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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1961

Page

8

Bloody Days Ahead In Latin America

James Marlow argues that Trujillo's assassination does not end Latin America's upheaval. He contrasts Castro with Trujillo, warns of potential bloodshed in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, and questions U S intervention as Cuba's influence grows in the Caribbean.

Latin America Washington Dominican Republic Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Trujillo Catholic Church Fidel Castro Cuba United States Castro Republic Haiti Windward Passage Caribbean Haiti-Dominican Island

NASA official estimates lag in rocket thrust and secrecy

Deputy director Hugh L. Dryden told a House subcommittee that the United States cannot confirm how far behind the Soviet Union it is in rocket thrust. He cited Russia's 800000 pound thrust ICBM booster and noted uncertainty about the next step and timing. He warned a leap by the Soviets could occur if no near term advancement is shown.

Washington United States Russia Wernher von Braun Hugh L. Dryden National Aeronautics and Space Administration Dryden House

Women Arrested for Traffic Violations In Rochester

Rochester police report 12 632 traffic arrests last year with only 15 percent of offenders being women.

Rochester,n. Y Rochester

West German chemists develop rust converting liquid coating

In a supermarket overheard quip about balance contrasts with a report that West German chemists have created a liquid compound that allegedly converts rust into a waterproof protective film. It can be applied by brush or sprayer as an undercoat for standard finishes.

Beatings Probed in Jackson Freedom Riders Case

In Jackson Mississippi Hinds County officials ordered an investigation into alleged beatings of Freedom Riders at the County Penal Farm. Prison staff including superintendent Max Thomas faced scrutiny while reports of hunger strikes and new beatings emerged from Jean Thompson and Henry Thomas with FBI and sheriff involvement.

Jackson, Miss Hinds County Max Thomas Jackson City L. C. Bennett Jackson Penal Farm Jean Thompson New Orleans Thomas Miss Thompson Henry Thomas St. Augustine Fla Howard University Washington, DC FBI Vivian

Prisoner denials of protest over Freedom Riders in Mississippi

Sheriff Gilroy had claimed prisoners protested the Freedom Riders but a detainee said they were friendly. Mississippi residents sent soap and funds, while Gov. Barnett deniedmajor Negro support for segregation defiance. Additional rides were announced and university groups planned tests of segregation laws. Officials in Jackson reported ample jail space for more Freedom Riders.

Ithaca N.Y Charles A. Haynie Haynie Cornell University Cornell Atty Robert F. Kennedy Freedom Riders Gilroy Mississippi Jackson Ross Barnett A Virgina Union Universty Richmond

Authorities Differ Over Origin of Berlin Name Claim

Some say Berlin stems from local lore while others insist Sybil lus Damian of Vienna created the term in 1829, sparking a debate among researchers and historians.

Berlin Sybillus Damian of Vienna

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