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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1960
Page
1
Heads of state converge on a view that the United States faces a setback due to concentrated Communist efforts. They urge unity and stronger countermeasures amid escalating external pressure and internal propaganda.
Japan postpones President Eisenhower's visit citing mounting Communist violence led by pro reformist student groups. Prime Minister Kishi resists resignations while riots threaten to derail the U S Japan security pact set to take effect June 19.
More than 200 firemen, without duties, participate in a city hall protest procession led by Gladden. The demonstration targets local authorities amid mounting labor tensions and workplace grievances.
Washington reacts to President Eisenhower canceling his trip to Japan. Senate leaders Fulbright and Johnson condemn the lapse as damaging to U S prestige while urging careful re assessment of policies amid fears of Communist influence. Firefighters protest chief Gladden's firing with a march on City Hall.
President Eisenhower promises swift repulsion of any attack on the Philippines. The assurance comes amid regional tensions and defense commitments in the Pacific. He emphasizes readiness of U S forces and allied defense pacts.
The United States and the Philippines vow regional cooperation to deter communism. A joint communique says any armed attack on the Philippines would be considered an attack on the U S and would be repelled, marking a high point of Eisenhower’s Manila visit.
Kansas City police say a 30 year old man from Wyandotte County was arrested in Neosho Missouri on a charge of enticing away 5 year old Garry Carpenter from Fairyland park on June 4. Garry was found unharmed 22 hours later and may identify the suspect in a lineup. The investigation traced the boy to a white car and a “pink house.”
Washington reports the 1960 population at about 17912 million, an increase of roughly 18 percent since 1950. A federal state health aid program for the elderly gains House action next week. A fatal collision near Springfield, Missouri, claims four lives including Robert Branks and two of his daughters and Mrs. Leonora Hicks.
Raymond T. Lovell and his wife of 18 years welcomed triplets at St. Marys hospital after a long night. A girl weighed 3 pounds 5 ounces, a second girl 4 pounds 6 ounces, and a boy 4 pounds 8 ounces. The newborns were named A B and C with the parents relieved and doing well.
The census office reports 89 names received today as part of the ongoing processing flow. Rob ert Benson asserts the steady intake and notes continued updates on page 3.
Cambridge, June 16. Robert F. Boyle, 19, a trusty at the county jail, took an officer's dog for a walk last night. After returning the dog, he slipped away. Authorities say Boyle began a year sentence for burglary on February 10 and may have been hoping to see his newborn child.
In Havana on June 16 AP reports lightning struck the 60 foot Christ statue in Havana harbor nicking the head while the face remained undamaged. The incident did not affect the statue’s overall structure or standing.
At the United Democratic association dinner in Hotel Muehlebach, fortune cookies carried slips urging votes for Lieutenant Governor candidate Charles C. Shafer. Shafer faced denouncement from association leaders while rival endorsements stood with another candidate.
Clearing skies and colder tonight with a low around 55. Tomorrow looks fair and warmer with highs in the 80s. Kansas City rainfall data appears incomplete with scattered figures and sporadic yearly totals.
Lexington announces Larkin D. Myers retirement as the electrical traffic control equipment specialist. The city commission contracts him to stay on at $490 a month, up from $399, with officials praising his unique expertise.
The weather data show clearing tonight and fair tomorrow with cooler temperatures in the mid 50s and highs in the 80s. The comfort index is explained by relative humidity readings at 6 am and 1 pm, with a forecast of low discomfort below CI 70 and higher discomfort as CI rises.
The June 16 Associated Press analysis notes President Eisenhower’s early from 1955 years of calm foreign policy faced rapid reversals. The article cites personal and national setbacks that undermined the image of tireless success as the administration confronted repeated humiliations.
Lawmakers agree canceling the trip was necessary but fear the United States status has slipped. The debate centers on foreign policy implications and the impact on national prestige amid ongoing diplomatic strain.
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