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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1959
Page
9
The Greek government plans to ring Athens with Nike surface to air missile bases to shield the capital from air attack. Greek officers are training in the United States to operate the missiles, with construction expected to finish by the end of 1960.
In New York City, violence flared after youths turned hydrants on during a heat wave. A 72-year-old woman, Louise Blaskewicz, was hospitalized with burns amid attacks on two firemen who faced a 25-strong group. one fireman was struck and the other stabbed and treated. A second AP item reports French forces claiming 649 Algerian rebels killed or captured last week.
Queen Elizabeth arrives at Woodbine in Toronto to view the Queen's Plate race as Canada marks the 100th anniversary of North America's oldest turf classic. A purple bag of gold sovereigns awaits the winning owner, while the royal box and paddock get special preparations amid crowds of about 500,000 and a 12-hour schedule for the Queen.
A record number of Soviet diplomats defected to the West in the past week officials said. Some defectors were granted asylum by American authorities and a young diplomat sought refuge at the U S Embassy in Burma. The defections, mainly medium rank officials, reflect disillusionment with Soviet secrecy and appeal of better living conditions and freedom overseas.
In Caledonia New York two boys on a railroad trestle were killed when a freight train struck them. Paul Lathan 7, died after being knocked into a creek 20 feet below while William Hayward 8 was dragged to his death. Their father Norman watched from the catwalk.
Adel F Throckmorton state superintendent said about $321 405 in checks will fund science mathematics and literacy projects under the National Defense Education Act The first mailing covers 37 districts and 296 schools in 240 locations as districts spend approved funds they will be reimbursed for half the costs to upgrade instruction next school year
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