Kennedy seeks GOP deal on civil rights program in Congress
The Kennedy administration plans to broker with House Republicans to win support for civil rights proposals. Only two of 14 GOP Judiciary Committee members favor the key public accommodations provision, while Democrats push to attach the 14th Amendment as a co equal in the bill. Senate hearings continue with Kennedy defending federal action and civil rights leaders urging strong enforcement against discrimination.
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Kennedy Eyes Senate Ratification After Moscow Test Ban
Washington reports highlight Kennedy administration’s cautious optimism for Senate ratification of the Moscow test ban treaty. White House plans soft sell to Congress with Harriman, Rusk to Moscow, and a public push to frame the pact as a major Cold War detente step amid domestic concerns.
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Global tensions mix with nuclear talks and political skirmishes
Guatemala breaks relations with Britain over the British Honduras issue claiming sovereignty to seize British holdings adjacent to its border. In Ottawa Parliament approves a limited East West nuclear test ban and Pearson signals readiness to join a Moscow based treaty. In London Stephen Ward defense promises surprises, Nixon plans talks with Adenauer in Bonn, and U S lawmakers hear railroad unions oppose ICC arbitration while Kennedy proposes ICC settlement. Actors Studio Theater seeks city approval for Broadway venue and Marathon 33 casting proceeds. Market outlook improves with strong second quarter earnings though analysts warn of end to easy conditions and possible weakness ahead.
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Ottawa
Lester Pearson
Massachusetts
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New York
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Reynolds & Co
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State Dept revokes 58 student passports in Cuba visit
The State Department canceled the passports of 58 American students now in Cuba. Officials said letters were sent to their U.S. home addresses notifying them their passports are void. An appeal to the government is required before any passport can be revalidated.
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UPI
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Cuba
U.S
NATO Faces French Veto on Striker Study Plan
Paris NATO talks stretched hours as France vetoed the Striker plan for an independent NATO staff survey from Ottawa to Ankara. France proposed government controlled study by permanent council members or the three‑power standing group, focusing first on NATO strategic doctrine.
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HTNS
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The
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NATO Alliance
NATO
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Ottawa
Ankara
Stikker
U.S
Francois Seydoux
Washington
Ex-city manager quits Birch post in Newburgh
Joseph McDowell Mitchell resigns as Newburgh city manager effective Sept. 9 and withdraws from plans to join the John Birch Society as an East Coast organizer. He cites a shift to a more moderate view on big government after 15 years in federal and local service. Mitchell notes no reflection on Birch members, while Birch leaders decline comment.
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N. Y
HTNS
Joseph McDowell Mitchell
John Birch Society
Mitchell
Birchers
Kremlin
Boston
Robert Welch Jr
Birch Society
The
Mitchel
Army
National Bureau of Standards
Culver City
Calif
Alabama panel moves to curb quickie divorce activity
A legislative committee in Montgomery advanced measures aimed at restricting rapid divorce filings in Alabama. The proposal seeks tighter controls and longer wait periods to prevent abrupt separations and reduce reputational and legal complications for couples seeking dissolution.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Insurance man slain during attempted sale in Miami
Aetna Life Insurance reports the shooting of agent Ken Specht and would be buyer Eu Williams during a July 11 incident at a Miami television repair shop. The salesman died from chest wounds while Williams fled. Williams was later bound over on a first degree murder charge. Robertson, the insured, died moments after being struck, leaving a widow and two young children. The company paid the full policy plus double indemnity minus the binder.
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Medicus L. Robertson
Miami
Ken K. Specht
Sprecht
Robertson
EU Williams
Williams
Specht
Aetma Life Insurance Co
Hartford
Conn
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