Castro Declares Rebels Wiped Out Amid Heavy Losses
Castro claimed rebels were wiped out on Cuba southern beaches and large stores of U S arms captured including Sherman tanks but admitted heavy losses. Rebels said invaders reached Escambray Mountains to resume fighting. Moscow warned U S Marines may strike while Rusk downplayed a major invasion and praised resistance efforts.
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Dean Rusk
Escambray Libre
Free
Giron
America
Cuban Revolutionary Council
New York
Oriente
Fuligencio Batista
End Might Be Near For Castro Group
Editor's note recalls News analysis by William T. L. Ryan who covered Fidel Castro's rise in Cuba and followed his regime through years of upheaval. The column notes how internal factions within the Castro group show signs of strain and potential change.
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William TL. Ryan
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Havana radio proclamation signals regime but hints at downfall
The Havana broadcast praised Castro aligned victory yet omitted the top leader’s voice and admitted guerrillas disperse. Rebels reportedly joined holdouts in the Escambray Mountains, echoing past 26th of July Movement tactics as Fidel Castro often speaks lengthy prime-time addresses.
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Fla
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Havana
anti-Castro Revolutionary Council
Escambray
Fidel Gastro
Castro
Severe storm warnings and warming trend forecast
Weather page notes severe storm warnings with possible tornadoes in the Northeast Kansas area this afternoon and evening. It also calls for cooler nights with lows 50 to 55 and a Friday high around 78. Record readings and yearly comparisons are listed with daytime highs and nighttime lows.
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Worlendays
Senate approves Kennedy wage bill boost to 1.25
The Senate passed Kennedy's plan to raise the federal minimum wage from 1.00 to 1.25 an hour, signaling a major victory for the administration. The measure would cover 4.086 million additional workers, contrasting with the House action that favored a 1.15 floor and 1.2 million chain-store workers. A Senate House committee will seek a compromise for final passage.
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Senate House
New Tax Plan Sent to Congress by Kennedy
President Kennedy sent a 6,300 word message outlining a first step tax reform aimed at modernizing U.S. business and creating jobs. Proposals include a business investment incentive, dividend tax changes, tighter expense rules, and measures to curb tax havens and offshoring, offset by other items to preserve revenue.
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Kennedy
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Kennedy vows U S action if Cuba threat grows
President Kennedy warned the Soviet Union and allies that the United States will act alone if necessary to protect national security in Cuba. He called Cuban guerrillas determined not to abandon the island to the Communists and pressed restraint while warning against nonaction if Communism advances in the hemisphere.
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American Society of Newspaper Editors
Budapest
Fidel Castro
Holmes Defends Tanker Deals as Legal in Senate Hearing
Julius C. Holmes told a Senate Foreign Relations panel that his tanker deals from 14 years ago were legal. The nomination as Ambassador to Iran sparked questions over $3.2 million profits from an $101,000 stake, tied to eight postwar tankers and sales to Greek and Chinese firms. He cited full disclosure to the Maritime Commission and shared profits with associates including Joseph E. Casey and F. Stanley Klein.
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Massachusetts
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National Tanker Corp
John J. Williams
R-Del
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Symington
Nixon cites Kennedy appeal while opposing leftward program
Nixon says Kennedy personal popularity is high but his left leaning economic program has little appeal. He declines immediate critique of the 90 day record, plans a cross country tour, and says Cuba crisis requires careful, constructive action. He predicts Mitchell GOP NJ nomination will help 1962 victory.
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Richard M. Nixon
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Nixon
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United States
New Jersey
Storm Warnings Shake Lawrence as Relays Open
Severe storm warnings cover Lawrence with possible damaging winds and tornadoes across Kansas and Missouri. The Kansas Relays at Memorial Stadium may face weather delays as thunderstorms roll in this afternoon, with a 70 degree forecast and mild tonight.
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Wyandotte
Leavenworth
Kansas
Platte
Clay
Jackson
Misssouri
Memorial Stadium
Elvin Basham Misses Spring Football Practice at KU
Kansas University guard Elvin Basham will not take part in spring practice this year due to personal reasons. Coach Jack Mitchell said Basham plans to return in September after summer work at KU and will be eligible for varsity competition this fall. Basham, a 180 pound senior from Kansas City, Missouri, earned All-Big Eight honors in 1960 and is expected to be an all league and all America candidate in 1961.
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Kansas University
Jack Mitchell
Basham
Mitchell
Kansas City
Area Lake Bids Friday at Wichita
Douglas County residents await the Friday session of the six man Fish and Game Commission in Wichita as bids are set for a proposed 200 acre state lake between Vinland and Baldwin. If bids are approved work could start soon before the commission is disbanded and a five member board is appointed by the governor.
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Wichita
Douglas County
Sixman Fish & Game Commission
Vinland
Baldwin
John Anderson
Reorganized Board
Bridges Signs Up For K C Quintet
Kansas City Steers sign KU star Bill Bridges to a contract in a bidding duel with Chicago for services of the Big Eight rebounding king. Steers also announce deals with Maurice King and Dick Hickit as part of the pro squad build.
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University of Kansas
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Bridges
Chicago
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Maurice King
K. U. Guard
Dick Hickit
Miami University
Carnival ticket sales rise for Dread Relays weekend
Ticket sales for the pre meet barbecue and the Kansas Relays surged as better weather returns. About 1,500 to 2,000 people expected for barbecue on campable hill with $1.50 tickets. Relays attendance projected at least 16,000. Events include a parade on Massachusetts Street and a KU Engineering Exposition drawing up to 20,000. Rotarians oversee sales. Saturday features big school finals and decathlon.
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Allen Fieldhouse
Frank Burge
Lawrence
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Kansas
Ann Landers to Speak at All Women's Day Program
Ann Landers will address the All Women’s Day honor program at 7 p.m. Monday May 1 in Hoch Auditorium, Kansas University. The public may attend. seating on the balconies while main floor is reserved for coeds.
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Journal-World
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Mortar Board
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Mademoiselles
American Association of University Women
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