Mary D. Bradford High School Postpones 1961 Commencement
Glowering skies and intermittent rain halted this afternoon's schedule for Mary D. Bradford High School's 1961 graduation, delaying the start from 4 p.m. at Washington Park Bowl. Principal Otto F. Huettner announced the postponement shortly before noon, with 590 graduates still set to receive diplomas in ceremonies rescheduled for Friday at 4 p.m.
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Washington Fights Back in $6.19 Billion Housing Bill Debate
Senate administration forces predict victory as they repulse initial challenges to the $6.19 billion housing bill, citing early tests and momentum from vic victories.
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West Boycotts Parley on Laos
United States Britain and France notify Russia they will boycott Laos peace conference sessions to consult homes over cease fire violations. Padong fighting cited as trigger. Pushkin and Gromyko to address next steps as Western allies seek continued international control over cease fire.
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Khrushchev Raised Voice Over Berlin
President Kennedy told congressional leaders that Khrushchev raised his voice about Berlin in Vienna while noting U S and Soviet troops could stay in the city and urging continued access. The briefings also covered Khrushchev’s views on Castro, the UN, Laos, and the ideology of wars.
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Katanga Denies UN Agreement On Army Reshuffle
Elisabethville Congo Katanga government denies any deal with the United Nations on reorganizing the 7000 man Katanga army and replacing 350 Belgian and French officers with UN officers Gen Sean McKeown announced in Leopoldville that he met Katanga Interior Minister Godfreid Munongo and discussed the reshuffle.
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Castro radio blasts Reuther as agent of monopoly
Radio attack by Fidel Castro labeled AFL-CIO leader Walter P. Reuther an agent of management who has lived his life in the service of monopolies. The remarks came during a broadcast on the Cuban airwaves last night.
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Kennedy urges cease fire in Laos and warns on Geneva talks
President Kennedy pressed for a realistic Laos cease fire and neutralization after meeting with Khrushchev. He warned that without Laos accord, progress in East West negotiations would falter, and that the U S would pursue the Geneva test ban negotiations despite low odds of acceptance.
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Freedom Riders Arrested in Jackson After Segregated Facility Visit
Eleven more freedom riders arrived in Jackson Mississippi and were arrested including New York State assemblyman Mark Lane and NY NAACP president Percy Sutton. Lane and Sutton faced charges after using a segregated airport rest room while a group of nine youths from New Orleans were detained in the white waiting room at the Illinois Central depot. The arrests raise the total to 92 in the past two weeks as officers processed the riders wearing no visible protest plan.
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No Referendum Annexing Dies in Assembly Vote
A bill to let municipalities begin annexation without a public referendum was defeated 53 to 37 in the Wisconsin Assembly. The measure, backed by the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, would have required two thirds governing body approval and planning director consent.
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Split in GOP Over Appointee Pasch to UW Board
Wisconsin Senate, in a 17 13 vote, sent the Mau rice B Pasch appointment to the calendar for next week. Five Republican Senators crossed party lines to back the motion by Democrat William Moser, prompting a GOP caucus and delaying confirmation of Pasch to succeed Oscar Rennebohm on the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents.
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Behan Confesses in Los Angeles Court
Brendan Behan the 38 year old Irish playwright paid a 26250 dollar fine for battery and drunkenness and apologized to the people of Los Angeles and the judge for being a nuisance. He was arrested May 31 for causing a disturbance in McGoo s pizza and beer parlor.
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Illinois House in chaos over half cent city tax bill
State police rushed to the Illinois House of Representatives as Democrats and Republicans clashed on a balcony over a half cent sales tax increase for cities. Seven Republicans joined Democrats to approve the bill, ending an almost 18 hour filibuster.
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Port Strike Looms If NMU Breaks Off Talks
The National Maritime Union ended talks with port operators over 570 ships and tankers, warning a nationwide strike could begin next Thursday. Bernard Goldfine, in Danbury federal prison, will not disclose details of a $600,000 slush fund as ordered by a federal judge.
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Communist Party Refuses Court Ruling to Register
The head of the Communist party in this country said today the party will not comply in any way with the U S Supreme Court ruling that the party must register as an arm of a foreign power.
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Peru Boliva Siege Amid Martial Law Quelled Leftists
Lima reports a state of siege near martial law with wide arrests of Communists and other extreme leftists as authorities move to quell unrest.
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McNamara Presses for Increased Aid to Southeast Asia
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that South Vietnam faces guerrilla pressure and will not fall to Communists. He urged expanded U S aid for training and equipment, supporting Kennedy’s $4.8 billion foreign aid program amid talks of potential cuts.
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Kennedy approves grain gear for ships hauling Canadian grain
Washington sources report President Kennedy has decided that grain loading equipment already ordered can be installed on Norwegian and other ships transporting Canadian grain to Communist China. The move follows U.S. policy aims to ease grain shipments amid Cold War tensions.
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Kennedy suffers back strain may use crutches briefly
President Kennedy has a back strain that could require crutches temporarily according to the White House. Dr Janet Travell said there is no serious concern and expects proper treatment to help.
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Weather shifts ease Bradford commencement postponement
The forecast mixed cloudiness and showers gave way to partly cloudy skies and a cooling trend tonight. Friday looks partly cloudy with little temperature change and highs near 68 to 76. Record shows 52 to 65 at the Sewage Treatment Plant with .15 inches of rain in the last day.
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