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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1961
Page
1
Washington reports indicate easing tensions as Secretary of State Dean Rusk plans to join President Kennedy in Europe. Officials feared turmoil after the Tuesday assassination of Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo, but communications delays kept Washington from immediate action.
Reports from San Juan indicate dynastic turmoil follows the assassination of a strongman in the Dominican Republic. Trujillo Jr and brother Rhadames return from Paris as Balaguer’s regime calculates next steps while U.S. officials weigh options as Americans in the island face tension and fragile safety.
Ciudad Trujillo June 1 official report says Rafael Trujillo, 63, wounded in a band attack while en route to his San Cristobal estate, drew his revolver and fired, dying after his car halted. Driver Capt Zacarias de la Crus also wounded. attackers injured or killed. exact count unknown.
Governor Otto Kerner asked legislative leaders from both parties to help hold the line on expenditures for the next two years. He said his budget submission cut 210 million from requests and that further cuts must come from the General Assembly, after a conference with House and Senate leaders.
Cloudy and warm tonight with scattered showers or thunderstorms in northern counties. Thursday expects showers and a bit cooler temperatures. Friday brings additional showers with cooler air and a chance of lingering storms. Forecast figures include low near 70s tonight, highs near 90s Friday, and a variable sky with periods of rain.
The Illinois Senate Revenue Committee voted to broaden the sales tax base to close loopholes, aiming for 3 percent while keeping the current rate. Bills would tax materials used by contractors, pharmacists, doctors, and others in services. hearings continue next week amid opposition from printing firms fearing industry relocation.
President Kennedy and French leader de Gaulle met in Paris as Atlantic alliance unity and Western security were stressed. Kennedy urged stronger NATO links and firm stance on Berlin while noting U S commitments to Western Europe. Mrs Kennedy attended and crowds cheered at the Elysee Palace.
Testimony in Birmingham shows Robert Kennedy urged alternative drivers after white drivers refused to operate a Birmingham to Montgomery trip. Aide Sohn Siegelhaler denied Justice Department coordination with Freedom Riders sponsors. A temporary restraining order sought to shield interstate travelers, amid federal action against Klan groups and protests over racially charged violence in Alabama.
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