Towering Crisis Roils United Nations After Khrushchev Speech
The General Assembly's first week ends in gloom as Khrushchev brands Hammarskjold under attack and proposes abolishing the secretary general office. He suggests moving the UN site to Switzerland or Austria and creating a three member committee replacing the current leadership. Western diplomats call the speech a war on the UN. President Eisenhower and Herter foresee a showdown over revamping the UN structure.
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Nikita Khrushchev
Dag Hammarskjold
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Hammarskjold
Eisenhower
James J. Wadsworth
Christian A Herter
Herter
Lord Honze
Maurice Couve de Murville
Foreign Office
Nixon in Southern Campaign to press swing through Louisiana and Mississippi
Vice President Richard M. Nixon prepared speeches in Louisiana and Mississippi to cap a week of intensified presidential campaigning. Reports say Democratic civil rights planks have turned the South into a battleground, with stops in Lafayette and Jackson. Nixon noted weather contrasts and cited the political climate as favorable.
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Richard M. Nixon
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Mississippi
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Jackson
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Kan
Sioux Falls
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Kennedy Starts TV Debate Campaign Swing
Kennedy heads toward Chicago after praising a Mormon battle for religious liberty. The Democratic candidate plans a nationwide four debate series with Nixon, flying overnight on his private plane and resuming campaigning in Cleveland and Chicago.
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Cleveland
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GE Strike Looms as Weekend Vote Could Halt Work
GE workers at Schenectady and Lynn vote this weekend on a no contract no work resolution as the current pact nears expiry. About 70 000 IVE members nationwide weigh in while GE says a strike could last six months if no deal is reached. Local 201 leaders say the vote may decide factory shutdowns starting Oct 1 and wives mobilize to influence the result.
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Friny
Big men rise by doing what they did not want
A reflective note on character shows that true strength comes from embracing tasks resisted at first. It hints that discipline, sacrifice, and persistence shape leaders who choose duties others avoid. The line emphasizes resolve over comfort.
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Fea, Corp
Thornton Extends Reading Program with Great Books Course
Thornton academy expands reading education with a Great Books course for college bound students. Esther Judkins leads the program with instructors Pawlikowski and Manganaro guiding classroom discussions and literary study across classics and modern works.
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Thornton Academy
Saco School
Esther Judkins
William Pawlikowski
Joseph Manganaro
Bank Robber Harvey Bistany Held on $100,000 Bail
Worcester Mass AP reports bank robber Harvey Bistany known as the Syrian Flash is held on five indictments dating to a 1951 Worces ter bakery holdup. He faces charges including assault with intent to rob conspiracy breaking and entering and carrying a dangerous weapon. He was returned from New York after a year-long extradition effort and has not yet entered a plea.
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Mad Dog
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Massachusetts
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Dannemore
Wells High Names Class Leaders for 1960 61
Wells High announces class officers and Student Council leaders for 1960 61. Senior Robert MacDonald is president with Charles Bourne as VP and Donna Hubbard as treasurer. Junior Stephen Pineo leads with Wayne Perkins as VP and Connie Higgins as secretary. Freshman Lane Phillips presides with Sally Hutchins as VP and Dale Piirainen as treasurer. Sophomore Gary Berry leads with Robert Saunders as VP and Arline Welch as treasurer. Representatives and officers are listed. Freshman initiation set for September 30 at 7 30 p m in the auditorium.
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Wells High School
Robert MacDonald
Virginia Littlefield
Karen Ahern
Charles Bourne
Donna Hubbard
Gloria Hanson
Stephen Pineo
Wayne Perkins
James Williams
Connie Higgins
Gary Berry
Robert Saunders
Arline Welch
Andrea Littlefield
Lane Phillips
Sally Hutchins
Dale Piirainen
Susan Andres
John Darling
Paul Bridges
Ronald Everson
Karen Ahearn
William MacDonald
Judy Cote
Barry Coombs
Robert Ahern
Sharyn Tetherly
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