U.S. Prestige Survey Draws Fire From Press
The New York Times and The Washington Post reveal a confidential Information Agency survey from May finding U.S. prestige lagging in Britain and France. Kennedy condemns decline while Nixon defends high prestige. Eisenhower notes mixed signals as the survey cites reduced confidence in U.S. leadership and scrutiny of the U2 incident.
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El Salvador Junta Erases Decrees Dismisses Officials
The six member junta ousted President Lemus after a bloodless coup and dissolved Congress. It revoked Lemus decrees banning public meetings and curbing the university, dismissed Supreme Court justices and other officials, while Lemus reportedly seeks refuge in Guatemala or the United States. Thousands signed in as new cabinet took oath, pledging to uphold the constitution and hold elections in 1962.
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Western powers warn USSR over Berlin air corridors
Britain France and the United States in identical notes urged the Soviet Union not to restrict air corridors to West Berlin. They rejected Soviet limits claiming corridors only serve Allied garrisons and defended Berlin’s 20 million residents rights under four power status. The notes also denied East German decrees restricting cross border movement and said Moscow must respect postwar agreements.
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Nixon blasts Kennedy Cuba policy in Michigan speech
Nixon assails Kennedy Cuba stance while pledging immediate talks with the Soviet Union on a nuclear test ban. He would send Henry Cabot Lodge to Geneva for negotiations and critics Kennedy for risking Latin American alliances.
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Satellite Successor Rocket Fails to Orbit First Test
The first attempt to orbit a new satellite rocket at Vandenberg Air Force Base failed in the Pacific. The launch was the initial test of a workhorse booster for a series of key space experiments.
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New York Times Endorses Kennedy for President
The New York Times editorial stance backs Senator John F. Kennedy for the presidency, urging voters to support his candidacy in the upcoming race. The endorsement highlights Kennedy’s vision and leadership.
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Eyewitnesses Describe Tragic F-84F Crash Near McArthur
Eyewitnesses recount the fatal explosion of Col. James E. Kidd 43 of Lancaster during a training mission. Debris sparked brush fires and damaged a nearby farm as Kidd's body was found 500 yards from the McGee home. Investigators seek the crash cause. Kidd leaves a wife, twin daughters, and a son.
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James McGee
Joe Daity
Mobutu withdraws bulk of Congo army from Leopoldville
Mobutu bows to the United Nations and pulls most of his disorderly forces from Leopoldville's African quarter. UN officials express confidence order will return as a triad struggle among Mobutu loyalists police and UN forces winds down. Civilians faced four days of terror.
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Death of deckhand under murder probe in Point Pleasant
Mason Ohio River deckhand William Dale Putney 22 died after a midnight fight on Main Street. Two suspects Freelaid Lyle Fox 27 Columbus and Ben Samuel Wright 25 Silver Hill construction workers at Gallipolis State Hospital are jailed awaiting murder charges. Autopsy cites blow to the head as cause of death. Funeral planned Saturday at Mt Union Church Pliny. brother Lester Putney to receive body Friday morning.
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Contract Awarded for Triple-Threat Missile Project
The Navy awarded a $26.8 million contract to the Applied Physics Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University for developing a new triple-threat missile.
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Venezuela Shooting Shifts to Caracas Cracking Down on Castro Movement
Sporadic gunfire continued in Caracas as troops and police swept the headquarters of a Castro type revolutionary group, tightening security amid the capital's tense atmosphere.
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Appeals Court Upholds Contempt Conviction in Cleveland Case
The U S Court of Appeals affirms William Presser of Cleveland Ohio in contempt of Congress, ruling his conduct as Teamsters Union leader violated limits of congressional inquiry.
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Banks Gain Ample Lending Power for Christmas Trade
Federal Reserve Board approves advance notice that the nation’s banks will have ample lending power to finance Christmas business and seasonal spending.
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Kennedy Warns of Third Recession in Six Years
New York Senator John F. Kennedy argues the country may be entering a third recession in six years and says the nation cannot afford another downturn. He challenges Vice President Richard Nixon to focus on bread and butter issues and accuses Republicans of opposing Democratic programs saying America can't afford it.
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Richard M. Nixon
Moscow to Host World Fair in 1967
The Soviet Cabinet declares Moscow will stage a world exposition in 1967. Officials say the event will showcase Soviet achievements and attract international participation and visitors.
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Court to Hear Engineer Issue in Nelsonville Ballot Fight
Ohio Supreme Court likely to study a dispute over placing Nelsonville resident James Lee on the Vinton County engineer ballot replacing the late J Miles Ogan. Democratic commissioner Woodrow Jeffers seeks a writ of prohibition alleging Lee lacks 40 days residency prior to the election.
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Kennedy Endorsed by Harlem Negro Weekly
The Amsterdam News in Harlem endorses Senator John F. Kennedy for president, urging support from its Black readership and highlighting his stance on civil rights and progress.
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John F. Kennedy
France Faces NATO Atomic Arms Race Fears
U S officials fear France may pursue independent nuclear power within NATO. At the NATO council to be held in Paris December 16 18 Secretary of State Christian Herter and others will discuss forming a NATO forced strategic nuclear force based on Polaris missiles. No U S decision has been made.
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