Kennedy Civil Rights Plan Affects 1964 Elections
An AP analysis argues Kennedy civil rights recommendations could win Northern votes in 1964 while jeopardizing Southern support. If Congress passes substantial parts of the program, Republicans may gain in the South and impact Kennedy’s bid for reelection. Goldwater’s southern strategy faces divided GOP views.
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Savannah races prompts two biracial talks
Savannah plans two biracial meetings to ease racial tensions after three weeks of demonstrations that led to nearly 1,000 arrests. Hosea Williams halts nighttime protests to push negotiations while Crusade for Voters canvasses for more demonstrators if talks fail.
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Initial Talks Open on Florida RR Wage Boost
In Augustine Florida AP reports talks continue between Florida East Coast Railway officials and unions over a new round of wage increases. Eleven non operating unions seek 20 cents an hour more in addition to 6 1/2 cent boosts agreed in 1961 still in force amid a six month Miami Jacksonville strike. Spokesmen said no agreement was reached.
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Alabama legislature weighs sales tax and driver license changes
Lawmakers in Montgomery return from weekend recess to vote on moving the sales tax increase date from October 1 to July 1 and to consider a driver license fee hike from 2 25 to 4 25 every two years. The bills aim to bolster state highway patrol amid racial tensions and fund juror eligibility for women.
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Khrushchev Plans East German Visit Against Kennedy Tour
Premier Khrushchev will rush to East Germany this weekend in a move seen as counterbalancing President Kennedy's West Germany trip. Moscow sources say the timing aims to buoy Ulbricht and shore up East German morale amid Western demonstrations of friendship. Kennedy heads to Ireland after West Berlin. Tass offered no Berlin destination for Khrushchev.
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