Pro-Nasser Uprising in Iraq Claims Victory Over Kassem
Beirut AP reports junior Iraqi officers led a pro Nasser revolt against Premier Abdul Karim Kassem. Rebels claim to have destroyed the defense ministry and arrested many generals while pledging nonalignment and democracy at home. Kassem’s fate remained unconfirmed by officials.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Iraq
Abdel Karim Kassem
Baghdad
Kassem
Defense Ministry
Turkey
Anatolian
London
Baghdad Radio
Lyman Lemunitzer
NATO
Europe
Bonn
Germany
Friedrich Foertsch
District Meetings Set Bond Vote Procedures Union High
Union High School District No. 14 directors formally adopted balloting procedures for the March 12 bond issue to finance a new high school. Six district polling places will be designated and absentee ballots allowed. A meeting on design, layout, and financing will be held at Molly Stark School Tuesday at 8 p.m. preparing for six district meetings. A motion on balloting and a resolution of necessity establish legal steps to authorize borrowing.
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Union High School
Molly Stark
John H. Williams II
Kennedy confirms Rusk to remain secretary of state
Inside report states President Kennedy will keep Dean Rusk as secretary of state. The article notes the Pownall Town Caucus set for this evening and outlines Republican efforts in Congress to trim Kennedy’s record budget. Bennington High and Windsor High meet for a final chance at a spot in the basketball playdowns.
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Kennedy
Dean Rusk
Secretary of State
Congress
Bennington High School
Windsor High School
Army to Form Antiguerrilla Unit in Canal Zone
The Army plans a permanent antiguerrilla unit in the Panama Canal Zone to help Latin American nations deal with Cuban inspired uprisings. The move follows concerns over Soviet and Cuban influence in the region and mirrors existing Special Forces capabilities trained to assist local forces without direct combat.
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Panama Canal Zone
United States
Cuba
South
Central America
Robert S
U.S
Canal Zone
Canada faces prospect of another indecisive election
AP analysis notes Canada heads toward a fourth national vote in six years on April 8 as Social Credit and NDP hold 49 seats between them and major parties risk another minority government. It contrasts 1958 conditions with current leaders Lester Pearson and John Diefenbaker amid internal party strains and rising small parties.
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Ottawa
Social Credit
New
John G. Diefenbaker
House of Commons
Liberals
Dietenbaker
Lester B. Pearson
Pearson
Diefenbaker
Cooperative Commonwealth Federation
Vermont plan to study Champlain Canal stake
Senator James L. Oakes says a temporary commission or agency will be created to promote Vermont's interests in the Champlain waterway. The measure may authorize 20000 to 25000 dollars and names hearings in Burlington by the International Joint Commission to gather economic data.
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Champlain Canal
Montpelier
Vermont
Champlain
James L. Oakes
Windham
Oakes
Washington
New York
Development Department
Water Resources Board
Burlington
International Joint Commission
Senators defeat antifilibuster bid but gain for next year
In Washington the antifilibuster faction suffers a defeat as a three-fifths limiting-debate rule fails to reach a two-thirds vote. Fifty-four support the constraint while 42 oppose. the adjournment wins 64 to 33 ending the fight for now. Led by Senate leaders, the contest leaves hopes for revival in the next Congress.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Kennedy warns Soviets against Cuba arms buildup
President Kennedy bluntly warned the Soviet Union that any return of offensive weapons to Cuba would trigger the greatest crisis the world has faced. He said the U S would be prepared and the Kremlin would act with caution. Kennedy defended U S intelligence and criticized critics in Congress for vague reports on Soviet missiles in Cuba.
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Kennedy
Soviet Union
Cuba
United States
Kremlin
Congress
U.S
Caribbean
Kenneth Keating
R-N.y
Associated Press
Vermont Hearing Narrowly Counters Capital Punishment Bill
In Montpelier a public hearing drew heavy support for a bill proposing life imprisonment for first degree murder and the death penalty for a new, unrelated offense. Only one speaker opposed. Rep. Cornelius C. Granai of Barre City introduced the measure. Support came from five ministers and two Quaker representatives. The House Judiciary Committee will review the bill before reporting back to the House.
Senate Fails to Act On Urban Renewal Measure
Montpelier Vermont AP report says the state Senate adjourned without acting on the urban renewal bill as Burlington voters prepare for a March 5 election. Sen George R J McGregor was absent and action was deferred. House committee trimmed a proposed pay raise for legislators to 10 to 20 dollars weekly plus mileage and blocked special-session pay. The measure goes to Appropriations.
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Senate
Ate
Burlington
Chittenden County
George R. J. McGregor
D - Chittenden
Senate Municipal Corporations Committee
House
Robert Graf
R - Rupert
Graf
Appropriations Committee
Mississippi Officials Face Unprecedented Contempt Hearing
Governor Ross Barnett and Lt. Gov. Paul B. Johnson Jr. confront criminal contempt charges at the 5th U S Circuit Court of Appeals over their actions blocking James Meredith's admission to the University of Mississippi. Attorneys argue jurisdiction and state official immunity as the case proceeds.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Ross Barnett
Paul B. Johnson Jr
Appeals Court
James H. Meredith
University of Mississippi
Barnett and Johnson
Meredith
Barnett
Johnson
Justice Department
Ransom flight to Cuba shipment and smoke decline reported
In Miami a new consignment of ransom for Cuba invasion prisoners was to be flown out, with a Red Cross delivery of 15 000 pounds of drugs aboard a Pan American DC6B. In Washington the Commerce Department said cigarette use fell slightly in 1962 to 199.2 packs per person from 199.3 in 1961.
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Miami
Fla
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Red Cross
U.S
Washington
Commerce Department
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