Kennedy urges West Point grads to seize global defense role
President Kennedy told West Point's 1962 class they face unprecedented chances to serve national security and freedom. He said U.S. service academies will see greater opportunities for defending freedom and involvement in world crises over the next decade. He urged graduates to view duty as a complement to diplomacy and deterrence. Kennedy marked his brief visit by granting amnesty to about 20 cadets and becoming the class's honorary member. Cadet John H. Fagan topped the class, receiving the first diploma.
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John H. Fagan
Northampton
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Annapolis
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Nixon and Brown Win California Gubernatorial Primaries
Republican Richard Nixon and Democrat Edmund G Brown won California primaries for the 1962 governor race. Nixon led against Assemblyman Joseph C Shell by about two to one, with large urban margins. Brown faced light opposition, capturing a dominant share of Democratic votes as returns totaled from thousands of precincts.
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Richard Nixon
Edmund G. Brown
California
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Los Angeles
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Phillip Moore
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Nixon Wins California Governor Nomination Campaign Victory
Richard Nixon, back in politics as a gubernatorial candidate, waves to supporters at his Los Angeles campaign HQ after winning the Republican nomination. He will face incumbent Democrat Edmund G Brown as the campaign heats up with party allies and rivals jockeying for position.
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California
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Tricia
Julie
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Pat) Brown
Brown
Richard Richards
United States Senate
Nixon leads in California GOP primary with Shell challenge
In California, Richard M. Nixon defeats Joseph C. Shell two to one to win the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Democratic Gov. Edmund G. Brown sails to victory in the Democratic primary seeking a second term. Across the nation, Kuchel Case Smylie win GOP nominations for new terms, and other state contests unfold as candidates are set for November.
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Edmund G. Brown
Thomas Kuchel
Francis Case
South Dakota
Robert E. Smylie
Idaho
Reds Admit Food Shortage in East Germany
The East German Communist party newspaper Neues Deutschland acknowledged serious food shortages amid a Mos cow summit on economic issues. It cited shortfalls in milk and meat targets across districts including Karl Marx Stadt and cities such as Frankfurt on Oder Leipzig Potsdam Cottbus and Neubrandenburg.
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Six Men and Two Firms Plead Innocent in Influence Peddling Case
Six men and two corporations enter innocent pleas to 12 counts of influence peddling in state highway sign purchasing. Jury selection begins, with hearings likely to last over two weeks as witnesses and officials tied to Duke University figure in the high profile case.
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Martin J. Hamilton
Newark
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Westfield
N.J
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William F. Babcock
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Highway Commission
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Babcock
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Sanford
Market Moves Up Levels Off In Early Trading
New York AP reports stock prices rose steadily in heavy early trading and then leveled off as activity faded. The Dow Jones avg up 16.40 to 601.36 at 11 am with several blue chips posting solid gains led by Westinghouse, RCA, Chrysler, Jones & Laughlin, Amerada and Korvette.
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De Gaulle Hints He May Spare Life Of Jouhaud
Paris President Charles de Gaulle suggested he might commute the death sentence of ex General Edmond Jouhaud to serve national interests. A cabinet discussion referenced Jouhaud appealing to peace with Algerian nationalists while awaiting execution at Fresnes Prison.
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Paris
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Algeria
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Secret Army
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Supreme Court
France
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Southern Baptists Seek Unity Without Theological Lockstep
At the San Francisco convention around 10 000 messengers debated how far Baptists should require fixed biblical interpretations for seminaries professors and officials while preserving freedom. A year long study to draft a new Baptist statement of faith was recommended to guide future policy. The outcome remains uncertain as debate over tighter controls continues among the 10 million member denomination.
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Oklahoma City
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East Bloc Leaders Meet to Address Agriculture and Market Pressures
Soviet bloc premiers and party chiefs from seven East European nations meet in Moscow with observers from Mongolia and Red China to discuss farm production lag, rising meat prices, and the growing power of the European Common Market. The talks include plans for higher meat prices and increased state farm outputs to fund fertilizer and machinery projects.
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Germany
Poland
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Railroads Grant Pay Increase
About 450000 non operating railroad workers will get a 10.28 cent per hour wage rise under a 1 year deal tied to a presidential fact finding board. The retroactive adjustments total 4 cents from Feb 1 and 6.28 cents from May 1, with unions noting both sides view the amount as inadequate.
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James E. Wolfe
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