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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1962

Page

4

Pioneer Florida Family Moving To Australia

Fort Myers Florida AP report on Asa Townsend 36 leading a Florida family moving to Australia to cattle ranching. The family sold 3400 head of cattle 100 acre orange grove and farm equipment for cash, plans to relocate with several siblings and spouses, seeking a new frontier in Australia while maintaining ties to generations.

Fort Myers Fla Florida England Carolinas Australia Asa Townsend Tany Townsend Hendry County Townsends Afounaine Ogrance Darwin Governos Carolina Asa

Alcatraz Breakout Claimed By Morris IQ 132 Ringleader

AP report in San Francisco identifies Frank Lee Morris as mastermind of the Alcatraz escape with an IQ of 132. Warden Wilkinson notes Morris as quiet and intelligent, while brothers John and Clarence Anglin are described as more cunning. Details describe walls, vent covers, a 30-foot pipe, a 100-foot drain path to the roof, and makeshift paddle gear possibly used to reach the water. Authorities note no conclusive police record as yet.

Hubert J. Eredecker San Francisco Morris Alcatraz Wilkinson Southern Bank Olin Blackwell Frank Lee Morris Aitioni Sto Fred T. Wilkinson Federal Vent Bureau of Prisons Pris John Ion Clarence Anglin Tience Atlanta Federalj Angola Slidell Banks Mable Colum Bia Ala Clarence FBI

Army Officials Consider Tough Guard Restructure Plan

Washington officials debate a plan to disband 751 National Guard and Reserve units and cut overall manpower from 700,000 to 642,000. Governors largely oppose, while the Army weighs options including withdrawing federal recognition to keep state units. McNamara backs the plan as Congress weighs conflicting thresholds and potential vetoes.

Freds. Hoffman Ithem Washington National Guard Kennedy Defense Department Defense Robert S. McNamara Tay Surry House McNamara Pentagon J Obi Sena Congress House Senate Senate Bam Philadelphia Berlin Resitar

Western Union Wins Authority On TELPAK Bid

The Federal Communications Commission grants Western Union Telegraph Co authority to set rates and miles for TELPAK channels and services, potentially competing with AT&T. The order allows TELPAK channels to connect with AT&T services for voice transmission, but does not approve charges or regulations.

Western Union Telpak Washington Federal Communications Commission Western Union Telegraph Co American Telephone & Telegraph Co Telegraph Company At&t FCC

Rusk Heads to Europe for Unity Talks

Secretary of State Dean Rusk will travel to Paris Berlin Rome London and Lisbon for a two day series of conferences aimed at forging greater Western European unity within NATO. He plans to push for a U.S supplied nuclear force under NATO command and oppose De Gaulles plan for an independent French nuclear force. The trip underscores a shift toward closer European political and economic integration and stronger Atlantic alliances.

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