Italians Push for Green Fifth Avenue Line for St Patrick’s Day
John N. La Corte of the Italian Historical Society urged Mayor Wagner to restore the green line on Fifth Avenue for St. Patrick’s Day, after a purple line was allowed last year. Traffic Commissioner Barnes had previously barred changes, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians said they no longer want a green line.
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St. Patrick’s Day
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Order of Hibernians
Wagner
Ex-Champ Jimmy Slade Arrested Over Narcotics Ring
Police seized one million dollars worth of marijuana cocaine and heroin from Harlem apartments tied to former heavyweight boxing champion Jimmy Slade 37 and two others. Slade held a second floor apartment cache while narcotics detectives said other drugs were kept in a third floor unit. Slade Irene McShell and Howard Carter were charged with possession with intent to sell with Slade and McShell held for further proceedings.
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Howard Carter
Carter
Norwegian Students Plan Historic Cross Pole Ski Trek
Eleven Norwegian students test gear for a cross Arctic Ocean ski trek from Ward Hunt or Ellsworth Island to Europe in about 100 days. The 1,200 to 1,500 mile route will end in Europe with 4 finishers, 7 abandoning at supply camps.
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Christine Keeler files libel suit against Time magazine
London United Press International reports Christine Keeler 22, famed for a government crisis over her ties to ex-War Minister John Profumo, has lodged a libel suit in the High Court against Time magazine. Joined by Paula Hamilton Marshall 23 and housekeeper Olive Brooker, the action seeks damages for libel.
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John Profumo
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Disaster Loans For Tuna Firms Losses From Poison Incident
The SBA issued a disaster declaration allowing tuna packing firms affected by botulism poisoning last spring to obtain loans at 3 percent interest. Firms suffered economic losses due to several deaths linked to contaminated tuna. Applications must be filed by August 31.
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Senator Russell predicts Clay will face harassment over racial views
Senator Richard B. Russell comments on Cassius Clay’s opposition to race mixing and predicts the new boxing champion will be harassed and humiliated for his views. He notes Clay’s victory over Sonny Liston and warns of consequences for embracing Black Muslim associations while denying knowledge of the group.
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UPI
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D-Ga
Cassius Clay
Clay
Russell
Sonny List
Fire Station Burns in California Forest Service Loss
RED BLUFF Calif. UPI fires devastate state forest service fire station as four firefighters repair the building fail to control the blaze. The structure was a total loss and a fire-fighting truck stood outside during the blaze.
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Delayed Rome Newspapers Reach Sardinia After Months
In Ozieri Sardinia readers received newspapers mailed from Rome on August 12 arriving over half a year late. The post office offered no explanation for the delay and shoppers learned the latest news several months old.
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Sardinia
UPI
Rome
John Wayne for President campaign at University of Dallas
University of Dallas students David Schofield and Robert Yates plan to push a John Wayne for President campaign into the Oregon primary in April. They cannot reach Wayne, who is vacationing on his boat off La Paz, Mexico, and his secretary says he is an enthusiastic Republican but unavailable by telephone.
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Hollywood
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