Soviet Backdown: U S Convoy Rolls Into West Berlin
A United front by Allied forces ended a two day stand off on the East West autobahn as a U S Army convoy rolled into West Berlin amid cheering crowds. British and French units joined the passage while Soviet officers dropped their demand for a head count and cleared the cordon. A second convoy followed with more troops and a Berlin defense exercise was authorized for the city with over five thousand soldiers.
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West
West Berlin
John Lamb
Wewanitchka
Fla
State Department
Washington
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U.S
West Germany
Marienborn
Khrushchev Says Berlin Convoy Could Trigger War
Premier Khrushchev warned that an American convoy attempting to force a Soviet block on the Berlin auto road would face force and possibly war, if the established procedures were not followed. He noted the blockade of 44 U.S. soldiers was lifted after they complied, amid calls for better U.S.-Soviet relations.
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UPI
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Autosbahn
Khrushchev
Statewide Roundup of Massachusetts Mayoral Wins and Upsets
Massachusetts cities honored in Tuesday's mayoral elections with many incumbents re elected. Notable results include Paul S. Vaitses Jr defeating his uncle in Melrose 4900 to 3159, Austin D. Rhodes winning a fourth term in Waltham, and Alvin Jack Sims capturing Brockton for the GOP 15494 to 10956.
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Waltham
Brockton
Massachusetts
Board of Aldermen
Paul S. Vaitses Jr
Theodore Vaitses
Austin D. Rhodes
Rhodes
George F. Marshall
GOP
Alvin Jack Sims
F. Milton McGrath
Bacon Bonus Promises Bacon to Voters in Charles City
In Charles City Iowa a livestock buying firm and a supermarket offered a half pound of bacon to each voter who cast ballots Tuesday Aimed at boosting turnout the incentive comes as only 633 of 5620 registered residents voted in the last city election
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Charles City
Iowa
UPI
Anda Supermarket
Errant pheasant crashes through double window
Mrs James F Nagle found a low flying pheasant crash through a storm window and kitchen window, landing in the room. A neighbor helped, the bird was stunned then released after suffering a cut over its eye and escaping.
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James F. Nagle
Cohoes Mayor Loses Out Declares State of Emergency
The defeated mayor of Cohoes, Andrew H. Santspree, said his Democratic administration fell in a stunning upset and he ordered extra police into the streets claiming widespread violence. Police later called the incident a minor celebration.
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Cohoes
N. Y
Albany County
Andrew H. Santspree
Rice Tops Field In At Large Race
A. A. Michelson reports a political upset as Mayor Raymond L. Haughey is unseated. The at large race ends with Rice leading a field, ending the mothers march era that began in early summer 196%. The outcome reshapes local government and civic leadership.
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Rice
Raymond L. Haughey
Democrats Win 3 Big Races Amid GOP Gains
In off year contests Democrats captured three major offices including Philadelphia mayor, Mississippi governor, and Kentucky governor with Breathitt winning. GOP strength grew in Kentucky and Ohio bond approvals passed, while Connecticut saw mixed results and Stamford flipped to a Republican winner. Local mayoral races reflected broader civil rights tensions and shifting party dynamics.
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UPI
Philadelphia
Mississippi
Edward T. Breathitt
Kentucky
James H. J. Tate
James T. McDermott
Kennedy
Tate
Council to Discuss Power for Bishops
Vatican City UPI reports the ecumenical council voted 1610 to 477 to base discussion on decentralizing authority in the Catholic Church. Liberals push for more bishop autonomy, conservatives fear loss of papal control. applause marks support for episcopal senate in Rome.
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U.S
Bernard Jan Cardinal Alfrink
Utrecht
Holland
Rome
iHe
Roman Curia
Joseph Hodges
Wheeling
W.va
Maxim Hermaniuk
Winnipeg
Canada
Off-Track Betting Wins in New York Referendum
New York City voters backed legalizing off track betting on horse races. With 3,380 of 4,852 districts reporting, yes totaled 691,723 and no 196,992. Mayor Wagner and supporters projected about 200 million dollars yearly for city and state needs, while opponents warned of reduced business and higher relief costs.
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New York
New York City
Robert I. Wagner
Mississippi returns show Johnson landslide in 1964 primary
Johnson, 47, backed by Gov. Barnett, defeats Rubel Phillips 185,841 to 107,223 as 4,576 of 1,875 precincts report. Phillips, 30, a former Democrat, concedes a two party era in Mississippi. Johnson’s running mate Carroll Garthtin wins 3–L as Republicans gain in Indiana New Jersey and Virginia with Mayors and legislative seats shifting amid a prelude to broader GOP success.
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Johnson
Ross Barnett
Rubel Phillips
Phillips
Mississippi
James Meredith
University of Mississippi
Carroll Gartin
GOP
Indiana
New Jersey
Virginia
New Jersey Assembly
Senate
Richard J. Hughes
Hughes
Five Day Forecast Looks Mild Then Cooler
The outlook shows temperatures averaging eight degrees above normal at forty degrees. Expect mild conditions through the weekend, then cooler on Monday. Showers are possible Friday with rain likely Sunday.
Another Hub Policeman Killed During a Holdup
AP reports Patrolman George Holmes of Roxbury division was shot and killed outside Kopelman and Son Jewelry Store at 453 Washington Street near Washington and Summer streets in Boston. He died at Massachusetts General Hospital. Proceedings follow in separate case against Edward Callahan, 85, and two other gunmen killed during a Malden supermarket robbery.
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Summer Streets
Massachusetts General Hospital
George Holmes
Roxbury
Kopelman and Son
Washington Street
Jordan Marsh Co
Holmes
Edward C. Callahan
Malden
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