Doctor testifies Chesterfield smoking caused cancer in Pittsburgh man
New Orleans physician Dr. Alton Ochsner testified before a U S District Court that cigarette smoke causes cancer and linked Chesterfield cigarettes to Otto Pritchard of Pittsburgh, who sued Liggett and Myers for lung cancer after a 1953 lung removal. Opposing counsel pressed his credibility, noting Pritchard's smoking.
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Pittsburgh
New Orleans
Alton Ochsner
Ochsner Clinic
Ochsner Hospital
U. S. District Court
Otto Pritchard
Liggett & Myers Tobacco
Pritchard
Chesterfield Cigarettes
Vensner
Lignett & Myers
Anam
Seneca Move to Acquire Substitute Lands Near Allegheny
The Seneca Nation seeks about 4000 acres of substitute land to replace 10000 acres lost to the Allegheny Dam and Reservoir. A Kinzua Planning Letter explains the legislation. Kennedy suggested the federal government may secure tribal land. The Meu lands would adjoin the reservation above the reservoir’s 1365 foot water line and remain continuous with existing Seneca lands in exchange.
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Allegheny
Seneca Nation of Indians
Allegheny Reservation
Kennedy
Quake Triggers Avalanches on New Zealand Peaks
An earthquake rattled towns across both islands of New Zealand and set off dramatic snow and ice avalanches in the mountains. Raging on Mt. Cook, the mighty 12,549 foot peak, the quake began an ice slide that shrouded one face of Mt. Sefton, 10,350 feet high. No casualties were reported immediately.
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Vem
Zapland
New Zealand
Cook
Mt. Sefton
Pitt Selects Titusville For College Site
Pitt announces Titusville as the second regional campus site in western Pennsylvania to supplement Greensburg. The campus could open by September 1963 with liberal arts and engineering programs, a 10 member faculty, and room for 100 students rising to 250. Juniors may transfer to Pitt’s Oakland campus or other institutions.
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University of Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Pitt
Edward H. Litchfield
Litchfield
Greensburg
Ritt
Pittsburgh
Oakland
Court May Rule On Barnett Fine In Meredith Case
A federal appeals court may rule on the Justice Department request to fine Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett $100,000 for his role in blocking Meredith's enrollment at the University of Mississippi. Lt. Gov. Paul Johnson Jr. faces a $5,000 daily fine. both have been held in contempt, with no sanctions imposed yet. Meredith begins his third week of classes amid campus tension and a quiet campus scene notes.
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New Orleans
Justice Department
Johnson
Constance Baker Motley
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Meredith
Sackett
Outlaw Bid Triggers Disturbances in Venezuela
President Betancourt seeks to ban the Communist party and allies after failing to win congressional support. A blast near the presidential palace and brief street disturbances followed his radio address urging the Supreme Court to outlaw the Communists as terror agents. Opposition warned of dangerous precedent.
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Laracas
Venezuela
Romulo Betancourt
Communist Party
Supreme Court
Betancourt
IMIR
Schirra Visits White House After Space Flight
Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr. visits President Kennedy at the White House after a nine hour, six orbit mission. He will receive the Navy astronaut wings in a Pentagon ceremony. Big postflight welcome in New Jersey included a 40 000 strong parade in Hackensack and Ora dell, with his wife Jo and two children.
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Washington
Walter M. Schirra Jr
New Jersey
President Kennedy
White House
Schirra
Navy
Fred Korth
Pentagon
Honolulu
Houston
North Jersey
New York City
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Oradell
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the Corry Journal
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Guy M. Fish
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Fred Ruffener
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Maytag
Potocki
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C. J. Peterson & Son
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Maitt
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Keatesee
Journal Printing Department
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American Breeders Service
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Warren County
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Thilo City
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West Park Place
Leslie Pratestate Agency
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Merlec Dood Real Pstate
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