Democrats Fire Back as Republicans Attack Cuba Policy
A Republican Critical Issues Council urged the Johnson Administration to consider using force to oust Castro and back a Cuban government in exile. Democrats labeled the move crude and political while recalling Castro’s rise during Eisenhower’s presidency. Senators Fulbright Humphrey and Rep Selden criticized the document as emotional and partisan.
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Milton S. Eisenhower
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Latin America
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Blustery Weekend Predicted in May Weather Outlook
A low pressure system and a west front bring sprinkles to Tucson as May typically remains dry. Showers, dust settling in East Side areas, and a typical light precipitation pattern are expected to continue into the weekend with highs near 78 and a low around 51.
May Day Parade in Havana Reveals Tensions With U S
Cuban May Day festivities in Havana featured a hostile anti U S display including a float of Uncle Sam in a world grasping pose and the destruction of the float. Fidel Castro demanded an end to U S reconnaissance flights and warned of potential action if flights continue.
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Russia to finance Bokaro steel plant for India
Russia agrees to finance the Bokaro steel plant’s 1.5 million ton first stage, with potential expansion to 4 million ingot tons. India’s Steel Minister Subramaniam told Parliament that US aid was declined and Russia steps in to fill the gap, continuing a pattern dating to 1956.
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United States
Chidambaram Subramaniam
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Inside Today's Citizen Highlights and Features
The Citizen highlights include Dr. Alvarez coverage and a 16 bridge section with 14 comics and 31 crossword clues. Editorials appear on page 12 along with financial news at pages 20 and 21. Molly Mayfield appears in movie times on page 29. Public records are on page 20 and sports on pages 33 to 36 with TV radio dials on page 30 and Woman's View on pages 23 to 26. Tucson Tonight leads the television and entertainment listings.
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Tucson
Khrushchev Warns U.S. Over Cuban Air Overflights
Moscow reports Premier Khrushchev denies any U.S. Cuba understandings and warns that continued aerial reconnaissance could bring disaster. He reiterates Soviet support for Castro’s five conditions and denounces rumors of a deal. May Day celebrations highlight strains with China as Ben Bella attends.
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Flights Over Cuba Continue, U S Confirms Recon Flights
The United States reaffirmed that reconnaissance flights over Cuba would proceed despite Soviet warnings. State Department spokesman Richard J. Phillips reiterated the policy, noting on-site inspections were not accepted in the 1960s and that Cuba’s government had previously refused U S inspectors.
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Plans For U S Canada Common Market Stymied
Ottawa reports no headway on a limited U S Canadian common market as Dillon and Martin acknowledge better understanding of problems but fail to reach major agreements. No detailed discussion on duty free goods flow. Canadian tariff program for auto parts remains contested. U S manufacturers protest the scheme.
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Paul Martin
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George W. Ball
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Udall backs bicycle space to curb automobile tyranny
Interior Secretary Stewart Udall urged expanding bicycle space amid a May designated as American Bike Month. Speaking at a breakfast with industry leaders, he warned cars cause suburban sprawl and urged Europe style bike paths parallel to highways to restore neighborhood life.
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Marines Wounded In Viet Nam
Four U S Marines were wounded and a helicopter was shot down as Communist fire hit Marine helicopters withdrawing South Vietnamese troops 35 miles west of Danang. A Marine officer and a enlisted man were wounded by bullets and shrapnel. The crew destroyed the helicopter before rescue.
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East German May Day Parade Provokes Western Allies
Berlin reports say East Germany staged a military parade with troops tanks artillery and rockets on Marx Engels Square drawing Western Allied criticism for violating four power status. West Berlin rallies with Ludwig Erhard urged better East-West talks but rejected any negotiations with East Germany.
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McNamara signals further defense cut plans to Congress
Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara said more defense economy moves are in the offing and that every base and installation is at risk. He told a Massachusetts delegation that 8,000 potential economy actions are being studied and a list of bases likely to be affected has been drawn up. He noted actions taken since joining the cabinet have saved 80,000 jobs.
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UPI
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Robert S. McNamara
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