Bourguiba Claims French Bombs at Bizerte as Death Toll Rises
Tunisian President Bourguiba warned of French air attacks using bombs and rockets in the Bizerte battle zone. He said at least 33 Tunisians have died in two days of fighting, including 20 this morning at the main armory near Bizerte, and announced a policy to sever relations with France while seeking UN Security Council action. French sources countered with a counterattack against Tunisian forces near the base, reporting casualties and 50 captives, as crowds protest and a general Tunisian strike continues.
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U S Presses Peace in France Tunisia Clash Over Bizerte
Washington urged a peaceful settlement of the France Tunisia dispute over the Bizerte base. Officials said Bourguiba announced breaking relations with France and taking the matter to the United Nations Security Council. The United States pressed restraint and moderation to avoid undermining Allied unity against Berlin threats.
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Bizerte
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Bourguiba
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Daily Weather Report With Showers And Thunderstorms
Much cloudiness today with scattered showers and thunderstorms and little temperature change. Highs reach 76 to 84 degrees with partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday and a chance of occasional storms. Lake Erie winds 5 to 15 knots with widely spaced showers. River stage at 8 feet. Two sets of statistics show today’s high 83 or 84 and low around 63 to 65 with .44 inches of rain arriving. year ago values include high 84 and river stage 6.1 feet.
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Lake Erie
Kennedy presses lawmakers on school bill extension
President Kennedy and his aides pressed 319 vulnerable congressmen to move the administration's general public school bill, tying it to extending the impacted areas program that channels about 300 million dollars yearly to 3,800 school districts near federal installations. Senator Morse warned the program ends without broader education legislation. Kennedy left veto prospects unclear amid questions on extending aid.
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Rules Committee
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D-Ore
Senate Education Committee
Congress
State prison inspector rates jail food satisfactory
State prison inspector James O. Roupe evaluated the county jail after a July 4 disturbance by 12 inmates over food. He found no complaints about meals, blamed four agitators, and will report to the Prison Board. Ten inmates received 30 extra days for disorderly conduct, and recommendations include secured cell doors and uniformed staff and food handlers.
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State Department of Justice
Carl F. Nord
Roupe
Prison Board
Joseph W. Gilmore
West Berlin Cuts Red Tape For East German Refugees
West Berlin authorities speed refugee processing to handle thousands of East Germans streaming into the city. Plans include chartering planes to move refugees across the 110 mile East German border to West Germany as officials reduce processing time and manage throngs at the Marienfelde center amid fears over a Soviet peace treaty and a large Protestant rally drawing over 20,000 attendees.
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Peace Talks in Laos Show Small Breakthrough
In Geneva Soviet and American officials hailed a breakthrough at the Laos conference while noting remaining obstacles. Negotiators resumed sessions with a path toward a neutrality declaration and a halted stalemate in the war-torn nation remains uncertain.
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State Education Problem Flounders On Indecision
Pennsylvania lawmakers struggle over revamping the school system with big city Democrats demanding a firm district realignment plan before new taxes. House Democrats back a 2 percent tax on unearned income to fund about 28 million needed for reforms, while opposing removing the trade-in exemption from the sales tax. Rep. Irvis and Rep. Fineman urge district realignment to ensure fair distribution before approving taxes.
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UPI
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GOP
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Albert W. Johnson
R-Mckean
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
K. LeRoy Irvis
D - Allegheny
Irvis
Select Committee
Herbert Fineman
D-Phila
President Kennedy to Outline Defense Upgrades for Berlin Crisis
President Kennedy prepared to tell Western Allies of steps to bolster U S military strength against the Berlin threat. He plans to urge NATO members to heighten preparedness and coordinate Western Europe defense. A 30 minute radio television address is set for Tuesday night, with a Congress report to follow.
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Administration Declines Bargain on Strip Mining Bills
Harrisburg reports say the Lawrence administration served notice it will not bargain with Senator John J. Haluska on strip mining bills. The bills will advance to the Senate floor regardless of Haluska’s stance, while hearings on welfare measures continue with outcomes uncertain.
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William D. Lane
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Robert D. Fleming
Rallegheny
Hazleton
MacArthur Reports To JFK For Talks On Philippines And Cold War
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur returns to Washington for a private lunch with President Kennedy. They discuss Philippines relations and Cold War issues including postwar payments, Asia strategy, and Berlin posture.
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UPI
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China
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Berlin
Talks Resume On Algerian Peace Efforts Amid Sahara Dispute
French government and Algerian rebels reopen talks in a bid for a peaceful settlement to the seven year war. Sahara claims and Tunisian interests loom large as Paris hints at possible partition if no accord is reached. de Gaulle signals independence plans, while talks face a grim outlook.
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API
Sahara
Charles de Gaulle
Algeria
Evian-les- Bains
Lake Geneva
Apportionment Fight Looming in Pennsylvania
Freshman Rep. Edwin C. Hall predicts an overwhelming uprising if Democrats seek to extend Philadelphia districts into Bucks Montgomery and Delaware counties. Reapportionment must cut 30 seats to 27 by January or all reps run at large. The issue blocks sine die adjournment as Philadelphia eyes outward expansion.
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Philadelphia
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Bucks
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Monsoon-like flood devastates Charleston West Virginia
A devastating flood struck Charleston West Virginia in the early hours killing at least a dozen and leaving four missing. Rescue workers found bodies amid riverside chaos as 12 foot waves swept through homes and carried them down hills. A two year old and five year old were swept away from their father during a rescue attempt. Boats later hoisted refugees from flooded neighborhoods.
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Kanahwa
Caroline Thompson
Caroline
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William Blackhurst
Charlestion
Elk Two Mile
Set. H. O. Pauley
City Police
Grissom Aims Friday Launch If Weather Clears
CAPE CANAVERAL UPI Ground crews serviced and refueled Liberty Bell 7 hoping for clearing skies to permit a Friday morning launch. Virgil I Grissom remains Mercury mission lead as a third attempt at a suborbital hop nears. An easterly wave of squalls kept Cape Canaveral damp and delayed Wednesday’s flight.
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Grissom
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Football players begin practice ahead of autumn
The piece notes that players start practice early despite July heat as they prepare for the upcoming season. It emphasizes the rush of summer and the belief that early work leads to success, marking the sport's transition toward autumn competition.
PUC Jurisdiction Issue Clears on Sewer Pact Next Week
City Solicitor Marjorie A. Young says a new sewer contract with Union Two will be ready by the middle of next week after clearing a draft with Public Utility Commission lawyers in Harrisburg. She plans to meet with A L Heberling to discuss jurisdiction and maps for the three of ten lines to be serviced under the pact.
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