Khrushchev Visits U.S. Amid Moon Race Reminder
Soviet Premier Nikolai Khrushchev arrives at Andrews Air Force Base after a 12 hour flight, urging friendly relations and boasting of the Soviet moon mission while warning the United States about the pace of space achievement. Eisenhower welcomes the visiting leader as both nations seek world opinion support.
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Homemade Bomb Suspected in Texas School Blast
A blast at Poe Elementary School in Houston killed six and injured at least 18, with police saying a homemade bomb may have been involved. Witnesses described a man with a suitcase on campus and reports placed the explosion in a hallway or kitchen as investigators searched for motive and culprits.
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Dentists Block Khrushchev Luncheon at Waldorf
In New York City the American Dental Association canceled plans for a Khrushchev luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria bowing to dentist concerns. The event moved to the Commodore Hotel as officials and 1000 dignitaries waited.
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Old Belt tobacco average declines on opening day
The Old Belt opening average fell $3.02 to $54.28 per 100 pounds as 9,185,614 pounds were sold across 20 markets in North Carolina and Virginia. Virginia sold 4,350,086 pounds at $52.91 and North Carolina 4,835,528 pounds at $55.52, while other belts posted higher averages.
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Congress Closes Lengthy Session in 1959
Congress ended its long 1959 session with the House at 6:21 a.m. and the Senate three minutes later, the longest stretch since the Korean War. Speaker and leaders left with a heavy workload for a quick post session checkup as Khrushchev neared Washington.
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Negotiators Stalemated As Ever In Steel Strike
New York AP reports 90 minute negotiations between steel industry negotiators and United Steelworkers ended in recess with stalemate continuing. Prestrike wages averaged 3.11 dollars per hour.
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Americans protest Khrushchev visit across the nation
Across the United States demonstrations and silent vigils mark reactions to Premier Khrushchev’s planned arrival and tour. East European groups, churches, and civic bodies urge caution and mourning while some media call for anti‑Communist resolve and public displays of opposition.
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Khrushchev Hints Space and Disarmament Moves at UN Opening
The 14th UN General Assembly session opens in New York with Khrushchev expected to present a dramatic proposal in his Friday speech. Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Kuznetsov signals a potential turning point while the assembly, including 82 nations, plans around 70 items and votes on officers.
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Khrushchev Schedule in Washington Displayed
Premier Khrushchev arrives in Washington and plans a private luncheon at the President's guest house at 1 30 p m then a 3 30 p m meeting with Eisenhower followed by a White House dinner at 8 p m on today Wednesday schedule includes a Beltsville trip to an experimental station luncheon at the National Press Club with national radio and TV coverage tea with senators on Capitol Hill and a Washington sightseeing trip with an 8 p m dinner hosted by the So- team.
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Vanguard Abandoned Launch As Countdown Ends
Cape Canaveral AP Vanguard rockets abort attempt to loft a 100 pound satellite after ignition signal failure. The 50 pound payload and third stage remain attached to the satellite while the crew plans a retry later. A Jupiter missile test was postponed due to Vanguard trouble dating back to the program’s early failures.
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Propaganda Battle Foreseen Over Khrushchev Visit
President Eisenhower and the State Department brace for a major propaganda clash during Nikita Khrushchev's U S tour. Officials predict Khrushchev will push assertions contrary to American aims and allied interests, citing the Moscow debate with Vice President Nixon as a prior benchmark.
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