Married Men Saved By Wedding Bell in Draft Stop
Hundreds of young married men faced two years of Army life as a presidential order halted induction until single men in the 18 to 26 age group were drafted. Kennedy’s executive order delayed calls, prompting relief, surprise, and in some cases plans to accept service anyway. Inductees from Avanta and others recount rushing to tell families, selling cars, or deciding to serve despite delays.
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Kennedy
Avanta
Troms Byers
Rome
Jnew
Avlanta
Harl G. Wheeler
Trenton
Fred M. Fletcher
Seattie
Four Harkins Quads Die After Birth in Jackson
In Jackson, Miss. four newborn Harkins quadruplets Alice Berbice Elizabeth Jane Mary Regina Anita Margaret were born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Harkday but died within hours after premature births ranging from 12½ to 16½ ounces. The family, already with five other children, faced shortages of names and resources as Venezuela reported goodwill for quintuplets led by Prieto Quintuplets in Maracaibo. The piece notes hospital births, shifting family fortunes, and broader housing code debates in Titusville and Corry as both cities wrestle with decrees and master plans.
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D Harkins
Alice Berbice
Elizabeth Jane
Mary Regina
Anita Margaret
Lash
Thomas P. Harkday
Barberton Citizens Hospital
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Portage Lakes
Akron
Cirle
Iti Chioes
Thomas
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Venenicla
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Tes Marie Cuervo de Prieto
Romulo Betancourt
Caracas
Hi Nacional
Venezuela
Ainsquite
Corry
Glo
Titusville
C. M. Bonne
George Atkin
Corty
Corryites
Michael Baker
Tg 8 Board of Health
City Council
Federal mental health bill passes House with 238 million
A broad federal effort to ease mental health problems moves forward as the House approved a bill with a 238 million dollar price tag, aiming to fund construction facilities for research into mental retardation and to create community mental health centers to serve residents in their hometowns, aligning with administration recommendations. In a separate item, a car crash in Altoona, Pennsylvania kills 19 year old Russell McMann and injures two others as a high speed preposterous stunt veers off the road into trees.
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Senate
Kennedy
Altoona
Russell McMann
Mercy Hospital
Waterford motorists escape injuries in Route 97 crash
Police report two Waterford area men, Andrew Lenary aged 20 and Perry Troyer aged 68, escaped injury after their cars collided on Route 97 three miles east of Waterford. Lenary tried to pass on the right after cresting a hill and struck Troyer’s vehicle, sending his car into a ditch. Estimated total damage was $500. investigation ongoing with possible charges.
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Waterford
Corry
Andrew Lenary
Perry Troyer
Troyer
Union City
Lenart
Leart Choas
Alda
Parked Car Kills Two Brothers Near Yorke
A car parked in a Yorke area driveway rolled backward injuring and killing Michael four and Steven three Miller children of Emilys ville. Their mother and six year old Paul were nearby after visiting the York Fair. The emergency brake released and the rear wheels crushed the two boys. Paul suffered a head injury from an open door. Both brothers died at York Hospital.
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Yoka
Michael
Steven
Elgin G. Miller
Emilysville
Yorke
Paul
York Fair
Henry L. Fister
Millereft
Fisher Home
Khrushchev Gifts Castro With Soviet Car
Havana radio reports Premier Nikita Khrushchev presented a Soviet automobile to Fidel Castro in recognition of Castro praising progress in the Soviet auto industry. The broadcast noted the gift during Cuba's diplomatic exchanges with the Soviet Union.
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Nikita Khrushchev
Fidel Castro
Havana
Russell Claims U S Giving In To Red Powers On Inspection
Georgia Senator Richard B. Russell warned the limited nuclear test ban treaty may advance world disarmament yet abandon on site inspection. He argued the pact sacrifices inspection guarantees and could trap the US into disarming without Russia matching actions. Kennedy backs detection system improvements. Diggs endorses the treaty in a formal speech.
