Congo Crisis Deepens Over UN Role and Katanga
Secretary General Hammarskjold defended UN interpretation that no legal basis exists for forced intervention in Congo internal affairs. He planned a Soviet backed advisory committee of contributing nations to assist in handling Congo issues. Lumumba urged force to subdue rebellious Katanga while Gizenga pressed for reduced Hammarskjold authority.
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Congo
Sary
Hammarskjold
Security Council
Ment
Lumumba
Katanga
Council
Three Hurt In Wreck In Idalou Abilene Couple Involved
A year old Abilene woman Mrs Willie Coker was critically hurt Sunday in a traffic wreck at FM Road 400 and State Highway 62 near Idalou. Her husband R T Coker escaped with minor treatment while Mrs May also received emergency care at Methodist Hospital. The Coker car crossed the highway and skidded 45 to 50 feet. May's vehicle skidded about 70 feet and then 16 feet southeast. Mrs Coker had a fractured arm and possible internal injuries.
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Abilene
Willie Coker
Idalou
May
Coker
Space Dogs Return From Orbit With Healthy Report and Praise
Pravda confirms Laika and Belka endured 24 hours in orbit, traveling 434,700 miles in a 198.8 mile high path. Tass notes normal heart and blood pressure in dogs and other animals, with plants and mice thriving. Space science officials discuss future manned flights and reduced radiation risk.
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Pravda
Tass
Moscow
D. V. Martynov
A. Grigoryev
G. Kobrovsky
Forest Fire Rages Near Sacramento with Aid Arriving
Forester Hal Nixon reports the blaze covering about 15000 acres of timber with 1000 firefighters on the line. The U S Air Force dispatched 800 airmen from four bases to assist. Forest Hill becomes a large fire camp as 20 families seek refuge in Michigan Bluff. Two forestry workers suffer heat exhaustion and a bulldozer operator is burned when he abandons his tractor.
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Sacramento
Hal Nixon
U.S. Air Force
Hamilton
Michigan Bluff
Multiple Fatal Crashes Toll Throughout Interstate Holiday Weekend
A weekend traffic toll in Mexico Missouri and other states reports several fatalities. A New Orleans family en route to visit relatives dies in a head on crash with a drag car. Max Childers, 23, dies in a drag racing crash. Milton Tennessee, and Dyersburg deaths follow. Pennsylvania toll reaches fifteen with several two car wrecks and a car train collision near Janesville Wisconsin. Ecuador’s Jose Velasco Ibarra, thrice president, is quoted on political ambition.
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Mexico
New Orleans
Max Childers
Milton
Dyersburg
Tenn
William Lewis
Memphis
Pennsylvania
Monongahela
Slipery Rock
New Castle
Elgin
Janesville
Wis
Jose M. Velasco Ibarra
Ecuador
Princess Margaret Birthday Rumors Stir Balmoral Visit
Scotland report says Princess Margaret may be expecting a baby as she marks her 30th birthday at Balmoral. The couple Antony Armstrong-Jones and Margaret spend the day with the royal family at Crathie church while officials decline to confirm pregnancy claims.
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Balmoral
Scotland
UPD
Princess Margaret
London Sunday Dispatch
Antony Armstrong-Jones
Preg ‘Nant
Buckingham Palace
London
Royal
A. J. Griffin
Margaret
Armstrong-Jones
Balmoral Castle
Scottish Highlands
Crathie Church
Eliza
Beth
Post Texas dance hall slaying shocks residents
Raymond Jefferson, about 40, of Brownfield, was killed after an argument at a Post dance hall. Two suspects fled as a second man wrestled the gun, leaving Jefferson shot three times. A fourth man, Rueben Harper of Post, was wounded and undergoing surgery, while another injured man received hospital treatment. Jefferson leaves a wife and five children.
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POST
Garza County
Raymond Jefferson
Brownfield
Post Hospital
Rueben Harper
Methodist Hospital
Lubbock
Suny Harper
Jefferson
Crosby Cotton Group To Meet In Ralls Tonight
Crosby County members of the Plains Cotton Growers Assn. will meet at 8 p.m. in the Ralls High School Auditorium to elect two representatives to the annual board of directors. Wilmer Smith, vice president of the association, will be principal speaker. The Crosby County group will also review plans for the annual meeting in Lubbock on September 2.
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RALLS
Crosby County
The
Plains Cotton Growers Assn
Ralls High School
Wilmer Smith
Mel D. Cherry
Lores M. Rankin
Crosby County Board of Directors
Lubbock
Bus Crash in Jasper Leaves Dozen Injured
A Trailsway bus tipped down a 55 foot embankment in a rainstorm near Jasper Alabama injuring about 12 passengers. Driver C E Harrison of Birmingham suffered head injuries. Dean Jones of Huntsville was bruised. Fire units ferried victims to Birmingham and Jasper hospitals. Two victims identified.
