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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1960
Page
2
Moscow radio blamed Washington and Khrushchev for the U2 overflight as Western editors warned the incident weakens Western unity at the Paris summit. Khrushchev alleged Powers flew from Pakistan toward Bodo, while Turkish authorities denied any U2 permission. International observers urge tighter CIA controls.
Washington AP report says the White House hinted President Eisenhower might address the nation by television or radio before leaving for the Paris summit. Press Secretary Hagerty declined to confirm. A news conference planned for Wednesday may be canceled. no decision yet on a broadcast about the spy plane incident.
Reports from Daily Mail and Daily Herald describe Soviet flights over the United States Britain and Canada with vapor trails visible from extreme altitudes. The Canadian Press notes no confirmed sighting over northern Canada only condensate trails, suggesting high level photo reconnaissance of the DEW radar line dating back to 1954.
A late night party report in the Augusta Gazette notes a woman so exhausted she could barely keep her mouth open, highlighting the carefree social scene and buoyant mood of the gathering.
Soviet Pravda proclaims heightened vigilance after Francis Powers is downed in Soviet air space. Khrushchev says Powers reached Sverdlovsk before interception while Soviet brass touts military might and public anger turns to speculation about other incursions. Powers, a former USAF pilot and CIA agent, parachuted near Sverdlovsk and was captured with a pistol, silencer, money, and a survival kit.
Erie and vicinity report the May WSCS meeting at the Federated church with a noon covered dish dinner attended by 15 members. Activities include devotions, a lesson, and a review of the Kansas City convention sessions, plus neighborhood visits, Mothers Day events, Cub Scouts, and a CES reception for Marie Rike with district officials in attendance.
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