Pope John XXIII Dies After Prolonged Struggle
Vatican confirms Pope John XXIII died at 7 49 p m after a year long battle with a stomach tumor and peritonitis The 81 year old pontiff who preached peace unity and social justice faced a final relapse after an outdoor mass in St Peter's Square Rome bells toll as tributes flowed from world leaders including President Kennedy The pope faced excruciating pain yet asked to go sweetly toward the end and blessed those nearby before passing away in the late evening a last gesture of his long life of service.
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Kennedy Rome Visit Delayed by Papal Death
Washington A delay to President Kennedy's planned trip to Italy is likely after Pope John XXIII's death. Officials expect the papal conclave to begin between June 18 and 21, possibly postponing an Italian visit until after his West Germany and Ireland tour.
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Divided World Mourns Pope John XXIII Across Iron Curtain
News of Pope John XXIII’s death unites leaders and citizens worldwide in grief. Kennedy and Khrushchev praise his peace efforts while nations pause. Tass and Vatican issue rapid tributes as churches fill and entertainment hubs close.
Off Wild Alaskan Coast Northwest Airlines DC7 Vanishes
A military chartered Northwest DC7 carrying 101 aboard vanished off Alaska's southeast coast after requesting a climb to 18 000 feet. Last contact at 10 08 a m PST explored by searchers amid deteriorating weather. Coast Guard cutters and U S planes joined Royal Canadian Air Force vessels in a wide search near Sitka and Prince of Wales Island.
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Court Upholds Federal Ruling On Agency Shop Contracts
The Supreme Court ruled that federal labor law does not ban agency shop contracts but allows states to prohibit them. The decision, unanimous, clarifies bargaining guidelines for agency shop arrangements where workers pay dues without mandatory union membership. The cases include General Motors and Indiana rulings, with broader implications for right to work states.
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Wartime Navy Secretary Fay Faces Kennedy Ties Question
Inside Today Kennedy Wartime Pal Walks Tightrope Fay must avoid any appearance of capitalizing on friendship formed with Kennedy when both were PT boat commanders in the Pacific. Page 4.
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X Ray Worker Dies in Crash Near Braxton County
Joseph Franklin McNeel, 40, an x ray operator for West Virginia health department, died after his station wagon loaded with x ray equipment ran off West Virginia 4 near Braxton County, tumbled over a hillside. McNeel from Lewisburg is survived by his widow Mary Lou, a son Joseph Jr, a daughter Cynthia, parents Mr and Mrs Tom P McNeel, a brother Bill, and two sisters. The body lay at Robertson Funeral Home Sutton and will be moved to Lewisburg funeral home.
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Federal judge nears ruling on Alabama desegregation order
In Birmingham Federal Judge Seyburn Lynne delayed an immediate ruling on the federal government's petition to restrain Governor Wallace from blocking University of Alabama desegregation. He aims for a decision by Wednesday night. Hood, the third Negro student, is set to enroll on the main campus as Vivian Malone and David McGrathery also prepare to register. The National States Rights party plans to back Wallace Monday in Tuscaloosa. The Supreme Court ruled on several racial issues, including Tennessee transfer plans and remedies for discrimination in Hinds County, while Mississippi voter records faces Kennedy inspection.
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Civil Rights Plan Delayed Till Monday
President Kennedy plans to present a revised civil rights program to Congress early next week. Administration sources say Monday is the earliest date for a message or legislation, though delays persist as Kennedy seeks further discussions during a westward trip and talks with leaders and allies.
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