Polaris Submarine Commissioned as Pacifists Plan Protests
Portsmouth witnesses the launch of a $200 million Polaris submarine with Navy ceremonies limited to 2000 spectators amid pacifist threats to board the vessel in a crusade for disarmament. New England activists announce a 340 mile peace walk to UN headquarters, while at Havana William A Morgan faces a death sentence for treason after renouncing US citizenship to aid Castro.
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Washington
Nigerians In Change Of Moods In Lagos Controversy
In Lagos a volatile scene unfolded as an angry mob protested Patrice Lumumba’s death and overturned cars driven by whites. Amid the chaos, a 215 month old screamed and stones were hurled at white pedestrians while more than 100 Nigerians from diverse backgrounds gathered in a peaceful counterpoint.
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Chuckle on Roads Replaced by Wider Freeways
An old joke notes narrow roads that could barely pass two cars giving way to wider freeways where six or eight cars might collide at once. The quip attributes the line to Copr. Gen. Fea. Corp.
Weather Conditions To Be Subject Of Research
The Weather Bureau announced the National Severe Storms Project to study tornadoes squall lines and local storms. Clayton F. Van Thullenar will head the project with Oklahoma as operational HQ. Ground and air observations will cover Oklahoma Texas Kansas and Colorado with planes circling squall lines up to 45000 feet and automatic station data recording.
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Schoonjans Attacks Garland On Wage Bill Vote
Michael Schoonjans of the Textile Workers Union of America criticizes Rep. Peter A. Garland for opposing the minimum wage bill. He argues the nationwide coverage is long overdue and urges immediate action to raise the wage to 1.25 dollars, noting millions remain uncovered. He cites data on current coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act and urges extending protections to retail and service workers.
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Toy Fair previews future Christmas toys for 1961
Joy Miller reports from New York on the 1961 American Toy Fair where 15 000 buyers and manufacturers gather from March 13 to 22. Designers face long nights as they balance child appeal with entertainment, showcasing items like lip pursing dolls, telegraphic talking puppets, voice controlled robots, and practical kitchen toys. The piece notes parental fatigue with overhyped gimmicks and stresses honest play.
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NEW York (Ap
Marvin Glass
Chicago
Harvey to Study Move of Board
County Attorney John J. Harvey said he would look into the matter further before commenting on the legality of the Biddeford Board of Education actions Thursday night. The board met in a closed session, barred a reporter, and set next year’s school hours and calendar. Harvey would act only if court action is filed, with potential fines up to 500 dollars or a year in jail.
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Dentist Tarbell Cancels Friday Appointments
A Houlton dentist Dr Ira K Tarbell canceled his Friday afternoon appointments due to a toothache. He reportedly had to go to another dentist for care.
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