Formosan U2 Shot Down Over Red China Claims
The Chinese Nationalists acknowledged a U2 missing over the mainland during a routine reconnaissance flight. They also reported destroying two high altitude planes in the United States and linked the incident to U S espionage in Asia. Peiping’s paper charged U S and Japanese officers with aggression and referenced a Kennedy adviser visit to Taipei.
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Red China
Valpil, Fatmesa
WMI Red Wine
China
Partngrage
Ayrona Jaayoitos
United States
Far East
Soviet Union
Island
Japan
Chinese People's Liberation Army
East
Washington
Peiping Peoples Daily
Chinese Communist Party
U.S
LYS. Imparialist
Asia
Formana
Kennedy
Maxwell O. Taylor
Taylor
Taipei
Formosan
Weather Summary for Bridgeport and Vicinity
Bridgeport and vicinity reports variable cloudiness and warm today with a high near 80. Partly cloudy tonight with temperatures in the 60s. Tuesday looks partly cloudy, warm, and humid with a chance of afternoon or evening showers. Almanac notes indicate the 253rd day of the year and the 82nd day of summer with sunrise at 6:23 and sunset at 7:11.
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Balacon US
Sweather Bureau
Bridgeport
Regulars Occupy Algiers as Boumedienne Victory Marked
Algiers September 9 AP The orderly Boumedienne army entered Algiers amid jubilation after the defeat of the former rebel rulers. About 5,000 troops paraded at the municipal stadium and then swept downtown in trucks as civilians cheered. Automobiles cruised the streets honking the five flag salute.
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Rade Fant Atwiney
Ahmed Ben Bella
Houari Raymedienne
Algiers
Col Mopar
Algeria
Gherritas
Boumedienne
Ahmed Gen Bella
Muncipal
Algiats
Song Regulary
U S Approved Sale of Two U2 Planes
Nationalist China purchased two U2 reconnaissance aircraft in the United States with government approval. The State Department outlined export license procedures and noted the sale in Formosa, with U.S. intel on any data shared with allied nations. A Nationalist Chinese U2 was reportedly shot down over the mainland, Taipei confirming loss but not details.
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Washington
National China
United States
Red China Radio
Mainland
Taipei
State Department
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Formosa
Nationalis
U.S. Defense Department
U.S
China
Jobless New Yorker Astonishes the Judge
In New York the shabbily dressed defendant Michael Triaso of Brooklyn faced petty larceny and burglar tool charges after allegedly rifling a telephone coin box. The court set a $250 cash bond. Triaso produced a thick roll of $10 bills claiming $327 in hand. The judge continued the case to Wednesday as Triaso noted unemployment awaits.
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New York
Michael Triaso
Brooklyn
Tortoso
Fortoso
Toriso
Soblen in convulsions as brain damage feared
London AP reports Robert A Soblen remains unconscious after a barbiturate overdose as doctors fight convulsions and possible brain damage ahead of deportation to the United States for wartime spying. A hospital bulletin notes limited convulsions and no regained consciousness, with a risk of long coma per a New York psychiatrist.
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London
Rinaway
Robert A. Soblen
Soblen
New York
United States
Chubby Little Girl Becomes Miss America Despite Diet
Atlantic City reports Jackie Mayer, the new Miss America 1961, recalling childhood chubbiness and a diet driven by a goal to slim to 115 pounds. She describes early weight loss, cafeteria meals, and occasional exercise to maintain figure, as reporters note her rise to the title.
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Atilantic City
N.J
Jacquelyn Tewnne Mayer
Sandusky
Glia
Jackie
Misa
Amerita
Tso
Riss
Miss Mayer
Kapfentung
Austria
Fingerprinting Cancer Cells Could Guide Treatment
Dr Frances E Knock of Chicago reports a method to identify differences in cancers from patient to patient using chemical tests on tumor tissue. She says tumor cell chemistry varies like fingerprints, so cancer treatment should be guided by individual tumor chemistry to choose the best drug approach.
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Frank Carey
Asynedazel Treas
Ailantic City
Frances E. Knock
Chicafa
American Chemical Society
Federal agent attacked in racial church burning dispute
FBI agent Paul Mobe and fellow officer Mohr were assaulted by Virgil Puckett as they investigated church burnings in southwest Georgia. Puckett was subdued and jailed for assaulting a federal officer. The incident drew national figures into the response as civil rights efforts and voter registration campaigns intensified in the area.
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FBI
Georgia
Paul Mobe
Atlanta
Virgil Edmund Puckatt
Sasser
Mohr
Jor O'Rourke
Pucktt
Albany
Puckett
FBE
Uber
James Forman
Atlante
Robert F. Kennedy
Southhwest Corgia
Beauty Queen Weds With Troop Escort in Cali
In Cal, Colombia a massive crowd of 20 000 cheered as Jorge Aranda of Manila and Estella Marquis of Cali married at Cali cathedral. Ten troopers shielded the couple through the throng while bridesmaids faced stress and one sister fainted. Women ripped at the wedding dress as guards kept order and two maids of honor were treated for nervousness.
