One Man Dies as Mob Riots at Race Track in Westbury
A frenzied 500-strong mob at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury New York sparked a riot after a race result. Glass doors and signs were smashed, security officers were knocked down, and 10 arrests were made with injuries reported. Police estimated $100000 in damages to the $20 million structure and $30000 lost in potential wagers as the track postponed final races. The incident halted operations for hours before officials said racing would resume.
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Westbury
N.Y
Clare
Roosevelt
Conrad Rothengast
Jens
Colt Knight Deposit
Lee
T Win
Cray Mpi
Frank O'Neill
John Dematteo
Joseph McAlduff
Prince Edward Isle
Canada
Alvin Weil
Midtown Manhattan
Wali
Jack E. Lee
Long Island
Yonkers
Ance Seina
Heav I
Dodd Demands Charges Against State Dept Officials
Senator Thomas J. Dodd urged the State Department to charge three officials after they admitted in effect lying to Senate investigators. The flap centers on the dismissal of veteran security officer Gito F. Otepka and disclosures that wires connected to his phone allowed eavesdropping in his office. Subcommittee members protested, citing prior denials of listening devices.
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Washington
Thomas J. Dodd
State Department
Senate
Connecticut
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
Dodd
Gito F. Otepka
Subcommittee
Otepka
Department
F. Bell
These People Were Animals Says Eyewitness At Track
Lee reports chaotic scene at Roosevelt Raceway where a six horse pileup sparked a riot. Spectators surged onto the track smashing the tote board and fences while police restored order amid fires and arrests.
Police Drag Man With Night Stick in Frightful Scene
A witness recounts seeing police pin a struggling man and subdue him with a night stick. The account notes a hard strike to the stomach and a confrontation in a crowded area. Details appear within a larger newspaper page including sports and classifieds sections.
Sunday Reading Highlights Broad Guilford County Topics
Staff writer Braxton Younts covers High Point’s role in national American Business Clubs and how the city shapes business life. Pat McPherson notes other High Points across the United States. Marvin Burts from Thomasville previews the Piedmont Festival and Miss Thomasville contest in the Chair City, with plans for upcoming events.
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Guilford County
High Point
Braxton Younts
Pat McPherson
United States
Thomasville
Marvin Burts
Chair City
Hopes Dim For Rights Tax Bills
President Kennedy’s civil rights and tax cut bills face delay as House rules and committee schedules push action into next year. Report on the civil rights bill nonavailability until November 18 delays passage, while Dirksen cites December as the earliest for floor action and Christmas recess ends further delay.
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John Beckler
Associated Press
Washington
House
Kennedy
Howe Ure
House Judiciary Committee
House Rules Committee
Rules Committee
Howard W. Smith
D-Va
Congress
Mechanica
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Way Cleared For Soviet Wheat Deal
The government placed negotiations for a large wheat sale to the Soviet bloc in private hands after setting shipping guidelines. An export license authorized 100000 tons about 7.6 million dollars to Hungary to Giant Car Gill Inc. The plan envisions 4 million tons and up to 250 million dollars with possible extra US transport costs.
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Adren Cooper
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Russia
Commerce Department
Hungary
Cargill, Inc
Minneapolis
U.S
Soviet Union
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Congress
Canada
Australia
U. S
Hundreds Die and 600 Trapped in Japan Mine and Gas Chamber
In Kyushu a coal mine explosion kills at least 171 and traps about 600 others in a gas-filled underground chamber. Hours later a Yokohama rail disaster follows with deadly wrecks, dozens dead and many injured as rescuers race to reach survivors.
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Japan
Tokyo
Kyushu
Yokohama
Faro
Yokohaman
Tsurumi Crossing
Imikawa
Omuta
Osaka
Mitsui
Mikawa
Yokosuka
U.S. Navy
Million Dollar Gem Heist in Midtown New York
Five bandits dressed as police officers hijacked a AAA Jewelers Service car carrying about $1 million in gems and gold. About half the loot was recovered in a lot near West 41st Street, with eight 15 pound gold bars left behind as demolition workers frightened the robbers away. Police say the men used deception twice before and warned the driver with a gun, while two wore police uniforms.
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New York
Moots
Arthur E. Schultheiss
West 30Th Street
AAA Jewelers Service
West 41St Street
Pompano Beach
Fla
Blue Law Enforcement Banned in Wake Raleigh Case
Wake County and Raleigh police are barred from enforcing the new statewide blue law banning certain Sunday sales. High Point Surplus Co. won a temporary injunction in Raleigh. Judge Eugene Shaw set December 2 for a hearing on permanent status of the order.
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Raleigh
Wake County
High Point Surplus Co
General Assembly
Superior Court
Eugene Shaw
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Jack Lee
Long Island Press
Speedy Scot
Tators
Door
Acc
Roosevelt Raceway
N. Y
State Dept
Ts Fares de Tem Cin
Sonny Lisaitan
Sports Va Bf
Mitsui Mikawa
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