Explosion at McGuire AFB triggers radiation alert
State police reported a high radiation emission from an unidentified guided missile explosion near McGuire Air Force Base in Jackson Township. No casualties reported as roads were closed and officials secured the area around the 44th Air Defense Missile Squadron base near Trenton.
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Mcguire Air Force Base
44Th Air Defense Missile Squadron
Jackson Township
Here
McGuire
Trenton
Herter urges Eisenhower trip to Japan amid protests
Secretary of State Christian A. Herter told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the president should proceed with his June 19 trip to Japan despite leftist demonstrations. He signaled a possible delay if Tokyo requests it and urged ratification of a new U.S. Japanese treaty to strengthen peace and security.
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Washington
Christian A. Herter
Sen
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Eisenhower
Japan
Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Herter
Sen. Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Iowa
Senate
United States
Far East
Ed States
New York City Population Drops Since 1950 Census
A preliminary census report shows New York City's population down about 200,000 since 1950 with an expected final figure near 7.7 million. The 1950 count was 7,891,957 and a earlier special count listed 7,795,471. Regional director Arthur F. Young cites suburban migration as the cause.
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New York
New York City
Census Bureau
Arthur F. Young
Fathers and son prepare first kidney transplant by two teams
In Boston two teams of 10 surgeons ready a dual operation to transplant a healthy kidney from Dayton police sergeant Virgil N. Beck to his 15 year old son Robert. The attempt at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital could occur this week with no date set. success remains uncertain and may take months to judge.
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Boston
Dayton
Ohio
Virgil N. Beck
Robert
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Beck
Stock Market Index Closing Report and Mail Notice
New York closing average for 60 stocks at 220.8 up 2.0. Advertisement offers daily Journal-World home delivery while away for more than two weeks this summer. Phone number VI3-1000.
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New York
Journal-World
Japan Radicals Threaten Runway Sit-Down Over Eisenhower Visit
Radical students in Tokyo warned of a June 19 runway sit-down at Narita Airport to block President Eisenhower’s arrival for a four day state visit. Prime Minister Kishi and Foreign Minister Fujiyama rejected calls to cancel the trip and pledged strong action if protests disrupted the visit.
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Tokyo
Eisenhower
Zengakuren
Kishi
Fujiyama
U.S
Students Federation
Sohyo
Union Seals Quickie Strikes as Convair Walkouts Grow
IAM organizers expand quickie strikes at Convair plants in San Diego and other sites halting some maintenance and construction. Cape Canaveral Atlas tests postponed while Polaris missile launches proceed. Wage dispute centers on 14 cent raise rejected after 11 cent offer. base pay ranges from 1.79 to 3.40.
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Calif
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Convair
Union
SAM
AIM
Air Force
Washington
IAM
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Atlas
Cape
Vandenberg
Edwards Air Force Base
Desert
Los Angeles
Vanwarde
Soviet Deputy Attacks U S as Geneva Talks Open
Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin opened new disarmament talks in Geneva by accusing aggressive U S circles of sabotaging the Paris summit and hindering peaceful coexistence. U S Ambassador Eaton urged continued discussion while British official Ormsby-Gore said talks were in a restrained, moderate mood despite the remarks.
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Geneva
Valerian Zorin
United States
Paris
Zorin
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev
U. S
Frederick M. Eaton
David Ormsby-Gore
Eaton
Summer School Opens Monday at KU for Summer Session
The University of Kansas summer session begins Monday with orientation for new undergraduates this Thursday at KU. Registration runs Friday for surname H to Z and Saturday for A to G. Classes start June 13 with 7:10 a.m. sessions and labs in air conditioned buildings across Bailey Hall Murphy Hall Summerfield Hall the Museum of Art the Kansas Union and Watkins Hospital. Final exams Aug 4-6. July Fourth is the only holiday.
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Kansas Cayenelty
Watkins Hospital
Bailey Hall
Murphy Hall
Music and Dramatic Arts
Field Hall
Museum of Art
Kansas Union Building
Watkins ' Hospital
Templin
Engel Road
Gertrude Sellards Pearson
Rth St
Tibetan Lama Escape Rumor Denied by Exile Official
In Darjeeling India AP a Chinese security officer and Tibetan Communist party member Dhondup Lhowsang says the Panchen Lama cannot escape Lhasa and calls reports of a flight toward India false He suspects Chinese planted the tale to prompt a personal denial amid recent Tibet fighting reports.
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Darjeeling, India
Tibetan Communist Party
India
Lhasa
Dhondup Llowazang
Tibet
Eichmann Kidnaping Denied as Jews Admit Capture in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES AP The Israeli government said a determined band of Jews tracked Adolf Eichmann to Argentina but did not kidnap him. It claimed Eichmann chose to go to Israel to stand trial and said a letter he provided showed he traveled of his own free will. The note apologized for possible Argentine sovereignty intrusion while defending the hunt as necessary to bring Eichmann to justice.
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Buenos Aires
Adolf Eichmann
Argentina
Gestapo
Israel
Eichmann
Hitler
Arturo Frondizi
Arie Levavi
Rain Breaks Drought Pressing Douglas County Farmers
After a long dry spell Lawrence and Douglas County received rain easing drought concerns. Over the last 24 hours Lawrence reported 0.04 inches while Southern Douglas County tallied 0.50 inches and another 0.50 by noon. the 30 day deficit drops to 3.17 inches. Temperatures stay cool with highs near 70s through Wednesday. 2 PM reading was 62 degrees and the morning low 60.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Freedom of the Press Day Observed in Western Hemisphere
William H. Cowles, president of the Inter-American Press Assn., notes Freedom of the Press Day honors free media in some countries and mourning in others. He cites progress in press freedom since the day began in 1953 across the Western Hemisphere.
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New York
Western Hemisphere
William ‘H. Cowles
Inter- American Press Assn
Cowles
Sunflower Girls State Opens Sunday at KU Campus
The 18th Sunflower Girls State opens June 12 at Kansas University with about 375 Kansas high school senior girls participating in a week of government training. Director is Mrs Mills Hollis of Great Bend. Lt Governor Joseph W Henkle will speak at inaugural ceremonies.
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Sunflower Girls State
Kansas University
Kansas
American Legion Auxiliary
Mills Hollis
Great Bend
Lucille Hayden
Sedgwick
Sunflower Girls
Ku’s
Fraser Hall
Supreme Court
State Senate
State House of Representatives
Register of Deeds
Joseph W. Henkle
Henkle
Topeka
Gamble Pays Monday Night As Rains Cease At KU Commencement
Light drizzle could not stop Kansas University from holding the outdoor 88th annual Commencement in Memorial Stadium. Some 2 057 degree recipients filed past Mount Oread as rain ceased moments before the procession. Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy delivered the final address and received a special Alumni Distinguished Service Citation alongside six others for meritorious service.
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Kansas University
Memorial Stadium
Mount Oread
Franklin D. Murphy
Murphy
W. Clarke Wescoe
A.H. Cromb
Kansas City
KU Alumni Association
Dr. Murphy
KU Medical School
Deane Malott
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
Theodore S. Burnett
Los Angeles
Calif
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co
Carl 0. Dunbar
New Haven
Weather: Cloudy and cool in Northeast Kansas
The forecast calls for cloudy skies and cool temperatures with scattered light rain through Wednesday. Lows tonight in the upper 50s and highs Wednesday around 70 to 75 degrees.
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Kansas
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