Congress Sefs Thursday for Adjournment
Washington AP Sen Hubert Humphrey said leaders set a Thursday adjournment target while House and Senate leaders spoke of finishing this week. President Kennedy's pension bill for the self employed hung with a Wednesday midnight deadline and could be pocket vetoed if Congress adjourns.
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Washington
Hubert JH. Humphrey
D-Minn
Congress
Thumphrey
Senate
Dpa
Kennedy
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Humphrey
House
John W. McCormack
D-Mass
White House
McCormack
George A. Smathers
D-Fla
Capitol
Uganda Gains Independence Flag Raised at Dawn
Uganda becomes Africa’s 33rd independent nation as Independence Day rites unfold at Kololo Stadium. The ceremony marks the end of 66 years of British rule with 40,000 plus spectators, the Duke and Duchess of Kent present symbols to Uganda, and Milton Obote takes charge of a federal government guiding five states and 11 districts. British officers join Uganda Rifles temporarily as training continues. EDUCATION and illiteracy figures are noted, with 500 to 1000 college graduates cited amid a 5 million population.
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Lynn Heinzerling
Kampala
Uganda
East Africa
Kololo Stadium
Africa
Duke and Duchess of Kent
Queen’s African Rifles
Britain
Weather totals and forecast for Arkansas through September 1962
Precipitation totaled 38.33 inches through September, down from 45.44 inches a year ago. Regional forecast notes cloudy to partly cloudy, warm conditions in Central Arkansas with highs upper 70s to low 80s and lows mid-60s. Northwest and Northeast Arkansas expect fair to mild weather through Wednesday with highs 78 to 82. Continued on Page Two.
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Arkansas
Associated Press
Northwest
World Series Game Five Postponed By Rain
The fifth World Series game between the Giants and Yankees was delayed over an hour and moved to Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. With the series tied 2-2, Giants pitcher Jack Sanford would have faced Ralph Terry if played as scheduled. The delay pushes remaining games back with an off day for travel and games set for San Francisco Friday and Saturday. Ford Frick called the rainout, the first since 1956 in the Yankees Dodgers series.
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NEW York
Yankee Stadium
New York Yankees
San Francisco
Ford Frick
Yankees
Whitey Ford
Ford
Yanks
Newspapers Seized in Caracas Under Censorship Crackdown
In Caracas Venezuela the government seized two leftist dailies Labora and Clarin and imposed broad censorship on print and broadcast media after a roundup of 150 to 180 suspected terrorists. President Betancourt ordered police to occupy the plants and warned outlets against reporting armed forces movements without official approval.
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Caracas
Y Venezuela
IAP
Venezuesian
Arr
Romulo Betancourt
Labora
Clarin
Union Republicana Democraticn Party
Communist Party
Interior Ministry
Betancourt
Adenauer Calls for Better East West Relations
Bonn chancellor Konrad Adenauer 84 says West Germany seeks improved ties with the Soviet Union but only if Moscow eases policy and allows peaceful dispute resolution. He spoke at the Bundestag opening fall session. He urged changes for East Germany to live freely.
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Bonn
Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Soviet Union
East Germany
Adenauer
Jeavernment
Bundestag
Judge to Up Fine in Local Liquor Cases
Judge John L. Wilson warned Hempstead County that driving while intoxicated will carry stiffer penalties after November first 1962 with a $100 first offense fine if no injuries plus mandatory one day jail and 30 day license suspension. Second offenses face $350 fines a one day jail and one year driving ban if no injuries. other liquor violations will receive longer penalties. The judge emphasized liquor laws are serious reflecting local dry status and urged compliance to protect public safety.
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Todos
John L
Wilson
Hempstead
United States
Five hurt in Highway 70 Shootout near Lonoke and Pulaski line
On Highway 70 near the Pulaski County line five people were injured in a shootout between a white man, James E. Crawley, and a Black man, Johnny Brown, with bystanders Reginald Lindsey and others hurt. Crawley was struck in the arm, Brown in the jaw, and a grandmother and Brenda Bryant sustained minor injuries as the two vehicles sped toward the Bryant home before exchanging fire with a .22 handgun. The incident prompted police to describe a chaotic scene ending with Crawley firing nine rounds. no charges were filed at once. In a separate note, Kansas Municipal Judges Council elected Judge W L Ward Jr as president, Judge Ted Goldman as vice president, and Judge W H Schulze as secretary-treasurer during a meeting with the Arkansas Municipal League. no charges reported.
