University of Arkansas Chorus Praised by Kennedy at White House
The 36 voice University of Arkansas mixed chorus, led by Richard Brothers, won praise from President Kennedy after singing in Washington. They had recently won first place in an international competition in Italy and were introduced by Sen. J. William Fulbright. Kennedy invited a tour of the White House and applauded as the chorus pressed on to an afternoon performance in the Senate office building auditorium.
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Univesity of Arkansas
Keneady
Ers
Richard Brothers
Italy
Palestrina
Kennedy
Arkansas
Tom
White House
Sen. J. William Fulbright
Fulbright
Europe
State Department
Christopher Brothers
Senate
East Germans Shoot Refugee at Berlin Wall
AP reports East German police shot and killed a refugee atop the Berlin wall near a cemetery fringe, as crowds gathered and West Berlin hospitals reported cries of murderers. The incident occurred amid tense stand-off with Soviet armored units near the memorial and Check Point Charlie in the British sector.
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Berlin
Berlin Wall
Charlie
Fover
West Berlin
U.S
Eady
Check- Point Charlie
Peter Fechter
Fechter
West
Experiment Station Deport for Continued on Page Two
A brief note from the Experiment Station indicates the deportment or report continues on page two, signaling readers to turn the page for the full account. The line underscores ongoing coverage and directs readers to follow-up details in the continuation.
Tax Revision Bill Resumes in Senate
The Senate resumes debate on President Kennedy s tax revision bill with over 80 amendments pending. Leaders hope many amendments will be dropped but major floor fights remain as they work through the 892 page measure. Senate Finance Committee delayed Foreign Trade Expansion Act votes to focus on the tax bill.
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Washington
Senate
Kennedy
Senate Finance Committee
Robert §. Kerr
Okla
Planes Deliver Aid to Iran Earthquake Victims
At Ramstein Germany US Air Force planes began hourly sorties to Tehran delivering relief. Nineteen C130 transports carried about 400 tons of blankets tents and medical supplies scheduled for the relief effort. Each flight covers roughly 2500 miles and about eleven hours to reach Tehran.
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Germany
Iran
Tehran
Bolivia withdraws from OAS over Lauca River dispute
Bolivia suspends participation in the OAS Council and all OAS system bodies after a Chilean Lauca River water dispute. President Paz Estenssoro postpones a U S visit amid tin stockpile concerns, while Bolivia seeks a just solution and notes its empty seat as a reminder to peers. Chile defends its diversion as lawful, citing irrigation needs and border river usage.
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Bolivia
Organization of American States
Chile
OAS Council
Alberto Zulueta Angel
Oas’council
Olivia
Victory Paz Estenssoro
United States
Jose Fellman
Belarde
Paz Estenssoro
OAS
Lauca
Coipaza
Coipeza Lake
Walter
Lauea
No Fatality in State of Delaware Report
Wilmington AP reports Delaware had no fatalities over Labor Day weekend in contrast to a nationwide record number of highway deaths.
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State of
Delaware
Wilmington
Del
Ben Bella advances on Algiers amid guerrilla resistance
Ahmed Ben Bella's army drove toward Algiers as 30,000 regulars moved from Medea area and another column neared Oran Algiers highway. Guerrillas retreated or surrendered while civilian crowds cheered the regulars. official aims focus on reestablishing authority with minimal bloodshed.
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Ahmed Ben Bella
Ben Bel
Medea
Orleansvillé
Oran-Algiers
Ben Bella
Hovari Bourmedienne
Army
Oran
Algeria
Wilaya 4
Florida Residents Urged to Help Fight Encephalitis
Health authorities urge calm and action in Pinellas County amid a growing encephalitis outbreak. Seventeen new cases were diagnosed over two days, totaling 137 in the county with ten local deaths and four more in other areas. School officials proceed with fall classes today.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla.ap
Pinsellas
J H Stapp 86 Dies in Local Hospital
James Henry Stapp a longtime resident and retired farmer died today in a local hospital at age 80 Survivors include sister Fannie Faulkner of Hope Funeral services are set for 2 pm Wednesday at Hernden Cornelius Chapel conducted by Rev Lacs Rowe with burial in Bright Star Cemetery
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James Henry Stapp
Fannie Faulkner
Hope
Pam
Hernden- Cornelius Chapel
le Rev
Lacs’ Rowe
Baril
Bright Stu
U S Ready for Showdown Over Berlin War Memorial Route
In Berlin authorities barbed West Berlin crossings as U S and British troops brace for a clash with the Soviets over the Soviet War Memorial route. U S soldiers man checkpoints and police erect barricades at Sandkrug Bridge while the Western Allies push to stop Soviet use of Checkpoint Charlie during daily guard changes.
