House Fight Threatens School Aid Programs
Washington AP Two federal education aid programs face extinction in a House battle over funding. Public Laws 815 and 874, enacted in 1950, fund districts with federal workers’ children and expire Friday unless the $2.5 billion stalled bill extends them, affecting 313 districts and 70 percent of representatives. Superintendents warn budgets for fall depend on extension. The House Education Committee has wired all affected members with district impact notes as Republicans push separate legislation.
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Nuclear Generators Planned For Satellites In 1962
Cape Canaveral launches Thursday show Nuclear generators will power Transit 4 A and other spacecraft in NASA programs. A 4 A satellite carried a 4.2 pound plutonium 238 device delivering 2.5 watts to transmitters and instruments. GREB and Injun satellites test X ray and Van Allen belt radiation.
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Last Day To Vote Early In Municipal Election
City Clerk Maxine Holm says early voting ends today for the municipal election. Twenty six mail ballots have been sent to voters ahead of next Tuesday’s election.
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Leader of Kuwait Defies Iraqi Claim
Kuwait's sheik rejected Iraqi assertions about his oil rich nation and declared his people stand behind him during three days of protests. He cited broad support from Bedouins, telegraphs, and stated Britain would provide military backing.
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Owl Banghart Free After 27 Years
Basil Banghart known as the Owl, once a famed jailbreaker, was released on parole after 27 years at Stateville Penitentiary. The 67 year old will live at St Leonard's House in Chicago under five years of supervision and parole conditions.
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Stephens tours 9th District courting loyalty for governor bid
A. E. S. Stephens campaigned through Dickenson Buchanan and Tazewell counties as Democrats rallied behind him in a July 11 primary. He stressed schools right to work and development while critics accused him of ties to labor and NAACP concerns. Stephens claimed Harrison supported school closings and met secretly with Attorney General Kennedy over the Prince Edward dispute.
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Marilyn Monroe Undergoes Gall Bladder Surgery
Marilyn Monroe, 34, underwent a 2 hour 15 minute emergency gall bladder removal at Polyclinic Hospital in New York. Her condition after the operation was described as very satisfactory following a gallstone attack and a history of illnesses and prior surgeries.
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Mississippi official blames communists for Freedom Rides
Brig Gen T B Birdsong of the Mississippi Highway Patrol accused known communists of directing the Freedom Rides. He claimed at least two riders were arrested during desegregation protests in Jackson and alleged a Soviet directed Cuba seminar influenced students on sit ins and related actions. He blamed CORE for the rides.
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Kennedy Extends Deadline for Maritime Strike Report
President Kennedy extended by three days the deadline for the maritime strike fact-finding board to file its report. An executive order set the new due time at 9 a.m. next Monday after the board had been directed to file by Friday.
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Monroe gas bladder removal shocks New York
Marilyn Monroe underwent emergency surgery in New York City to remove a gas bladder. The report notes other wartime and political developments including Kennedy extending a report deadline and ongoing government actions on strikes and civil rights.
New Vehicle Tags Due By Midnight in West Virginia
West Virginia police announce the 1961 green and white state tags must be displayed on all moving vehicles by 12 tonight June 30. No extension will be offered. those using 1960 red and white tags after midnight will be summoned to court. Princeton detachment received enforcement guidance via teletype from DMV Commissioner Jack Nuckols.
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Two-Vehicle Crash Near Princeton Kills Concord College Student
A Concord College student, Sammy H. Launtz of Johnston Pennsylvania, was killed in a head-on collision on U S 460 near Oakvale Mountain four miles from Princeton. Witnesses said another four people were in the death car with injuries. one left the scene. Driver of the second vehicle was Charles K. Cohee of Winston Salem North Carolina, who was unhurt. Funeral plans have not been announced.
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Virginia Woman Is Asphyxiation Victim in Car
A Montgomery County woman, Mrs. Katherine Snider, reported by her husband and mother to have sleep difficulties and frequent smoking, was found dead in the back seat of her car in front of her home in Prices Fork. Deputy Sheriff Lewis Merdeith said the scene showed a smouldering cushion and closed windows, suggesting asphyxiation. The husband found the body at 8 a.m. Thursday.
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