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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1961

Page

7

Weather blamed for climb failures in Himalayas spring

Weather conditions in the Himalayas have caused more failures than successes this spring with one disaster. Britons led by Dennis Davis and Sherpa Toshi stood atop Nuptse, while Indian and Japanese teams achieved some peaks. Hillary's team climbed Ama Dablam but Makalu failed. several expeditions suffered pneumonia, frostbite, and an avalanche killed climbers. Multiple expeditions across Nepal, India, and Pakistan pursue peaks amid ongoing attempts and upcoming weather windows.

Katmandu Nepal Himalayas Japan Britain India Manchester Dennis Davis Sherpa Toshi Nuptse Everest Mt. Everest Sir Edmund Hillary Michael Ward Ama Dablam Hillary Makalu Osaka

Trujillo Son Said Key To Dominican Stability

The informant claims Rafael Trujillo Jr rushed home from Paris after his father the generalissimo was killed, preventing a potential revolution. A Ciudad Trujillo doctor said four assassins hid in his home and held his family hostage for four days before dying by self-inflicted action.

Rafael Trujillo, Jr Dominican Republic Paris Rafael, Jr Rafael Ciudad Trujillo Romulo Betancourt Robert Reid Cabral Betancourt Americas

Slaying of Trujillo Tied to Wider Conspiracy

A government source said there are indications Rafael Trujillo's assassination resulted from a broad plot to overthrow the regime with ties to another country. Officials had discarded the personal-grudge theory, now focusing on three remaining suspects and the broader conspiracy. The informant noted the need to capture the other three suspects for full clarity.

Ciudad Trujillo Rafael Trujillo

Pushkin Museum Opens on 162nd Birth Anniversary

In Moscow a museum honoring Alexander Pushkin opened Tuesday during ceremonies marking the poet’s 162nd birth anniversary. The event drew officials and cultural figures as the city celebrated the literary icon.

Moscow Russia Alexander Pushkin

Night Newsdesk: KCRG-TV 9 Highlights Evening Coverage

Complete film coverage of each day's news presented by KCRG-TV 9 at 10 00 p m The Night Newsdesk delivers updated clips from local and national events with live reports and viewer engagement.

Kcrg-Tv 9

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