May Auto Sale Mark Is 1961's Best Thus Far
Detroit AP report shows 5 auto makers combined May sales of 537825 cars, daily rate 20686, best month this year. Ford and GM posted strong May results, Chrysler down from April, Studebaker-Packard up, and year over year gap to 1960 narrowed. Manila AP note on Philippine Nacionalista convention and Garcia running mate adds political context.
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Collins Radio Cited for Role In Space Flight
Gov. Norman A. Erbe commends Collins Radio Co. of Cedar Rapids for developing the complete communications system for the Project Mercury capsule. The voice and tracking systems aided Cmdr. Alan B. Shepard during the Atlantic test and rescue.
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Collins Radio Co
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Shepard
Gov. Erbe
Special Unit Will Check on Trujillo Death
A five nation special commission to probe Dominican Republic conditions after the assassination of Rafael Trujillo will depart from New York. The seven nation Organization of American States panel backed the mission with Dominican approval, aiming to assess moves toward freedom or dictatorship in Ciudad Trujillo.
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Uruguay
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Auto Production By Firms Listed
Detroit based Automotive News reports last week and year to date 1961 auto production by maker. Chevrolet built 5 100 trucks versus 1 803 a year earlier, Dodge 900 1 639, Ford 4 115 17 308, GMC 700 1 728, International 2483 99, Studebaker 123 215, Willys 1 540 1 925.
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Dodge
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Willys
Diplomatic and Economic Sanctions May Rise
Report suggests possible escalation of diplomatic pressure and enhanced economic sanctions in response to ongoing tensions. Officials indicate coordinated actions could target trade, finance, and eligibility for international aid to compel policy changes.
LaSalle College Graduation Includes Governor's Son
Philadelphia AP report says Gov. Lawrence delivered the commencement address to about 600 LaSalle College graduates, with his son among the attendees in the audience.
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Lawrence
LaSalle College
Are You Aducated Gazette Want Ads Dial EM 2 1121
An abbreviated classified notice invites readers to contact the Gazette for want ads using the EM 2 1121 line. It reflects a period newspaper promotion and a simple call to action without further details.
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Gazette
Act To Stiffen Airplane Bomb Hoax Penalty
The House passed a bill clarifying and stiffening penalties for false bomb threats aboard airplanes. The measure seeks to deter hoaxes by tightening legal consequences and is sent onward for further consideration.
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Washington
House
Attorneys push harsher penalties for false bomb threats
The bill, prompted by arrests under a 1956 law, aims to punish practical jokers who warn of bombs on planes or in luggage. It imposes up to 1000 fine or one year in jail for false alerts and up to 5000 fine or five years for malicious or reckless false information affecting public safety.
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Roger Is Lazier Than Most Bears
A four year old bear named Roger in San Francisco's Fleish hacker zoo has perched seven feet above the others and shows little interest in coming down. He eats and drinks while sleeping most of the time and does not bother anyone, leaving zoo officials unsure when he will descend.
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Roger
Fleish‘hacker
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