21 Apr 1961
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1961
Page
1
President states the United States aims to be the first to reach the moon within the next decade and outlines the national effort and timeline from Washington. He emphasizes ambitious space program funding and collaboration across agencies to achieve the milestone.
President Kennedy seeks bipartisan support at home and backing in the Americas for a stronger stand against the Castro regime in Cuba. He met with Nixon to brief him on Cuba and Laos and urged rapid space program advances including Saturn Nova Rover with a projected $2 billion budget next year.
From Havana AP reports tell of thousands killed in Matanzas Province as anti Castro forces clash. Government promises a complete statement on the battle. fate of landings in Oriente and Pinar del Rio remains unknown. Quiet streets and sparse parades mark the capital amid tension.
RALEIGH AP without debate the Senate passed a bill targeting price fixing on state contracts. Sen Edward Clark noted identical bidding on bread supplies and other contracts prompted the measure and said convictions require proof of an agreement that restricts commerce. Authorities investigate identical bidding to uncover price fixing agreements.
The spring Southern furniture market at High Point and nearby venues opens with heavy buyer traffic and strong showings. Attendance is unofficially expected between 5,000 and 7,000 buyers, with inventories low and prices holding firm. Manufacturers report extensive preparations and optimism for a business upturn this April.
Cuban rebels pledged a continuing relentless struggle against Castro’s government as insurgents claim victory at Cochinos Bay. The army said none escaped, while Radio Escambray Lib re said the liberation force reached its objective in the Escambrays. May Day celebrations and a massive Havana rally were announced, with survivors expected to be displayed on television after interrogation.
Cuban radio accused rebel beach invaders of being trained by U S officers in Guatemala. It claimed fighters were ferried ashore in North American transports, escorted by Yankee destroyers, and said prisoners described training by 25 instructors at a Guatemala camp.
In Havana a Cuban AP employee says all American newsmen in Havana have been freed and are with Fidel Castro in Matanzas Province. He reports Castro is fine though there has been no direct word from the AP staff in Cuba.
In Jerusalem court, Adolf Eichmann says the phrase germ cell of rehabilitation came from Himmler and that extermination was Hitler’s final solution. He admits attending Wannsee but portrays himself as a secretary who issued invitations and did not speak at the conference. Capt. Avner Less questions him as tapes replayed in court.
Prince Souvanna Phouma said he will reach Laos April 25 or 26 signaling a cease-fire start. A joint British Soviet truce appeal was awaited within 48 hours as talks on an all faction government and peace conference progressed.
The North Carolina Senate approved the reapportionment bill 44 to 0, following a brief, unanimous discussion. The plan shifts House seats with Buncombe Johnston Cabarrus and Pitt losing one each, and Mecklenburg Alamance Cumberland and Onslow gaining one each. This marks the first passage through both houses since 1941 and aligns with the 1960 census requirements.
Cuban exile sources in Miami say new guerrilla contingents are headed by sea toward Cuba and Radio Swan Island claims small landings occurred. Swan Island reports say government troops move toward the Escambray Mountains as tension rises with a televised propaganda event promised by Castro supporters.
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