Exile Council Plans Public White Paper Despite Pressure
Cuban exile sources say the Cuban Revolutionary Council will publish a white paper embarrassing to the Kennedy administration. The document will be released at a Miami meeting, despite U.S. threats of deportation and Washington's possible halt of $2.4 million in aid to the council. Miro Cardona, the exiled council president, recently resigned and the council previously opposed publication.
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Rain Lifts Iowa Fields Slightly After Warm Spell
Showers across eastern Iowa brought minor relief to dry fields with Washington reporting 0.88 inch and Chariton 1.08 inches the state's heaviest. Cedar Rapids and Des Moines saw lighter totals as warmth gave way to cooler, partly cloudy days and a forecast of light rain or snow in the northeast.
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Public Opinion Cool to Young John Kennedy Jr Haircut
Tampa readers react to John F Kennedy Jr Easter haircut with mixed but dismissive views. An array of locals including a junior high principal a barber and office worker compare the style to childish looks and question practicality and appropriateness.
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Gasoline Tanker Fire Closes Detroit Freeway in Six Hours
A gasoline tanker exploded on Detroit's Edsel Ford Freeway causing a two alarm blaze that shut both sides of the road for six hours. Driver Vincent Albane 33 escaped unharmed after the truck burst into flames and a trailer exploded. Police and about 100 firefighters fought the inferno as flames lit an orange cloud over the scene.
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Grieving Dad Gives Away Possessions Ends Life
James Lee, 46, grieving father of Shirley Lee who died in a fire, gave away nearly all possessions to charity in memory of his daughter. He fatally shot himself in a tavern phone booth after a police chase. a crayon drawing for burial accompanied his note. Lee had donated property to the Lutheran Church of St. Philip and placed memorial plaques for Shirley.
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School Aid Penalty Draws Ire in Iowa House Debate
Iowa’s top school official Paul Johnston criticized the school aid penalty in HF550 saying it would cut state aid for about 90 percent of districts, estimating roughly 10 million dollars yearly loss. The House handed HF550 to the calendar with amendments after six days of hearings, as Republicans prepared for a formal debate on a 65 million dollar revenue package.
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Navy court cites Skylark skipper for delaying Thresher messages
The Portsmouth court named Lt Cmdr Stanley Hecker skipper of the USS Skylark as a party after finding he failed to inform higher authorities of all information from the Thresher prior to its fatal dive. The court stressed the lapse did not cause the loss but required Hecker to prepare counsel, review evidence, and present his case.
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Steel price increases spread among major producers
Bethlehem Bethlehem National on bandwagon as price rises spread to Bethlehem Steel National Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube. Acme Steel also raises prices adding to 12 firms announcing increases. U.S. Steel leaders say price boosts reflect competitive factors and aim to keep prices near 1958 levels while buyers stock up ahead of a possible summer strike.
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East German Armored Vehicle Breaks Walls of Berlin
An East German armored personnel carrier breached the Berlin Wall on Wednesday. Border guards fired on the vehicle, and at least one crew member reached the U.S. sector of West Berlin, where he was seriously wounded.
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Soviets Flaunt Cuba Ties on Bay of Pigs Anniversary
The Soviet press celebrated solidarity with Cuba on the second anniversary of the Bay of Pigs defeat, praising the enduring partnership as Moscow marks the milestone with media triumphalism.
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Farmer Sentenced in Slavery Case in Hartford
David Shackney, a Middlefield chicken farmer, was sentenced to one year in prison with 60 days to be served and fined 2000 dollars on one count of involuntary servitude. He received six additional yearlong suspended sentences on related counts. The case involved the Luis Humberto Oros family held on Shackney’s farm from July 1961 to March 1962 after debt-based work arrangements.
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Mexico City
U.S
Exasperated Piano Teacher Warns Pupil About Talent
A humorous exchange features a piano teacher warning a pupil that misbehavior will prompt telling parents the child has talent. The joke hinges on irony as the teacher threatens praise rather than discipline.
JFK to Substitute at Wives Luncheon in Palm Beach
President Kennedy will attend the annual congressional wives luncheon as a substitute for the First Lady who has canceled activities due to expectant motherhood. The plan comes after Mrs Kennedy withdrew from official duties.
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UPI
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Foot of Snow for Anchorage Creates New April Record
Anchorage faces a new April snowfall record as 12 inches cover the ground. The Weather Bureau notes total for the first 16 days reached 21.5 inches, surpassing the 18.7 inches recorded in April 1955.
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Five Convicted in Ghana Hazardous Device Plot
In Accra five people were found guilty of taking part in a hazardous device plot aimed at causing fatal harm to President Kwame Nkrumah last August. They were sentenced to hang.
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Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah
Diefenbaker Announces Resignation Effective Monday
Prime Minister Diefenbaker said he handed his resignation to Governor General Vanier, effective at noon Monday, ending his tenure as leader.
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