U S Fails Again in Johnston Island Nuclear Test
The United States failed for the fourth time in five tries to detonate a nuclear device at high altitude above Johnston Island. A mass filtration in the Thor booster doomed the launch and debris landed harmlessly in the ocean within a safety zone.
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James Lagier
United States
Johnston Island
Atomic Energy Commission
Johnston
Sand Island
AEC
Moohustan
Littate
van Allen
New Officers for Music Federation
The Southwest District Arkansas Federation of Music Clubs names officers for 1962 49 year with Mrs. William J Perkinson of Texarkana as president and others holding vice president recording secretary treasurer auditor corresponding secretary reporter historian parliamentarian and committee chairs across Hope Texarkana Magnolia Camden Arkadelphia and Foreman with local club presidents listed for the forthcoming year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Federation of Music Clubs
William J. Perkinson
Texarkana
Boyce Drummond
Arkadelphia
Kelsey Moore
Foreman
Leonard Fincher
Magnolia
J. W. Gordon
J. C. Crownover
Mary Ania Laseter
Hope
Wire
G. Jarvis
Harold Cabe
Gordon
Roy Stephenson
Virginia Queen
American and International
Marlon Crank
Talbot Feild, Jr
Claude Hawkins
Aeroman
Tom Cornet
Magnolias
W. A. Graves
Camden
Arch Wylie
Otis Furner
Kels¢' Moore
Weather totals and temperatures from 1962 report
Weather totals show 99.13 inches of precipitation through September against 45.44 inches last year. Experiment Station report covers hours ending 8 am Tuesday with a high of 86 and low of 64. Precipitation to 7 am measured 1.20 inches as parily cloudy skies continue in Arkansas. Continued on Page Pour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
U S Asking That Barnett Be Fined
The Justice Department seeks a 100000 fine on Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett for contempt of court and an additional 10000 daily penalty until orders are obeyed. It notes partial purging via arranging Meredith’s entry with federal officers but says Barnett did not instruct state officials to preserve law and order during Meredith's university admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
Mississippi
Ross R. Barnet
Department
U.S. 5Th Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Barnett
James H. Meredith
University of Mississippi
Meredith
Johnson
Constance Baker Molley
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Theabinet
U S Plane Shot Down in Viet Nam
Guerrillas downed a U S spotter plane and a U S Air Force fighter in South Viet Nam. Three Americans aboard the spotter plane were killed. The fighter pilot survived with minor injuries. The incident marks U S combat planes in action against the Viet Cong. Ground forces later reported killing two enemy fighters as they recovered wreckage and bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S. Ai Force
Viet Nam
U.S
Ban Me Thuot
More Freedom Riders Leave Williams Family Head North
Two more Williams family members from Huttig Arkansas joined the reverse Freedom Riders bound for Hyannis Massachusetts. Betty Williams five months pregnant and her two year old son Sherman boarded a CCC funded bus, the 61st and 62nd such riders. The Williams family members now living near Hyannis include Gloria Dean Williams and others previously moved on October 5 and May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Williams
Huttig
Hyannis
Mass
Freedom Riders
Betty Williams
Sherman
Capital Ciizens Council
Betty
Lelah Mae Williams
Gloria Dean Williams
Amis Guthridge
CCC
Newberry Port
U S Seeks to Fine Barnett 100000 in Meredith Case
The Justice Department seeks a 100000 fine against Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett for his role in blocking James H. Meredith’s enrollment at the University of Mississippi. The federal appeals court weighs jurisdiction and possible sanctions amid ongoing campus protests and Meredith’s continued classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Curt
Justice Department
Mississippi
Ross Barnett
James H. Meredith
Sth
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Atlanta
Montgomery
Ala
UN Praises Signing of Cease-Fire in Congo Crisis
The United Nations hailed a cease-fire between Congo national army and Katanga gendarmerie as a positive sign toward Congo unification. U.S. Ambassador Adlai Stevenson told President Kennedy there is some hope of a solution, though African delegates doubt the optimism. Officials caution progress remains long and negotiations must continue for Thanv’s reunification plan.
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United Nations
N.Y
Katanga
Congo
U.S
Adlai T. Stevenson
Kennedy
U.N
U Thanv
Experts Propose Mental Retardation Study Plan
A panel of 27 experts presented President Kennedy with a proposed plan for a broad attack on mental retardation affecting three in every 190 Americans. About 20 members named by the President delivered their report, which Kennedy received without comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kennedy
Knew Castro Was a Red Back in '58
Washington AP A Senate Internal Security subcommittee report says State Dept official William Wieland acted as an apologist for Fidel Castro despite adverse intelligence. Wieland told friends in 1958 Castro was Communist and surrounded by Communists, yet he did not report it. President Kennedy defended Wieland amid security risk claims. The subcommittee noted Wieland was cleared of integrity issues by Deputy Undersecretary Roger Jones. Senator Hruska charged the State Dept helped create the vacuum Castro exploited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
State Department
Fidel Castro
William Wieland
Castro
Wieland
Foreign Service
Cuba
Bureau of Administration
Kennedy
Seeking to Curb Power of Boards
AP reports a Montreat consultation where World Mission leaders from multiple continents discuss reducing the authority of mission boards over overseas churches. Debates focus on independence versus missionaries’ ties to boards, with caution urged against severing indigenous church links. Dr Ockenga criticizes ecumenism. Milardy questions his charge against the National Council of Churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Haislip Montreat
N.C
World Missins
Presbyterian Church
U.S
Marold John Ockenga
Boston
Mass
World Missions
National Council of Churches
Ecumenical Movement
James A. Milarddy
Ockenga
National Council
Sies
Millard
Signals Stil Good For Mariners Trip To Venus
NASA said Mariner 2 at 7 a.m. was 8,224,185 miles from Earth on its voyage to Venus due to pass within 20,000 miles. The craft launched August 27 is steady, with radial sun activity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mariner 2
Earth
Venus
Dee
Reds Fire on India Positions Near Border Clash
Delhi Reuters AP reports India says Chinese forces fired on an Indian position on the northeast border. Indian troops fired back and China withdrew leaving one dead. It follows last week's clash that left about 100 casualties, including 22 Chinese dead. Both sides have been amassing troops ahead of elections.
