Grissom Reaches Space and Sinks Capsule
Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom flew 118 miles up in a U S mission then faced a near disaster as his capsule filled with water and sank after landing. He escaped the craft and was treated aboard the carrier Randolph.
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Grissom
U.S
Howard Benedict
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Virgil I. Grissom
Espace
Air Force
Grand Bahama Island
USS
Randolph
Atlantic
Redstone
Akron student attempts suicide in jail cell
Jackson Mississippi dispatch reports Elmer Brown 20, an Akron University of Akron student and freedom rider, tried to hang himself in his jail cell Thursday. He was cut down before injury occurred. reason for the attempt was not given by Sheriff J. R. Gilroy.
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Jackson, Miss
Akron
Ohio
J. R. Gilroy
Elmer Brown
University of Akron
Brown
Gilroy
Army Did Not Request Bigger Draft Pool
Washington informed that the Army has not asked for additional draft numbers though several states report larger pools of available draftees. Officials said increases align with the 8000-man August call, 2000 more than July, to serve as a possible long range support measure. Some directors say increases come from Washington guidance as no May or June drafts were called, with 14,000 slated for July and August.
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Washington
Army
Selective Service
2000 Men To Receive Ohio Call
Ohio Selective Service officials announced that more than 2000 men will be called for physical examinations next month to enlarge the pool of 1-A draftees. The state target is 6000 to 7000 men, up from about 4000, as part of ongoing drafts.
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Columbus
Ohio
Selective Service
California governor signs bill ending parole consent requirement
Sacramento California Gov Edmund Brown signs a bill repealing the rule that barred parole without prisoner consent. The move ends the county parole board’s need for consent, allowing parole eligibility to proceed automatically upon release.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Edmund Brown
Leaders Support Bourguiba Move in Bizerte Crisis
In Tunis the Bizerte stand off widens Arab unity as Bourguiba seeks to expel France from the base. Morocco Algeria and the United Arab Republic rally behind Tunisia while Western diplomats fear erosion of influence in the Tunisia Algeria Morocco crescent.
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Tunis
Bizerte
North
Africa
France
Habib Bourguiba
Tunisia
Morocco
United Arab Republic
Tunisia-Algeria-Morrocco
Tunisian Forces Seize French Oil Pipeline At Skhira
Tunisian and French forces clash as Bouguiba orders seizure of the Skhira pipeline supplying France. Tunisian troops defend Bizerte after a pre dawn attack by infantry and civilian volunteers. 15,000 volunteers help defend the city amid casualties.
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Tunis
Biz- Bourguiba
Skhira
Tunisia
France
Edjel
Bizerte
JFK Urges Daily Fitness for Nation’s Students
President Kennedy calls for a minimum of 15 minutes of vigorous activity each school day nationwide. Officials like Darel Smith of San Diego and Dr Harold J Bowers of Ohio praise existing programs but worry about balancing sports with mass participation.
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Kennedy
United States
Darel Smith
San Diego
Harold J. Bowers
Committee Votes Today On Aid Bill
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee meets to vote final approval of a $4.33 billion foreign aid bill aligned with President Kennedy's plan. It includes authority for an $8.8 billion five year economic development loan program and could face tough opposition over financing and congressional control.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Kennedy
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
New Penicillin Pill Marks Medical Advance
British doctors announce a new penicillin tablet effective against a broad range of infections including food poisoning influenza complications wound infections and blood poisoning.
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London
Soviet seeks peaceful Germany Berlin talks says Pravda
Pravda states the Soviet Union wants Germany and Berlin issues settled at the negotiating table. It adds that Western agreement will hasten removal of the dark threats on the horizon.
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London
Pravada
Communist Party
Soviet Union
Germany
Berlin
DiSalle Approves Two School Bills In Ohio
Gov. Michael V. DiSalle signed two bills authorizing community colleges and technical institutes in Ohio. The move aims to expand higher education with two year preparatory institutions and possible branches of Ohio University, Kent State University, and Ohio State University.
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DiSalle
Columbus
Ohio
Michael V. DiSalle
Cleveland
Ohio University
Kent State University
Ohio State University
Kent Raises Academic Standards Delays Freshmen
Kent will delay start of classwork for about 230 incoming freshmen from the anticipated 3500 class until the winter quarter or later. High schools will be asked to place more emphasis on academic subjects to meet qualification means.
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Lastic
Kent
Governor vetoes three bills including welfare rules and habeas writs
Governor Michael V. DiSalle vetoed Nos. 15 16 and 17 limiting Welfare Department rulemaking for child care agencies and restricting inmate habeas corpus petitions from state institutions. He lets pass without signature a measure banning obscene language near females or boys under 12.
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Columbus
Michael V. DiSalle
Welfare Department
Arabs Reject Iraq Claim Over Kuwait Move
In Cairo the Arab League rejected Iraq's claim to Kuwait and authorized planning for an Arab force to protect Kuwait's new independence. Secretary-General Abdul Khaled Hassane announced urgent consultations with military advisers and Arab representatives to raise a special force to replace British troops sent to Kuwait after Premier Abdel Karim Kassem's claim.
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Cairo
Egypt
Arab League
Iraq
Kuwait
Grover appointed OU athletic director with Wren as assistant
Ohio University names Brandon T. Grover as athletic director replacing Carroll C. Widdoes who resigned. Baseball coach Bob Wren will become assistant athletic director while remaining OU head coach. Widdoes to stay as associate professor. Grover and Wren bring long OU ties and prior coaching experience.
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Grover
Wren
Brandon T. Grover
Ohio University
Carroll C. Widdoes
John C. Beker
Bob Wren
Widdoes
Middleport
Dazed City Seeks Aid After Floodes Hit
Dazed city officials request aid as floodwaters battered the area, forcing hundreds of families from their homes and leaving cars damaged beyond salvage. Local agencies coordinate relief for affected residents and assess the wreckage.
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Selvage
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