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Jasper
Ala
API
Trailsway
Here
Highway Patrol
C. E. Harrison
Birmingham
Dean Jones
Huntsville
Conspiracy Theories and Birthday Cheers in a Bantering Column
The column weaves together quips about the Mafia exposure and society’s tensions between generations. It includes Joe E. Lewis reflecting on youth and age, a birthday note to Bob from H. V. Kalten, and Ken King’s critique of Hollywood actors at conventions.
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Winchell
Joe E. Lewis
Joe
Bob
H. V. Kalten
Ken King
Soviet Football Fans Sentenced In Chase Incident
Four Russian football fans were jailed 18 months to five years after they rushed the field during a July 19 Lenin Stadium match between Moscow Central Army and Kiev. They admitted drinking, chased the referee, and targeted players with bottles as about 11,000 spectators looked on. Two offenders were banished from Moscow.
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Moscow
Football
Lenin Stadium
Central Army
Kiev
Benson and Kennedy Debate Farm Policy Strategy
Kennedy outlined four farm policy pillars including price supports and quotas, expanded school lunch and overseas aid. He tied Nixon to Benson's plan while noting Democratic Congress shortcomings. Benson defended his program, praised the nominee, and avoided direct attack on Nixon.
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Nixon
Kennedy
Iarm
Massachusetts
Benson Kennedy
Middle West
Portland
Maine
Democratic Congress
Congress
Farmer
Criti
Cbs.tv
Kennedy cash claims spark election era budget talk
Hugh Scott charges the Kennedy and Kennedy Foundation have spent millions to win votes and fund an African student airlift. He alleges fund manipulation and ties to government aid while Dems deny the attack as political and misleading. The piece also notes congressional inaction on a wage bill and Kennedy’s mixed Senate farm record. The UN Tibet item notes Southeast Asian nations seeking General Assembly focus.
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Solon
Kennedy
United Free Internet
Ashington
Sen
Hugh Scott
John F. Kennedy
Pennsylvania
Scott
Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation
Kennedy Foundation
State Department
James Shepley
Richard M. Nixon
J. William Fulbright
D.ark
Senate For‘eign’ Relations Committee
Sec. of State
Christian A. Herter
Shepley
Department
Sund
Allege
Rott Sctid
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House
Senate
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UN General Assembly
Tibet
Thailand
China
Local Births and Household Announcements Compile Messy Notice
Fragmented notices report several births with weights and hospital names including Methodist and St Marys. Names include Leon Brewer Richart Wainson Dwain Miller Charlee Le Burford Jon Gilchrist Ruben Calderon George Laing and Jack Tinnell. Some entries mention occupations such as farmer and Texan Tech employee.
Dallas Plant Hit By Four Alarm Fire
Four alarm blaze at a Dallas area plant manufacturing pillows and cushions caused a column of black smoke and an estimated $75,000 in damage. Fire officials attributed the cause to be determined as authorities worked to extinguish the blaze. The minister noted opposition to liquor amid the incident.
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Dallas
UPI
Edson of Forces
Texas
Scurry County
E. E. Spillclerk
Three Persons Injured In Lake Dallas Tornado Hit
A tornado struck the Lake Dallas area causing injuries to three people and damage in the business district between the lake and Sherman. The storm produced heavy rainfall, hail and high winds across Texas with other tornadoes reported near Carrollton Fort Worth and Teague. Esther Edwards, a Fort Worth resident, was knocked unconscious by lightning during the event.
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Tyler
Mineral Wells
Furst
Texas
Wichitas
Abilene
Amarillo
Panhandle
Austin
Beaumont
Galveston
Lake Dallas
Houston
Victoria
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Palacios
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Sherman
Longview
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Dallas
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Sher
Presidio
Twinter
Carrollton
Hurst
Tarrant Dallas
Thee
Farmers Branch
U.S
Highway 156
Fort Worth
Amon Carter Field
Larkins
Murat
Esther Edwards
Seguin
Childress
Persons
Sylvia Faye Webb
Teague
Doris Nell’ Jennings
New and
Great Lakes
Florida
Ing
Bay City
Mich
Marjorie Ann Shook
Robert
Roanoke
Tupelo
I Miss
New Orleans
Marian
Ohio
Space Feat Sparks Global Headlines and Debate
The Soviet orbital achievement dominates international reaction with praise from Communist papers in Paris and East Germany while Moscow radio critiques American espionage aims. Scientists split on rocket lead, noting Soviet heavy launch capability but U.S. broader scientific results.
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London Sunday Times
London
Communist Humanity
Paris
East Germany
Communist Party
Neues Deutschland
Moscow Radio
United States
Yevgeny Fedorov
Soviet Academy of Sciences
U.S
Alfred J. Lovell
Jorden Bank
England
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