United Press reports 39 dead in weekend traffic toll
The weekend’s multi vehicle crashes killed at least 39 people in states including Pennsylvania Vermont Missouri Florida Tennessee Illinois New Jersey Washington and Wisconsin. In Vermont seven teens died when their car crashed into a tree near South Hero. Governor Stafford urged stricter adherence to safety laws.
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Reds Tell Of Dogs Return From Space Mission
Pravda reports Belka and Strelka and other animals safely returned from orbit in a sealed container. Space ship landed undamaged on a meadow while farm workers observed the historic event. An observer plane soon arrived to open the ship and confirm the four footed travelers’ return.
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Europe hails Soviet space return as leap ahead of U S
European papers across the bloc praise the safe return of a Soviet space ship with dogs alive. Editors call it a major milestone, predicting manned spaceflight soon and noting Russia leads America after Discoverer XIV capsule recovery.
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Nevada towns dark as giant forest fire cuts power lines
A massive Donner Pass wildfire knocked out Western Nevada and Lake Tahoe power, with Reno and nearby towns urged to conserve water and brace for gas shortages. Fire crews worked through the night as lines through the blaze area sparked efforts to restore emergency power. evacuations were not ordered but residents prepared to flee and highways faced closures.
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Reds Call For Change In Policies
The United Nations Security Council emergency meeting shows Soviet and Congo officials demanding drastic changes and curbs on Dag Hammarskjold while he warns that opposing the UN could threaten the entire aid program in the Congo crisis. The clash involves Congo Premier Patrice Lumumba and Katanga secessionist tensions.
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Hale Center Woman Dies In Two Car Crash
Hale Center resident Mrs. Aplonio Salazar 66 died at West Plains Hospital from internal injuries after a two car collision on State Highway 70 twelve miles east of here. Her husband 74 suffered a fractured hip and granddaughter Patricia Flores was listed in good condition. The other car involved belonged to Jor Lane of Lubbock and his wife 22 was treated for concussion and lacerations. Police said Salazar tried to move from south to north to avoid the crash. The collision left three of four injured in area traffic, toll rising to 53 for the region.
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Youth Dies and another injured in Harlingen gang fight
The Harlingen sand pit fight left Benjamin Flores, 19, dead after a gunshot and Clemente Ybarra, 20, stabbed in the abdomen. Police said at least six Latin American youths were involved in the incident reported Sunday.
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Democratic ticket promises aid as farm issue dominates
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson harshly criticized the Republican Party for neglecting farmers at a midwest farm conference in Des Moines, while Democratic campaign leaders Kennedy and Johnson outlined a four part plan to ease farmer worries and boost their finances. Johnson urged action to lift agriculture from its darkest hour amid a hard road ahead.
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Tornado Ravages Lake Dallas Area Injuring Three
A tornado ripped through the Lake Dallas community near Lewisville on Sunday afternoon, destroying the Williams Fish Market and Grocery, damaging a home, and injuring three people. Losses include $20,000 at the grocery and $3,500 at May Sanders bait shop, with debris scattered across the area and a 200 pound concrete pillar moved into a front yard. Local residents described heavy rain and the rapid, disorienting impact as roofs, carports, and windows were damaged.
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Clemency Petition Drafted for U 2 Spy Pilot Powers
Relatives of Francis Gary Powers and their lawyers prepared a clemency petition to Soviet President Brezhnev in Moscow hotel rooms. Powers is serving a 10 year espionage term. The family also drafted a letter to Premier Khrushchev and visited a Protestant church where Billy Graham preached.
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Motorcycle Riot Flares in Springfield On Eve of Rave
About 2000 motorcyclists converged in downtown Springfield on the eve of a annual gathering. Police used seventy officers to disperse the crowd after a bottle was thrown injuring a woman. Roughly 20 riders were jailed on charges including reckless driving and disorderly conduct. most were linked to the Chicago Outlaws club.
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Pringfield
Springfield
Tinos State
Charles Blumle
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Pessimist Articulates A Bleak Outlook For Breaks
A quip on pessimism notes a man who does not expect a break yet anticipates a fracture if one comes. The line frames a humorous take within the paper's jokes and features a wry definition in the comic dictionary section.
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Teller Urges Resumption of Nuclear Tests
Washington AP reports Dr. Edward Teller, famed atomic scientist, advocates resuming nuclear tests citing long term U.S. cost savings. He argues lighter nuclear explosives and lighter carriers reduce overall expense, favors international negotiation for a safer world, and notes uncertainty about Soviet actions.
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