Rockey Rebuked By Republican Leaders For Attack On Nixon
Republican leaders repudiated Nelson Rockefeller after his sharp critique of Eisenhower defense policies. Nixon defended Rockefeller’s right to speak, but signaled he does not expect Rockefeller as running mate. Dirksen and Halleck called Eisenhower's program adequate while condemning Rockefeller’s stance.
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Washington
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Eisenhower
New York
United States
Nixon
Rockefeller
Camden
N. J
White House
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Ilinois
Mewsmen
Pentagon
Congress
Nixon invites Rockefeller to in depth public discussion
Vice President Richard M. Nixon offered to meet Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller for a thorough discussion before television cameras in Camden New Jersey. Rockefeller had challenged Nixon to state his position on public issues, and broadcasters offered air time for a Nixon Rockefeller exchange.
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Camden
N. J
Richard M. Nixon
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Nixon
New York
Rockefeller
Rockefeller Nixon TV debate call sparks sharp exchange
New York AP Gov Nelson Rockefeller rejects a televised interrogation of Vice President Richard Nixon and urges a in depth discussion before the Republican convention. Nixon proposes a pre nomination meet to discuss issues and a potential draft of Rockefeller as candidate or running mate.
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Republican Party
Nixon Backers Chosen as Republican National Committee Leaders
Three strong Nixon supporters were named to key roles at the Republican National Committee arrangements meeting. Rep Halleck of Indiana was chosen permanent chairman, Rep Judd of Minnesota as keynote, and Gov Underwood of West Virginia as temporary chairman. Elizabeth Hottelfinger was named convention secretary. Charles Percy was named platform committee chairman with Rep Melvin Laird as vice chairman. Halleck, Judd, and Underwood will seek approval by Friday. Nixon will address the open sessionSaturday morning.
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Engi Halleck
Indiana
Walter H. Judd
Minnesota
Cecil H. Underwood
West Virginia
Republcan
Elizabeth E. Hottelfinger
Charles H. Percy
Chicago
Platform
Melvin R Laird
Wisconsin
Halleck
House
Congress
Judd
China
Nixon
Underwood
Senate
Jennings Randolph
National Committee
Compromise Elicits Efforts Over Eichmann Capture Case
The Associated Press reports attempts to avert a legal showdown over Adolf Eichmann's Argentina capture and flight to Israel. Argentina threatens to seek UN involvement if Eichmann is not returned, while both sides discuss extradition through legal channels.
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Associated Press
Adolf Eichmann
Argentina
Israel
Hitler
Eichmann
Buenos Aires
Argentine
U.N
Insraeli
Dam Break Looms Over Valdivia Chile Sufferers
The Interior Ministry estimates about 20 thousand residents have left Valdivia after earthquakes blocked the Va divia lake outlet. Dam failure could flood the city of roughly 100000 people as millions of tons of water surge from Lake Rinihue caused by Andean slopes and winter rains.
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Santiago
Chile
Interior Ministry
Vadivia
Lake Rinihue
Valdivia
Roanoke Barber Seen As Indiana Escapee Convict
Wayne Hyatt, an escaped Indiana convict, sought clemency from Governor Harold Hastley after a petition from Roanoke residents and letters from his minister and police chief. The Roanoke attorney forwarded documents asking Indiana to drop extradition due to Hyatt’s health and long Roanoke residency. Hyatt, sentenced for rape, escaped from an Indiana camp in August and wandered across the country, later living as a barber in Roanoke before being arrested on a fugitive warrant.
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Roanoke
Wayne Hyatt
Indiana
Harold W. Hastley
bin Mantess
Hyatt
Counry
Virginia
Reserve Center Here Assured by House Action
The House approved the Military Construction bill for 1961 including 173000 for the Maefield unit. Major Max Kanwner of Bluefield, chair of the Reserve Army program, called the approval virtually assured and noted plans for land purchase. The center will be a 100 man unit with training facilities and maintenance, to be built near Beaver School on Cumberland Road, serving Elkins Hinton and Spencer.
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Tadles
Maefield
Max Kanwner
Bluefield
Reserve Army Program
Reserve
Charlies
Hevee Ae
Beaver School
Cumberland Road
National Guard
Elkins
Hinton
Spencer
800 Million Foreign Aid Cut Voted By Subcommittee
Washington AP The House subcommittee on appropriations Thursday approved a cut of almost 90 million dollars in foreign aid funding and recommended 304.9 million for the next fiscal year starting July 1. Passman declined to discuss the action, after earlier calling for a much larger cut. The panel’s recommendation remains subject to review by the full committee next Monday.
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Washington
APA House Subcommittee
Eisenhower
Otto FE. Paseman
D-La
Appropriations Committee
Passman
Pension Plan Wins Approval Amid Senate Debate
Chairman Warry F. Byrd of the committee said the pension measure would be brought up in the Senate by June 17. Opponents warned they would renew opposition in the Senate if needed.
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Warry F. Byrd
Dp. Va
Senate
Com
Spurrier argued with Deputy Boyd before Lebanon jail shooting
Testimony at a preliminary hearing described a heated exchange between 6 year old James Ira Spurrier and Deputy J. F. Boyd a week before Boyd was shot in the Lebanon jail. Spurrier bound to circuit court while Banner testified Spurrier claimed he was not armed andoyed threats were made. Deputy Banner described a confrontation after Spurrier was brought to the jail and Spurrier firing five shots at Boyd.
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James Ira Spurrier
J. F. (Kaney) Boyd
Heogd
Spurrier
Minefield
W. Va
Junior Spurrier
Norfolk and Western Railway
Castlewood
Boyd
Virginia
Dante
Jack Banner
Banner
Ranner
Houston Banner
Dent
Reyd
Hanner
Grundy
Buchanan County
Ralph Edwin King Jr
Boston
Mass
Montgomery
Ala
King
Typhoon Mary Ravages Hong Kong and China Coast
Typhoon Mary battered the Chinese coast and Hong Kong causing thousands homeless and many deaths missing and injured. Rescue teams worked amid wreckage as officials assessed tolls and disaster scope across Hong Kong Macao and nearby waters.
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Hong Kong
China
Macao
Formosa
Cleveland
Soyal Observatory
Mary
Canton
Peiping
Actors Strike Settled End To Broadway Blackout
Broadway ends a week long stage blackout as actors and producers accept a peace formula. Footlights expected to return by Monday and ticket offices reopen. Actors Equity votes 773 to 4 in favor. League of New York Theaters unanimous on the pact. Settlement steered by City Labor Commissioner Harold A. Felix.
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Broadway
Ducers
Actors Equity
League of New York Theaters
Harold A. Felix
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