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U.S
Washington
Richard B. Russell
Georgia Demadrat
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate
Iree
United States
Kennedy
Mutt Chiefs
Everett M. Digiesen
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Passenger train rams work train injuring dozens near Hudson
A New York Central passenger train rammed a work train near Hudson New York injuring 85 people. Five cars derailed and the locomotive overturned with one crew member in critical condition. Across the region another collision near Findlay Ohio killed three and a Greyhound bus rollover at Shamrock Texas injured 28 of 136 passengers.
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New York Central
Tegtlo T
Hererash
Ohio
OAS Adviser Manuel Seoane Dies at 63
Manuel Seoane, 63, Peruvian diplomat and special adviser to the Organization of American States, died yesterday of a heart attack in Washington. He previously served Peru as a congressman, diplomat, and journalist.
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Washington
Manuel Seoane
Organization of American States
Congress
Riots Rage Across Jerusalem Demonstrations Target Religious Sites
In Jerusalem and surrounding areas violent demonstrations by Orthodox activists and students erupted near churches schools and convents. Police arrested several dozen protesters and injuries were reported among participants and bystanders including a Catholic archbishop who said he was assaulted. Officials described the actions as a protest against missionary activity and sectarian tensions.
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Tardek Spctar
Prine
Levi Esh- Bolsv
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Daffa
Gay
Tata
Plinth
Ty Duffn
Church of Scotpland
Planuds
Archibishop
George Hakim
Commie Avy
Israel
Jaffa
Woman Hiccups For 65 Days It s1LAN La
A hypnotist quits trying to cure Tuey McDonald 38 who hiccups for 65 days. She works ten hours daily to support three school age children after trying surgery shock therapy more than 200 home remedies and prayer.
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Tuey McDonald
East German escapes to West Berlin by canal swim
Two East Germans fled to West Berlin overnight by swimming across the canal separating the two sections of the city. The border crossing was timed to avoid patrols as authorities reported the incident in the city.
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West Berlin
Whites Attend Mixed Schools Youth Dance Riot
In South Bend a community dance ended in a melee as fights erupted between black and white teens. Police halted the event after three youths were hospitalized. A separate Birmingham desegregation scene saw white pupils attending schools with minimal disorder as National Guards stood by and federalized troops took control at key moments.
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Pollew
Cornelius Nicholas
Nexro
Jervic Tenders
Mishawaka
Steve Alamo
University of Alabama
George ©. Wallace
Wallace
National Guard
Kennedy
Birmingham
Fair Queen Contest Set at Sparta Fair Night
Four girls compete for the Fair Queen title at the Sparta Community and School Fair. Contestants include Linda Minnick and Carol Blakester with families listed, plus nods to Lady Cook and Weeky Greer as rivals as plans unfold for the tomorrow night event.
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Sparta
Linda Minnick
Willis Minnick
Carol Blakester
Cameron Blakestee
Carol
Linda
Cook
Willis Cook
Weeky Greer
Robert Greer
Whites Protest Bill Against Race Issue
Hundreds of white property owners ring City Hall in a massed protest against a proposed ordinance to ban discrimination in sale rental or lease of property. Police report about 3080 marchers voiced opposition with signs and songs, demanding a referendum. City Council prepared to act as the Property Owners Coordinating Committee organized the demonstration.
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City Hall
Renl
Dixtie
I & Song
Richard J. Daley
Dick Daley
Block Square
Property Owners Coordinating Committee
Board ends Bible reading in schools for meditation
Prigdelphia Board of Education votes to replace Bible reading and pledge with a period of silent meditation during opening exercises in city schools. The change follows U S Supreme Court rulings striking down Bible reading in Pennsylvania public schools and allows a suitable hymn to be sung instead.
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Board of Education
U.S. Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Boy 3 Becomes Human Piston After Pipe Fall
In ANCY France a three year old boy fell into a foot pipe that houses an elevator counterweight. Police said Joan Knachel stepped into the opening to free him after two hours. The boy broke an ankle but was saved from more serious injury by the compressing air.
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Ancy
France
Vary
Joan Knachel
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