Eisenhower Warns Khrushchev on Cuba Crisis in TV Message
President Eisenhower warned Soviet Premier Khrushchev that the United States will not permit a Cuba ruled by international communism. He cited treaties binding American republics to block outside interference in the Western Hemisphere and pledged U S resolve amid Khrushchev’s rockets threat.
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R. I
Eisenhower
Russia
Cuba
Nikita Khrushchev
United States
Khrushchev
Fidel Castro
Soviet Union
Moscow
America
Chrisian A. Herter
Washington
U. S
Western Hemisphere
White House
James C. Hagerty
Rio de Janeiro
Organization of American States
Caracas
Hagerty
Salt Lake City teen crowns Miss Universe 1960
Linda Bement an 18 year old from Salt Lake City was chosen Miss Universe 1960 after beating 14 semifinalists from 15 nations. First runner up Daniela Bianchi of Rome and second runner up Elizabeth Hodacs of Vienna joined the top five, with Stella Marquez and Mi Hi Ja Sohn among the crowd favorites.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Linda Bement
Salt Lake City
Linda
Daniela Bianchi
Rome
Italy
Elizabeth Hodacs
Vienna
Austria
Nicolette Caras
Johannesburg
South Africa
Maria Teresa del Rio
Madrid
Spain
Akiko Kojima
Tokyo
Japan
Stella Marquez
Pasio Narino
Colombia
Mi Hi Ja Sohn
Seoul
Korea
Kennedy expands lead in Democratic race with Beirne aid
Sen. John F. Kennedy widened a crack in the Southern bastion of Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson and pressed toward the Democratic presidential nomination. Labor leader Joseph A. Beirne of the Communications Workers of America joined Kennedy, who cited expected early support and more than 600 first ballot votes. Symington arrived claiming surprises while campaigning at the Biltmore hotel amid hopeful crowds.
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John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
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The
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New Jersey
Minnesota
Towa
Kansas
Two Die in Crash East of Decorah Iowa
Two people were killed in a head on collision on highway 9 about 14 miles east of Decorah Winneshiek County sheriff officers said an eye witness testified Howden drove in the middle of the road at the time of the wreck John Varner 16 and Carl Howden 69 both of Decorah died James Benbow of Fort Madison was injured in fair condition at a Decorah hospital The investigation into the accident continues
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Highway 9
Decorah
John Varner
Clay Varner
Carl Howden
Varner
James Benbow
Ft. Madison
Winneshiek County
Howden
Warner
Kennedy To Address NAACP Rally Today
JFK will address a Sunday NAACP rally in Los Angeles with Sen. Hubert Humphrey and Rep. James Roosevelt on the speakers list. About 3000 people are expected at the Shrine Auditorium downtown according to NAACP officials.
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Los Angeles
John F. Kennedy
National Assn
Advancement of
NAACP
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
James Roosevelt
D-Calif
Shrine Auditorium
Two Elephants Make Selves at Home in Yard
In Pleasant Hills California a couple awoke to loud stomping in their backyard around 2 am. James Harvey returned from work with a flashlight and rifle after his wife reported two elephants staring him down. The couple alerted the sheriff as the animals lingered.
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Pleasant Hills
Calif
Barbara Harvey
James Harvey
Boy Survives 161-Foot Niagara Falls Plunge
Seven year old Rodger Woodward survived a 161 foot plunge over Horseshoe Falls after his boat capsized in the upper Niagara River. His sister Diane 17 was rescued near the brink. James Honeycutt owner of the boat is missing presumed drowned. John A Quattradi and John R Hayes helped in the rescue with Capt. Clifford Keetch of the Maid of the Mist. Rodger was treated in hospital in Niagara Falls Ontario and is in stable condition.
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N.Y
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Niagara River
Rodger Woodward
Diane
James Honeycutt
General Hospital
Ont
Memorial Hospital
Frank
Rodgers
Grand Island
Remodeled Gazette On Display Today
The 24 page special section shows the remodeled Gazette building after a nine month remodel. The mid 1920s facilities were replaced by modern 1960 equipment and an open house runs from noon to five in the afternoon. Gazette staff will guide visitors through departments essential to publishing a daily newspaper.
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Gazette
Rainfall Heaviest At Cedar Rapids
The Associated Press reports Cedar Rapids recorded 2.85 inches of rain by 6 p.m. Saturday as Iowa saw heavy downpours. Stratford received 2.05 inches followed by North English 1.90, Vinton 1.65, and Perry and Des Moines 0.96. Rain began in the west and moved east with cooler eastern temps and hotter western readings.
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Weather Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Stratford
North English
Vinton
Perry
Des Moines
Iowa
Chuckle on marriage affecting nest egg versus goose egg
A lighthearted quip notes that financial outcomes hinge on the partner chosen, comparing a well stacked nest egg to a goose egg. It wittily suggests the bride or groom’s nature influences long term wealth.
Powers Spy Trial in Soviet Secret Court
The Soviet Union announced that Francis Gary Powers will be tried by a military court for espionage with possible death by shooting. The trial would be secret under Soviet law, and the announcement raises questions about whether the proceedings have already occurred. The U S State Department said this was the first official notice of Powers's charges and status.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Francis Gary Powers
Washington
State Department
Powers
River Dragged For Missing Man
Cedar Rapids police coordinate drowning search for Jack Schneider of 427 Third St SW as his overturned boat is found downstream from the Milwaukee Bridge near High Rock. Relatives said he left at 5 a.m. Saturday for a fishing trip and was to return by 10 a.m. The sheriff’s office delayed drag operations until Sunday due to darkness.
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Cedar Rapids
Jack Schneider
Third St
Cedar River
Schneider
High Rock
Special Coverage At Convention
The Gazette sends two reporters to Los Angeles for full Democratic National Convention coverage. Harry Boyd will file daily editorial pieces. Frank Nye reports on the Iowa delegation led by Gov. Herschel Loveless, a key convention player. AP wire photos will supply behind the scenes images of the nomination battle.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
United Press International
The
Gazette
Harry Boyd
Frank Nye
Iowa
Herschel Loveless
the Gazette
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