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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1961

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Kennedy Wins Battle Over Foreign Aid Authority

The Senate rejected Sen Byrd's amendment to require yearly appropriations for Kennedy's foreign aid program 56-39. Ten Republicans joined 46 Democrats in support of the President, including Hickenlooper and Miller. The vote solidified backing for borrowing authority to finance the aid program as part of this year's 4.3265 billion package, with further amendments likely to shape long term financing. Kennedy personally worked to secure Democratic support against Byrd's challenge.

Washington Kennedy Senate Sen Byrd D-Va Congress Mr. Kennedy Sen. Dirksen Ill Iowa Hickenlooper Miller House Fulbright D-Ark Senate Foreign Relations Committee House Foreign Relations and Appropriations

Paris Fears August Blow To De Gaulle

Paris observers warn of a possible rightist coup or assassination attempt during mid August when De Gaulle again takes his vacation. Intelligence services monitor Algeria and Berlin tensions as violence and protests threaten stability while police brace for a city desertion during Assumption Day and peak holiday exodus.

Paris de Gaulle Julius Caesar Algeria France Bizerte U.N Berlin Algiers

Mother of 10 Plans to Install Windfall Pool Despite Welfare Bar

Elna Sawicki plans to install a $4 000 swimming pool won on a national TV show even if it means losing public assistance for her 10 children. Welfare officials worry higher insurance and possible aid ineligibility.Sawicki says she will work if payments stop. Relatives offer to fund fencing, but Sawicki argues the pool is a windfall and does not alter the family's need for support.

Sawicki Ruth Bowman

Knight Suggests Eisenhower for NATO Chief and MacArthur as Ambassador

Former California Governor Goodwin Knight proposed on Friday that President Kennedy appoint Dwight D. Eisenhower as NATO head and Douglas MacArthur as U.S. ambassador to Russia.

Los Angeles Goodwin Knight Kennedy Gen. Eisenhower NATO Gen. MacArthur Russia

Welensky to Take Nine Day Leave on Doctor's Advice

Salisbury Southern Rhodesia AP reports Prime Minister Sir Roy Welensky will take a nine day leave as advised by his physician.

Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia Sir Roy Welensky

Pilots and Hostesses Reject Airline Security Proposals

Representatives of pilots and flight attendants in the United States rejected plans to arm crew members and lock cockpit doors to deter hijackers. They warned that a hardened door could hinder rescuers and delay evacuations. ALPA spokesman Carl Stessels opposed mandatory arming, while Phyllis Young of the attendants criticized the presence of a gun on a plane.

Chicago Carl Stessels ALPA Phyllis Young

Gen Arizmendi Trujillo says no political ambitions

CIUDAD TRUJILLO AP reports Gen J Arizmendi Trujillo brother of the late dictator states he has no political ambitions. He made the remark on Saturday denying any bid for public office amid speculation about his plans.

Ciudad Trujillo J. Arizmendi Trujillo

French Zeal Strike Slows Traffic Across Borders

PARIS AP Traffic into and out of France slowed as customs guards began a four day zeal strike to demand higher pay. Auto traffic to Belgium and lines at Menton border were noted, while Cherbourg airport reported heavier baggage scrutiny.

Paris France le Bourget Orly Belgium Marseille Riviera Italy Menton Cherbourg Britain

Lollipops to Be Used as Weapon on Naval Goodwill Tour

The Forrest Sherman destroyer, built for anti submarine warfare, sails from Newport next week on a goodwill tour of about 20 African ports. It has loaded 10,000 lollipops to distribute to children at each stop, one per child while supplies last.

Forrest Sherman Africa Sherman Newport

Three Get Death Stay in California Slaying Case

Elizabeth Ann Duncan aged 56 and her two male co defendants were granted stays of execution. The U S court of appeals halted Mrs Duncans death sentence while the U S district court postponed the executions of Augustine Baldonado 27 and Luis Moya 22 for at least 120 days.

San Francisco Elizabeth Ann Duncan U. S. Court of Appeals

Soprano Faints From Heat But Finishes Verdi Role

American soprano Ann Moffo fainted on stage in Venice heat at La Fenice during Verdi La Traviata. After a 30 minute delay she returned to sing Violetta, eliciting wild applause and 32 curtain calls from the audience. Dorothy Kirsten briefly offered to substitute.

Venice Ann Moffo la Fenice Opera House Violetta Dorothy Kirsten Miss Moffo Merrill

Girl 7 Killed as Truck Hits Sidewalk in Newark

A panel truck collision in Newark sent a truck into a sidewalk killing a seven year old girl and injuring her three playmates. Police said the incident occurred Friday and prompted multiple serious injuries among the children.

Newark

Korean election pledge by regime in 1963

Seoul AP reports South Korea's ruling military junta promised general elections in May 1963 and a return to normal government in the summer, outlining a path to civilian rule after months of political turmoil.

Seoul South Korea

Red Curb of Exiles May Trigger Berlin Crisis Blowup

U S officials warn drastic East German refugee crackdown could spark rapid crisis escalation in Berlin with up to 2000 refugees leaving for West Berlin daily. Estimated 150000 refugees this year. East Germany faces potential rioting and possible Soviet intervention to restore order.

Washington U.S East Germany Berlin

Bloodless Argentina revolt ends with surrender

A small revolt against President Frondizi in Buenos Aires collapsed without bloodshed as the last holdouts surrendered within five hours after seizing a radio station. The insurgents had claimed to act against communism, but public support was nil and the uprising was called a dud by Frondizi.

Buenos Aires Arturo Frondizi Frondizi Adolfo Mugica Hector Corres Air Force Vincente Corres Hector Argentina General Confederation of Labor

Refugees Pass Through West Berlin Despite Tight Controls

Berlin reports 1332 refugees registered in the 21 hours to 1 pm Saturday, up from 1100 last Saturday and 925 the week before. Workers often travel on weekends after payday, seeking to slip away before Monday at work.

West Berlin

Victim of Dad's Mower Dies in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg AP reports Jane Eileen Miller a two month old girl died within a day after a mower operated by her father ran over her at a church while he cut grass. He said she stumbled into the path of the mower.

Harrisburg Jane Eileen Miller

Firemen Battle Northwest Forest Fires In Bitterroot Region

In Missoula Montana AP reports humidity and lighter winds aid 1475 firefighters battling multiple blazes in the Northwest’s largest forest fire in 25 years. The Sleeping Child fire near the Montana Idaho border is largest as crews use backfires to halt spread across 28000 acres.

Missoula Mont Northwest Forest Service Sleeping Child Bitterroot Montana-Idaho Mt. Stone Mt. Sentinel Salmon Idaho Clearwater Forest Continental Divide

Missing Yanks Rescued in Laos

Four Americans were rescued uninjured after 24 days missing in Laos. A helicopter on a supply mission was hit by small arms fire and began leaking oil, forcing a safe landing. The crew split up and moved through the jungle to avoid rebel patrols before rescue.

Vientiane, Laos

Has Eye on One Tot Other Dies

Levittown Pennsylvania report says Sylvester Wood 29 backed a car from a driveway as his 15 month old son Frederick wandered behind. The vehicle crushed Frederick to death while the father watched Paul 2 in the yard.

Levittown, Pa Sylvester Wood Paul Frederick

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