26 Jun 1963
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Newspaper
Newport Daily News
Location
Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1963
Page
1
The canvassing authority votes to hold a July 9 primary amid debate over charter rules and election costs. Officials discuss potential charter amendments to allow voiding primaries when insufficient candidates appear, with projected city expenses around 5 million dollars and a plan to trim future candidate numbers.
Warwick resident Donald Wilcox seeks Army Engineers permission to dump cyanide barrels offshore near Billoy Beach. Expect opposition as council members prepare to hear the proposal tonight. The permit request, routed through Arthur J. Kelley, involves dangerous, explosive prone material reportedly hazardous to skin and health.
Ally Col Robert Kennedy urged Congress to pass the civil rights program, appealing to the sense of justice in Americans. He testified before a House subcommittee, defending federal action to end racial discrimination in public accommodations and support school desegregation, urging swift passage.
Heat wave brings crowds to beaches as thermometers top 93 at Illsgrove State Airport. Officials report the warmest mark since Sept. 12 while forecasts promise continued hot and humid conditions through the weekend. Lifeguards report few incidents despite large crowds and busy boardwalks.
Dunganstown residents report someone threw concrete on Mrs Ryan's barnyard as President Kennedy visits Ireland. The scene shows a coated yard and removed debris, with Mrs Ryan determined to greet the president simply. Local figures note Kennedy kin and Irish ties amid the incident.
Governor Chafee announced plans to form civil rights task forces to investigate discrimination in housing and broader issues in education and employment. He aims for collaboration with local committees in cities and towns and expects a final plan on operation and membership soon. He said a special legislative session will not be called without assurances from Democratic leaders on a housing bill.
President Kennedy visits West Berlin amid a massive welcome and defiant stance against the East German Wall. He tours Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie, receives flowers, and vows the wall symbolizes Communist failure. West Berlin vows show strong support as U.S. and Allied leaders assess the city’s front line in the Cold War.
The Challenge first to finish the Annapolis to Newport race with a 84 hour 2 minute final time. Gaylan’s Isis yawl won Class A with elapse shown, while other vessels from Oyster Bay and Los Angeles contended for overall honors. Post-race awards planned at Hotel Vilna pending official results.
The Trieste resumed operations near the Thresher wreck 220 miles from New London, guiding a 12-foot case and debris finds while Navy officials test equipment. The dive, led by Captain Andrews, aimed to confirm the site and collect material from the sunken submarine, with operators noting debris and hull remnants.
In Stockholm a Swedish government report blames a West spy scandal for pressuring Soviet Premier Khrushchev to cancel a planned neutral visit. The case involved expulsion of a Soviet diplomat and several alleged spies, deepening tensions as Sweden pledged caution and the United States was noted in early mentions.
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