Clergy and Leaders Arrested in Desegregation Protest at Gwynne Oak Park
Police arrested 254 protesters at Gwynne Oak amusement park in Maryland including Rev Dr Eugene Carson Blake Bishop Daniel Corrigan and Yale chaplain Rev William Sloan Coffin. A firecracker injures Nora Avins, a 26 year old Freedom Rider.
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Baltimore
Mad
The
Presbyterian Church
New York Episcopal
Yale University
Gwynne Oak
Eugene Carson Blake
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
U.S. A
Daniel Corrigan
Protestant Episcopal Church Center
New York City
William Sloan Coffin
Naturalization tale of a beard and accent in Brooklyn
The writer discusses an immigrant named Robert Shafto seeking naturalization and independence, noting his beard and Oxonian accent as obstacles to acceptance in Brooklyn. The piece hints at his writing style and cultural assimilation challenges.
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Robert Shafto
SUN
Brooklyn
N. Y
Fourth of July Death Toll Heads Toward Slower Pace
The National Safety Council reports the four day Fourth of July holiday this year saw fewer fatalities than the record pace of 1961. Observers enjoyed bells, picnics and parades while beaches and fireworks drew crowds across the nation.
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National Safety Council
The
Safety Council
Daley Booed Off Stand at NAACP Freedom March
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley faced a hostile crowd at the NAACP convention in Grant Park as thousands of marchers booed him for minutes. He left the platform after the protesters shouted Daley Must Go and We don’t need Daley. Sen. Paul Douglas was slated to speak next and commented on the rough reception.
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Chicago
UPS
Richard Daley
Loop
Ional Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Bashell
Grant Park Dale
Paul H. Douglas
D-Ill
Douglas
Sino-Russ Relations Near Break
Moscow and Beijing traded bitter attacks ahead of unity talks aimed at restoring peace in the Communist camp. Moscow accused China of an illegal propaganda drive designed to mislead Soviet opinion and warned the ideological rift could threaten government and party relations. China disputed the charges and defended its stance.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
China
Killer-Con fatally injured After Wild Chase
In Americus Georgia Melvin A Weaver 23 of Franklin Ohio fatally injured three men and held a teen as pursuit spanned more than four hours across Florida and Georgia before dying under a pecan tree north of the town. A Georgia state highway patrolman was wounded in the gunbattle as officers closed in.
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Americus, Ga
Florida
Georgia
Melvin A. Weaver
Franklin
Ohio
Richard Hale
Weaver
Hale
Atlanta
Marianna
Fla
Deps
Aaron Creel
Allen French
Creel
Hubert Mayo
Death Takes Holiday In Vegas Area
Southern Nevada reports a quiet Fourth of July start with one minor accident in Las Vegas. Clark County Sheriff’s Office logs a clean slate while Nevada Highway Patrol notes two incidents near Indian Springs and the Craig Road intersection on Highway 95 with only minor injuries.
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Las Vegas
Clark County
Sheriff's Office
Nevada Highway Patrol
Indian Springs
Craig Road
Kennedy arrives in Hyannis Port for holiday weekend
President Kennedy landed at Otis Air Force Base and traveled by helicopter to his father's seaside home for a holiday weekend with his family. He had met earlier at the White House on the threat of a nationwide rail strike next week.
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Hyannis Port
Mass
UPI
Kennedy
White House
Otis Air Force Base
Kennedy Arried
Otis Apb
Its A Boy Born to Mrs Kennedy After Caesarean
Mrs. Ethel Kennedy gave birth to her eighth child, a 6 pound boy, at 6 48 p.m. yesterday. Delivered by Caesarean section, the infant is the couple’s fifth son.
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Boston
UPI
Ethel Kennedy
Robert FT. Kennedy
May Ask Emergency Law To Avert Railroad Strike
Labor Secretary Wirtz warned emergency legislation may be sought to avert a nationwide railroad strike if last-ditch talks fail. After a min conference with President Kennedy he said the situation is deadly serious and could shut down the country economically. He would meet with railroad representatives and union spokesmen to discuss work rules affecting thousands of jobs. He noted the president might ask Congress for legislation to keep railroads running.
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Washington
UPI
W. Willard Wirtz
Wirtz
Kennedy
Congress
Officials Act Against Balky Builder Over Wall Repair
The city commission ordered Leonard Wilson of Garden Terrace, Inc. to repair a collapsed block retaining wall that separated Ith Street homes from Lith Street units. The wall was deemed a public nuisance after prior inspections and heavy bracing installed to prevent a 10 foot collapse. The 30 day repair window expired and was extended by the commission amid questions on current ordinances.
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City Commission
Ith St
Bonanza
Lith St
Leonard Wilson
Garden Terrace, Inc
City Building Department
14Th St
British scoff at reports of spy scandal
London sources dismiss American reports of a new British spy scandal as unfounded speculation. Officials say there is no basis for claims that American investigators uncovered an international Soviet spy ring involving Britain.
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London
UPS
United States
Britain
Scandal Doctor’s Trial Set for July 15 at Old Bailey
Dr Stephen Ward, linked to Britain’s sex and security scandal, will face trial at the Old Bailey on July 15. Ward’s attorney asked for a possible September continuation. Ward, an osteopath to famous figures, was released on an 8400 dollar bond after a magistrate’s hearing amid charges including procuring and conspiracy related to Christine Keeler.
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London
UPI
Stephen Ward
Britain
Old Bailey Court
Ward
Jack Wheatley
Winston Churchill
Elizabeth Taylor
Christine Keeler
John Profumo
Brixton
Police Tray of Parade Fugitive Ends in Capture
Milwaukee police wounded an accused killer and escapee during a holiday parade in a crowd of about 100000. Michael Weston, 22, a prisoner who escaped from a camp near Elkhorn, was found in an East Side tavern with a revolver. Detectives Brewer and Shaffer reported Weston surrendered the weapon after being spotted by a citizen.
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Milwaukee
Wis
UPI
Michael Weston
Weston
Elkhorn
Harold Brewer
Edwin Shaffer
Brewer
Shaffer
Paper Bridge Rejected After City Action
The 1959 bridge on 28th Street near Washington is formally dropped from plans after city officials and a housing developer clashed over access and emergency routes. Officials had argued to keep the bridge for rapid area access, but a May 15 meeting led to further bond reductions and plan changes, effectively erasing the structure from future development.
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City Commission
Director of Public Works
Department of Public Works
Commission
Washington
Dick Sauer
Public Works
Reed Whipple
28Th St
Ed Fountain
Harry Levy
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