Echo Project aims to loft satellite backdoors for world signals
Cape Canaveral reports US effort to deploy Project Echo a giant balloon satellite to reflect long range radio waves. A 264 inch magnesium ball carried the balloon aloft on a Thor Delta rocket but contact was lost three minutes after second stage ignition. NASA cautioned a slim chance the payload reached orbit as planned. See page 10.
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Kennedy's Support In NY Grows
New York AP report says Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts has been told he is beyond a majority choice of New York's 114 Democratic National Convention delegates. Kennedy met with Tammany Hall leader Carmine DeSapio and state chairman Michael Pren dergast and said DeSapio assured strong backing in New York.
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Ike Visit Decision Tops Soviet Topic in Moscow
In Moscow the main chatter centers on whether President Eisenhower will honor his plan to visit the Soviet Union next month. Khrushchev questioned the visit at a news conference while warning of no excesses if it proceeds, amid lingering questions after the U2 incident.
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Bill Smith Insuranceman Dies at 55 in Pittsburgh
William H. Smith a local insur anceman and former teacher died at 1 15 p.m. yesterday in West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh at age 55. A Plumville native and PSU grad, he lived at 29 South 14th Street. He was a past president of the Indiana Lions Club a founder of the Indiana Ward League and a director of the Indiana County Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Lions Club members to pay respects May 14 at Robinson-Lytie.
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Truman Backs Symington for Democratic Nomination
CHICAGO AP Former President Harry S Truman endorsed Sen Stuart Symington for the Democratic presidential nomination. He urged that if the Democrats nominate Symington, he would win a large share of electoral votes. Missouri’s 39 delegates are pledged to Symington under the unit rule until released or a majority decides.
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Firemen Also Forgot Fire Firemen Also Forgot Fire
Firefighters at Station 4 rushed to a blaze Thursday in Beaumont Texas. One crewman remembered the grease was still hot under a pot used to cook French fried potatoes. Neighbors alerted someone at the firehouse and helped extinguish the cooking fire while the main blaze was fought.
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Khrushchev Likely to Demand U S Spy Flight Pause
Premier Khrushchev appears poised at the Paris summit to demand that the United States promise to halt surveillance flights over the Soviet Union. The issue sharpens tensions amid the downing of a U2 and follows Washington's note denying aggressive intent. Francis Powers alleged crossed Soviet airspace prompting Soviet accusations and reprisals threats.
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Prince Aly Khan Dies in Paris Auto Crash
Paris AP reports Prince Aly Khan a noted playboy and sportsman died in a head on collision near Paris after an afternoon at Longchamp race track. The 48 year old prince was en route to his half brother’s home at St. Cloud for a dinner when his Lancia coupe collided with a light sedan in suburban Suresne.
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Spy Incident Blunder Highlighted By Adlai Stevenson
In Chicago Adlai E. Stevenson denounced the spy plane incident as a blunder by the Eisenhower administration and urged nonpartisan support for the Paris mission. He warned the downing of the U-2 has damaged U.S. reputation and could test good faith at the summit. Stevenson urged Americans to pray for success and called for changes in timing and leadership.
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Eisenhower Vetoes 251-Million Low-Income Areas Bill
President Eisenhower vetoed a 251 million dollar plan of federal loans and grants for distressed communities such as mining towns and abandoned rail centers. The veto is unlikely to be overridden as neither house backed the two thirds margin. Democrats viewed the veto as a political issue for the upcoming elections. Secretary Mitchell urged a more focused compromise targeting the most in need areas.
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Army officer reshuffles name the 7th Army commander changes
Washington AP reports President Eisenhower taps Lt Gen Garrison H Davidson to command the 11th Army in Europe replacing Lt Gen Frances W Farrell. Maj Gen William C Westmoreland will become West Point superintendent July 1. Other moves place Lt Gen Ridgely Gaither at Atlantic command August 1 and Lt Gen Robert S Sink and Lt Gen Thomas J H Trapwell in succession, with Maj Gen David W Traub to run Army comptroller and Maj Gen Robert J Wood to head Army Air Defense Command.
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Fire damages garage in Sheloca and pickup
A fire swept a two car garage injuring a pickup and damaging the structure. Elderson reports $3,700 in damages split as $1,500 to the building and $2,260 to the truck. Cause unknown. Firefighters from Fr. derton Volunteer Fire Department answered, with eighteen volunteers attending. Signs of government cars and embassy presence noted nearby.
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Turnpike Fatality Near Fort Littleton
An Arizona man, Severin Sorenson of Tucson, died when his car crossed guard rails on both sides of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and was struck by a tractor trailer during a tight rain, about six miles west of the Fort Littleton Interchange. State police reported he was alone and lost control in the storm.
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Cancer Tag Day Today Tomorrow in Indiana County
Indiana Junior Youth Club volunteers join Cancer Crusade in Indiana business district today from 4 30 p m to 8 30 p m collecting funds and tomorrow on Philadelphia Street from 9 a m to 5 p m supervised by Borough Recreation Director John Giles about 75 youths participate in the effort.
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