Record Undersea Trip by Triton Ends World Voyage
The atomic powered United States vessel Triton finishes a 41 519 mile circuit around the earth completing a historic undersea trip.
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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1960
Page
1
West Virginia Primary Voters Turnout Surges Amid Kennedy Hum
Voting in West Virginia’s Democrats primary shows heavy turnout with lines forming in Charleston and Huntington as Kennedy and Humphrey vie for the nomination. Rain early slows balloting but turnout is strong, with farm voters expected to boost participation. machines are few and most counting by hand.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Huntington
Wheeling
Panhandle
Kennedy
Williamson
Humphrey
United States vows to defend allies against Soviet strikes
Washington says it will uphold defense commitments if Russia attack bases used by allies. The U S also promises Japan it will not use U-2 jets for intelligence flights over Soviet territory. State Department declines to rule out other reconnaissance planes.
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Khrushchev
Iron Curtain
Washington
United States
Russia
Khrushcchev
U.S
Soviet Union
Japan
State Department
Lincoln White
U. S
Hint of a Trial in Espionage Case at Moscow
Washington reports Russia hints the captured American spy pilot will be tried on espionage charges under Soviet law. The note says he will be brought to account but does not confirm a Powers trial. U S officials flag potential Soviet court action while citing defense commitments to allies.
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Washington
Russia
Moscow
Francis G. Powers
Triton Nuclear Sub Completes World Undersea Voyage
The U S nuclear powered submarine Triton finished an 41 519 mile underwater circumnavigation in 84 days. Capt Edward L Beach received the Medal of Merit from President Eisenhower after the voyage aided by a 150 man crew and 42 promotions.
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Edward Beach
Delaware
White House
Washington
U. S
Ferdinand Magellan
Edward L. Beach
Eisenhower
Beach
Evacuation Underway As Mattagami Flood Surges
In Timmins Ontario May 10 rising Mattagami River floodwaters threaten Mountjoy township sections. Volunteers evacuate nearly 700 people as water climbs seven feet above normal, surpassing 1949 record. Rainy weather continues with near freezing temps hoped to slow the rise.
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Timmins
Ontario
Mattagami
Mountjoy Township
Michigan legalizes blood tests for drunken driving
Lansing May 10 Michigan becomes the third state to legalize chemical testing of blood as evidence in drunken driving cases after the law was signed yesterday. Advertising line inviting readers to dial BA 19211.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Heavy Constructors ask ballot on 35-cent wage increase
The Heavy Constructors Association re submits a 35 cent an hour wage rise for hoisting engineers Local 101 and urges union members to vote on it. Negotiations stalled after April 1 contract expiry with 80 plus hours spent since March 4 as workers faced job shutdowns and a bitter stalemate loomed.
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al Delugach
Star
Heavy Constructors Association
Dan Sullivan
Local 101
R I
Sniper Strikes Again Wounds Worker in Nashville Rail Yard
Inside Pages report a railroad yard worker in Nashville was wounded by a sniper. Other items note driving with a suspended license, hospital physician hires, Algerian peace efforts, and river flow regulation plans.
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Nashville
Pershing Missile Launch Demonstrates Successful Test Flight
Cape Canaveral May 10 Army launched its 32 foot Pershing missile in a third successful limited range test. The weapon is being developed as a mobile field system for potential future use.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Distaff View on Efficiency and Nagging Role
A humorous exchange questions the difference between a male efficiency expert and a woman applying the same skills. The speaker suggests society labels a man’s efficiency as professional while branding a woman’s as nagging. The piece critiques gender bias in work expectations.
Democrats Unite Over Spy Plane Incident in Congress
Senate and House leaders denounced the spy plane incident as a test of unity. Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson urged Americans not to let Russia divide the nation, stressing a steadfast national resolve.
