Sphinx tangled in Cairo spy case and sound light plan
Cairo reports say a French espionage ring involved in a contract for the Sphinx sound and light show. An official allegedly accepted 5000 pounds to secure a Paris firm wiring the project as authorities probe the French mission.
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Death claims Poe relative in Maryland family
Edgar Allan Poe eight year old deputy relative and former Maryland attorney general, dies Wednesday.
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Almanac Today December 1 1962 Historical Notes
On this day in history 1917 Father Edward Flanagan founded Boys Town for orphans in need. In 1925 major European powers signed the Socrano Pact to outlaw aggressive actions. In 1953 NYSE announced stock installment plans. In 1958 Our Lady of the Angels school fire in Chicago killed 93 children and three nuns. A thought for the day quotes Samuel Johnson on gratitude.
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California seeks federal aid to extend water quality probe
Sacramento reports Gov Brown asks Congress to renew federal support for California water pollution research. An official says about 1,000 blind children risk lacking Braille texts as a 1961 state law limits textbook costs. The move calls for extending federal programs and improving resources for schools and libraries.
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Policies of Paralysis Senate Thurmond on Communism
AAP story records Sen. Thurmond claiming military and State Department policies fueled communism and suggesting seminars by Birch Society figures and Walker were part of counteraction. He cites a 1953 Defense Directive and Moscow directives as driving factors behind anti communism efforts amid Cold War tensions.
Army General’s ex commander Walker aide unfolds speech
Maj Arch E Roberts drafted a speech at Walker’s direction invoking a classified cold war directive from 7th Army HQ. The 29 page address, largely copied to the Congressional Record, was delivered to about 50 members of Washington’s Young Americans for Freedom chapter with no Defense Department clearance. Roberts said he would ensure compliance with security rules. Walker had been relieved as commander of the 24th Infantry Division in Germany and later admonished for inflammatory remarks and urging votes by soldiers’ families in last year’s elections.
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Disabled Vets Benefactor Dies
Fred Levin thal, a lexto executive and benefactor of disabled veterans of World War 1, died Thorsday in New York.
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