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Cal
Colombia
APY
Cali
Jorge Arandta
Manila
Estella
5 Killed in State Traffic Including 3 at Seymour
A statewide traffic toll rose sharply with five deaths reported in the latest tally, including three in Seymour. The year’s total mortality from traffic incidents climbed as authorities note increasing fatalities across multiple regions.
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Seymour
Stratford Pair Among Victims In Route 138 Crash
An elderly Stratford couple and a Bridgeport resident were killed in a Route 138 head on collision near Seymour just before 8 PM. Victims include Raynor Todd 73 and his wife 71, plus Kenneth Peck 21 and Ranald Nord 22. Police cited a Maynard car as the other vehicle and a Seymour officer was injured. The crash raised the state road toll to 20 for the year.
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Bridgeport
Seymour
Bethel
Kenneth D. Peck
Eidson Street
Ranald A. Nord
West Mariford
Anel Clinic
Wermatege
Bridgeport Iway
Canada
Seysmour
Housatonte
Todd
Maynard
Kerneth Jones
Edgehill Terrace
Griffin
Dhae
Derby
Mid Somindaw
Daniel Logue
Woodbury
Tame
Anthony DeLuca
Griffin Hospital
Mdiical Assistince
Mrr
Maynard Gis
Sikorsky Airecraft
Tarbara Maynard
Master Spy If War 2 Dies
William Wangick Corcoran once hailed as Uncle Sam's master spy of World War II died at 78 in the U S Naval Hospital. A veteran foreign service officer, he helped obtain information leading to bombing targets including Peenemunde V2 rocket bases and German industry. He reportedly set up espionage networks as U S consul in Gothenburg, Sweden, aiding Allied bombers and helping strike Hamburg submarine pens. His Medal of Freedom citation praised his brilliant contributions to American and Allied war efforts. He later returned the medal, challenging future awards as the President issued a new medal for distinguished civil service.
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Calif
William Wangick Corcoran
Uncle Sam
U.S. Naval Hospital
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Corcoran
Foreign Service
Germany
Péetnemunde
Aother
Gereman
Gothenburg
Sweden
Hamburg
Borbiug
Peenemunde
Britain
von Ribbentrop
Joachim von Ribbettrop
Hitler
Washington
Frances Ketsey
Power of Classified Ad Drives Quick Response in Easton Star
The Easton Star-Democrat tested classified ads by offering a “used giddlehopper” and received 18 responses plus numerous calls and inquiries. A reader expressed interest in the odd item, showing strong reader engagement.
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Easton
Maryland
Easton Star-Democrat
Talbot County
Local Student Killed in Canadian Car Crash
A 19 year old local student, Bleier, died Saturday when his car left the Trans Canada highway near Sussex New Brunswick and overturned. Services were held at A L Green Memorial Home with burial at Ahrim cemetery. He was a student at New York University. Surviving include both parents and several cousins.
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Narre Koper Hleier
GS East Thorne Street
Wish
Wnutomobile Aveient
Sussex
New Brrmswick
Cne
Ale
Harry Cohen
Monti NB
Associatext
Serviers
A. L. Green Muneral Tame
Grand Street
N. Schreier
Congregation
Ahuyas Achim
Ahrens Achim
Fairfield
Me. Bleier
Gert Blerer
Tvas
New York University
Dempsey Lands Party At Rally In Fairfield County
Governor Dempsey addressed a Fairfield County rally as Connecticut touted progressive policy under a Democratic administration. The event highlighted party unity and regional support for ongoing legislative agendas.
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Dempsey
Connecticut
Union
Fairfield County
Americans Talk Too Much Red Spy Calls New York Mecca
A Soviet defector, Col. Pawel Monat, says New York is a magnet for Communist agents and the Pentagon a key source of loose military talk. He details 40 trips to NYC during his U.S. posting and describes the city as ideal for spying leverage and passing information.
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Mecca
Pentagon
New York
Sept. S
United States
Apy
Col
Pawel" Monat
Uniteid States
Washington
Te United
Monat
America
New York City
United Nations
Tmanat
U.S
John Dilla
Harner & Row
Joint Chiefs
Bethel Youth Killed In Speeding Smashup
A Bethel youth died in a road collision described as speeding. Police report indicates a fatal crash occurred on a local highway with limited details available from the continuation page. Further updates are expected to identify the victim and investigate factors.
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Bethel
Ocean floor house to house two oceanauts weekly stay
MAARSIELLE France September 3 The marine project plans a week long underwater stay for two oceanauts. Cmdr Jacques Yves Cousteau devised the habitat a 13 by six foot cylindrical sea dwelling three feet offshore. Robert Falot 15 and Claude Wesly 22 live within with beds a toilet cooking facilities and lights and may watch television to pass time.
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Maarsielle
France
Cmdr
Jacques Yves Cousien
Tomorry
Oceanants
Mediterranean
Friuusles
Robert Falot
Claude Wesly
Cousteau
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