Senate approves $5 million boost in military pay
The Senate unanimously approves a broad pay raise for most active duty personnel, reservists, and retirees, adding over $1.2 billion yearly while excluding recruits and those with under two years service. Enlisted boosts range from $5 to $120 monthly, officers from $60 to $120, with Vietnam and Korea duty added a new $55 monthly for those under enemy fire.
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GOP Senator Predicts Test Ban Pact Approval
Senate Republicans weigh the nuclear test ban treaty with a majority leaning toward ratification. An unnamed influential Republican cites Joint Chiefs of Staff support and the mother vote as key factors shaping GOP positions. Senate leaders expect two thirds to back the accord, amid a poll showing mixed mail among Republicans.
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Rusk to Explain East West Negotiations to Adenauer
Secretary of State Dean Rusk will visit Bonn on August 10 on his way back from Moscow to brief Chancellor Konrad Adenauer on East West relations. He will overnight in West Germany and return to Washington the next day after signing the nuclear test ban treaty in Moscow.
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County Forecast Shows Evening Thunder Threat
Partly cloudy tonight with a few evening thundershowers. Thursday will be fair with a high in the mid 90s and a low tonight in the lower to mid 70s.
Kennedy FLOTUS gives birth to premature son at Otis Base
Mrs John F Kennedy delivered a Caesarean section baby weighing 4 pounds 10 ounces at Otis Air Force Base hospital. The child is premature and in an oxygen tent. President Kennedy notified by phone before noon as he rushed from Washington to Cape Cod after learning of the delivery.
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Rebels Beaten In Haitian Invasion Reports
Haitian government claimed rebels were beaten as Gen. Cantave led a southwest thrust toward Cap Haitien from Port au Prince. Duvalier airlifted about 150 troops to the front while some 500 invaders, aided by deserters, pressed two columns near Cap Haitien. OAS sought to investigate the new Dominican Haitian clash claims amid island tension.
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Johnson Leads Mississippi Democratic Governor Runoff Field
Lt Gov Paul Johnson leads in the Mississippi Democratic primary with 110,987 votes to former Gov J P Coleman’s 94,966 as 1,453 of 1,882 precincts report. runoff set for Aug 29 between top two. Charles Sullivan 79,153 and Robert Mason 1,704 trail. James Meredith factor in race.
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Next East West Step Harder In Nuclear Talks
Washington reports that the next round of East West negotiations will be tougher after the Moscow signing of the nuclear test ban. Khrushchev seeks a nonaggression pact and recognition of East Germany, while the U S ponders inspecting procedures and Berlin crisis risk. Secretary Rusk leads talks with Soviet leaders in Moscow this week.
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Tany's Toot A new government may take over Haiti, but will it be a different government
A report questions whether a forthcoming Haitian government change will bring real shifts in leadership policy and international stance, highlighting concerns over continuity and potential reforms amid regional instability.
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Civil Rights Lobbyists Hope For Senate Victory
Civil rights lobbyists told a strategy conference that victory is in sight but the votes remain uncertain. Victor Reuther said more converts are needed while noting progress, as lawmakers prepare for likely Senate filibuster hurdles. Senate tally estimates range around 60, with seven more needed to end debate.
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