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Show World News Briefs U. S. Protests Secrecy, Questions Motfs Death In an angry protest note to the Soviet Foreign Ministry, the United States declared that the Soviet Union's refusal to give full details of the death of New-come New-come Mott leaves a suspicion that he did not commit suicide. Mott was sentenced to 18 months in a Soviet labor camp in Siberia last November for entering the Soviet Union illegally. Nurses Issue Ultimatum The 3,500 registered nurses in New York City's hospitals have issued an ultimatum: More money and better working conditions con-ditions by May 23 or they will quit. Texas Storm Kills Ten A rash of tornadoes broke out across Texas as new rains sent more water swirling into flooded areas. The storms killed at least 10 people. High water forced the closing of four major highways and many travelled roads in Wood, Rusk, and Marion counties. coun-ties. Arrange Viet Talks Vice-President Hubert Humphrey Hum-phrey said that Japan and India are working ceaselessly to arrange ar-range peace talks on Viet Nam. House Republican leader Ford doubted that any such negotiations negotia-tions will occur soon. Kennedy Had Ordered Review Senator Wayne Morse said that President Kennedy told him ten days before he died that he had ordered an intensive review of U.S. policy in Viet Nam. Morse said he believed Kennedy had planned a major change in direction. Senate Refuses Funds The Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday refused to approve funds for one of President Presi-dent Johnson's Great Society proposals, a proposal for federal feder-al subsidies for the needy. House States Safety Hearings A House Committee today will begin hearing dozens of witnesses wit-nesses as it starts shaping an luto safety bill. All indications point to a sweeping measure. |