East Germans Permit Rescue of Downed Glider Pilot
East German border police allowed three glider crewmen to cross into Communist territory to retrieve American pilot Richard Schreder of Toledo Ohio and his sailplane after he landed near Wismar during a world gliding championship. Schreder, a former Navy pilot and holder of several decorations, landed 19 miles east of Wismar and was later reported safe. officials hoped for his release.
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Luebeck
Germany
Richard E. Schreder
Toledo
Ohio
Kluetz
East Germany
Schreder
Cologne
Foreign Ministry
Ruegen
Wismar
Mecklenburg
Butteilerhof
International
Czechoslovakia
West Germany
Navy
Puerto Rico
Russians Shift Bases After U2 Discovery
Washington AP reports congressional officials have received plausible word that the Soviet Union is shifting missile base construction after the U2 downing. Photos from Francis Powers's spy plane allegedly reveal complete launch bases and new sites, prompting fears of further dispersal. Secretary Gates noted moving established heavy bases is nearly impossible, suggesting the Soviets may build new bases secretly while relying on existing ones for now.
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Washington
Francis Powers
Defense
Thomas S. Gates Jr
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Fights Over Tax Levy Extension in House Bill
Washington AP report details a heated Senate debate over a bill to extend four billion dollars in annual levies and raise the debt ceiling for the coming year. House passage was narrow at 222 174 amid calls to cut taxes on telephone service and passenger travel.
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Washington
Senate
Prospect Today
House
Congress
Ike
Eisenhower
Senate Finance Committee
Robert W. Kerr
Okla
George A. Smathers
D. Fla
Norbertine Brother James De Herder Dies at 9
East De Pere Wisconsin Brother James De Herder 9 the eldest member of the Roman Catholic Norbertine Order in the United States died on Wednesday.
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East DE Pere
Wis
James de Herder
Bitter Strike Rages Through Convair Plants In California
A four day union strike against Convair and the IAM tied up five key U S defense sites in California. Workers remained at Convair aircraft and missile plants while bases housing Atlas missiles faced pickets. Convair cited lawsuits and contract clause cancellations as company responses to the labor action. IAM said talks with Lockheed in Burbank broke down.
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San Diego
Calif
U. S
Convair
International Assn
Convair Atlas
IAM
Lockheed Aircraft Corp. Missiles and Space Division
Burbank
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