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Nilw
Delhi
India
Speesman
Amendment on education access urged by Faubus fails to gain traction
By John R. Starr Little Rock AP the amendment would guarantee free public education and bar denial for refusal to attend. It was one of three proposals chosen by the 1961 Legislature for ballot consideration but received little support or organized backing. The measure, backed by Gov. Faubus, was introduced amid weak legislative enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Starr
Little Rock
General Assembly
Arkansas
Orval E. Faubus
Greatenlyt
Council Group to Magnolia Meet Concepts at Student Council Philosophy
South west Arkansas Student Council Leaders at Magnolia will hear Mack Me Larty and three other Home Student Council members Carter Hardage Sammy Strong and George Jones along with advisor Mrs. W A Williams at tonight conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Arkansas
Magnolia
Mack Me Larty
All Around Town News Briefs From Hot Springs To Hope
Mrs Alma A Drew of the Incal Welfare Office attended the Arkansas State Welfare Directors convention in Hot Springs last week and was elected chairman of District 3 for two years. Garland Medders, City Manager of Hope, attends the International City Managers Association conference in Philadelphia, with over 60 city managers present. Nearly 630 Future Homemakers gather at Peachers College campus Friday October 18 with Nancy Hillery presiding and Ellin Kennedy among organizers. An electrical storm disrupted service Tuesday morning but repairs were completed by midmorning. the Experiment Station reports 1.26 inches of rain by 7 pm and some more later. Cynthia Baneison, daughter of Mrs Rol. Angien of Leon, awarded $170 in assistantship at South ya State College. Miss Harrigoi to assist in a business education program. participants invited. The Congressional view on ballot access is noted with candidates Warren Liehjang, Tedear, and Oren Valattis mentioned in a semi-spat.
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Alma A. Drew
Incal Welfare Office
Arkansas State Welfare Directors
Hot Springs
Drew
Herrson
Peachers College
Nancy Hillery
Prescott
Ellin Kennedy
Laveburg
Ig Re Sporte
Elizabeth Halhun
FPA
First Black UVA student leaves Martinsville branch
Hazel Ruth Adams withdrew Monday from the Patrick Henry branch of the University of Virginia School of General Studies after one day of classes. She said she preferred the courses at Virginia State College and planned to return there. University officials received and accepted her withdrawal letter Tuesday. Her move marked a notable early step in desegregation history with no incidents reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Patrick Henry
Martinsville
Hazel Ruth Adams
University of Virginia School of General Studies
Sherman Dutton
Virginia State College
Rick Henry
Kennedys to Give Up Hunt but Seek New Retreat
President and Mrs Kennedy plan to give up their Virginia hunt country retreat in January while exploring other options. A 400 acre estate near Middleburg, Virginia is mentioned with lease specifics and possible construction of a new home. White House press secretary confirms the couple’s interest in remaining in the area as winter weekends continue.
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Washington
Vite
Kenmaly Sill
Virginia Hunt
Almont Feamy
Boca Dp
Glen Ora
iMidleburg
Tun Bi Aul
Salen
Weshington
Suit seeks recall of Amendment 50 from ballot
Former Independence County judge Forrest Jeffery of Batesville filed a Pulaski Chancery Court suit to recall Amendment 50 from the November ballot. The suit argues the title misleads about public voting rights and would allow unrestricted taxation by cities, asking Secretary of State Nancy Halk to remove the amendment if possible and noting publication timing and procedural flaws in state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
API
Independence County
Pulaski Chancery Court
Forrest Jeffery
Batesville
Jeffery
Nancy Halk
Cuba to greet Algerian premier Ben Bella with reception
In Havana the Castro regime mobilizes thousands to welcome Premier Ahmed Ben Bella of Algeria. Ben Bella will discuss world issues with Castro and mediate with the United States during a 48 hour visit. Kennedy had toasted him at the White House while Ben Bella praised political courage.
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George Arfeld
Havana
Ahmed Ben Bella
Algeria
Eader Fies
Washington
Cuba
Kennedy
Ben Bella
Jeudler
United States
Hoy
Greater
Wavana
Fidel Castro
Castro
White House
Kenedy
U.S
Final Rites for Barto Remedis
Final rites for Barto Remedis, killed Saturday in a Pennsylvania accident, will be held at 2 p m Wednesday at Heindnt Corneius Chapel by the Rev Kenneth Bobo. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery.
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Barto Reimedis
Aulality
Pennsylvania
Heindnt-Corneius Chapel
Kenneth Bobo
New Hope
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International City Managers’ Association
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Canada
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Leon
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Harrigoi
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