Bomb drops on Market Street San Francisco alarmed crowds
A Navy A4A Skyhawk dropped a 25 pound practice bomb on downtown Market Street during a noon rush. The weapon did not explode, missed bystanders and caused property damage including a hole in a window and a cornice chunk. No injuries were reported as workers and policemen reacted with shock.
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Glenn Keeps Hat Out of Political Ring
Lt Col John H Glenn Jr says he will not enter politics now and declines to rule out future possibilities. The astronaut and Marine says no party affiliation and no plans to leave NASA, while acknowledging a possible Senate run remains a distant, uncertain option. He spoke after testifying before a House subcommittee, joking about the political rumors.
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Crop Relief Applications Delayed by Rainfall
Rain restored conditions in the Coulee Region delaying disaster aid decisions. Vernon County ASC reports awaiting further study before granting relief, while Monroe County records show dairy grazing aid requests under review as growers reassess needs after recent showers.
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Khrushchev Sees Agreement Near Nuclear Test Ban
In Moscow Khrushchev told ambassadors at a Kremlin reception that talks on banning nuclear tests are going well and an agreement is in sight. He praised progress with Harriman present and signaled possible multiple summits to back his denuclearization proposals. He linked a nonaggression pact with the NATO Warsaw Pact as part of a broader package.
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Gloomy Prospect for Tax Settlement in Wisconsin
Madison reports deepening impasse over tax and budget talks as Republican leaders resist governor's compromise. Senate and assembly fault lines widen. conference committee appears the only path to a workable agreement while the state awaits possible cutbacks and layoffs. Governor Reynolds pushed hard against enhanced sales taxes amid party splits.
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Drummond Convicted of Espionage in New York Trial
Navy yeoman Nelson Drummond, 34, was found guilty by a federal court jury of conspiracy to commit espionage for the Soviet Union. The verdict followed a retrial after a hung jury in a prior case. Sentencing was set for August 15 by Judge Thomas C. Murphy.
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Integrationists Sparked By Tawes' Talk
Cambridge Maryland tensions rise as integrationist leaders threaten new demonstrations under martial law. A Maryland Bar Association racial relations committee may mediate after 14 arrests last Tuesday. State officials seek good faith mediation with National Guard observers in town of 12 000.
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Weekend Forecast Keeps Warm, Mild Tonight and Sunday
Fair conditions continue with minimal temperature shifts. Lows tonight near 60s, Sunday highs around mid 80s. Monday remains fair with little change, Monday morning lows near mid 60s.
Reynolds Calls It Blackmail Veto Threat Over Wisconsin Budget
Wisconsin Assembly Republicans passed a budget tax bill calling for 80.1 million in new sales taxes and 37.8 million in higher income taxes to balance a 619 million 1963-65 budget. Governor Reynolds vowed to veto if it reached his desk, accusing GOP leaders of political blackmail while Senate Republicans debated the substitute plan.
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U S Seeks Loan To Save Its Gold
The United States for the first time seeks a loan from the International Monetary Fund to halt gold reserves decline amid a balance of payments gap. President Kennedy authorized drawing up to 500 million dollars worth of currencies as the fund narrows its dollar surplus.
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Severe Thunderstorms Slam Southeast Wisconsin
Thunderstorms with winds up to 65 mph lashed southeastern Wisconsin, dumping about four inches of rain on Elkhorn in 30 minutes. A seiche on Lake Michigan raised water levels 6 to 10 feet on the Michigan shore, with 18 inches at Kenosha and Milwaukee. No major damage reported though trees and wires fell, roads blocked, and boats damaged in Walworth, Lake Geneva, Beloit, and Janesville.
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