No Sign of Revolt as Diem Escapes Bomb Attack
Saigon reports indicate President Ngo Dinh Diem survived a dawn bombing of the palace by two air force officers acting alone. A pilot was captured, an American contractor died indirectly, and Cambodian authorities arrested the second attacker after his plane crash landed near Phnom Penh.
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Ngo Dinh Diem
Viet Nam
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Nguyen van Cu
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Cambodia
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U.S
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Diem
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Ngo Dinh Nhu
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Reds Gain In Indian Elections
Prime Minister Nehru's Congress party held a dominant lead in early returns from India's elections as 1,477 of 2,930 state seats and 62 of 436 parliamentary contests reported. Communists and regional parties showed strength in multiple districts, with Kerala and Andhra Pradesh signaling gains as Swatantra emerged with 60 assembly seats. In North Bombay, Defense Minister V K Krishna Menon led the Nehru association with 72,792 votes to 37,176 for coalition rival J B Kripalani as results continued.
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China
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J. B. Kripalani
Steel Unions Hope For Pact By Thursday
In Pittsburgh AP report, ninth day of steel industry and labor negotiations ends with no progress comment. A source says talks may move to New York if no agreement by week's end. United Steelworkers President McDonald and top negotiator Cooper express hard work and hope for a Thursday deal. The union seeks higher unemployment benefits, job security and raises for about 430,000 workers as current wages average $3.28 per hour under contracts expiring June 30.
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New York
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United Steelworker
R. Conrad Cooper
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USW
Snowy Minneapolis Parking Rules Cause Confusion and Tickets
Minneapolis grapples with a record February snowfall surpassing 25 inches. Officials enforce odd even street parking on alternating days, prompting many tickets and a resident asking police where to park if her license plate ends in an even number.
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TV swap eyed Kennedy Khrushchev exchange planned
United States and Soviet Union reportedly arranging a simultaneous filmed telecast exchange next month. Each leader would speak for about 15 minutes with translation. date tentatively March 25. White House denies current arrangements, while others cite in principle agreement with Soviet counterpart.
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Soviet Union
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Khrushchev
White House
Pierre Salinger
Salinger
Mikhail Kharlamov
Paris
U. S
Izvestia
Alexei I. Adzhubei
Roosevelt Says Russia Could Predominate Europe After War
In a forthcoming biography, President Roosevelt is quoted as saying in 1943 that Russia would dominate Europe after World War II and that Europe should adjust to that reality. He allegedly described plans for China to gain the Far East while the U S and Britain and Russia would split Europe and Africa.
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AFL-CIO at odds with secretary on bargaining role
AFL-CIO leader Meany condemned Labor Secretary Goldberg for advocating federal influence in negotiations. He urged limiting government to conciliation and mediation and backed the United Steelworkers as talks stall. The council urged action against Cuba and called for OAS sanctions to curb Castro influence in Latin America.
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State Department Discusses Kennedy Khrushchev Exchange
Descriptions of the Kennedy Khrushchev exchange framed it as a matter between the White House and the Kremlin with details reportedly discussed at the State Department. The note indicates ongoing diplomacy at official channels and emphasizes the role of the department in shaping the dialogue.
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Kremlin
State Department
Cairo Indicts Spys in Israel Spy Ring
Cairo reports the government indicted 13 Greeks including a woman and two Egyptians on spying charges for Israel. All but one suspect could face the death penalty.
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Flood Stage Eyed On Ohio River At Cincinnati
The Ohio River is rising six inches hourly and is forecast to pass flood stage 52 feet by 6 p.m. with 55 feet possible by 7 a.m. Wednesday. Heavy rains push river levels, prompting evacuations of several cottages along the Great Miami between Cleves and Miamitown as streams rise toward flood thresholds.
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Weathering showers and sleet to resume tonight
A brief lull ends as rains return tonight and last into tomorrow afternoon. Tonight may include sleet and freezing rain but little accumulation. Yesterday's high reached 62 at 11 a.m. and the overnight low was 3 at 7:30 a.m. Middletown measured 0.40 inch of rain from 11:16 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. today.
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Cuban Refugee Families Arrive in Cleveland from Miami
Twenty five Cuban refugee families are due at Cleveland Hopkins airport as the first mass resettlement from Miami unfolds. Church World Service partners with local sponsors to help new arrivals find jobs and settle, while Mayor Celebrezze flags local unemployment concerns and prioritizes Clevelanders for work. Two families already have children in Ohio, with youngsters placed in Canton and at St John Villa Carrollton.
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Canton
Ray M. Richards
Benigno Juan Bocanegra
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Woman’s wit shines in a sly quip about taking for granted
A witty line notes that a woman may be taken for granted yet never leaves without making her presence felt. The quip blends humor with a social nudge, highlighting everyday perception and agency.
Algerian rebel parliament to accept France peace accord
Reports from Tripoli say the National Council for Algerian Revolution will announce acceptance of a France backed peace accord ending seven years of war. A cease fire, a transitional self determination period, and guarantees for Europeans in Algeria are included. Debre ordered reserves deployed as violence resurges in Algiers with 37 killed and 4 wounded.
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France
National Council For Algerian Revolution
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Oran
Sahara
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Debre
Algiers
Europe
Vonjay
Michelet
Kennedy Seeks Health Aid for Aged and Mass Vaccination Plan
President Kennedy asked Congress for a $1 billion boost in Social Security taxes to finance health insurance for the elderly and unveiled a three year nationwide immunization drive to stamp out polio diphtheria pertussis and tetanus with full vaccine costs for children under five. He proposed federal loans to expand group practice centers for doctors and dentists and $182 million for mental health pollution control medical research and related programs. He also announced two White House bills on mass vaccination and pollution control to follow the message.
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White House
Northern Ireland Awaits IRA Peace Pledge After Declared End
Dublin AP report says both sides of the Irish border welcomed the IRA declaring a halt to five years of bombing and shootings. Northern Ireland’s government vowed continued vigilance while leaders praised the move as public opinion rejected terrorism. Security costs for all of Ireland run about 4.2 million dollars annually.
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It Was Big Big Day For Glenns
Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. returns to Washington after orbiting the Earth, greeted by about 250000 cheering crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue. The scene includes 17 bands, rain, and a presidential motorcade with Lyndon Johnson, as the Glenn family watches from the rear.
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