Cypriots May Seek Russian Arms Aid
Greek Cypriots urge Makarios to seek arms from Moscow after Soviet pledge to help if Cyprus is invaded and Khrushchev warns Turkey that attack could backfire. Editorials hail the turn, while Tuomioja suffers a mild stroke delaying UN mediation and Acheson pursues a Cyprus settlement.
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Hal McClure
Nicosia
Cyprus
Makarios
Moscow
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
Turkey
Ethniki
U.N
Sakari S. Tuomioja
Geneva
Greece
Kremlin
Tuomioja's Condition Deteriorates After Brain Blood Clot
U.N. Cyprus mediator Sakari Tuomioja underwent emergency brain surgery after a sudden worsening of his condition following a light stroke. Reports say the prognosis is uncertain as doctors treat the Finnish diplomat, with Galo Plaza Lasso set to provisional oversee negotiations in Cyprus.
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U.N
Cyprus
Sakari S. Tuomioja
United Nations
Tuomioja
Aloys Werner
Edouard Loizeau
U Thant New
Galo Plaza Lasso
Ecuador
U Thant
Plaza Lasso
Greece
Turkey
Britain
Riot In Dixmoor Leaves Homes Burned And Stores Looted
Police restored order after a five hour riot in Dixmoor Illinois with about 1000 participants. One fire destroyed a vacant home and another was damaged while dozens were injured and 25 were arrested. Sheriff Ogilvie led patrols to prevent further violence as white residents clashed with Black rioters amid claims of racial tensions.
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Seymour M. Hersh Dixmoor
Ill
Chicago
Richard Ogilvie
Cook County
Ogilvie
Melvin Horsmann
Horsmann
James Malnor
Dixmoor
Roswell Boy Drowns Near Ft Sumner
Ira James Bennett II a 35 year old from Roswell drowned Sunday afternoon in a lake ten miles south of Fort Sumner on ranch land owned by Dr A S Blauw. He was pronounced dead on arrival at DeBaca County Hospital after efforts to revive him by Vestel Bennett and Dr Blauw. The Bennett family had been visiting the Blauw ranch when the accident occurred.
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Fort Sumner
A. S. Blaun
Roswell
Ira James Bennett II
DeBaca County
Ballard Funeral Home
Vestel Bennett
Bennett
Ballard
Dr. Blauw
Jimmy
New Mexico Supreme Court Hears Morris Disbarment Case
The New Mexico Supreme Court heard arguments on disbarment for former Carlsbad assistant district attorney C. N. Morris after a Lakewood family killing linked to his drunken driving incident. Morris pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter while intoxicated, with the board arguing felony conviction shows moral turpitude. The court took the case under advisement.
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Santa FE
New Mexico Supreme Court
Asst. Dist. Atty. C. N
Bill) Morris
Carlsbad
Board of Bar Commissioners
Lakewood
Morris
Driv
C. Melvin Neal
Hobbs
Neal
Eastside Little League Bus Fund Kicked Off
Mayor Gail Harris launched a drive to raise 900 dollars for a chartered bus to Torrance California for Eastside Little League parents. The fund covers a round trip to the Regional tournament this Friday and Saturday. Calls to donate go to 622 0160. donations included 25 from Harris 10 from Gallup and 5 from Lilly. The goal must be met by noon Wednesday.
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Torrance
Calif
Gail Harris
Harris
Stan Gallup
Jim Lilly
Congress Drops Hope For Early Adjournment
Senate Majority Leader Mansfield announced to Democrats that Congress will not adjourn before the Democratic National Convention. The Senate will reconvene Aug 31 after the convention and stay in session until completion of pending work, possibly lasting into September or October if needed. A filibuster fight over reapportionment matters ended any chance for a quick adjournment.
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Washington
Mike Mansfield
Democratic Senators
Mansfield
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Hoffa Sentenced To Five More Years In Chicago
Jimmy Hoffa, 51, was given four concurrent five year terms plus a $10,000 fine in Chicago for fraud in securing large loans from the union pension fund. He had previously received an eight year term in Chattanooga for jury tampering. The judge said the jail sentence would have a salutary effect.
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Chicago
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Chattanooga
Tenn
Richard B. Austin
Hoffa
Maurice Walsh
Austin
Nashville
U.S
Teamsters Pension Fund
Florida
Khanh to Name War Cabinet After Presidential Rise
Saigon Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh aims to appoint a war cabinet to push the campaign against the Communists after being voted president. The military junta approved a new constitution creating a presidential system with near-dictatorial power, with one restraint requiring Khanh to consult the Military Revolutionary Council before decrees.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Khanh
Cabint
Khanh
Military Revolutionary Council
Big Three offer three year union contracts with wage and pension gains
Detroit area reports that General Motors Ford and Chrysler proposed three year contracts including higher wages larger pensions and earlier retirement to replace expiring deals. UAW President Walter Reuther warned the offers may not be realistic and union study is pending.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
UAW
Walter P. Reuther
President Segni's Condition Grave in Rome
President Antonio Segni remains in grave condition after a stroke ten days earlier. Doctors reported no significant change overnight and said he was in a coma for the third straight day with little hope of recovery.
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Rome
Antonio Segni
Segni
Labor backs Democrats in NM races. Coffers split on endorsements
The New Mexico AFL-CIO COPE endorsed Democratic state candidates in major races while backing Republican Lawrence Prentice for attorney general against Democrat Boston Witt. David Cargo received endorsement, with COPE avoiding land commissioner and several county races. A NY cattle group spokesman denounced AFL CIO criticisms at the convention.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico-Afl-Cio
Organized Labor
Lawrence Prentice
Bernalillo County
Boston Witt
David Cargo
Bernalillo
Aflcio
Cope
Land Commissioner
Corporation Commission
New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
Afl-Cio
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