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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1960

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U S Appeals For UN To Speed Congo Decision

United States chief delegate James J. Wadsworth urged the emergency United Nations General Assembly to act without delay to prevent Soviet efforts to subvert Congo and thwart the United Nations after a lengthy wrangle over emergency treatment for the member.

United Nations, N.Y United States U.N. General Assembly Soviet Union Congo United Nations James J. Wadsworth U.S

Premier's Fate Still Unknown

In Leopoldville the Congo Soviet officials retreated after failed attempts to penetrate the new nation. Patrice Lumumba, whose power helped the Russians gain a foothold, has disappeared and rumors of his death circulate as Col. Mobutu expels Soviet influence and consolidates control. The U.N. debate over Congo policy continues amid political wrangling.

Leopoldville The Congo Central Africa Joseph Mobutu Patrice Lumumba Lumumba U.N Ghana U.N. Command

Terps Roll Past Mountaineers in Early Season Opener

Tulane upset California 7-3 in Berkeley as Alabama beat Georgia 21-6 on TV. Standouts included Billy Richardson for Alabama and Stan Gann for Georgia Tech. Navy’s Jon Belling starred with two touchdowns and a key pass in a 22-7 win over Boston College. Missouri’s Danny Larose anchored a 31-6 Missouri win over Pittsburgh. Kansas defeated Texas Christian 21-7. Tulane’s Tommy Mason connected for an 8-yard TD with Phil Coan. Army and Penn posted expected wins. Navy and Navy’s Cadets rolled to 37-0 and 20-0 over Buffalo and Laketon University respectively.

Associated Press Tulane California Berkeley Alabama Georgia Billy Richardson Stan_ Gann Stan Georgia Tech Kentucky dJon Belling Navy Boston College Danny Larose Missouri Texas Christian Tommy Mason Bert Phil Coan TCU Scor Nugent Jayhawk Army Penn Ierry Scattani Calfornia Cadets Buffalo Nittany Idons Maryland Laketon University

Castro Faces frosty crowds as Khrushchev troops in

In New York, Fidel Castro expected amid a 16 nation chief arrival for the U.N. General Assembly. Police gird for an invasion mood as Khrushchev’s disarmament talks loom. State Department contends Castro’s stay plans and hotel arrangements face ongoing tensions over access and security during the six day voyage aboard the Baltika.

New York Castro Mon Jment Hungary Bule Hattan Garia Romania U.S. State Department Khrushchev Zhekerov Edward Spalz Nikita Khrushchev Shelburne Nicolai Zhaka York Castro Bettow State Department Spatz Cuba Washington Khruhchev East Side Hnev Baltika Party of 50 Red Khrushchey

President Eisenhower Urges Calm During UN Visit

President Eisenhower urged Americans to greet foreign leaders visiting the United Nations with calm despite antagonism. He spoke from Camp David before the U N General Assembly opens Tuesday. Khrushchev, Castro, Kadar, and Shehu head a list of visiting chiefs of state. He asked for dignity and cooperation amid security concerns and protests.

PSR Cuba Fidel Castro United Nations General Assembly Khrushchev

New York Man Fires Shotgun in Marietta Café

Police hunted Gil bert Kilcoin, 43, from Olean, after a shotgun blast through a downtown Marietta restaurant window injured four people. Only Bertha Bush, 51, was admitted to hospital. others treated and released.

Marietta Ohio Washington County New York Gilbert Kilcoin Olean Bertha Bush

Nixon Charges Kennedy With Fear Campaign At Rally

Vice President Nixon assailed Senator Kennedy as using distortion and fear to frighten Americans over Nikita Khrushchev’s UN visit. He called Kennedy’s approach obsessed with fear and failure, urged unity, and praised Nixon’s campaign momentum from Des Moines to Minneapolis.

ST. Paul MacAlester College Nixon Kennedy Des Moines Iowa Twin Cities Khra- Shehev America Nikita Khrushchev Greenville Greensboro Charlotte Richard M. Nixon North Carolina Sioux City Eustace Dan Brunet Fdmund Daniel J Owl Allan

Kennedy Sees Policy Of Drift In US Race

Sen. John F. Kennedy urging North Carolina voters says the United States must build an invulnerable atomic striking force and conventional arms to quell brushfire wars before pursuing peace with the Soviet Union. He accuses the current administration of drift and complacency harming economy and prestige. He warns against slogans and stresses stronger defense to halt communism's spread.

Raldigh N.C John F. Kennedy United States Soviet Union Kennedy North Carolina GOP Mr. Khrushchev Manhattan Africa Asia Latin America

Castro Steps Up Campaign and Bank Seizures in Cuba

HAVANA AP reports Fidel Castro’s government intensified actions against the United States. Banks including First National City Bank of New York, First National Bank of Boston, and Chase Manhattan were nationalized. U.S. Ambassador Bonsal was confined to a 10 square mile Havana area and four embassy employees were expelled for espionage, with three more Americans linked to spying detained. The moves followed U.S. measures affecting Cuba amid Khrushchev threats and U.S. restrictions during Castro’s UN General Assembly visit.

Havana Fidel Cagero United States Cuba U.S Philip Bonsal Castro Osvaldo Dorelicos First National City Bank of New York First National Bank of Boston Chase Manhattan Bank Milietiamen Bank Raul Roa Vedado Counter Action Roa Manhattan Island U.N. General Assembly U.S. State Department Marjorie Lennox Robert L. Neet Bonsal Mario Nordic

Gunman Kills Two Then Dies in Pittsburgh Shootout

Oswald Zambon 57, an unemployed stonemason, opened fire from his second floor into a street scene in the Liberty district killing a steelworker, his son, and injuring two others before shooting himself. A youth aged 16 with a .22 rifle was restrained at the scene. Zambon's wife and daughter described his years of paranoia and a recent eye removal contributing to his breakdown.

Pittsburgh Haluck Yoko Dam Haluck Zambon Bert Liberty District Oswald Zambon Charles 57 Condit Charles N. Destefano Postetuty Arelene Barbara Roblett

Eisenhower orders Panamanian flag flown in Canal Zone

President Eisenhower directed that the Panamanian flag be flown beside the Stars and Stripes in the Panama Canal Zone, drawing sharp criticism from two House members. The White House called it a voluntary unilateral decision amid Latin America policy moves as unrest over sovereignty and flag display persisted after last year’s riots.

Washington Eisenhower Panama Canal Zone Panama House of Representatives White House Republic of Panama U.S Latin America Daniel J. Flood D-Pay Armistead I. Selden Jr D-Ala Inter- American Affairs Subcommittee House Foreign Affairs Committee WarsWell WDA Raleigh Lennox Ping

Berserk Ohio gunman kills two and wounds three

In Cleveland on a Friday night a 42 year old East Side man used a shotgun to kill two women and wound three others before being captured at Woodland Hills Park. Police say Robert H. Griffin, a 52 year old rubbish truck driver, apologized claiming people were plotting against him. Names of the victims include Mary Williams and Mrs Wille Benjamin with the wounded listed as Annie Morgan Zeddie Cunningham and Willie Benjamin.

Cleveland Ohio East Side Robert H. Griffin Woodland Hills Park Harry Davidson Griffin Mary Williams Wille Benjamin Annie Morgan Zeddie Cunningham Willie Benjamin East Tilt Ing Willams

iDominican Grants Security Pardons

In Ciudad Trujillo the government granted a broad amnesty Saturday, pardoning all persons accused or convicted of actions endangering state security. The measure covered those awaiting trial, those convicted, and individuals in hiding or unjailed, with no official count provided.

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