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Londer, Ark
Pulaski County
Warren Minton
Reginald Lindsey
Minion
James E. Creawley
North Little Rock
Johny Brown
Lonoke
Crawley
Brown
Henry Bryant
Reginald
Brenda Bryant
Minton
Brawn
North
Little Rock
Bryant
Bryants
Bellois
Oae
Kansas Municipal Judges Council
W. L. Ward Jr
Marianna
Ted Goldman
Texarkana
W. H. Schulze
Russellville
Arkansas Municipal League
Jobress Pay Fraud Case Sees Guilty Plea and Sentence
Nevada County man Dollis J Gulles pleaded guilty to obtaining unemployment benefits he was not entitled to. Judge Lyle Brown sentenced him under a suspended 40 day term with conditions after finding he worked beyond Arkansas limits when applying for benefits. Prosecutor R. B. Rouse presented the case.
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Dollis J lGulles
Nevada County
Svar
SIM Gant
Lyle Brown
Nevada
Jud Brown
Gulls
Arkansas
Poundleft Ak
Depuy
R. DB. Rouse
Postmaster at Brinkley Dies
FINKVEY Ark SAPIWL Jy Powter 70 retired postmaster at Brinkley died Saturday at his home. Funeral services were to be held AL Grinley Codgey. Tutto was a veteran of World War I and had served the state Aneviw Legian.
Caution c Irregular Voting Caution c Irregular Voting
William J. Spicer of Fort Smith said in Little Rock Republicans may blow the lid off if voting irregularities appear in the November general election. He told a Pulaski County Republican Women gathering that the secret ballot has been a myth under Democrats and that the party will push for an honest count. Spicer projected GOP wins this year and Arkansas as key to a one party South. He noted Dr. Kenneth G. Jones will gain votes but not all for Jones, with a strong swing against Fulbright’s bid for a fourth Senate term.
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Little Rock
William J. Spicer
Fort, Smith
Republiican
Spicer
Pulaski County
Cluir
Arkansas
South
Kenneth G. Jones
Little Fock
U.S. Senate
Jones
Sen
J. William
Fulbright
Senate
Two Accidents Investigated by City Police Yesterday
Two crashes were reported by city officers yesterday. At Second and Hegel a car driven by Mrs John Wilson and a Montgomery Market delivery truck led to heavy damage to the car while the truck remained largely intact. At Nervna Pine and West Avenue six vehicles collided, causing bumper and fender damage to several cars.
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Hegel
Local Option Liquor Proposal Heads to Ballot
The Arkansas Supreme Court will hear a challenge to place the local option liquor proposal on the ballot. The Jackson County Election Commission initially removed the proposal from consideration, but the ruling could allow the ballot item to proceed pending further filings and appeals.
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Little Rock
Davkaon Changery Court
Arkansas Supreme Court
Jackson Couly Election Commission
Icorian
Fireworks Expected in LIN Meeting at U N
United Nations delegates anticipate further fireworks over Cuba after Osvaldo Cortes Torrada’s hard hitting attack on the United States. Cuba’s formal agenda actions remain unclear as U S delegates weigh possible responses. Fidel Castro’s regime faces sharp charges from Washington and from Adlai Stevenson who calls Cuba’s accusations false while warning against aggression in the hemisphere.
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United Nations. N.Y
U.N
Cuba
Osvaldo Cortress Torrada
United States
Assembly
Cortiens
General Assembly
U.S
Fidel Castro
Dorlicos
United Nations
Andrei A. Gromyko
Adlai E. Stevenson
Corticas
Stevenson
Dortlcos
Castro
Soviet Union
Americas
Akron girl faces expulsion over knee exposure in gym class
Judy Rae Bushong of Akron Ohio was ordered to appear in modest gym attire or risk permanent expulsion. Officials said her parents would be notified by registered mail about the one week deadline.
