May Snow Delays Start as Midwest Sees Cold Wintry Blast
Snow and cold air disrupted the debut of May across the Midwest and Northeast. Snowfalls of up to three inches occurred from Michigan to Ohio and western New York, with gusty winds up to 50 mph. Two traffic deaths reported in Ohio as freezing temperatures spread from the Great Lakes into Kentucky and surrounding states.
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Ohio House OKs Bill To Create 200000 Jobs
The Ohio House passed a development bill aimed at creating 200000 jobs for Ohioans and sent it to the Senate. Democratic amendments were defeated as the chamber prepares a second major vote on a $1.3 billion state government financing measure. The proposal envisions a new Department of Development replacing the current agency to back industrial growth.
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River duel ends with Delta Queen winning over Belle of Louisville
Delta Queen outpaced Belle of Louisville by over a mile on the Ohio River in a festive race. More than 1 000 passengers watched as the Belle, 49, tried to restart after a layup while the Queen flashed a victory banner. Governors and celebrities attended, and the Belle won a postrace calliope duel.
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Joe E. Brown
New Orleans
Gallia Man Found Shot In Montpelier
William E. Simms a 30 year old Gallipolis resident was found shot to death at his Montpelier home where he had worked for eight or nine months. Coroner Dr C Paul Waid indicated a verdict is pending further investigation. The body was discovered by Louie Arnold who had been employed with him.
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Bryan
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Simms
Fidel and Khrushchev Lead Red Square May Day Parade
Fidel Castro and Nikita Khrushchev appeared together atop the Lenin mausoleum during Red Square May Day ceremonies. The display featured Soviet rockets pulled from Cuba following Kennedy's demands, underscoring Cold War tensions.
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Haitian Leader Defies Pressure Amid Peace Mission Visit
In Port au Prince Haitian President Francois Duvalier told cheering crowds he will not yield power as the inter-American peace mission from the Organization of American States reviews the crisis. Dominican charges of a Cuban base were denied by Washington officials who said U S forces patrol the Caribbean to prevent Castro's arms or bases.
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Caribbean
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Middle East Tension Sparks Bipartisan Alarm in Senate
Senator Everett Dirksen called the Middle East situation explosive and dangerous and warned it could trigger a third world war. Senator Jacob Javits urged U S intervention and a collective defense with Britain France and other Western nations. Humphrey urged arms embargo and stronger U N peacekeeping while critics accused the Soviet Union of arming Egypt to challenge Israel.
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Kilgore Dies At 89 In Athens Ohio Pistol Maker Founder
Joseph D. Kilgore 89 founder of Kilgore Manufacturing Co. died in Athens after retiring from active work. He lived at 287 E State St with daughter Mrs Cottingham, was a Mason and Presbyterian. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday Union Cemetery Columbus.
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Union Cemetery
Columbus
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Somoza Says U S Considers Nuclear Canal Route
President Somoza claims confidential information from the United States indicating Nicaragua is a top candidate for an ocean to ocean canal using nuclear explosives. He cites a Prinzapolea River route central to the country as a possible path.
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Aide Training Is Continued
State funds or no state funds. Long view State Hospital trains psychiatric aides. Funds were cut off in September 1961. Hospital officials said they eliminated the courses but staff squeezed in time for classes. The first class of 36 graduates Tuesday.
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No Chance Seen For JFKs Plan
Democratic leaders on the House Education Committee abandon general federal school aid in Kennedy's education bill. They will keep most of the act intact while dropping provisions for public school construction and teachers salaries amid religious and racial opposition and GOP pressure. The panel aims for an omnibus bill with seven sections expanding aid for districts near federal installations, vocational education, handicapped education, libraries, teaching quality, research, and student loans under the national defense education act.
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Adam Clayton Powell
D-N.y
Congress
Kennedy
House
Powell
Educator Is Called Lobbyist in Ohio Education Debate
Ohio Senator Ross Pepple accuses Ohio Education Association leader T. G. O Keefe of acting as a highly paid lobbyist. He cites remarks from an April 5 mass meeting aimed at pressuring legislators to vote for OEA proposals. O Keefe could not be reached for comment on the charge.
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Ohio Senate Education and Health Committee
Ohio Education Association
Ross Pepple
R-Allen
OEA
T. G. O'Keefe
Pepple
O'Keefe
James A. Rhodes
Kennedy campaign finance plan appears to die in Congress
President Kennedy asked Congress to study a federal matching fund plan for campaign contributions of ten dollars or less. A poll of senators and representatives showed little support and some sharp hostility. The idea originated from a presidential commission report on campaign costs.
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Titan Missile Launch Fails at Vandenberg Air Force Base
A Titan 1 intercontinental ballistic missile exploded during an attempted launch at Vandenberg Air Force Base California. The Air Force reported no injuries and minor damage to the silo lift facility. In a separate incident near Archbold Ohio a 62 car New York Central freight train had 41 cars derail early today.
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Unemployment Claims Drop for Continuations in Ohio Week
In the week ended April 27, Ohio continued unemployment compensation claims fell to 90,116 from 96,352 the prior week. New claims rose to 12,900 from 10,947 in the week ending April 20.
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Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Minuteman Program Chief Denies Trajectory Doubts
Brig. Gen. Samuel C. Phillips, director of the Minuteman program, rejects claims the intercontinental missile cannot reach Soviet targets. He notes test ranges around 3000 to 4000 miles, cites instrumentation and research weight, and says failures at Vandenberg are rare and fixed.
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Samuel C. Phillips
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