Convicted in Cuba 30 Year Prison Term Demanded
The Castro government sought a 30 year sentence for American Frank Emmick in Havana after a trial for spying charges. U S. Central Intelligence Agency and NBC correspondent John Hlavacek testified from Havana amid allegations Emmick hired Cubans to photograph missile sites. Swiss Embassy disclosed sentencing is expected soon as Emmick’s arrest in December followed his roles with the American Club in Havana.
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Daniel Harker Alwyer
Havana
Cuba
Theit
Castro
Etter
Emmick
John Hlavaceking
U.S
Intellima
National Broadcasting Fence Agency
Hlava
Frankcek
CIA
Carl Emmick
Cubans Club
Rossford
Ohio
American Club
Emil Stadelhoffer
Jacob Etter
Hlavacek
Brazil Elects Castello Branco To Lead Post Coup
Brazil's Congress elects Gen Humberto Castello Branco as president under a new institutional act granting sweeping powers. The former army chief will serve until Jan 31, 1966, with authority to purge leftists and corrupt officials, suspend rights of over 20 congressmen, and push laws if not rejected within 30 days. A chaotic session featured a near fist fight as crackdown on subversives was denounced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Berrellez
Brasilia
Brazil
Congress
Army
Humberto Castello Branco
Joao Goulart
Goulart
Jornal de Brasil
Rio de Janeiro
Litte
Education the ultimate weapon in defense of freedom
North Carolina Gov. Terry Sanford told Educare supporters that classroom teachers are as vital as soldiers in countering communism. He spoke in Los Angeles praising education’s power to propel freedom, saying education reaches for the stars and provides thrust.
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Los Angeles
North Carolina
Terry Sanford
Viet Nam
Sanford
Educare
University of Southern California School of Education
Helicopter downed in Vietnam kills 3 Americans 7 locals
A US helicopter crashed during a combat mission near Ca Mau in South Vietnam killing three American crewmen and seven South Vietnamese soldiers. The sole survivor, the copilot, was hospitalized in serious condition in Saigon. The crash occurred in heavily Viet Cong infiltrated territory, with no ground fire identified as the cause.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Viet Nam
Ca Mau
Mo Cay
Elmamher
Hens in Welfare State Light Up Utopia for Eggs
AP reports from Muzzano Milan area on Aurora Poultry Farm where hens enjoy air conditioning daily electronic feed, endless daylight, and classical music in the hen houses. Experts say luxury boosts egg size and yolk ratio though hens become quarrelsome, leading to rubber eyeglass blinds to curb fights.
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Muzzano
Beethoven
Milan
Aurora
National Library Week marks High Point public library anniversary
National Library Week spotlights High Point Public Library in its 10th year at S Main Street. The Enterprise looks back at the library’s decade, noting milestones and ongoing community role.
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National Library Week
High Point
S. Main Street
Sunday Enterprise
Enterprise
Grace Metalious
U S Has Three 5 Star Generals
New York AP reports the death of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur leaves the United States with three five star officers: Eisenhower Bradley and Nimitz. It notes the original 1944 five star group and lists other early recipients and deaths.
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Douglas MacArthur
United States
Omar N. Bradley
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Chester Nimitz
AP Witephota
New York
Congress
Bradley
Wee Weree
Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
MacArthur
Mac
Arthur
Yerba Buena Island
San Francisco Bay
Treasure Island Naval Base
Eisenhower
Army
Washington
Bulova Watch Co
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States i
Army Air Force
H. H. Arnold
Naval Operations
Ernest J. King
George C. Marshall
William D. Leahy
Roosevelt
William F. Halsey
Pacific
MacArthur Laid To Rest In Norfolk Crypt Memorial
Douglas MacArthur was interred in a crypt at the MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk after a solemn funeral in St. Paul Episcopal Church. Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy represented the nation as dignitaries and veterans attended the ceremony. The event featured cannon salutes, marching bands, and flag-draped honors reflecting his seven-decade career and controversial leadership.
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Norfolk
Taos
Douglas MacArthur
Jean
Arthur
MacArthur
Navy
St. Paul Episcopal Church
Johnson
Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Episcopal
Korea
City Hall Avenue
Mediation Efforts Restart in White House Rail Talks
Federal mediators resumed discussions on railroad work rules in White House talks led by Secretary of Labor Wirtz, with President Johnson closely monitoring. Optimism for a voluntary settlement circulated as unions and management pressed for progress before a looming strike deadline.
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Washington
White House
Johnson
W. Willard Wirtz
Labor
Management
Cabinet
George Reedy
Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central
RAIL
Memorial closure follows burial at Norfolk site
After the ceremony the memorial closes until 1 p.m. Sunday then reopens to the public. MacArthur might have rested at Arlington but chose Norfolk to honor his mother born there. The city repurposed a 114 year old courthouse to house his papers and mementos, including pipes. Long lines formed with citizens and babies in arms to view the bier.
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MacAarthur
Arlington National Cemetery
Norfolk
President Johnson Displays High Good Humor in White House
AP reports President Johnson showed rare high spirits at the White House during a Cabinet meeting and a lobby walk in sunny weather. He joked with reporters, pretended to pitch an imaginary baseball, and teased about a press conference as emergency rail talks loomed and photographers chased moments of levity.
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Frank Cormier
Washington
Dent Johnson
Johnson
White House
MacArthur plan to end Cold War disputed by officials
Reported plan by General Douglas MacArthur to combine a hardline rearmament push with a push for self determination for Poland East Germany and Central Europe set against a backdrop of a possible Soviet threat. Officials including John Foster Dulles and Rep. William Jennings Bryan voiced differing views on its existence and timing.
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Geoffrey Gould
Washington
Genland
MacArthurseph Stalin
Germany
Ger
Japan
Stalin
Poland
East Germany
Europe
Dorn
Serted
MacArthur
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