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Oberbaum Bridge
Heinrich Heine Strasse
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Sandkrug Bridge
Brandenburg Gate
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Alga
Glienicker Bridge
Jor Pottsdam
East Germany
Kleeblatt Cloverleaf
West Germany
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Soviet Union
United States
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Pratt
United State Policon
U.S.S.R
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Tass
Sovi Union
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General Assembly
United Nations
Sakhalin Island
Pacific
Cleanup Starts in Iran After 4000 Dead
Weeping workers removed body after body from Dan-Isfahan area ruins after Iran's worst earthquakes in 70 years. Death toll officially rose above 4000 with Red Cross fearing up to 10000 dead and injuries beyond counting. Western governments and relief groups coordinated aid. U S forces organized airlift of blankets tents and a hospital unit as thousands labored at the disaster site.
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Iran
Iranian Red Cross
Germany
Tehran
Local notes on students and staff across Texarkana and Hope
All Around Town lists James C. Ienry undergoing surgery at Wathey Hospital in Texarkana and room 534 A. It notes 1962 Hope High School graduates enrolling in business schools, students entering Spencer Draughn School in Shreveport, and multiple enrollments at Ouachita College and Southern State. It mentions a VFW meeting at 7 39 pm, various locals entering Davidson College, University of Dallas, and Hendrix College, plus Capt Meeks reassignment to Sheppard AFB and Teddy Jones Jr returning from Marine Corps OCS. KXAR to air a 10 minute interview Tuesday at 3 50 pm with Tommy Polk and Tommy Cheyne, and Kiwanis broadcast at 5 05 pm on Arkansas Image segment.
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Mikle Flowers
Bettie Rate- Wilf
Spencer Draughn School
Shreveport
Virginia Hornaday
Teressa Tullis
Sue
VFW
Thompson
Mary Hinkleen
Tered Southwestern
Itul
Joe Roy Atchley
Jimmy Balentine
David Barwick
Judy Boswell
Jim Bill Caudle
Freddie Fuller
Stuart Greene
Jimmy Gilbert
Felix McClellan
Danny Hatfield
Donne McCormack
Carl McMurtrey
Ronnie Smith
Linda Stewart
Charles Tripp
Larry Walker
Mel Rogers
Teddy Jones Jr
U.S. Marine Corps
Quantico Va
U. S. Corps
Camp Upshur
Quantico
Teddy
Hendrix College
Conway
Blue Key and Students Senate
KXAR
Hope
Tommy Polk
Parkers
Tommy
Bob Cheyne
All-Time High Traffic Death Toll Drive Chairman Named for 1962
The Hempstead County United Fund elected Ed Thrash as Fund Drive Chairman for 1962 at a meeting last Thursday evening. Clifford Franks praised Thrash, with committee appointments to follow and a drive kickoff planned for October 1, 1962, continuing through October or until work completes. A final drive meeting is set for September 20.
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Hempstead County United Fund
Ed Thrash
Record Labor Day traffic toll hits near 500 deaths
The National Safety Council reports at least 495 people killed in traffic accidents during the Labor Day holiday, a record for the three day weekend. The tally rose as belated reports could push totals toward 500, with most deaths occurring on Sunday and Monday. Millions of motorists used highways for homeward trips amid the heavy toll.
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National Safety Council
All Associated Press
Watermelon Stand Entered Monday Burglary Report
Sheriff Jimmie Gritfin reported a burglary at Strickland's Watermelon Stand on Histway 67 west. The stand was entered last night through a back door forced open and about $40 was taken. Investigators found no other clear evidence or witnesses.
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Strickland
Jimmie Gritfin
Torough
James A Coffee Dies at Home in Hope at 47
James Albert Coffer age 47 longtime Hope resident died at home late Monday. Survived by his wife Ivy Coffee. three sons James Albert Jr John Sidney and Robert Wayne Coffee of Hope. mother Ruby Coffee of Hope. brother Jobin Weaver Coffee of Texarkana. Services 4 p.m. Wednesday at Herndon-Comedius Chapel with Rev. W C Land. burial Rose Hill Cemetery.
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James Albert Coffer
Hope
Ivy Coffee
James Albert Jr
John Sidney
Robert Wayne
Ruby Coffee
Jobin
Weaver
Texarkana
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Latin Organization
Ben Bella’s
Florida
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Pine Bluff
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Gunter Apr
Ala
J. T. Meeks
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Meeks
Sheppard Afb
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Catering
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Bob Wimberley
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Defense Department
Francis Gary Powers
James A. Coffee
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