Khrushchev Seen as More Dangerous Than Stalin
AP analysis profiles Nikita Khrushchev as a forceful and unpredictable leader who blends zeal for Communist faith with political agility. The piece notes his habit of blaming others, his relentless drive, and his survival through upheaval, portraying him as a formidable opponent in any summit.
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Italians Accept Missiles Pact Agreement in NATO Talks
Italy approved placing Jupiter IRBM bases in northern Italy after year of talks, enabling missiles that could reach the Soviet Union. NATO foreign ministers in Washington prepare master blueprint for May negotiations with the Soviet Union, while Tass urged a Warsaw Pact pact and a free Berlin.
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Japanese Court Rules U S Bases Unconstitutional
A district court in Japan ruled that the presence of U S bases and troops violates Article 9 of the constitution. The decision challenges postwar arrangements and could affect Japan’s defense commitments since 1952, with appeals possible within 14 days.
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President Extends Easter Holiday at Gettysburg
President Eisenhower enjoys a quiet Easter weekend at his Gettysburg farm with family. He attends Sunday service at Gettysburg Presbyterian Church alongside Mrs Eisenhower and Maj. John Eisenhower with granddaughters David Barbara Anne Susan and Mary Jean. The gathering draws about 300 spectators despite chilly weather.
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Easter Peace Services Across World Parade Fashion
Easter Sunday drew millions to churches and public rites as Pope John XXIII urged peace yet warned against concessions. In St Peter's Square 100000 bowed blessing amid rain, while 65 newsboys from 58 papers presented Gina Lollobrigida an Easter egg.
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Odd Balls Among Meteors Reported
Cambridge scientists from Brookhaven National Laboratory reported evidence of unusual meteorite fragments described as resembling machined iron. The two US Atomic Energy Commission researchers said they solved the meteorite riddle by applying a finding from earlier international work.
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Nehru avoids stance on Tibetan revolt amid China criticism
Indian Prime Minister Nehru rejected China’s bid to halt debate on Tibet in Parliament while avoiding a firm reply on the Red campaign to quell the revolt. He expressed sympathy for the Tibetans but offered no condemnation of Peiping and said he would speak firmly only when possible. Meanwhile reports of resistance and a puppet regime in Tibet’s south persisted.
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Rickover Calls For Focused Naval Projects
Admiral Hyman Rickover argues that Soviet Sputnik success came from concentrating on a limited number of key developmental goals and assigning top personnel. He warns against attempting many diverse programs funded by large sums to win every target.
39 Mothers Of Year Named Causes Kansas Mix Up
A mail mix up led 39 Kansas women to believe they were Kansas Mother of the Year. Mrs. John Selfridge will chair the meeting to correct the error as the committee names a genuine state mother. Mrs. Aileen Fogarty confirmed two batches were mailed. Mrs. Gould of Arkansas City declined nomination after the error.
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Congress Given Review of U.S. Nuclear Posture and Power
U.S. military leaders told Congress that the nation would sustain overwhelming retaliatory capability in a full war and that more power is on the horizon. Adm. Burke and Gen. Twining argued America’s arsenal could devastate the USSR and that Soviet forces rely heavily on aircraft, with ongoing improvements expected.
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Navy to Probe Ocean Depths Trieste Aims Deep Dives
The bathyscaphe Trieste bought from designer Auguste Piccard for 200000 rests near the Navy Electronics Laboratory in Sante California as it prepares for dives in about two weeks. Initial dives reach 4000 feet with later Hawaii runs expected to exceed the former 12000 foot record for deepest depth. The craft supports research toward submarines capable of operating at far greater depths.
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Bathyscaphe Trieste readies Pacific dives for deep sea exploration
The Navy plans a two month program of dives in the Pacific using the bathyscaphe Trieste to reach depths near 4000 feet initially and later to Hawaii aiming to beat the 12000 foot record. Jacque Piccard will join as consultant and a mothership deployment to Hawaii is anticipated.
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