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Star
Washington
Congress
Senate
Lyndon Johnson
D-Tex
Forecast Sees Light Frost Near Kansas City Suburbs
The weather bureau predicts a light frost in Kansas City area suburbs early tomorrow with a low near 40 degrees at Municipal Air Terminal. Some outskirts may dip five to six degrees cooler in hazy or smog free zones before a rapid rise to upper 60s under fair skies. No precipitation expected.
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Kansas City
Weather Bureau
Municipal Air Terminal
Reeves Sit-in Trial Delayed to June Sixth
Birmingham Alabama May 10 The trial of Thomas Carl Reeves on charges arising from a Negro sit in at white eating establishments has been postponed to June 6.
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Birmingham
Ala
Thomas Carl Reeves
Ike to Meet Press
President Eisenhower will hold a news conference tomorrow morning, the White House announced today. The briefing will address domestic and international issues and outline administration priorities.
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Ike
Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Weather forecast fair and cool with light frost likely
The forecast calls for fair and cool conditions with light winds tonight and a chance of frost in the suburbs. Low temperatures around 40 with tomorrow near the upper 60s. Humidity readings at 6 am 60 percent and 1 pm 20 percent. River stage 12 feet, falling 0.6 foot. Lake of the Ozarks at 1 foot below full. No precipitation in the 24 hours ending 6 am.
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Lake of the Ozarks
Spy Plane Boon to Reds at Summit
In the Paris summit buildup Khrushchev gains advantage as a U N spy flight over the Soviet Union raises Western tensions. The article notes Communist confidence and Western self criticism ahead of the four power talks.
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Paris
United States
France
Britain
Soviet Union
William L. Ryan
Associated Press News
Washington
U. S
Khrushchev
Ven
Wife of Pilot Prays for Reds To Free Him
Mrs Francis Powers 24 says she hopes Premier Khrushchev will send her husband Francis Gary Powers back from behind the Iron Curtain. She insists he was not a spy and believes in his innocence amid ongoing government statements.
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Inledgeville
Russia
Khrushchev
Francis G. Powers
State Department
Francis Gary Powers
Tokyo Opposition Socialists urge bar of U Two planes at Atsugi base
Tokyo officials demand the U S withdraw three U 2 reconnaissance planes stationed at Atsugi Naval Base as Prime Minister Kishi vows to protest if spying is confirmed from Japan. Washington Postmaster General Summerfield seeks higher mailing rates, claiming 554 million dollars yearly from increases. An Atomic Energy Commission approves a 27 million dollar nuclear reactor permit for Lake Michigan site. Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis takes oath urging fiscal restraint and segregation without compromise. Alabama Democrats name Bruce Henderson as sole presidential elector candidate in May 3 primary with runoff May 31 for other seats. Michigan parolees include Herman Kierdorf connected to a fatal union-related case. Funeral notices conclude the segment.
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Tokyo
U. S
Atsugi
Kishi
Japan
Washington
Summerfield Today
Congress
Atomic Energy Commission
Lake Michigan
Charlevoix County
Michigan
Montgomery
Ala
Bruce Henderson
Alabama
Debris Found Over Nine Mile Zone In U S Spy Plane Crash
Red Star reports Francis Powers believed a mechanical or oxygen failure downed his May day U-2 over the Soviet Union, not a missile. Soviet accounts imply a rocket shot. Johnson doubts a hit. Wreckage spans nine miles with items like a half nude-book, wife photos, and a TNT eject mechanism suggesting planned ejection failure.
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C. L. Johnson
Red Star
Col. F. Luchnikov
Maj. V. Zhukov
Powers
Barbara
Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Pakistan
Norway
Sea of Aral
Sverdlovsk
Archangel
Murmansk
Aerdrome
Bodo
No rocket hit Red Star flier believes engine exploded
A Red Star flyer claims his jet engine exploded during flight and did not hit a rocket. The incident is described as a malfunction rather than enemy action, with authorities reviewing the debris and flight data.
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Red Star
Flier
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