
Federal pay hike signed by Johnson at White House
President Johnson signed the federal pay raise bill in a White House ceremony attended by Congress members, officials, and labor leaders. The measure boosts pay for 17 million federal workers from 100 to 10000 dollars a year, potentially adding 55 million to the payroll.
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Hughes Invited To White House Conference with Johnson
DES MOINES Iowa governor Harold Hughes said he has been invited to a White House conference with President Johnson in Washington on August 22. He expects other Democratic governors to attend and his wife Mrs Hughes was invited to the White House dinner. He did not know the meeting's exact purpose but expects discussions to center on the campaign and the Democratic convention opening in Atlantic City on August 24.
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Demos May Not Recognize Any Mississippi Delegates
John M. Bailey says he will recommend the temporary roll at the Democratic National Convention include no contested Mississippi delegations. The fight centers on the Mississippi Freedom Democratic party led by Ravh, challenging the all white regular Democrats. A state injunction barred use of the Freedom Democratic name, but Ravh will pursue the case before the credentials committee and, if needed, on the convention floor.
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