Rights Bill Passage Is Due By Nightfall
Washington AP reports a historic Senate debate on the civil rights bill aims for final passage by 6 p.m. with all 100 senators present including Sen. Engle. House leaders plan to act quickly to send the measure to President Johnson before July 4, while Southern lawmakers push to delay via Rules Committee. The bill’s fate hinges on key sections on public accommodations and employment, with Barry Goldwater signaling a reluctant vote against those provisions.
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D- Va
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D-Mass
White House
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Reactions Differ On Barry's Vote
AP report notes Senate debate over civil rights where Barry Goldwater opposes the bill citing constitutional concerns. Governor Scranton warns the vote could hinder defeating President Johnson, while Senator Ellender argues Goldwater could win the South for the GOP. Scranton aims to capitalize on the clash to boost his nomination bid.
Cyprus Crisis Deepens as Turkish PM Loses Confidence Vote
Turkish Prime Minister Ismet Inonu failed to win parliamentary support over the Cyprus issue and announced plans to resign. With 199 votes to 195 for the opposition and abstentions, Inonu said the slim margin meant he would consult his cabinet before submitting resignation to President Cemal Gursel. Gursel urged party leaders to unite behind Inonu.
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City Takes Over Goat Island and Fleet Landing
Bermuda yachts prep for the 1961 race as Newport Harbor hosts the fleet with 149 boats at docks. Goats Island and Fleet Landing transfer to the city tax rolls after a deed handover by Urban Renewal official M. Thomas Perrot and a $207,600 city payment. Local and federal officials, including Lt. Gov. Galogly and Mayor Hambly, attended the ceremony marking the redevelopment move and plans for yacht slips and convention facilities.
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Johnson Presses Democratic Banner in California
President Johnson addressed a crowd at Edwards Air Force Base in California during a three day swing through the state. He touted defense contracts totaling about 21 billion dollars in the Kennedy Johnson years and pledged continued military strength and space program progress to bolster Democratic support.
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Did You Pass Legacy: Johnson AID Request Faces Senate Vote
President Johnson’s aid chief David E Bell urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to authorize a $2.5 billion aid request as the light realist minimum in the cold war struggle against communism and poverty. House subcommittee chair Otto Passman signals potential cuts in economic assistance, but the subcommittee remains inclined to uphold Passman and the President, shaping a tense funding clash across chambers.
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Chafee Bars High Court Toll Appeal
Governor Chafee refused to issue an advisory ruling on tolls for the Mount Hope Bridge, noting no constitutional question was raised and advising the matter be argued in a higher court. Attorneys argued equity proceedings as Rhode Island faces Newport Bay Bridge financing questions.
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French Officer Finishes 27 Day Atlantic Solo Race
French Navy Lt. Eric Tabarly completed the trans Atlantic single handed race in 27 days aboard Pen Duick I finishing Brenton Reef Light and earning the Legion of Honor. He overcame a damaged autopilot forcing manual steering for 18 days and claimed a new record ahead of Francis Chichester.
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