Civil Rights Proposals Endanger Kennedy Legislative Plan
President Kennedy faces opposition as civil rights proposals threaten other parts of his agenda. Southern leaders and lawmakers caution against coupling FEPC plans with economic and social bills, risking filibusters and tough committee battles. Attorney General Kennedy to testify, White House convenes 250 lawyers to study legal aspects, while a $400 million job training and vocational education proposal for Negroes awaits Congress.
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Washington
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D-Ga
McCulloch
Ohio
GOP
Celler
White House
Congress
Why The Thresher End Was Merciful
The Thresher’s loss off Province Town in December thirty five years ago is recalled as merciful by Boyd Lewis, a former Boston journalist, who endured the frantic rescue attempts in the sunken S-4. He writes of divers seeking air, long months of failed salvage, and the subsequent naval inquiry, framing the tragedy in somber, restrained terms.
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West Virginia briefs on judges orders and a submarine rescue
The Mc Dowell County Bar Association backs Sidney L. Christie for the late Watkins seat with Byrd’s support. Sen Randolph backs U S Attorney Robert Maxwell. Polan Industries wins a 2,774,197 dollar contract for night driving periscopes. Mrs Serena Kondus, a 107 year old Greek immigrant, dies in Veirton. Goodrich Gulf workers vote June 27-28 on union representation. The Thresher disaster recount details the S-4’s loss, Cape Cod salvage, and the three month recovery, ending with the S-4 surfacing as the chronicle notes.
Kelly returns to TV in Double Indemnity pilot with Crawford
Hollywood veteran Jack Kelly, after Maverick and Night Life, returns as insurance investigator in a Kraft Theatre pilot pairing him with Crawford for a potential 39 week series. The story reworks the film version with Kelly in the MacMurray role and Crawford as the Robinson figure, as the team tests the concept this summer.
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UPI
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Barbara Stanwyck
Edward G. Robinson
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Robinson
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Revue Productions
Warner Bros
Maverick
New York
Ancient Hittite backgammon board unearthed in Turkey
A 2,000-year-old backgammon board with playing pieces was excavated in Turkey, attributed to the Hittite civilization. A freely translated inscription on the set reads that one may lose money but will have fun.
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Turkey
National Geographic Society
Randolph Is Rights Bill Co-Sponsor
Washington reports that Senate sponsorship of President Kenne day’s civil rights legislation sparked a bipartisan issue as 30 plus Democrats sought co sponsorship. An agreement set eight principal sponsors per party with additional listings to follow, naming Mansfield and a slate of Democratic and Republican co sponsors.
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James O. Eastland
D-Miss
Eastland
Senate
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minn
Humphrey
Randolph
Washington
UPI
Kenneday
Mike Mansfield
House OKs extension of $100 duty-free limit for tourists
The House approved an administration bill to keep the $100 duty-free limit for foreign goods brought by American tourists for two more years, blocking a planned rise to $500 on July 1. The Senate action is expected before the deadline.
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UPI
House
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Senate
Foreign aid reform urged by U S Chamber in testimony
The U S Chamber of Commerce urged a $913 million cut in President Kennedy's foreign aid request and advocated concentrating on long range development with private investment. John O Teeter of Pfizer International backed using private capital and know how while criticising wasteful spending. House and Senate panels heard related budget actions on fallout shelters G I insurance parcel post and handicapped education funding.
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UPI
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Chamber
Kennedy
John O. Teeter
Pfizer International, Inc
Teeter
House Armed Services
Agriculture
Orville Freeman
Richard Gerstell
Pennsylvania
Civil Defense
Anti-Discrimination Conference At State
Charleston West Virginia Gov. W W Barron announces a two day Conference on Employment Opportunity at West Virginia State College to show willingness to wipe out job discrimination. Sponsored by the West Virginia Emancipation Proclamation Committee it will gather labor management and government leaders. Barron calls for strong public support to prove equal rights for all citizens regardless of race creed color or national origin.
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Charleston
API
West Virginia
Barron
Mets Beat Yankees 6 2 in Benefit Game Cheer for Grote
New York NL PR chief Dave Grote hailed the Mets 6 2 victory over the Yankees in a benefit game. He said the win could mean up to 50 000 additional admissions for the Mets this year.
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United Press International
NEW York
Dave Grote
National League
New York Mets
Yankees
Mets
Union Chief Lauds New Labor Bargaining Approach
Pittsburgh United Steelworkers president David J. McDonald praises a 21 month steel contract as proof of the human relations committee method. He says management and labor can meet without restraint or rancor to reach agreement.
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Pittsburgh
David J. McDonald
United Steelworkers Union
Cuban exiles hear call for unity in liberation drive
Dr. Antonio Maceo, president of the Cuban Revolutionary Council, urged exile Cubans to unite after reports of commando landings in Cuba, insisting liberation will come if plans unfold as intended.
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Miami
Antonio Maceo
Cuban Revolutionary Council
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