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Akron
Ohio
API
Judy Rae Bushong
Acquitted of Murder Charge in Arkansas Case
Harrisburg Ark AP Charles Pete Roberds 49 of Weiner acquitted of first degree murder in Poinsett Circuit Court Monday. Former Waldenburg tavern operator faced charge over October 80 191 fatal shooting of Tommy Jaco 23 near Weiner. Roberds testified he fired after Jaco attacked him. shooting occurred in tavern parking lot.
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Harrisburg, Ark
Charles
Pete) Roberds
Weiner
Poinsett
Roberds
Waldenburg
Tommy Jaco
Roberts
Jack
Jac
Soblen Death Reported After Supposed Escape
A coroner's jury found that Dr. Robert A. Soblen committed suicide by swallowing sleeping pills hidden in his trousers. He collapsed at London airport en route to the United States to face espionage charges, dying five days later at Hillingdon Hospital. A Scotland Yard detective testified Soblen concealed the pills despite a careful personal search before entering the ambulance.
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Hal R
Cooper London
Robert A. Soblen
London
United States
Soviet Union
Hillingdon Hospital
Scotland Yard
Soblen
Young labels Cuban policy critics warmongers in Senate
In Washington, Senator Stephen M Young of Ohio branded critics of Kennedy Cuba policy as warmongers. He charged former VP Richard Nixon with calling for action beyond Kennedy aims, arguing such moves could provoke Soviet retaliation. Young urged deliberation over impulsive steps, noting the US could destroy Cuban missile bases within hours if desired.
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Washington
Stephen M. Young
Ohio
Young
Richard M. Nixon
Senate
Kennedy
Cuba
Nixon
United States
Senator to Speak on Education in Foreign Relations
Senator William Fulbright of Arkansas will discuss education's role in foreign relations at a National Education Association Rural Education meeting in Wichita Kansas. Fulbright chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and will address attendees Saturday.
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John A. Carr
Daughters of the American Revolution
John Cain
Hope
Frank McLarty
Carr
D&r
Wichita, Ka
API
William Fulbright
D-Ark
Department of Rural Education
National Education Association
Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Local Updates Include Nurses, Taxes, and Army News
All Around Town highlights Mrs Huskell Jones Mrs Ivval Reynerson and Winfred Huckabee performing in Little Rock. Licensed Practical Nurses meeting. Hempstead County Sheriff reports 7 470 pull taxes issued, 15 fewer than last year. note suggests higher true totals. Army notes include Charles Thompson and radar repairman service in Germany. Also mentions local social events, a Cape Fain Shreve gathering, and a fire incident at Houston quarters with misdirected directions causing delays.
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Huskell Jones
Ivval Reynerson
Winfred Huckabee
Little Rock
Jimmie Grithn
Hempstead
Meredith Sees Army Segregation At Ole Miss Calmed
James Meredith accuses federal troops of re segregation at the University of Mississippi and claims Negro soldiers are dishonored by armed White guards while most of the ranks are purged. He says accusations about being chosen to integrate are harmful and that federal authorities should discipline hecklers.
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James
Meredith
University of
University of Mississippi
Mississippi
NAACP
Aaron Benny
Henry
Ile
Leas
Federal Marshals
Justice Department
Spa Youths Arrested for Texarkana Burglary Case
Three Springs youths Larry Max Wehupt 19 Donald Castleberry 19 and Donald DB Messersmith 20 were arrested by Hope City Police at Texarkana officers request. Police Chief Jack Brown said they were released to Texarkana officers for burglary investigation at Texarkana Junior College, with items seized including ham steaks bacon cakes shoes and beer.
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Mot Springs
Larry Max Wehupt
Donald Castleberry
Donald DB
Messersmith
Hope City
Jack Brown
Texarkang Junior College
Beowa
Tiana College
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Bulletin
Electeo
Osvaldo Dorticas
Dorticas
Brinkley
Tom Hoge
Patmes
Lider
Aransas Tech
Larry Dean Browning
Army
Charles F ‘Thompson
Mita
Gle Klow Street
Alepe
Cialist Thompsons
Sudth Sighal
Fulda
Guernsey
Larl C. Thompson
LeVela Mouser
Brenda Vickie
Dehn P. Cox Co. Cosmetic Department
Cape Fain Shreve
Lola Lawrence
Dorainy Gray
Uw Houston
Mremer
Ole Miss
Spa
Hing
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