Eisenhowers Memoir Details Second Term Decision
Washington AP recalls President Eisenhowers January 1954 White House dinner where 11 of 12 advisers urged a second term while his brother Milton argued against it. He later announces re election on February 29. Memoir volume covers this and the 1952 campaign, with notes on Khrushchev talks and procedures.
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Doubleday
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Airport limits stifle Columbia planners aim for growth
Columbia officials heard engineers conclude the city’s airport cannot be satisfactorily improved. Main runway lengthen to 5,300 feet is needed for turbo jets, cross wind runway to 3,500 feet, new instrument landing system and approach lights, yet space and clearance pose barriers. Even full upgrades leave the existing airport inadequate. The Harmer Shifrin report was placed at Jefferson City airport for study.
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Wheat shipping condition fuels political battle
Prospects relay that the wheat question remains central with Kennedy facing political risk if he retreats from export shipping conditions. Congress opposes broader concessions to the Soviet bloc as polls show backlash. Administration explores subsidies or a ship leasing cooperative to skirt the barrier, while shipowners report a canceled meeting with shippers as Maritime Administration provides unclear statements.
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Kennedy
Congress
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Guilty Plea Made in Abortion Case
In Springfield Missouri, Aurora dentist Dr. John Lee Wasem pled guilty in circuit court to felony abortion. Prosecutors had sought manslaughter by abortion dismissal after the 21 year old Springfield woman died on August 3, 1962. Judge Douglas W. Greene ordered a pre sentence investigation. Wasem is free on a $5,000 bond.
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Aurora
John Lee Wasem
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Rockefeller presses GOP debate on platform unity in NH
Rockefeller challenged Goldwater to a series of debates to set party positions and counter claims of extremism. Goldwater refused, citing party unity. A New Hampshire primary on March 10 starts the early test of Rockefeller’s bid amidst divorce controversy and a bid to present a middle of the road GOP stance. Rockerfeller plans NH events and a campaign kickoff in Concord as he pursues the presidential nomination.
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Nixon
Margaretta
Happy” Murphy
Dismount for Head Count Rule Guides Western Convoys
Instructions state that count procedures depend on troop numbers per vehicle. If fewer than 30 troops are present, look only into the vehicles. If 30 or more, convoy commanders must order dismounts to perform a head count.
Vietnamese turmoil tests fledgling free government
Observers warn Vietnam faces a huge deficit and fragile economy despite U.S. aid. The Viet Cong remains a threat and the ruling junta may need unpopular steps after a period of Ngo family influence ends. A Saigon resident notes Vietnamese politics resemble French citizenry politics.
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U.S
Saigon
Eisenhower letters spark speculation on 1964 nomination
A 1955 note from Dwight D. Eisenhower to his brother Milton asking about a re election bid causes headlines as Republicans ponder his true preference for the 1964 nomination. A later memo hints at Milton’s standing in Hopkins University Baltimore. In Kentucky a vet vaccinates himself when a calf bucks during inoculation.
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German fee in two weeks and sandwich 5
After family reunions, the rescued miners were taken by ambulances to hospitals for examination. The 11 survivors were brought up in a prearranged order based on age and health, led by Fritz Baer, 53. Adolf Herbst, the only bachelor, was an electrician. The last ascent ended with a siren at around 6 a.m. The mine had 129 workers last month when a dam flood hit. Sixty-six saved in the first 24 hours, a week later three more escaped via a shaft. Today 100 were saved. 29 remain dead.
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Adolf Herbst
Henry Throne
David Fellin
Hazleton
Space hero Cleo the mouse stars in science class
In Florence Colorado Cleo the mouse becomes a space hero for Victor Reece's eighth grade science class. The rodent has flown in model payload rockets twice reaching about 1400 feet. A female student says they wouldn't dream of using anyone else.
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Colo
Cleo
Victor Reece
Lowell Thomas III In Detroit Hospital
Lowell Thomas, 71 year old radio news commentator, world traveler and author, was admitted to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit in satisfactory condition. Officials said he is suffering from a heart ailment. He appeared at a testimonial dinner Wednesday night honoring George F. Pierrot, host of a locally televised adventure program.
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Lowell Thomas
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George F. Pierrot
Pair Indicted On Spy Counts
A federal grand jury indicted American engineer John William Butenko of Orange and Russian Igor A. Ivanov for conspiring to transmit information to the Soviet Union relating to national defense. If convicted, the death penalty is possible. Co-conspirators at the UN were expelled diplomats protected by immunity. The arrests occurred Oct 23 at an Englewood station. Butenko and Ivanov are jailed without bail.
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John William Butenko
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Igor A. Ivanov
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Thomas F. Meaney
Butekno
Hudson County
Freeman teacher runs for Congress in Missouri district
Jack E. Swearingin of Freeman Missouri filed for the Democratic nomination in the 4th Congressional District. He lives with his wife and three children, teaches 8th grade in the Louisburg Kansas school system, coaches basketball and track, and holds degrees from Excelsior Springs High School and Arizona State University. He cites inspiration from President Truman’s 1948 re election and aims to enter politics.
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Washington Mayor Plans to Resign This Month
A. Roy Pearson announces resignation as mayor of Washington to become assessor of Franklin County. Gov. John M. Dalton appoints Pearson to fill the late Carl T. Webber’s unexpired term. Pearson’s assessor term ends in 1964. Gus Strybberg, acting mayor pro tem, will serve until next April when a mayor is elected.
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Washington
Yugoslavia Says U S Troops Obeyed on Autobahn
Borba reported that U S troops halted on the Berlin Autobahn and, complying with a Russian demand, climbed from trucks and slept in their sleeping bags. The paper blamed Western reactionary circles for the incident and framed it as a cold war provocation.
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Woman Dies in Crash Near Cassville Missouri
Mrs Ola Rose aged 65 of Washburn Missouri died after a two car crash at a junction near Cassville Lemimie Rose her husband aged 66 was hospitalized in Cassville Missouri after the collision occurring on a Wednesday authorities reported the two vehicle accident involved the couple plus another vehicle at the scene
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Ola Rose
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Lemimie
Weather Slows Commons Vote in Britain Elections
In Crieff Scotland and Luton England two parliamentary by elections slowed by rain, with Sir Alec Douglas Home seeking to retain a House of Commons seat to lead the Conservatives. Kinross West Perthshire votes expected Friday. Luton results late tonight. Main rivals include Miller Forrester Donaldson and Fletcher-Cooke Howie.
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Luton
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Kinross-West Perthshire
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