Navy Concludes Thresher Sub Lost After Deep Sea Search
Admiral George W. Anderson announced the Thresher submarine is lost after a 25 hour search 220 miles east of Cape Cod in 8480 feet of water. An oil slick and cork fragments found during salvage confirmed the vessel’s loss. court of inquiry to probe overhaul work at Portsmouth naval yard and hull weaknesses.
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Navy
Massachusetts Air National Guard
Skylark
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Court of Inquiry
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Atlantic
Cape Cod
Thresher Submarine Disaster Deepens Navy Search
The Thresher disaster spurred a seven ship and submarine search under worsening seas. Navy officials noted hull pressure would be extreme if at the seabed, complicating any rescue. A naval court of inquiry will probe the incident at New London while Portsmouth shipyard workers honor the crew with daily flag rituals.
Waiting and Praying For Thresher Crew Remains
Relatives of Thresher sailors express hope and prayers as rescue efforts continue. Parents and wives recount letters and planned promotions, while neighbors in Green Bay, Jacksonville, Syracuse, Ann Arbor, Spokane, and New London hold onto faith amid the missing submarine situation.
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Hope
William Keiler
Green Bay
Wis
Ronald D. Keiler
Aaron
Gunter
Jacksonville
Fla
Aaron Jade Gunter
Portsmouth
N.H
Doris Mae
Ralph E. Grafton
de Witt
N.Y
Syracuse
J.g
John G. Grafton
New London
Conn
Cmdr
Shepherd Jenks
John W. Harvey
Jenks
Harveys
Harvey
Manning J. Harvey
Philaia
Vermonter Aboard Re enlisted for Sub
James P. Ritchie a 23 year old radioman second class from Burlington returned to the Navy submarine service after a discharge in June 1962 and re enlistment in September. He is married with a son and daughter under two and neighbors say a third child is expected. Ritchie attended Burlington high schools and previously worked as a Lake Champlain ferry deck hand.
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Burlington
Thresher
Navy
James P. Ritchie
Portsmouth
N.H
Ritchie
Lake Champlain
Weather Roundup Shows Mildly Warmer, Cloudy Friday
Forecast notes cloudy conditions tonight with temperatures in the 30s and a warmup Friday with partial sunshine. Wednesday’s high reaches 36 with a 34 overnight. today at 7 am logged 35. Precipitation totals 0.05 inches, with a half inch of snow reported. Mercury tonight near perihelion, its closest Sun approach.
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Mercury
NATO Pushes Plan for Unified Nuclear Force
Paris AP reports Western allies cleared the way to form a NATO nuclear force next month with multination of air and U S sea strike capabilities. France to participate on limited terms, with Ottawa meetings set May 22 24 to advance the plan.
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U.S
Dean Rusk
France
NATO
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Rusk
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Mediterranean
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Britain
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House Votes For Public Works Plan
The House approved a $450 million public works appropriation by a 228 to 184 vote, sending President Kennedy a strong Easter gift and signaling a possible major congressional victory. Senate approval remained uncertain as lawmakers eyed the upcoming vacation.
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Washington
Kennedy
Senate
House
Vermont House delays UVM funds amid aid bill debate
The Vermont House voted 108 to 94 to table the UVM appropriation until the Simpson aid to education bill reaches the floor. The university sought 9.4 million, Gov. Hoff proposed 4.7 million, with Mallary arguing for 6.8 million over two years. Senate moves on a 5 member agricultural advisory board amid Towne opposition.
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Lion
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Hoff
UVM
John T. Fey
Emory Hebard
R-Glover
Mallary
Becaome
Unified Arab Republic Proposed by Egypt Syria Iraq
Cairo reports that Egypt, Syria, and Iraq plan a union forming a United Arab Republic with Cairo as capital. The bloc would share a single flag, central military command, and one nationality for about 38 million people. Details remain largely secret as negotiations continue.
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Egypt
Syria
Iraq
United Arab Republic
Aly Sabry
U.A.R
Benhi Girls Decide to Participate in Girls State After All
Bennington High School junior girls vote to join Girls State after the American Legion Auxiliary confirms the program does not bar participants for religious beliefs The auxiliary clarifies that all selected girls may attend and that religious qualification is not required Benhi officials call the matter closed as other Vermont schools debate participation
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Peter Bardosi
Barre
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Paul Kirsch
Senate Okays Kennedy Youth Corps Plan for Jobs
The Senate approved Kennedy's youth employment bill, aiming to place up to 100000 youths aged 16 to 21 in federal conservation camps and state community projects. House approval is uncertain with a stiff Republican fight likely after Easter.
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Senate
Kennedy
House
House Labor Committee
Federal Conservation Corps
CCC
Inside The Alliance for Progress Faces Obstacles
Editorial notes on the Alliance for Progress contending with formidably high barriers. The piece questions viability amid challenges and public response.
Kennedy Faces Steel Price Rise as White House Weighs Action
Washington buzzed over possible steel price hikes and a round of wage talks with AFLCIO United Steel Workers. President Kennedy met with Dil lon Hodges and other officials while part of his party delayed departure for Palm Beach. Some lawmakers expect a wage boost in exchange for concessions, but no final decision emerged.
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White House
Kennedy
Florida
Palm Beach
Wheeling Steel Corp
Aflcio United Steelworkers of America
iHuman_ Relations Committee
USW
David J. McDonald
Democratic Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Douglas Dillon
Commerce
Luther H. Hodges
Public hearing on Sunday drink bill divides church and hotel interests
A Sunday drinking bill prompted debate between temperance advocates and hotel ski operators. The measure would let towns vote on serving beer and liquor without meals from 1 to 10 pm on Sundays, expanding current hours from 1 to 8 pm with meals. Dr John Gregory of Essex Junction warned of increased consumption and urged against the local option clause.
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Montpelier
John Gregory
Essex Junction
Birmingham Negroes Unite to Fight Bias
The Birmingham Negro community closes ranks in a direct action campaign against racial barriers. Picketing of downtown stores, a decoy march drawing police, and a sit in at the city library occurred with no arrests. About 150000 local Negroes are reported committed to the effort, with some tension toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and SCLC involvement.
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Negro Singer
Teaneck
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