U.S. Plane Struck Down Over Cuba in Invasion News
Cuba’s radio reported a U.S. military airplane was downed near south central Cuba and two American airmen were executed by firing squads. Leo Francis Bell of Boston identified as the pilot. Howard Anderson of Seattle and Angus McNair of Miami named as the executed crew.
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Mitchell to Call on GOP for Support in New Jersey Governor Race
Mitchell, newly nominated Republican candidate for New Jersey governor, plans to seek aid from Eisenhower era figures. He cited promises of help from Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard M. Nixon, and Nelson A. Rockefeller. Democratic nominee Richard J. Hughes criticized the strategy and hinted at possible national figures supporting his campaign.
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Six Navy reservists killed in Fallon crash during training
Six naval reservists were killed and 12 injured when a Navy transport plane crashed or took off at Fallon Naval Air Station during a two week training flight. Most victims were from Michigan units. An emergency investigation followed the Tuesday incident.
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Party Harmony GOP Chooses Path to Unity After Loss
Republicans signal a shift toward unity after the presidential defeat. An invitation for Richard Nixon to confer with GOP leaders Thursday hints at reduced criticism of the former vice president. Senate liberals welcome a pledge to have their views heard, while THRUSTON B. Morton says members will choose their own future leader.
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U S Air Force Plane Crashes Near Hong Kong
A twin engine U S Air Force plane with 16 aboard reportedly crashed on a hill near downtown Hong Kong as dense fog hampered search efforts. Most occupants were believed to be military personnel.
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Sodium To Test Wind
NASA fired a sodium cloud 102 miles above the Atlantic to measure wind conditions today. The ionized cloud was released to study atmospheric movement and wind patterns over the ocean.
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UN Seen Rejecting Red Plea At General Assembly
The UN General Assembly is expected to reject the Soviet demand to condemn the United States as aggressor in Cuba. A rival Latin American proposal urges restraint and to avoid actions harming tensions. The Latin American plan seeks unity among UN members and support for avoiding direct escalation.
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Laos Seeks More and Better U S Arms From U S Backers
Laos’s government declared four new rebel offensives backed by North Vietnamese troops threaten Laos and Southeast Asia. Foreign Minister Tiao Sopsai said Laos wants more and better arms and a full U S Military Assistance Group to replace the civilian training body. He hinted at asking foreign troops if the crisis grows.
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Senators split votes on Kennedy wage bill substitute
In Washington on Tuesday Senators Frank J. Lausche and Stephen M. Young of Ohio split their votes as the Republican substitute for President Kennedy's minimum wage bill failed 34 to 63. Lausche supported the substitute while Young voted against it.
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Ohio Dairymen Rank Sixth in Milk and Cream Receipts
Ohio placed sixth among states in 1960 farmer cash receipts from marketing milk and cream, according to the Agriculture Department.
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Eichmann Says He Expects Death and Seeks Atonement
In taped remarks from his capture in Argentina, Adolf Eichmann tells Israeli police he expects the death sentence and is ready to atone. He recalls being told a trial would come and he would not reach his 56th year. He describes recoiling from blood and being too appalled to watch Jews die in the camps.
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Kennedy warns Khrushchev hands off Cuba
President Kennedy delivered a blunt warning to Soviet Premier Khrushchev to stay out of Cuba. He pledged no U S military intervention while promising immediate steps against external interference and voiced support for Cuban patriots fighting for freedom. Kremlin reaction remained unconfirmed with no immediate military follow up reported.
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All Quiet at Guantanamo Base on High Readiness
At Guantanamo Bay Cuba the base runs a round the clock alert with radar watch and fighters prepared to scramble within five minutes Rear Adm E J O Donnell says destroyers are on call and ready to shell at five inch rate He denies rebel invader sources from the base and notes no Soviet jet activity over the island while Cuban air force reportedly has seven Mig fighters possible but not seen over the eastern end of Cuba.
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Castro Regime Frayed Nerves Amid Rebel Pressure
Report from Miami notes Cuban anti Castro rebels claim a victory and pressure grows on the Castro regime. Fear of internal uprisings prompts terror tactics and mass roundups as landings and infiltration efforts aim to keep Castro off balance.
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White House Dance Eases Cuban Crisis Tensions
President Kennedy hosted 1200 guests in a white tie East Hall reception with senators, representatives, Cabinet members, and spouses. The formal gathering ended at 12:30 a.m., reflecting informality despite a high level of officials and wives in attendance.
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Editors Criticize Kennedy News Withholding Report
A national editors meeting heard a critical report by ASNE on government suppression of news. The Freedom of Information Committee chaired by Eugene S Pulliam faulted the Kennedy administration for failing to fulfill its promise of open information and cited Pierre Salinger for not answering nine committee questions. Washington press complaints were noted as growing and generally justified.
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Officials Not Worried About Canceled Visit
Washington officials downplayed Souphanouvong's cancellation of a planned visit, saying the focus remains on the dangerous military situation in Laos. The Laotian neutralist leader chose to return to Laos as a private citizen via Peiping.
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Police Hunt Man After Shooting Spree
A shooting spree after a family argument left two dead and two wounded. Police and sheriff deputies hunted Cleo Porter, said to have killed his wife and shot her father, with two others injured by shotgun blasts. The search focused in a wooded northwest Massillon area.
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Five Day Forecast Shows Near Normal Temperatures
The forecast calls for daytime highs near 61 to 64 degrees and nights around 41 to 43. Temperatures warm Thursday through Saturday then cools toward Monday. Expect light precipitation totals with scattered showers on some days and a slight uptick around Monday.
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