Kennedy Starts Out With a Bang High Hurdles For Kennedy
Sen John F Kennedy wins the Democratic nomination in Los Angeles and faces tough Senate tasks opening Aug 8. He plans a big defense funds increase and an emergency farm income bill, while pushing a broadening of the minimum wage and a medical care program for the aged. The Senate debates long standing issues as Eisenhower’s defense bill nears completion and labor policy faces opposition.
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Kennedy Accepts Democratic Nomination in Los Angeles Speech
Senator John F. Kennedy accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in Los Angeles addressing 60,000 at the Coliseum. He urged voters not to judge him by religion and outlined a campaign to take the nation beyond the New Frontier into a space era, challenging Nixon on leadership and policy.
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Propaganda Said Reds Congo Goal
Washington strategists see Khrushchev aiming for a two way propaganda victory over Congo turmoil. They warn against Kremlin tactics while urging caution and multinational cooperation to discredit Soviet moves and support UN efforts as Belgium and other nations deploy troops. Khrushchev’s reply to Congo leaders threatens intervention if Western actions persist. The aim is to shape opinion and gain credit when stability returns.
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Belgian Troops Refuse Congo Ultimatum Promptly
Belgian troops ignore Patrice Lumumba's 6 am deadline to leave the Congo as U N forces begin arriving. Lumumba lectures parliament while clashes reported, and Maj Gen Henry T Alexander helps broker a temporary truce, separating Belgian and Congolese forces in Leopoldville.
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Army Pours Into Congo To Stabilize Crisis
Dag Hammarskjold aims to deploy about 6,000 U.N. troops to the Congo within two weeks and keep them for nine to ten months until order is restored. African units began moving into Leopoldville aboard U.S. planes as Security Council approved the mission.
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Chuckle: wool over wife eyes with wrong yarn joke
A lighthearted quip notes a man tries to fool his wife with a faulty yarn. The joke ends with a playful observation on domestic mischief and the silliness of deception.
Students Seize Cuban University in Bloodless Coup
In Havana the government backed Federation of University Students seized control of Havana University. Anti Castro sources say the federation plans to appoint Carlos Rafael Rodriguez editor of Hoy as rector and assistant professor at the school.
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Lockheed Strike Ends in California Vote
In Burbank California members of the International Association of Machinists voted Friday night to end a strike against Lockheed missile installations. The action wraps a dispute over labor.
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Deaf mute convict speaks to escape label
Charlotte, N C Joseph Wray once described as a deaf mute by a lower court faced a jail cell study order and cross examination by written notes. A cell mate testified to his chatter, leading to admission that the deaf and dumb claim was a strategy to avoid justice. He received an active two year sentence after appealing a suspended sixty day term.
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Doctor Talked Man Down At Newport Beach Tower Incident
A 24 year old Costa Mesa man perched atop a 10 story half finished apartment shaft during a psychiatric crisis. Dr Richard Renneker a Mt Sinai researcher and a Catholic priest urged him to come down as police burned lights to aid the rescue. The climber descended and was arrested for observation after being brought to Orange County Hospital.
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Cuba Faces Broad Condemnation Over Soviet Ties
In Washington, Cuba drew criticism from Western Hemisphere nations as the 21 member OAS prepared for an unscheduled session called by Peru. The ministers would discuss threats to hemispheric solidarity and democratic principles within the Inter American system amid closer Cuban relations with the Soviet Union.
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Window Cleaner Killed At Dayton
Luther Locket age 30 died after a fall from the third tier at Rike's Garage in downtown Dayton on Friday. The incident occurred in DAYTON OHIO, AP reported.
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Dayton Man Dies From Auto Crash With City Bus
Stephen Slick aged 73 of Dayton died from injuries after a Friday afternoon crash between the car he rode in and a city bus. The car was driven by his daughter Esther L. Smith, 142.
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New Frontier theme echoed in Kennedy acceptance speech
In Los Angeles Kennedy unveils the New Frontier, promising greater sacrifice over security and urging Americans to embrace uncharted scientific and social challenges. He acknowledges Catholic faith as a political risk but pledges independent, American, Democratic decision making. He disparages Nixon and criticizes Eisenhower’s eight-year tenure.
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Democrats Show At Kennedy Convention Dazzles With Marching Bands
About 60,000 fans watched at a Los Angeles baseball field as Adlai Stevenson faced an Indian themed interruption during Kennedy’s acceptance speech. Skywriting and helicopters drew counterattacks from Republicans while movie stars and bands electrified the scene. A Stevenson demonstration by young supporters caused a chaotic parade onto the field delaying the keynote moment.
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