Blood Riot Breaks Out at Prison in Avils
In a prison riot at Avils, 23 inmates were involved as guards faced mutiny. A 24-year-old prisoner, identified as Tad, confessed to killing 40 guards and wounding others. Hostages were seized, including a prison chaplain, before authorities quelled the uprising with some escape attempts thwarted and several inmates recaptured.
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Cancel Moon Shot Plan for Ranger VI Rocket
Washington NASA canceled the Ranger VI moon mission to image its crash site. The plan is replaced by a design review and test program for Ranger VII to IX, with improvements to be incorporated after an inquiry into Ranger V failures. At points in developments, Nike Zeus missiles and Titan 2 tests proceeded at Cape Canaveral and Point Mugu, aiding reliability efforts.
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Approve Survey for West Beach Redevelopment
City Council voted final approval for technical studies of the West Beach redevelopment area. Three resolutions allocate 34500 dollars from special project funds to the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency and authorize contracts of 26000 with Candeub Fleissig Associates and 8500 with Ashton & Associates for survey work to advance urban renewal steps.
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Court Rejects Rail Unions Bid to Block Changes
In Chicago the US Circuit Court of Appeals turned down a bid by operating personnel unions to block alterations in work rates. The unions of engineers conductors firemen and switchmen plan to pursue the case to the Supreme Court as rail management seeks rule changes to cut annual costs of 592 million dollars. The unions argue the roles and jobs are essential for safe operation and efficiency.
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200th ICBM Aimed at Russia
The United States launched its 200th intercontinental ballistic missile against Russia, claiming at least twice the Soviet Union's ICBM force. The milestone came as the Air Force handed a 12-missile Atlas unit at Plattsburgh Air Force Base, New York, completing the first phase of the US missile program.
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Transit 5A Satellite Deaf to Earth Signals
Transit 5A, meant as the Navy’s first electronics star for guiding ships, sailed through space Wednesday chatting but unable to receive earth signals due to radio receiver failures. Five attempts to fix the receiver followed a successful launch from Point Arguello, California. The satellite will not store navigation data but continues to emit a steady signal as a test vehicle.
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Richard B. Kersh
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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
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Atlas mis siles at Plattsburgh and Polaris subs prepare
Reports say Plattsburgh Atlas missiles receive Soviet scale targets like US long range missiles and bombers as the Navy readies another atomic submarine with 416 nuclear tipped Polaris missiles for war readiness within two weeks. USS John Marshall to join Polaris fleet by year end, raising operational missiles to 144.
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Many Physicians Stop Smoking Anti Tobacco Campaign
An anti smoking campaign claims many physicians have stopped smoking using a new formula that reduces urges. Information and a free brochure are offered by sending name and address to Tobacco Guidance Center at 76 Fifth Ave New York.
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Pakistan Receives Russia Aid Talks Amid Ayub Khan Tour
Russia offers Pakistan economic aid of 30 million dollars as Ayub Khan tours East Pakistan and discusses ties with Poland. Officials report talks shifting to cooperation with nearby rivals, while economic programs in Dacca proceed.
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Charles Laughton Rites Concluded With Closed Casket
Charles Laughton’s funeral ended with a closed mahogany casket as family and friends gathered. Elsa Lanchester, Frank Laughton, and Ray Henderson attended, while Bob Mitchell Boys’ Choir sang Latin Mass excerpts and a canary chirped behind the church. Mrs Lanchester, in black with a gold bracelet, rode to the crypt with Frank Laughton.
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