Khrushchev Sees Peace Treaty and Economic Boom
Premier Khrushchev pledged a near term peace treaty with East Germany and outlined bold plans for rapid Soviet economic expansion. He tied disarmament to the treaty issue, spoke from Alma Ata on the Kazakh 40th anniversary, and warned of food shortages while promising a government program to boost light, food, and heavy industries. He asserted economic growth as the formid able tool to win over capitalist powers and said the draft program would be published soon.
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Moscow
Khrushchev
East Germany
Alma Ata
Kazakhstan
Soviet Communist Party
Soviet Union
Berlin
West Ponders Ways To Handle Crisis
AP reports the United States sent a firm but not belligerent note on Berlin Cuba crisis. McNamara said no immediate plans to reinforce Berlin garrison or Europe forces while allies seek agreed response to Khrushchev threat. Conventional Western European forces remain deployed near West Germany and Berlin with air power on alert.
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United States
Berlin
U.S
Kennedy
Robert 8. McNamara
McNamara
Europe
Pentagon
Soviet Union
London
Atlantic Alliance
West Germany
Iron Curtain
Light Showers Disrupt Wheat Cutting In Morning
Brief showers halted early morning wheat cutting in the area with combines resuming by noon. South of town harvest yields reported between 30 and 40 bushels per acre. Gano Elevator reported wheat from 14 miles northeast of Lown at 62 pounds test with 13.5 percent moisture. all tests above 60 pounds. Hiring service to open 8 am Sunday for labor and machinery needs.
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Gano
Lown
Kansas State Employment Service
Two Air Force Pilots Missing in Misawa Search
An air-sea search continued today for two U S Air Force pilots missing since Wednesday after a navigational training flight from Misawa Air Base in northern Japan. The crews were Capt Jimmie R Adams of Be das Texas and First Lt Donald Treps of Olivette Missouri.
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Tokyo
Misawa
Japan
Jimmie R. Adams
Bedias
Tex
Donalds, Treps
Olivette
Miners Entombed In Fork Mountain Mine Collapse
In Fetros Tennessee eight miners were buried in a debris filled shaft as rescuers worked through the night. Henry Carroll 18 pleaded to be pulled out while authorities said Charles Sciver 23 and Charlie Kennedy 28 were not expected to survive. Robert Woods 19, severely pinned, had a leg amputated by doctor with hacksaw. Woods and his father Claude Woods 47 were injured. three other miners escaped unharmed. The mine, 2300 feet up Fork Mountain, was being reconditioned after years idle when collapse occurred.
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Fetros, Tenn
Henry Carroll
Federal
Steve Bukovich
Charles Sciver
Charlie Kennedy
Robert Woods
Oak Ridge
Woods
Claude Woods
Fork Mountain
Cumberland Mountains
East
Tennessee
Fork Mountain Mining Co
Billy Rose
Knxoville
Enrollments Open for Second Swim Classes
Red Cross in Finney County courthouse accepts enrollments for the second summer session of swimming lessons. A five week course begins mid July, for youths who finished the second grade and up. Enrollment closes July 6. Classes range from beginner to advanced lifeguard work.
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Red Cross
Finney County
Miss Vogue Shop entrant in Miss Southwest Kansas contest
Jane Brookover 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Brookover of 1117 Gillespie will represent The Vogue Shop in the Miss Southwest Kansas contest on July 4 with seven entrants currently entered. Deadline for entries is July 1.
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Varrel
Morton
Jane Brookover
Earl Brookover
Gillespie
Vogue Shop
X15 Plane Logs Record Speed Over California
Air Force Maj. Bob White piloted the X15 to 3,690 mph at about 100000 feet, the fastest winged flight yet. Despite cabin pressure failure and suit discomfort, White reported no pain as the 75 second burst heated the vehicle to 750 F and left paint charred.
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Calif
Air Force
Bob White
White
California
Russia
Yuri Gagarin
Alan Shepard
United States
Piled Joe Walker
Garden Sass Gus Ganlea Shares Rainy Day Alibi
Garden expert Gus Ganlea mumbles a quirky line about saving for a rainy day as a personal alibi and a cheeky take on frugality. The remark blends humor with a nod to prudent budgeting amid unsettled weather chatter.
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Gus Ganlea
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Khrushely
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