Soviet Union claims landing of space man in orbit
A Soviet cosmonaut orbited the globe for more than an hour and landed safely, with US officials and observers watching closely as the space feat was announced. Maj Yuri Gagarin rode a five ton craft, completing one orbit in about 1 hour 20 minutes, in a mission that sparked debate over timing and verification.
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Moscow
Kennedy
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin
Earth
Central Telegraph Office
Daily Worker
South America
Africa
Soviet Union
Construction Deadline On Lot Extended Until 1963
Council extended the building deadline for four schools on the old high school site to May 1963 and approved a reduced 13 000 square foot parking area. A time extension from June 1962 to May 1963 was granted with stipulations on appearance and street‑level site improvements.
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Hower Brown
Sti
Jack Moss
Axsociated Contractors
Conneaut Lake
Roland Kennel
Eric Brown
Moss
Brown
J. Fred Kinley
Tris
Ile
Ough Brown
Spring Street
West Pleasant Street
Germany seeks full U S support on West Berlin and NATO
German Chancellor Adenauer arrives in Washington seeking firm U S commitment to defend West Berlin and accelerate NATO strengthening. Bonn announced early repayment of 587 million dollars on postwar debt, while U S officials signal ongoing talks will reaffirm U S guarantees for West Berlin amid Cold War tensions.
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Chine Hor Kontad
Adenauer
White House
Kennedy
U.S
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Wester Europe
Bonn
PY Wits
Soviet Union
North Aan He Treaty Organization
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West Germany
Dean Rusk
Rusk
East Germany
Hans
NATO
Moving East Main curb plan OK'd by city council
City council approved moving the East Main Street curb from Center to King Street with a six foot setback on the north side and five feet on the south, estimating curb replacement at 3500 dollars and considering funds if needed. The plan awaits state approval before final ordinances. Eichmann trial in Israel features Gideon Hausner declaring no pardon for Jews and Eichmann showing a blank mask during proceedings.
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King Street
A. R. Dearing
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Concord
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Dearing
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Eichmann
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Europe
Hausner
Gestapo
Five Teens Beat Catholic Priest in Pittsburgh Attack
Five teenagers assaulted and robbed Rev. Ettore Benapoll, 36, in Pittsburgh's ML Washington section. He had picked up a hitchhiker then drove a short distance before four more youths joined, punching and kicking him. He was treated at Pisieburek Hospital for cuts and injuries. the priest stated the attackers took his $5.
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Pittehurch
Washington
Ettore Benapoll
Fisher Berapoll
Pisieburek Hospital
Jim Marwignay
Pricat
City Advances Centennial Group With Loan Support
City Council approved a four thousand dollar loan to the Centennial Committee for 90 days to push the project forward. Officials cited funding shortages and a resigning committee chair as delays but expect a new leader and sale of certificates to proceed. The loan funds come from the city’s tax revenue.
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Mori
Puchase
Wenn Fine
Man To Face Court Over Liquor Charge
BUGAY LV of WW East Main street pleaded not guilty to furnishing liquor to minors. He was bound over for the next Erie County term by Alderman M S Cobbett. Jackson was arrested after a 14 year old youth was found intoxicated and bought wine at the Uguer Store. He claimed knowledge of another 14 year old for whom he also bought liquor.
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Uguer
A&P Stores Remain Closed Amid Upstate Strike
In upstate New York a supermarket strike keeps 275 A&P stores dark while management and unions deadlock over bargaining procedures. Local stores near Rochester to Albany closed in solidarity with 75 Loblaw outlets as a federal mediator seeks renewed talks.
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Albany
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Union City
Bradford
Sayre, Warren and Corry
Boston Papers Raise Newsstand Prices
The Boston Herald and The Boston Globe announced increases in newsstand prices to 10 cents for morning editions and higher for some evening editions. The Boston Evening American raised its price from 7 to 6 cents, and home delivery prices were unchanged.
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Suslit Herald
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John Dykstra Named President of Ford Motor Co
DETROIT AP John Dykstra named president of Ford Motor Co succeeding Henry Ford II who moved to chairman and CEO. Dykstra, 63, has been vice president in charge of manufacturing and is a former Hudson Motor Car Co executive.
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John Dykstra
Ford Motor Co
Detroit
Dykstra
Henry Ford
Russia's Space Lead Frustrates U.S. Analysts
Washington reports the Soviet Union leads in space after placing a man in orbit. U.S. observers note larger Soviet boosters and a faster space timetable, warning a successful manned orbit could hurt American prestige. Comparisons cite Sputnik II weight and projected U.S. engine clusters aiming for 1.5 million pounds thrust, vs eight Soviet engines for 45 million pounds.
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Sputnik
United States
United States Leads In Shots But Soviets More Spectacular
United States launch statistics show 27 American space objects orbiting Earth in the late 1940s against 10 for the Soviet Union. The article notes U S feats include the first scientific thrusts beyond Earth, with Sputniks and Laika the dog missions illustrating Soviet early leadership and dramatic achievements.
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Associated Press
Earth
Soviet Union
Moscow
Sputnik
Laika
Corry Centennial crowd silhouettes in beard race tale
Report from Corry highlights a humorous beard growing contest as part of the Brothers of the Brush celebration for the centennial. Bill Lamielle and John Keppel vie for the most notable facial foliage among about 100 participants.
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Brothers of the Brush
Corry
Ign
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Lamielle
Beards Grow as Corry Centennial Plans Expand
The Corry Centennial Committee kicks off the Brothers of the Brush with 31 chapters and over 100 beard enthusiasts at the Corry YMCA. Frank Grice and William Brooks outline future public events and chapter formations as the 100th birth year celebrations build toward mid July activities and contests.
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Withtam Brooks
Brothers of the Beudh
Brothers of the Brush
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Alton Dull
al Morrison Jr
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