Cuban radio claims U S pilot shot down over Cuba
The Cuban radio said a U S citizen pilot Leo Francis Bell of Boston was shot down over south central Cuba amid rebel air raids on Havana for the first time since the invasion. The report claimed Bell was killed and that a twin engine B26 bombed air force HQ at San Antonio de los Banos, wounding three in Havana.
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U S Base at Guantanamo on Watchful Alert
At Guantanamo Bay Cuba the base commands a constant radar watch and round the clock operations as coalition forces monitor Cuba. Rear Adm. E J O Donnell notes destroyers ready to fire and denies Cuban reports of rebels using the base. News from Havana and the front remains limited with some executions reported by Castro radio. See REBEL on Page 13 A.
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Mitchell Nominated In New Jersey Governor Race
James P. Mitchell won the Republican primary in New Jersey and will seek national help from Eisenhower Nixon and Rockefeller. He led with 199,457 votes from 4,379 districts, defeating Walter H. Jones and Wayne Dumont Jr. The result shifts party leadership as Clifford Case takes control while Meyner leaves office next January.
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Invaders Link With Guerrillas In Cuban Mountain Campaign
The Cu ban Revolutionary Council says its landing forces have established contact with guerrilla groups in the Escambray Mountains. The communiqué reports movement north of Cienfuegos and claims Gary anti Castro units infiltrated central Matanzas Province. It credits heroic resistance against Soviet tanks artillery and air power, noting the first phase of the operation is complete.
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U.N. Poised to reject Soviet Cuba condemnation push
At the United Nations 99 nation Political Committee the Soviet bloc pressed for a resolution labeling the United States an aggressor against Cuba. Kuzma V. Kiselev urged a condemnation as four Cuba related resolutions were debated. Cuban Foreign Minister Raul Roa claimed Castro forces shot down an American plane and held the pilot’s body, while Cuba sought a negotiated settlement with Latin American help.
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Air Force Plane Crashes Near Hong Kong In Fog
A U S Air Force twin engine plane with 16 aboard apparently went down on a hill near downtown Hong Kong after takeoff from Kaitak airport at 6 07 p m. Thick fog hindered searchers and a North Point crash site could not be located.
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Kennedy Delivers Warning to Khrushchev over Cuba
President Kennedy sent a direct message to Soviet Premier Khrushchev warning against military intervention in Cuba. He affirmed U S moral support for Cuban patriots and stated the United States intends no military action, while noting no evidence of Kremlin follow-up to Moscow's aid threat.
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Legislators Visit Winston-Salem for Moravian tour
Fourteen busloads of legislators and guests arrived in Winston-Salem. A welcome with coffee and sugar cake greeted them at Salem College. They toured Old Salem Moravian village and were taken to the coliseum for a midday session before cheering schoolchildren.
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Two Americans Shot by Cuban Firing Squads
The Cuban government radio broadcast that two Americans Howard Anderson and Angus McNair were executed by firing squads in Pinar Del Rio along with seven Cubans. Anderson, a Seattle ex Marine and Havana businessman, and McNair from Miami were condemned on arms transport charges after a military tribunal.
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Laos seeks foreign help as rebels threaten Southeast Asia
Laos declares four new rebel offensives backed by North Viet Nam troops threaten the country and all of Southeast Asia. The United States agrees to send military advisers into combat zones in Laos to aid loyal forces and possibly deploy foreign troops if needed. Britain seeks Soviet help for a cease fire and urges a 14 nation conference to open May 5 after verification of a halt in fighting.
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Rebels Give Castro Bad Case Of Frayed Nerves
Rebels claim a victory as Castro’s regime tightens terror tactics citing fear of underground defections. Invasion activity suggests Castro is pressed, with signs of internal suppression and potential sabotage preparations by Cuban rebels and underground elements.
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Eichmann Says He Is Ready for Death Sentence
Adolf Eichmann told Israeli police he expects the death penalty and is ready to atone. The former Nazi official spoke from a taped statement made in June 1960, saying he would not seek mercy and reflected on his role in the Holocaust while awaiting trial in Jerusalem.
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