UN focus shifts as Africa dominates General Assembly
At the United Nations in New York, Africa's 38 nation group sharply challenged South Africa over South West Africa and pressed Portugal and Rhodesia while Vietnam war looms. A US Soviet accord on outer space arms and a five year term for Secretary General U Thant frame the session.
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Congress Presses to Ease East Bloc Trade Barriers
The Johnson administration plans another push early next year to persuade Congress to ease restrictions on trade with the Soviet Union and Eastern European Communist nations. Four congressmen report that the Soviet government favors removal of East West trade barriers after confidential talks.
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Newt Pace College center ceremony highlights poverty crusade
Vice President Humphrey pledged unwavering resolve to fight poverty and ignorance during Pace College ground-breaking for a $12 million campus center in Manhattan. He warned that Head Start must be reinforced in early grades to sustain gains and cited need for stronger follow-through to prevent fading of preschool gains.
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Ship Wrecked Off Umea After Freighter Breaks Up
The Greek freighter Sinergasia with 13 crew members ran aground near Umea Sweden and broke up during an icy storm. Coast Guard officials confirmed all crew perished in the incident.
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UN Adjournment Delayed by New Peacekeeping Clash
The United States and Britain defend that the General Assembly controls peacekeeping with majority rule, while the Soviet Union and France contend that only the Security Council holds that power. A Canadian resolution on peacekeeping guidelines sparked the dispute, risking a delay past closing day as a conciliation commission seeks amendments acceptable to all.
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