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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1962

Page

2

Kennedy Proposes Stockpile Review At News Conference

President Kennedy announced a halt to most stockpiling purchases and ordered a detailed review by Senator Symington’s subcommittee. He also said a commission would study the program while vowing not to disrupt commodity prices. He praised Punta del Este actions against Cuban communism and discussed relations with the Soviet Union and matters in Southeast Asia and Vietnam.

Kennedy United States Adzhubei Ken- Adzhubei Soviet Union Laos Central Committee Punta del Este Uruguay Hemisphere Cuba Inter-American Defense Board Bolshakov McClendon State Department Symington New York City Subcommittee Strom Thurmond D-S.c Francis Case RSD Senate Stuart Symington D-Mo Ftance Karmedy inner-American Family Council Cast West Alexei Adzhubsi Khrushchev Tewn America Matses Southeast Asia Loos Sous Vet Nam United Statee Pierre Selinger Baxe Alser R-Tex Salinger United Staes Urban Affairs Robert C. Weaver Weaver Congress Rusk Coward Washington Mexico Go-Siow Brazil Argentina Arturo Frondizi United Nations Havana OAS Newton Minow Tions Commission FCC Fccs Berlin Viet Nam Force Alliance For Progress Latin America

Kennedy on Cuba Chile Argentina at Punta del Este talks

In a wide range of questions at the half year conference President Kennedy discussed communism in South America, U.S. aid and regional isolation of Cuba and Mexico. He addressed CIA oversight, military adviser Maxwell Taylor’s role, and congressional budget control while rejecting a November forecast and defending leadership in the GOP.

South Amer United Punta del Este Argentina Chile Kennedy Brale Cuba Zil Mexico United c Rush Punta de Este CIA U.S Dental Relligence Maxwell D. Taylor GOP Coubien Pont Salinger Abilies Reid

Military Pipeline Expands Overseas Duty Tours

Army trials indicate extended overseas duty tours due to rising draft calls and enlistments. The regular manpower level is said to be boosted as personnel extend service abroad, reflecting intensified postwar deployments.

Outback Pacific Tive Army Vearale

Robbery Suspect Fled In Blue White 1954 Auto

FBI reports the getaway car matched a blue and white 1954 model with North Carolina plate 11952. The bandit robbed the bank, fled before interception, and loot totaled bills from 1 to 100. A bystander and a customer aided pursuit but the suspect escaped.

Lewis FBI A. D. Lee Jone Rem Thy Bore N.C

Farm program debates heat dairy farmer stalled control plan

A block of text outlines a broad administration plan for farm policy including tighter controls on cotton and production allotments for turkeys, with expansion of food aid programs. Lawmakers pledge quick action as Rep Cooley plans hearings starting February 6 with Secretary Freeman testifying. The plan seeks to boost dietary standards at home and aid the needy abroad through food stamps school lunches direct distribution and world food program. Ambitious aims include diverting farmland to nonfarm uses and urban needs while maintaining farm output levels amid overproduction concerns.

Congress Harold 2. Cooley D-N.c House Agriculture Orville L. Freeman Kennedy U.S

Censorship debate and farm aid plan across wartime talks

Lawmakers wrestled with censorship guidance amid criticism of inconsistent prior rulings. Kennedy touted a farm program offering income for rural economies, with new loans grants and technical aid, while a proposed wheat program would cut acreage 20 percent from 1961 and impose marketing quotas with penalties to curb surpluses.

Srants Jinnranneaia Antireli Wey

Algiers under curfew amid rising terror and panic

After the 9 p.m. curfew, terror rages through Algiers as motor vehicles are fired upon and officials warn control is slipping. Authorities consider declaring a state of siege while citizens are urged to stock emergency rations as panic spreads among Europeans and Muslims. The Sida Department governor seeks instructions from headquarters to cope with the crisis.

Civilias Algiers France Sida Algeria

Circus High Wire Tragedy Leaves Several Dead and Injured

A high wire collapse during the Watlenda circus act killed three performers and left several others injured. Jana Schepp, 17, died after a fall while on the pyramid with Dieter Schepp and Richard Faughnan. Mario Wallenda, 15, suffered a fractured skull in critical condition. Gunther Wallenda and Herman Wallenda sustained injuries as the pyramid collapsed. Karl Walenda and others escaped with minor injuries. The show continued despite the tragedy, with only a reduced version of the act remaining.

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Hemisphere split over U S stance at Latin conference

The text discusses US lack of Argent tine backing and the resulting division perception after a conference. It notes Brazil's willingness to cooperate with the US against Communist influence, cites a Brazilian remark about a "sick giant," and mentions Latin American politics as maneuvering for various aims. It mentions the OAS council in Washington deciding Castroite expulsions and concerns that the conference may have caused more harm than good.

United States Brazil South America Latin America Go-Siow Council the Organization For American States Washington OAS Castro Conics Uren Payope

Assembly Approves Tax Study as City Merger Targets Norfolk

The Virginia Assembly debated a merger blocking plan that would join Princess Anne County with Virginia Beach, risking Norfolk expansion. Del Moody cast the lone dissent as rural delegates pressured limits on city growth.

Princess Anne County Virginia Beach Norfolk Princess House Princess Anna-Virginia Beach Del Willard Moody Portsmouth Harrison Assembly Senate Commission House Appropriations Committee Senate Finance Committee Gay Almond House Finance Committee Bill Nn del Harrison Mann Arlington

McCone Named CEA Director and Intelligence Board Chair

Senator Javits cites opposition linked to wealth claims as McCone takes roles heading the Civilian Economic Agency style duties and the U S Intelligence Board. He will coordinate intelligence activities and advise the National Security Council while building on a career from riveter to steel and shipbuilding executive and AEC chairman.

McCone Jacob K. Javits CLA CEA Intelligence Board National Security Council San Francisco University of California At Berkeley Consolidated Steel Corp Henry S. Truman Air Detenas James V. Forrestial Force AEC

Jobs sue contracts expire and labor secretary stance

The Labor secretary said he finds grounds for resolving disputes through give and take between workers and businessmen without government controls. Contracts reportedly expire on June 3B amid ongoing job concerns and potential negotiations to address mutual problems.

Labor Lisving

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