Skepticism Over Soviet Claim Of Extraterrestrial Civilization
British and American scientists questioned Tass reports of a new civilization based on fluctuating radio signals from space. Prof Bernard Lovell and Prof Fred Hoyle dismissed the claim as highly improbable. Soviet scientists Kardashev and Shkiovsky offered cautious remarks while noting uncertainty.
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London
Outer Space
Bernard Lovell
Britain
Jodrell Bank Observatory
Jodrell Bank
Fred Hoyle
Cambridge Univer
Russians Detect Possible New Cosmic Object Signals
Tass reports an unknown cosmic object in the galaxy may be a remnant of a supernew star with fluctuating signals from CTAI02. Western scientists cautious, noting 100 day cycles could arise from quasars or variable stars, needing more study to claim intelligent life.
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Tass
Shkloowsky
Tornado Toll Climbs Across Midwest After Palm Sunday Outbreak
Amid widespread destruction the Palm Sunday tornadoes killed 249 and injured 5 000 across six states. Indiana reported 141 dead. Ohio Michigan Illinois Wisconsin also suffered heavy losses. Officials estimated multi‑million damages and called for federal aid as cleanup began in wrecked towns and debris clogged roads.
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Michigan
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Elkhart
Imed
Illinois
Indiana
Russiaville
Alto
Ohio Tornado Damage Set At 50 Millions
Tornadoes across 22 northern Ohio counties caused at least 53 deaths and more than 30 injuries. Gov. Rhodes requested disaster declarations for four counties as Red Cross aids survivors. Toledo and Cleveland area towns suffered heavy destruction with homes and businesses wrecked and a derailed freight train.
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Indiana
Paul Huffman
Elkhart Ind. Truth
Dunlap
Huffman
Ohio
Toledo
Lima
Findlay
Grafton
Cleveland
Charles Legion
Legrow
Shelby County
Baltimore & Ohio
James Imms
Scotty
Andrew
Ohio 45
Bluffton
Ohio moves to aid tornadoes victims in disaster areas
Gov. Rhodes after a tour asked the president to declare four Ohio counties as disaster areas. Red Cross moves to supply food clothing and shelter and will oversee repair and rebuilding with disaster funds and local chapters.
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National Guard
Johnson
Ohio
Columbus
James A. Rhodes
Allen
Hancock
Lorain
Lucas
Red Cross
Rhodes
British Envoy Barred From Reds Capitals
Britain’s peace envoy Patrick Gordon Walker said China and North Viet Nam refused to allow him to visit their capitals on his Southeast Asia mission. He will still try to visit Beijing or Hanoi later, leaving time in his schedule.
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London
Britain
Patrick Gordon Walker
China
Viet Nam
Consingel
Gordon Walker
Southeast Asia
Peking
Hanoi
Bath
Michael Stewart
Malaysia
Thailand
20000 Homeless In River Rampage
Ice jams on tributaries and the Mississippi River north of the Twin Cities unleashed waters into flooded southern Minnesota. The flooding has displaced more than 20,000 people and caused over 20 million dollars in damage. In St Paul the river rose toward 25 feet with crest forecast near 27 to 27.5 feet by Friday as dikes brace for peak.
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ST. Paul, Minn
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Trwin
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Coon Rapids
Mississippi
Laos Offensive Watch: Pathet Lao Misses Spring Push
Washington reports indicate the Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese forces have built up men and supplies for limited Laos offensives but show no clear spring attack plan. Officials assess air strikes and timing may influence conclusions about Communist impact before the rainy season.
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Washington
Laos
U.S
Fall Night Forecast And Thunderstorm Risk Ahead
The forecast calls for a cool fall night with a low around 43 degrees. Tomorrow, cloud cover increases and temperatures rise. the afternoon may bring thunderstorms. Yesterday’s high reached 62 while today’s low fell to 42.
American aid official Grainger shot by Viet Cong after escape
Joseph W. Grainger, 39, of Sumter South Carolina, an American aid official and US economic assistance mission representative in Phu Yen Province, was killed after seven days on the run following his Aug 8 capture. The US spokesman condemned the murder as a brutal violation of international law and the Geneva Convention.
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Saigon
Joseph Wr. Grainger
Sumter
S.C
Mary F Grainger
West Hartford
Grainger
Air Force
Phy Ye
U.S
Cuban Plot Is Failure
Cuban plot alleged by anti Castro sources claims 350 military officers and soldiers were arrested after a large heave of arrests in Cuba. The Citizens Committee for a Free Cuba cited 40 captains and many officers with at least 100 civilian officials sent to prison. Former Army Captain Manuel Toranzo Vega, who escaped Cuba, said 350 military men were arrested three weeks ago at the 5th Military District post in La Vibora.
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Miami
Fla
Cuba
Castro
Citizens Committee For A Free
Manuel Toranzo Vega
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Toranta Vega
Havana
Fulgencio Batista
la Vibora
Montreal Bank Heist Mirrors Rififi Jewel Theft
Montreal police report a gang looted 400 safety deposit boxes at a Royal Bank branch, stealing money and valuables over a million dollars. The thieves used torches and drills to breach the vault, disabling alarms. chocolate wrappers and drill hits were found at the scene. Bank officials said boxes carry no insurance for their contents.
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Montreal
Jules Dassin
Star of India
New York
Museum of Natural History
Topkad
Royal Bank of Canada
Two Ways to Handle Women Cited in Witty Remark
A provocative quip presents two methods for dealing with women, noted for its blunt humor and stereotype laden tone. It reflects midcentury social attitudes, sparking brief debate about gender roles without attributing a specific author or event.
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