China Tests Nuclear Bomb Aims to Defend Nation
Red China announced its successful nuclear test, joining the United States, Soviet Union, Great Britain and France as a nuclear power. NCNA praised the achievement as a major step for China and world peace, while stressing the bomb's defensive purpose and pledge to never be first to use nuclear weapons.
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Peking
Red China
United States
Soviet Union
Great Britain
France
Dean Rusk
Rusk
U.S
China
Labor Party Wins British Election Returns Wilson as Prime Minister
Britain’s Labour Party won the parliamentary election and Harold Wilson was named prime minister by Queen Elizabeth. Conservatives lost power after 13 years with a 316 seat tally needed for a majority, while Labour held 316 of 630 seats as the new House of Commons convenes. Wilson vows no basic foreign policy changes but plans to curb independent nuclear weapons and seek NATO influence.
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London
UPI
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Elizabeth
Wilson
Alec Douglas-Home
Downing St
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House of ‘Commons
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
United Nations
NATO
U.S
House of Commons
Auto workers strike at AMC amid profit sharing hopes
Detroit UPI reports the United Auto Workers began a strike against American Motors Corp after talks near midnight CST deadline. About 26,000 AMC workers joined 260,000 GM workers in a broader auto industry walkout during 1961 negotiations, as GM strike enters its 22nd day. Yogi Berra will not return as Yankees manager but remains as special field consultant under Ralph Houk. Berra’s departure follows Johnny Keane’s resignation from the Cardinals after their World Series win. Cole Porter, 71, famed songwriter of Night and Day and Begin the Beguine, dies in Indiana. Sen Barry Goldwater reacts to Red China atomic test, saying it does not surprise him and doubts link to Khrushchev ouster.
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Yogi Berra
Ralph ‘Houk
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Barry M. Goldwater
Red China
Nikita Khrushchev
No recollection claimed in Conley double slaying trial
William G. Conley testified that his mind was a blank from he sat with his sister drinking wine until a fireman ordered him to drop the rifle seven hours later. The defense then rested after psychologist Paul Handrich said Conley showed a disassociative reaction. Arguments set for Monday morning with a jury expected Monday afternoon.
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Ukiah
Clifton
Elaine McCool
Conley
E. Clay Street
McCools
Paul Handrich
Mendocino State Hospital
Bev Broaddus
McCabe Calls Federal Aid Vital For Mendocino Hospital Plan
Congressional candidate George McCabe visited Ukiah and Little River to discuss federal aid. He argued government should not take over but can fund construction research and training, noting Mendocino State Hospital as a major local employer and economic asset.
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Ukiah
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Coast
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Melibe
Napa State Hospital
California
Mendocino
Weather summary from Ukiah Fire Department observer
Readable lines show October temperatures for 1963 and 1964 with dates, highs, lows, rainfall amounts, and noon readings. Data include daily highs around 47 to 67 degrees and lows near 54 degrees, plus 0.14 inches rainfall reported. No additional context beyond the temp figures and rainfall.
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Ukiah Fire Department
No Jenkins Report from Johnson on aide Jenkins case
President Johnson says he never received information questioning Walter Jenkins conduct before his arrest on morals charges. He ordered Jenkins’ resignation and a full inquiry by J. Edgar Hoover. Jenkins is hospitalized for fatigue as Republicans demand explanations.
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Sion
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Barry M. Goldwater
Miller
Dean Burch
Richard M. Nixon
Burch
St Louis Manager Resigns His Position
St Louis manager John Keane resigns effective Sept 28 after announcing at an 11 a.m. CDT news conference. Cardinal president August A. Busch Jr. confirmed the retirement from the St. Louis Cardinals before the pennant outcome.
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Weather sketch for Northwestern California and nearby cities
Northwestern California will see fair conditions through Saturday with only minor temperature shifts. Highs around the upper 70s to 80s and lows near the mid 40s to 50s. Ukiah reported 78/47, Napa 80 and 45, Santa Rosa 80 and 45, and coastal winds 10 to 15 knots rising to 25 near headlands.
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Johnson calls China nuclear blast a tragedy not a threat
President Johnson described China's nuclear explosion as a tragedy for the Chinese people rather than a threat to world peace. He said the United States detected the low yield device in western China this morning with limited significance. The address was delivered in a quickly arranged nationwide TV broadcast.
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United States
Dent Johnson
Red China
Johnson
Unites States
Peaceful Coexistence to Continue After Khrushchev Loss
The Soviet leadership under Brezhnev and Kosygin pledged unchanged peaceful coexistence with the West while purging Khrushchev loyalists. Aims include hard line toward Beijing and preserving reforms at home, as ambassadors briefed Washington Tokyo and the UN. Khrushchev’s health and age cited for his removal.
Pledges Of Peace Exchanged By Johnson And Soviet
President Johnson announced that he and the new Soviet leadership exchanged pledges to pursue steps toward a more solid peace. He described a message from the New Soviet government via Anatoly Dobrynin and indicated a possible meeting with the leadership. Officials stressed continued peaceful coexistence and tension reduction amid White House briefings before his campaign travel.
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UPI
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Anatoly Dobrynin
Kremlin
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Dobrynin
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Khrushchev
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Soviet Union
U.S
Dean Rusk
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
George W. Ball
Llewellyn Thompson
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Moscow
John McCone
Central Intelligence Agency
George Bundy
U S Ready For Change In Policy
Washington officials expect Khrushchev to be replaced and for Kosygin and Brezhnev to test Khrushchev era policies. If the Presidium loses confidence, Moscow may seek a pact with Red China and adopt a tougher stance toward the West. Domestic strife and resource debates cloud Russia’s upcoming moves.
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Red China
Khrushchev
Alexei Kosygin
Leonid Brezhnev
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