July 4th Death Toll Breaks Previous Record
The Associated Press reports 138 people killed in traffic during the 30 hour Independence Day observance, surpassing 1956 one day record. Total holiday deaths reached 239 with 15 boating, 51 drownings, and 35 in other accidents. The worst wreck near Eveleth Minnesota killed seven.
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National Safety Council
Eveleth
Iron Range
Minnesota
Modesto
Calif
Sanford
Fla
McArthur Girl Crowned Queen of Vinton Fourth of July
Miss Janis Barber of McArthur won the 1962 Queen of Vinton amid a three judge panel after a field of 20 contestants. The event capped a three day Fourth of July celebration in Vinton County with a parade, fireworks, and a western vocal group.
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Janis Barber
McArthur
Sharon Rose
Hamden
Candy Kissling
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Janie Steele
Vinton
Lloyd Steele
Ohio Toll Falls Short Of Prediction For Fourth Of July
Ohio's July Fourth holiday saw at least five traffic deaths over a 30 hour period, below the highway safety official's forecast of ten. One drowning in a boating incident and a five year old drowning in a pool added to a nine death toll. This followed a Memorial Day pattern of fewer fatalities than predicted.
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Negroes urged to register more voters at Independence Day rally
At a Georgia NAACP convention event in Atlanta on the third day, a voter registration drive was urged for Negroes. Segregationists gathered in a cow pasture and Klansmen in an old ball park. No incidents reported.
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Estes Case Freeman Faces Senate Hearings
Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman faces further Senate Investigations hearings over the Billie Sol Estes case. The McClellan subcommittee seeks evidence of influence deals in the department aiding Estes in farm aid schemes, as Estes awaits state and federal fraud trials. Indictments allege mortgaged assets tied to nonexistent fertilizer storage tanks.
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Billie Sol Estes
John L. McClellan
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Estes
Freeman
Three Logan Residents Hurt in Ontario Highway Crash
Three Logan people were injured in a highway collision near Sarnia Ontario on Wednesday night. Patricia Richards 30 of W Logan Street was in fair condition. Her husband James 34 and father in law James H Richards 130 Washington Street were treated for cuts. Their two sons ages 10 and 4 were unhurt.
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Miami Plans Undergraduate Center for International Studies
Oxford Miami University plans to establish an undergraduate center for international studies for students aiming to work abroad. Provost Charles Ray Wilson announced the program will offer a bachelor of arts in international studies and operate within the College of Arts and Sciences.
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College of and Sciences
Kennedy urges United Europe as tax talks mix with unity push
President Kennedy outlines a vision for a United Europe while weighing a possible tax cut. He flies from Camp David to Washington for talks with Treasurer Dillon as lawmakers debate timing. A 100000-strong crowd and 42 governors heard a speech linking U S independence to European unity.
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Violence erupts as Algeria marks independence day in Oran
In Oran a violent gun battle shattered Algeria's first independence holiday with 100 plus dead and wounded. European SAO holdouts and Moslem police traded fire as riot police set positions nearby. In Algiers Ben Khedda celebrated with guerillas while Ben Bella's faction pressed for power. exiled nationalist army moves from Tunisia and Morocco.
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Ahmed Ben Bella
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Doctors Receive Threats During Saskatchewan Doctors Strike
In Regina and Swift Current threats mark a sharp turn in the Saskatchewan doctors strike over the compulsory medical care program. As the dispute enters its fifth day doctors move out of the province while Deputy Premier Brockelbank says there is no panic. Police guard two doctors' homes in Swift Current after threats from the Swift Current Citizens Safety Committee.
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Sask
Saskatchewan
Woodrow Lloyd
J. H. Brockelbank
Swift Current
Swift Current Citizens Safety Committee
Electronic Lock Developed To Reinforce Nuclear Safeguards
The United States informs European allies of a secret electronic lock to prevent accidental or unauthorized nuclear launches. President Kennedy plans to request Congress for funding to finish the device, start manufacture, and install it on weapons. NATO channels conveyed that the lock will strengthen direct control by top commanders and safety margins as arsenal size grows.
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United States
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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Soblen in satisfactory condition after suicide attempt on plane
Dr. Robert Soblen 62, once a Soviet spy convict, remained in satisfactory condition after a calm night in hospital. Officials awaited a decision on when he could be flown back to the United States following his flight from Israel where he fled to avoid a life sentence. The report notes the uncertain transfer timing amid ongoing legal and safety considerations.
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Robert Soblen
Soblen
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Orangeburg
N. Y
New York
Israel
Eisenhower backs two new Republican policy groups
Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower defends the All Republican Conference and the National Republicans Citizens Committee against Barry Goldwater's critique. He says the two groups mark progressive steps to build party organization and coordinate to win the House and narrow the Democratic Senate majority.
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William E. Miller
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Senate
Japan Invited to Invest in U S Factories Across Regions
Tokyo invites Japan to finance factory building in the United States. Regions mentioned include Wichita Kansas Wilmington North Carolina Maine New Jersey and West Coast areas. The move aims to reduce the U S adverse balance of payments as Japanese exports to the United States reach about 1.5 billion dollars while imports total 1.2 billion.
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Doctors Say Sir Winston's Pulse Varies
A medical bulletin from a London hospital said Sir Winston Churchill has developed irregular pulse while recovering from a left femur fracture. The 87 year old former prime minister remains comfortable and had a good night after his accident a week ago in Monte Carlo and his transfer to London.
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Winston Churchill
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French Secret Army Group Uses Disguise on Highway
Police report six members of the Secret Army Organization in paratrooper uniforms stopped motorists on the St. Cloud Paris highway and seized licenses. They told drivers ownership papers and licenses would be mailed back.
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Secret Army Organization
St. Cloud-Paris
Brazil paralyzed by general strike after prime minister resigns
A nationwide strike shuts Brazil as Conservative Prime Minister Auro de Moura Andrade resigns after 36 hours. Labor leaders demand a Labor party prime minister while President Joao Goulart and the cabinet quarrel over navy and air force ministers. Army and police stand by in Rio de Janeiro and major cities.
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Pacifists Protest Armament Buildups at Gettysburg Peace Light
A small group from York, Pennsylvania staged a silent protest near the Peace Light Memorial at Gettysburg. They opposed war, armament buildups, and nuclear testing during the demonstration.
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Peace Light Memorial
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Clear Skies Forecast for Johnston Island Nuclear Test
Honolulu weather officials predict clear skies and good visibility over Johnston Island for the United States third high altitude nuclear test. Two earlier attempts failed due to missile troubles with no detonation. Delays raise speculation the series may be cut back to two or even one shot.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
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Scandinavian Airlines DC-8 returns to Idlewild after engine trouble
A Scandinavian Airlines DC-8 with 147 on board diverted to Idlewild Airport after takeoff for Hamburg and Copenhagen due to excessive oil consumption in one engine. The jet dumped fuel over the Atlantic before landing back at Idlewild, according to a spokesman.
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