Kennedy Pushes Voluntary Settlements in Labor Disputes
President Kennedy urged major industry and labor disputes be settled voluntarily to avoid government seizure. He cited the engineers' 1800 workers threatening a 60,000 job shutdown, urged arbitration, and warned Congress if urgent action becomes necessary. The dialogue touched deficits and economic growth, with Kennedy noting political party dynamics.
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Goldberg
Flight engineers postpone walkout action across major airlines
In Washington AP reports flight engineers delayed any strike at three large carriers overnight. President Kennedy had publicly attacked the union and hinted at government retaliation. At Kansas City H S Dietrich of Trans Word Airlines said no TWA walkout for up to 36 hours. Union headquarters offered no immediate comment.
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Kennedy
Kansas City
H. S. Dietrich
Trans Word Airlines
TWA
Dietrich
U.S. Steel
Arthur J. Goldberg
Spurrier Loses In Appeal Bid
Maryland Court of Appeals upholds the conviction of World War II Medal of Honor winner Junior J. Spurrier for carrying a concealed weapon. Spurrier, 37, from Bluefield West Virginia, was sentenced to two years in the Maryland House of Correction after a Baltimore apartment shooting.
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Maryland Court of Appeals
Maryland House of Correction
Junior J. Spurrier
Baltimore Criminal Court
Spurrier
Bluefield
W. Va
Curtis Triplett
Baltimore
Weldon Leroy Maddox
Charg
High Altitude U S Test Planned in Pacific Next Monday
The Atomic Energy Commission announced a high altitude nuclear test set for the Pacific area on Monday night June 18. Joint Task Force 8 will detonate near Johnston Island southwest of Hawaii at hundreds of kilometers altitude with about one megaton yield. Timing spans 11 p.m. June 18 to 2 30 a.m. June 19 Hawaii time, weather and tech issues permitting.
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Pacific
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Joint Task Force 8
Johnston Island
Hawaii
Two State Road Commission Men Die In Car Tragedy
In Clendenin West Virginia two Road Commission workers Clyde Jarrett and Ray Keeling were found dead Thursday in a car stuck behind Barren Creek Church on West Virginia 4. Officials believe carbon monoxide poisoning caused the deaths after the exhaust pipe was broken and fumes drifted into the vehicle. The men, employed since April 1961, were believed to have died several hours earlier. A motorist found the bodies while seeking water from a nearby creek.
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State Road Commission
Barren Creek
Here
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Clyde Jarrett
Elkview
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Boland
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Kennedy urges arbitration as flight engineers consider strike
President Kennedy pressed arbitration over a wage and job rights clash as airline flight engineers delayed a walkout. A spokesman warned strike plans were unwinged while disruptions could halt 40 percent of national service. The outline reflected industry labor tensions and government urging voluntary settlement.
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Kennedy
Two Lieutenants Reprimanded Over Beating Incident
In CAMP HOWZE Korea two lieutenants were reprimanded fined and suspended for beating a Korean suspect Lee Yong 30 while following an unwritten policy of Lt Col William Boyce The officers Swanson and Wilde admitted unlawful detention assault and battery and false testimony each fined 600 and suspended for six months for their roles The case sparked Seoul protests and prompted further inquiries Col Boyce has since left Korea
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South Korea
U.S. Army
David W. Swanson
Galesburg
Thomas M. Wilde
Wadsworth NL
William Boyce
2Nd Battle Group
Alexandria
Boyce
Thomas W. Mellen
Lee IL Yong
Lee
Seoul
Korea
Swanson
Wilde
Col. Boyce
Kennedy Wins Narrow Debt Ceiling Increase Vote in House
The House approved a temporary debt limit rise of 8 billion dollars by a 211 to 192 vote, sending the measure to the Senate. The split reflected a GOP effort to cap at six billion and a Democratic push for speed with strong party support and warnings of a possible special session if blocked.
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Kennedy
Senate
Congress
Turks line streets to view Glenns Friendship 7 capsule
Turks crowded Istanbul avenues four and five deep to glimpse Col. John H. Glenn Jr. and the Friendship 7 space capsule on parade through the city as part of the historic spaceflight exhibit.
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Turkey
Col
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Mercer Prisoner Dies in Jail From Head Injury
Horace Williams a 39 year old radio announcer died in the Mercer County jail of what officials call a personal safety related head wound. An elderly inmate testified seeing Williams hit his head on cell bars while a trusty watched. An autopsy indicated internal bleeding. Williams was booked on a drunkenness charge after motel officials sought jail removal. The incident occurred Tuesday into Wednesday with Williams found dead Wednesday afternoon after caretaker reports.
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Horace Williams
Princeton
Robert H. Holroyd
Sheriff's Department
Williams
Holroyd
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Wall Street financier Gilbert investigated by D A in Brazil flight
New York district attorney opens its own probe into Edward M. Gilbert a 38 year old financier who fled to Brazil after allegedly withdrawing 1 953 million in unauthorized checks since May 28 An audit is under way and officials note possible amounts higher than first reported Gilbert signed checks without approval from Memphis but a second officer signature was required Irwin Polivy resigned with him Officials say no criminal action yet and extradition depends on Brazilian authorities Gilbert contacted Jorge Chalupe Sobrinho in Rio and claimed the funds were used to protect his stake in Celotex Corp The money’s fate remains unclear
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E. L. Bruce Co
Edward M. Gilbert
Bride
Rhoda
New York
France
EF. L. Bruce
Gilbert
District Attorney's Office
Wall Street
Neaceqd
Bk. Pruce V
Wrvel
Asst. Dist. Atty
Jerome Kidder
Bruce
Memphis, Tenn
Irwin Polivy
Kidder
Rio de Janeiro
Jorge Chalupe Sobrinho
Chalupe
Rio
E. L. Bruce Jr
Celotex Corp
U S Restores Laos Cash Aid After Coalition Formation
U S announces immediate resumption of a 3 million dollar monthly aid to Laos through the National Bank, backing a neutralist coalition government. Ambassador Brown notes aid will support military and civil budgets as Souvanna Phouma and premier designate complete coalition talks with Pathet Lao involvement.
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Laos
Sates
U.S
Winthrop G. Brown
National Bank of Laos
Prince Boun Oum
Phoumi Nosavan
Brown
Souvanna Phouma
Pathet Lao
Souvanna
Neu
United States
Luang Prabang
Savang Vathana
Quinim Pholsena
Loas
Viet Reds Kill US Sergeant Near Laotian Border
In dense jungle near the Laotian border a U S Army sergeant was killed and two others wounded in a combat action. A U S Army helicopter suffered engine trouble and was destroyed after forced landing with no casualties. US forces report ongoing operations south and east of Saigon with multiple helicopter sweeps against Viet Cong forces and protective actions around defense posts.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Nha Trang
U.S
United States
Ngo Diem
57Th ‘Co
U.S. Marine
Fatal Collision Leads to Negligent Homicide Charge
Fred L. Belcher, 23, of Princeton, charged with negligent homicide after a three car crash on Bluefield Princeton Road in Green Valley on June 8 killed Mrs. Wanda Estelle Mootz of Princeton and Mrs. Mason Newman of Waukegan. Belcher posted $500 bond for a June 20 preliminary hearing in Princeton.
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Wanda Estelle Mootz
Mason Newman
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Belcher
C. F. Little
Squire Jom McKinney
Clifford White
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