D-Day Normandy Anniversary Observed At Bayeux
Sixteen years after the Normandy invasion Allied forces secured a beachhead near Bayeux. In ceremonies, French ministers Triboulet and Couve de Murville laid wreaths on a liberation monument and rekindled the flame of liberty. They planned visits to Omaha and Utah beaches and an American cemetery.
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Bayeux
France
Normandy
Europe
U.S
Frech
Raymond Triboulet
Maurice Couve de Murville
Couve de Murville
Omaha
Utah
Atlas Base Slowdown Is Likely
A nationwide walkout by the International Association of Machinists at Convair plants in California to Florida threatens Atlas missile test firings. About 800 IAM members picketed Cape Canaveral and bases in California Wyoming Nebraska New Mexico while talks with Convair mediated by an federal official stalled. The union seeks higher wages and benefits, with a 14 cent hourly pay rise over two years, while Convair offered an 11 cent rise plus a 3 cent cost of living increase.
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San Diego
Calif
West Coast
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Warren Air Force Base
Cheyenne
Wyo
Offutt Air Force Base
Omaha
Neb
Convair
IAM
Holloman
N.M
Air Force Base
Union
Marvin Sconyers
Atlas
Pomona
Alaska Leads in Population Gain in 1960 Census
Alaska shows a 74 percent population increase to 223,888, the largest gain among early 1960 census figures. West Virginia falls to 1,849,142, a 17.8 percent drop. Delaware and Colorado also report high gains while preliminary figures may be revised.
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Washington
Alaska
West Virginia
Arkansas
Statehood
Delaware
Colorado
Congressmen Accused of Faked Overseas Spending Reports
Knight newspapers report that the House Public Works and Judiciary committees submitted artificial 1959 overseas spending reports. The article claims uniform percentages across 23 countries for transportation lodging meals gratuities and miscellaneous, with clerk Bess E. Dick admitting estimates were used. The piece highlights secrecy and lax itemization by committees.
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Washington
House Public Works and Judiciary Committees
Knight Newspapers
Don Oberdorfer
Walter Pincus
House Committee
U.S
Argentina
Sudan
Judiciary Committee
Bess E. Dick
Eisenhower Plays Out West Point Alumni Day Notes
President Eisenhower returns to West Point for the 1915 class alumni events after a public clash with Soviet Premier Khrushchev. He attends the class march and cadet review, and later speaks at an alumni luncheon before flying to Washington. He earlier visited Notre Dame for an honorary degree and a commencement address, criticizing leaders who brandish anger and satellites. Police estimate large crowds greeted him in South Bend.
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Eisenhower
Notre Dame
Edmund Joyce
University
Theodore Hesurgh
West Point
N.Y
Nikita Khrushichev
Hudson River
United States Military Academy
South Bend
Ind
University of Notre Dame
Khrushchev
Kremlin
Bear Mountain Inn
Charles Dutrieux
Ike
Theodore M.hesburgh
United States Hits Back at Khrushchev and Castro
The State Department condemned Khrushchev's attacks on President Eisenhower and accused Cuba of a slander campaign. President Eisenhower and Secretary Herter directed sharp replies at Moscow’s personal vilification with no immediate Soviet response.
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Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Cuba
State Department
Nikita Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Khrush Ichev
Paris
Havana
Fidel Castro
Khrushchev
Moscow
Christian A. Herter
Herter
Chuckle: Praise vs Criticism Draws Mocking Insight
A witty aside notes that many prefer praise to criticism and would rather be ruined by compliments than saved by honest critique, reflecting on human vanity. The quip frames praise as risky while criticism becomes a saving force in disguise.
Socialist Bloc Quits Japanese Parliament in Push on Kishi and Ike Visit
The Socialist bloc resigns from Japan's Diet to pressure Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi and disrupt President Eisenhower's June visit. Sohyo calls a convention to plan further strikes while mass protests and work stoppages loom around the U.S. Embassy and Parliament. The Socialist walkout risks dissolving Parliament before the security pact takes effect.
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Tokyo
Socialist Bloc
Nobusuke Kishi
Eisenhower
Japan
Kishi
Sohyo
People’s Council
U.S
White House
James C. Hagerty
Kish
Lberal-Democratc
Inejiro Asanuma
Kyodo
Hirohitoi
Japan-U.s
Lawmaker on Floor Confusion Sparks Constituent Concern
A Texas caller asked if Rep James Wright was ill after being told he was “on the floor.” The note explains that “on the floor” means attending a House session, a phrase not understood by all constituents.
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Washington
Texas
James Wright
D-Tex
Wright
Hope's In Wings In Stage Strike In New York
Broadway theaters remain closed as actors and producers negotiate a pension plan. Spokesmen say a settlement could come before week’s end after millions lost in ticket sales and payroll. Finian's Rainbow may not reopen as losses mount and shows struggle to survive.
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New York
Broadway
Actors Equity
League of New York Theaters
Finian
Rainbow
Lausche Critiques U2 Probe Tone At Senate Hearing
Senator Lausche clashes with fellow Democrats over the U2 inquiry as censors erase parts of his statements. He signals sympathy for the administration and questions whether the hearing scrutinizes Soviet actions or U.S. responsibility, while Fulbright presses on whether Eisenhower lied or told the truth.
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Washington
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
Lausche
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Russia
Eisenhower
Khrushchev
Jthis
Christian A. Herter
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
U.S
Fulbright
Alexander Wiley
R-Wis
Havng
Jor
Herter
Weather stays warm with dry spell through week
The city enjoys sunny skies and warm temperatures after a weekend peak of 90. Forecasters expect cool, dry conditions for most of the week with no rain expected until late Friday or Saturday. Today’s high around 78 and tonight near 55. similar for tomorrow. Yesterday reached 88 at 4 pm and 55 in the morning.
World's Largest Balloon Soars West in Cosmic Ray Test
A 500 foot diameter balloon, claimed to be the world’s largest, floats at 114000 feet over the lower US heading toward Texas. The craft carries nuclear emulsion film and weighs over 2% tons, part of Project Glynco sponsored by the Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation for two years of data.
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Brunswick, Ga
United States
Texas
Glynco Naval Air Station
Brunswick
Office of Naval Research
Glynco
National Science Foundation
Sci
Goldwater Says Johnson Kennedy Ticket Tough for Republicans
Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona warns a Johnson Kennedy Democratic ticket would be hard for Republicans to defeat in the presidential race. He notes Lyndon B. Johnson is rapidly rising for the Democratic nomination while John F. Kennedy claims substantial momentum and projects about 600 votes in early convention balloting. Nomination requires 761 votes.
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Washington
Barsry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Goldwater
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
John F. Kennedy
D-Mass
Minneapolis
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