Missouri Solon Dies
Senator Thomas C. Hennings Jr of Missouri died in Washington at 57 after abdominal cancer. A champion of government transparency he chaired the Senate subcommittee on constitutional rights and pressed agencies for information. President Kennedy called his death a great loss to the country and to equality.
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Discoverer XV launches with dogs and monkeys planned
The U S Air Force sends the Discoverer XV into orbit from Andenberg Air Force Base hoping for a third successful test of a return capsule. A 300 pound capsule will land in a Hawaii area later today to recover film and later carry a rhesus monkey on future flights. The craft travels at 18000 mph with a 94-minute orbit, and recovery planes will attempt to snag the capsule near the Hawaii area.
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United States Rejects Soviet Khrushchev Travel Limits
The State Department quickly rejected a Soviet protest over restrictions on Khrushchev movement during UN meetings. The note said safeguards protected the premier and ensured unimpeded transit to the United Nations, amid Cuba's Castro joining the delegation and fears of anti Castro refugees in New York.
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Three Die In Venice Tanker Explosion
An Italian tanker exploded in Venice harbor killing three people as it docked. Police said thirteen others were rescued from the sea by a passing ship. the Rosa Pellegrino, a 1,567 ton vessel from Bari, carried gasoline diesel oil and other petroleum products.
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Zoning Plea On 50th Street Put Off For Study
The City Planning and Zoning Commission tabled a request to build a small professional office on the 3400 block of 50th Street. They want a plot map showing north companion land and residential development for 49th Street before proceeding.
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OConnor Wins Democratic Senate Nomination In Mass
AYOR THOMAS O’Connor of Springfield won the Democratic nomination for senator, defeating Governor Foster Furcolo as results came in from Massachusetts early in the primaries. Furcolo conceded before half the precincts were counted. Coya Knutson led in Minnesota’s ninth district Democratic-Farmer-Labor race with 2610 to 2344 for Roy Wiseth as district results trickled in. Wisconsin saw Gov. Gaylord Nelson nearly even with his Republican rival.
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Soviets Warn West on Berlin Air Corridor Use
In Berlin the Soviet commandant Maj. Gen. Nikolai Zakharov warned the West against misusing air corridors to Berlin. He said West Germans staging provocations could bring consequences and accused allies of letting militarists fly to Berlin. He argued East German limits on travel were sovereign and rejected an Allied protest.
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Kennedy mobbed by largest crowds in Texas Missouri tour
Democratic nominee John F Kennedy drew the largest crowds of his 12 day campaign during a two day Texas tour and a stop in St Louis. In Dallas about 175000 watched him noon and Texarkana saw around 100000. In St Louis authorities say about 10000 surged the airport ramp as Symington urged order. The mob trapped Kennedy on the plane for about 15 minutes before authorities opened a path.
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Nixon pledges more reclamation and power projects
Vice President Richard M. Nixon campaigned in the Northwest promising greater emphasis on new multi purpose reclamation power and flood control projects. He spoke in Portland and Boise drawing crowds up to 50 000 and rebutting Kennedy on hydroelectric lag. Nixon cited a record of starting more water projects and noted a safe flight between Portland and Boise.
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Six John Kennedys Enter Massachusetts Primary
Six candidates named John Kennedy entered the Massachusetts Democratic primary. Each sought a separate nomination including governor John Kennedy of Canton and state treasurer John Kennedy of Boston, along with nominees for state representative and other county positions.
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Lumumba Backed in Political Shift
Editorials and women’s news sections reflect a wave of support for Patrice Lumumba as arguments for his leadership gain traction. Market quotations and radio TV listings highlight program schedules while a comic dictionary defines an enemy as someone who never borrows money.
ENMU Faculty votes for Reed dismissal amid controversy
Eastern New Mexico University faculty approved a resolution calling for the immediate dismissal of Dr. D. H. Reed by a vote of 88 to 12. President Donald Moyer said a board of regents meeting would be held soon to consider the resolution. Reed had faced formal charges over crediting a student’s work to another candidate for a master’s degree.
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Carr Names Solon Austin
AP reports Speaker Waggoner Carr named Rep. Virginia Duff of Ellis County chairwoman of the committee to codify laws governing local water districts.
Big Spring Voters Approve 4.3 Million Bond Issue
In Big Spring, voters approved a city improvement bond issue of 4.3 million dollars. The final tally was 1,993 votes with each project passing by about a three to one margin, across separate ballot items.
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China Guinea Economic Pact Signed Aid Extended
Communist China signed an economic agreement with Guinea on Tuesday and pledged to extend 25 million dollars in aid over the next three years to the African republic.
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Weather Outlook for Lubbock and Vicinity
Southwest weather report shows a generally fair and warm day with southerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Morning low around 59 and daytime high near 63. Extended hourly readings list temperatures from 60s to mid 70s with humidity around 22 to 82 percent and no significant precipitation noted.
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