Bill To Expand Social Security Benefits Up For Senate Debate
Washington AP Kennedy seeks to expand Social Security with higher benefits and lower retirement age for men to 62. Javits plans a $450 million annual grant for old person medical care, facing Democratic opposition. House debates debt limit rise and defense funding as July Fourth holiday looms.
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Iraq leaders announce plan to annex Kuwait
Baghdad reports Premier Abdel Karim Kassem will issue an ordinance to annex Kuwait amid oil wealth. He claims historical right and would appoint Sheikh Abdullah As-Salim As-Sabah as administrator. Britain’s stance cited as protective but division over motive noted.
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Prince Predicts Early End to Laos Crisis in Coalition
Prince Souvanna Phouma predicts an early end to the Laos crisis with a coalition government by July 20. He says he will head the new administration but stresses decisions will be joint with Boun Oum and Souphanouvong. Troop numbers favor Pathet Lao, but Souvanna claims his forces can march on Vientiane and Luang Prabang if needed. The princes plan a joint government proposal for King Savang Vathana and a possible summit in Phnom Penh.
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NEA Hopes Congress Passes Federal Education Aid Bill
Atlantic City delegates at the 99th National Education Association convention hear President Kennedy urge passage of a $2.5 billion three year federal aid program to fund classrooms and teacher salaries. The bill is stalled in the House Rules Committee as Kennedy stresses the need for strong state and local support alongside federal aid.
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Mexico Products Attract Interest From Africa Asia
Mexico products draw inquiries from Nigeria and Sri Lanka and Kenya for leather goods and apparel. Japan shows interest in Mexican shrimp, according to the National Bank of Foreign Commerce.
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Diamond Tube Nabbed by Customs at City Airport
A French-born Mexican national Michel Anaf Franco was detained on smuggling charges after customs officers at the central airport discovered a toothpaste tube concealing 100 diamonds. He attempted to pass the item as ordinary toothpaste.
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Labor Leaders Seek Unity At AFL-CIO Conference
UNITY HOUSE Pennsylvania AP AFL-CIO leaders convene to heal frictions risking merger collapse. George Meany faces calls to quit amid inter union jurisdiction disputes worsened by job shortages. Adam Powell urges leadership overhaul while Powell cites racial discrimination concerns. Hayes to report on arbitration plan. Reuther likely absent as talks with Ford GM and Chrysler begin.
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