India Gains Assurances Of Additional Aid For Defense
Washington May 24 AP The United States promised long range military aid to bolster India's armed forces against possible future attack by Communist China. Plans include expanding the Indian army to 22 divisions, boosting air transport and logistics, and delivering 21 big C-47 type transport aircraft to augment a fleet of 50 cargo planes. Talks in Washington with India's defense and economic minister T. T. Krishnamachari and officials from Kennedy's administration covered future aid beyond the current 120 million British emergency program. authorities declined to set a total dollar figure for three to four years, while Washington noted aid must be used for defense against China and not against Pakistan.
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India
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Britain
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Kennedy
Robert §. McNamara
Dean Rusk
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Krishnamachari
Fast Fall
Pakistan
Booze Bills Top Food Tab in National Conference
Cleveland May 24 AP A panel at the National Conference on Social Welfare reports many middle income families spend 500 to 1000 dollars yearly more than income with Saturday liquor bills exceeding grocery tab. Hope Leichter cites wives spending to express taste and rising use of credit and time payments. Thelma Stackhouse notes 1962 survey shows more above average income families seek casework help from private agencies.
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National Conference On Social Welfare
Hope Leichter
Russell Safe Foundation
New York
Ben Bella Maps Fight In Angola
Ben Bella says 10,000 volunteers are ready to fight Forsugal's rule in Angola and calls for immediate aid to liberation fighters across Africa. He urges an African charter and bonds with those fighting in South Africa, Angola, and Mozambique, while Balewa and Nkrumah clash over continental unity and subversive state activity.
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Ethiopia
Ahmed Ben Sella
Forsugal
Angola
Mozambique
South Africa
Uie
Ben Bella
All of
Africa
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Nigeria
Kwame Nkrumah
Ghana
Batewa
Nuclear Force NATO Agrees On Build Up
Ottawa reports NATO allies end three day talks with a four point plan to bolster Caribbean defense and deter outside attack. The communique warns of continued Communist pressure in Cuba Laos and Berlin and signals closer North American European nuclear weapon cooperation.
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Atantic Alliance
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Caribbean
Council of
West
Bertin Tors
Cuba
Laos
Berlin
Equal Pay Bill Approved By Frances Lewii e AP
Congress approves principle of equal pay for equal work, signaling near-law status after 16 years of reform. Esther Peterson hails passage. Senate action mirrors House move. President Kennedy's stance noted. bill sets timetable and coverage for roughly 27 million workers under wage laws.
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Frances Lewiie
Associated Press
Washington
Esther Peterson
Birmingham Negroes hail new regime in Birmingham
In Birmingham Alabama May 24 AP progressive leadership in this steel city’s racial troubles has been pledged by a new government confirmed Thursday by the Alabama Supreme Court. Mayor Albert Boutwell and councilmen take over as the legal government amid economic problems and a desegregation drive led by Rev. F L Shuttlesworth. The new regime replaces a three-commissioner system once led by Police Commissioner Hughes Connor. Justice and progress are hailed as Brimingham’s image improves though tensions remain high.
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Birmingham
Ala
Albert Boutwell
Ine
Alabama’ Supreme Court
Boutwell
Reia Lonstrations
Illinois to issue white on purple license plates
Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier announced Illinois will use white letters on a purple background for the new license plates, a contrast to the current green and yellow. The scheme will not conflict with other states, and two colleges, McKendress College at Lebanon and Rockford College, will be honored with the colors.
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Josa
Charles F. Carpentier
Carpentier
Illinois
McKendress College
Lebanon
Rockford College
Injunction Sought Over Admissions At University of Alabama
The United States seeks a preliminary injunction to stop Gov. Wallace from blocking the enrollment of Virginia J. Malone and David M. McGlathery at the University of Alabama. Judge Seybourne ordered Wallace to show cause by June 3 in Birmingham. Kennedy said the action safeguards the integrity of the judiciary and the administration of justice.
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Ala
George C. Wallace
University of Alabama
Justice Department
U.S
United States
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Neprd
Vivian J.malone
Mobile
Tuscaloosa
David M. McGrathery
Huntsville
Irue
Lynne
Kennedy
Virgian J, Malone
David MM. McGlathery
Minister Censured For Marriage Without Presbytery Consent
The United Presbyterian Church board censured Rev. Marshall Le Smith for marrying a divorced person without obtaining presbytery permission. The action follows the divorce decree granted to the groom in Alabama and the bride’s decree dated April 4.
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Rockefeller
Frostbite Victims on Everest Seek Medical Help in Nepal
American Everest expedition members Barry Bishop William Unsoeld Tom Wernbein and Luther Jerstad reached the summit area of Mount Everest but spent a dangerous night at 28 000 feet without shelter They crossed the peak and met below the main summit at 6 p m Wednesday Bishop and Jerstad alerted for an emergency helicopter to bring two others to Kathmandu while oxygen shortages and improvised shelter highlighted the perilous high altitude rescue effort
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Ledlay
Barry C. Bishop
William F. Unsoeld
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South Col
Thomas F. Wernbein
Luther G. Jerstad
Jerstad
Camp 6
Tron
Norman BR. Dyhyenfurth
Unsoeld
Corvallis
Ore
Hornbein
San Diego
Calif
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Horn
Dyhrenfurth
Mt. Everest
Laltitude
House Acts Senate Probe Requested In Sugar Price Climb
Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield asked the Senate Finance Committee to probe rising sugar prices. A house subcommittee will hold hearings on sugar price increases next month. Mansfield urged against speculation or price rigging and urged Congress inquiry to address the issue.
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Washington
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Senate Finance Committee
Ready
Finance Committee
Harry F. Byrd
D .A
Mansfield
Morning Light brings 751 Cuban refugees to Florida
A Cuban refugee ship Morning Light docked at Port Everglades near Miami with 751 evacuees, including six Cuban baseball players joining American clubs this season. Rita Richardson, a Red Cross nurse, taught 100 evacuees to sing God Bless America, while unloading was slowed by high tides.
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Fla
America
Florida
Rita Richardson
Red Cross
New Orleans
Port Everglades
Here
Morning Light
Cuba
Legion convention shifted to Miami site named
Miami Beach Florida May 24 AP Miami Beach has been named the site of the American Legion's Sept 6 12 national convention shifted from New Orleans because of racial problems.
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Miami Beach
Fla
American Legion
New Orleans
Senate votes curb in trooper transfers
Springheid May 24 AP Trooper transfers like those ordered during the 1962 state police scandals would face hearings under a bill adopted by Illinois Senate. The measure requires disciplinary transfers to be reviewed by the State Police Merit Board before implementation as it moves to the House.
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Ilinois Senate
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State Police Merit Board
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