Lonely Oswald on Soviet trip seen by few Americans
Lee Harvey Oswald, isolated during a 1959 1962 Soviet Union journey, was seen mainly by embassy staff and a small group aboard the Marion Sykes. Passengers described him as sullen, cynical, and seasick, with limited social contact and a belief that neither capitalism nor communism held answers.
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President Johnsons swift 600 mile trip to Mount Pleasant
President Johnson showcased a rapid travel plan flying 600 miles Tuesday night to a testimonial dinner in Mount Pleasant Texas. Mrs Johnson drove to the ranch changed clothes and joined the plane within 11 minutes. The event honored Marvin Watson a steel executive and possible White House appointee.
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Second Washington Penitentiary escapee captured in Idaho
PAYETTE Idaho AP A second escapee Richard Eugene Loux 26 was caught in Payette early today Police Capt Dan Walter identified him as one of seven who tunneled from Washington State Penitentiary at Walla Walla Sunday night Harold Thomas 38 also captured Tuesday night in Payette had been serving a life sentence for murder Three others including Loux fled on foot still at large were Vertis Barrett Neil Wallen John Mullenix Donald Maseros and Arthur St Peter Maseros and Wallen are convicted murderers
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Two Seriously Injured In Private Plane Crash
In Salina Kansas a private plane crashed four miles from Salina Municipal Airport injuring Maj. O M Russell of Schilling AF Base and Darrell Fink of the Federal Aviation Agency. A Missouri Pacific freight brakeman Lloyd Bowman witnessed the crash and alerted authorities. An ambulance crew freed the victims from wreckage as the plane tangled with utility wires. Fink, an instructor pilot, was giving Russell a flying lesson.
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Grandmother Shot by 4-Year-Old Grandson in Monessen
In Monessen Pennsylvania 80 year old Celina Renshaw was killed when her great grandson Layne Sander, age 4, found a 38 caliber pistol on a nightstand. The child reportedly pointed the gun at her and fired twice without effect, then a third pull discharged and struck her in the chest.
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Celina Renshaw
Stephen D. Yaney
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Verney Joins PGA Tour. Brother-in-Law to Gary Player
South African golfer Bob Verney, who joined the PGA Tour this year, is related to Gary Player as his brother-in-law, highlighting connections within the professional golf scene.
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Bob Verney
Gary Player
Liquor Store Approved at McConnell AFB
Washington reports a package liquor store authorized at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita Kansas despite opposition from Senator Frank Carlson. Aides were notified Tuesday that base conditions meet Defense Department criteria for a beverage outlet and the store has been approved.
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Refugee reports killing of U.S. missionary Carlson
Fernand Deprey a Belgian refugee from Stanleyville arrived in Brussels with other evacuees and said he witnessed the shooting of American missionary Paul Carlson by Congolese rebels. He described Carlson sitting with others in the street and being shot when rebels fired as paratroopers approached. Deprey knew Carlson as a cheerful moral figure during captivity.
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U.S
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Congo
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Greek Immigrant and Wife Host Free Thanksgiving Meals
In Des Moines William J. Sargent and his wife Arlie open Sargent's Cafe for the 18th year to serve free turkey dinners on Thanksgiving. They distribute tickets to city agencies and expect about 1,000 diners, with 30 volunteers helping. Despite arthritis, Sargent carves the turkeys as daughter Susie assists in the kitchen at the small cafe.
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Des Moines, Iowa
William J. Sargent
Arlie
Sargent
Sargents
Susie
Soviets Demand End to Congo War and Mercenary Withdrawal
The Soviet Foreign Ministry summoned U.S. Belgian and British diplomats and urged an immediate halt to Congo military operations and withdrawal of all foreign mercenaries. It condemned Belgian paratrooper landings as a new act of intervention. The United States and Britain rejected the charge.
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Stanleyville
Community dinner served with turkey and fixings
Mrs. Sargent hosts a communal meal featuring sage dressing giblet gravy mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. She notes fresh cranberries and a generous spirit welcoming all including a wealthy guest who once dined quietly. She says the sight of diners enjoying themselves makes her feel lucky.
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