Kennedy Campaigns In Hawaii
Senator John F. Kennedy concluded a two day Hawaii campaign tour calling the state to join the national Democratic tide and noting the July 28 elections will shape national trends. He praised Hawaii's role as a bridge to Asia and endorsed local candidate John A Burns as he urged a domestic and foreign policy focused on mutual benefit with Asia. He plans to return to Washington after departing Hawaii.
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Honolulu
John F. Kennedy
Islands
U.S
Kennedy
Hawaii
Maui
John A. Burns
Ee Ee Ee
Govi Remedy
United States
Asia
America
Alaska
Washington
Stevenson Wins Favor of Texans
Jack Matthews, Harris County Democratic Executive Committee secretary, announced a statewide group formed to support Adlai Stevenson for the 1960 Democratic presidential nomination in Texas. The telegram urged national delegates to nominate Stevenson, with signatories from Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Athens and Tilden. Local clubs will be created across the state as the effort begins.
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Houston
Tex
Jack Matthews
Harris County Democratic Executive Committee
Adlai Stevenson
Gov. Stevenson
Matthews
Texas
E. R. Tuggle
San Antonio
Dean Johnson
Bill Kilgarlin
Bob Wheeler
Tilden
Richard Seinfeld
Katherine Taylor
Bill Eagle
Athens
Jarrell Garonzitt
Dallas
Lane Fourth Is Celebrated
In 1909 the police chief ordered almost his entire force onto the streets to enforce the new decree. The Courier Journal noted no clatter of fire engines or hurling of large firecrackers and roman candles were directed upward rather than at people across the street.
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Courier-Journal
French-Speaking Swiss Seek Own State In Jura Plea
In Bern the Jura French speaking minority pushes for a separate state under Swiss oversight. They argue German rule limits jobs in watchmaking and access to services while cantonal funding may falter. Opponents say a split is unaffordable and unnecessary after 150 years of unity.
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Bern
Switzerland
Jura
Europe
Main
Early Jefferson Portrait Revealed by Historians in Philadelphia
A newly identified pastel portrait from the Pennsylvania Historical Society archives is recognized as the earliest likeness of Thomas Jefferson, chief architect of the Declaration and third U.S. president. The work, by Pierre Eugene du Simitiere, joins four other identified sketches of Francis Hopkinson, John Sullivan, Robert Morris, and Jefferson. Identification was made by Paul historian Sifton and the National Park Service.
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Pennsylvania Historical Society
Pierre ‘Eugene du Simitiere
Philadelphia
Jefferson
Francis Hopkinson
John Sullivan
New Hampshire
Robert Morris
Paul
Sifton
National Park Service
Prince Philip remark prompts Ontario liquor law talk
In Toronto, W H Collings criticizes Ontario liquor laws while a prince’s comment at London Ontario triggers debate. The Canadian Temperance Federation secretary asserts Canadians cannot handle liquor and tourists echo the sentiment. The Stratford festival banquet bar was ordered closed, prompting the remark.
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Toronto
W.H. Collings
Ontario
Prince
London
Ont
Collins
Harry
John Linton
Canadian Temperance Federation
Fort Seine
Seok
Clint Melville
Ontario Hotel Assn
Prince Philip
Rockefeller Daughter Weds Rockefeller Kin in Irvington
Hope Aldrich Rockefeller daughter of Mr and Mrs John D Rockefeller III married John Spencer son of Mrs A M Spencer of Harvard. The ceremony at St Barnabas Episcopal Church was led by Rev Dr Edward O Miller and Dr Robert J McCracken. A reception followed at Fieldwood Farm Briarcliff Manor.
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Irvington
N.Y
Hope Aldrich Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Ill
John Spencer
A.M. Spencer
Harvard
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Edward O. Miller
Robert J. McCracken
Riverside Church
New York
Fieldwood Farm
Briarcliff Manor
Nixon Fires Back at Khrushchev in Los Angeles Arena Speech
Vice President Nixon, at Los Angeles six million dollar arena dedication, accuses Soviet Premier Khrushchev of blackmail while Kozlov tours the US. He warns against quitting and urges a winning strategy in the Cold War era.
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Los Angeles
Richard M. Nixon
Nikita Khrushchev
Frol R. Kozlov
United States
Nixon
Kozlov
Moscow
Radioactive Barrel Washes Up On Oregon Beach
A white barrel marked Danger AEC Radioactive Waste washed ashore at Battle Rock Park in Port Orford Oregonlocal officials sealed a 1000 yard beach stretch after Geiger counter readings indicated radioactivity The Coast Guard Navy radiation experts and Hanford officials probed the source and danger while the Battle Rock reenactment was canceled awaiting test results
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Port Orford
Ore
Battle Rock Park
Oregon Coast
Coast Guard
Battle Rock
Hanford Atomic Works
Richland
Wash
Hanford
James Cannon
Atomic Energy Commission
Washington D.C
Portland
The
Oregonian
Navy
Cmdr
Harlow Hines
Seattle
13Th Naval District
Marines stage mock assault on Chicago spectacle
Fifteen hundred Marines stormed ashore near downtown Chicago in a Saturday mock invasion viewed by about half a million. Four civilians were lightly injured amid crowd milling while the Marines suffered one casualty. The exercise used helicopters and amphibious craft with explosives detonation and simulated air and sea bombardment overhead.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Purchaser of Alaska Honored in Auburn Parade
Auburn staged a big celebration for William H. Seward as Alaska’s 1867 purchase was honored. A 15,000-strong crowd watched the raising of the 49 star flag in Seward Park and a two hour parade along Owasco Lake. Band concerts, jet flyovers, and stamp first day cancellations highlighted the event. Rep. Charles Halleck praised U.S. resolve against the Russians.
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Auburn
N. Y
William H. Seward
Alaska
Union
Seward Park
Syracuse
Owasco Lake
Finger Lakes
New York
Eisenhower
Charles Halleck
R-Ind
House
Halleck
United States
Frol Kozlov
U.S
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