Group Hopes to Put Telescopes in Space
In Tucson Arizona AP members of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy plan a space telescope program. They will pool resources to develop space telescopes while continuing their major Kitt Peak observatory project for cooperative use by astronomers and universities. The spokesman says space telescopes could offer clearer images of distant stars, but the project remains years away due to engineering challenges.
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Tucson, Ariz
Assn. of Universities For
Kitt Peak
Tucson
AURA
Pioneer IV Nears Moon on Deep Space Mission
Pioneer IV continued its high speed flight toward a solar orbit with Goldstone tracking resuming at 7:33 a.m. EST. The craft reached 198,323 miles from Earth with a speed of 4,742 mph, as NASA updated trajectory estimates. Final tracking placed the probe at 118,852 miles from Earth, marking America’s deepest space penetration to date.
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Washington
America
Goldstone Dry Lake
Mojave Desert
Soviet Union
Goldstone
Moon
Pioneer IV
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Scientists Reassess 13-Pound Cone Moon Flyby
Scientists had predicted the 13-pound cone would skim the moon at 2 p.m. today, coming within about 35,000 miles. officials from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration provide updated timing and distance.
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Moon
Earth
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The
National Aeronautics
Pioneer V Reaches High Orbit Over 150000 Miles
Jodrell Bank experts led by Prof. Bernard Lovell report Pioneer V in a high Earth orbit exceeding 150000 miles. The probe travels about 7000 miles per hour and is described as bang on orbit by the British project team.
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Jodrell Bank
England
U.S
Bernard Lovell
Britain
Pioneer
Pioneer IV Orbit Estimate Not Yet Issued
NASA has not provided an estimate of the orbit Pioneer IV will assume around the sun, with the spacecraft currently about 93 million miles from Earth. The delay leaves questions about trajectory and mission planning unresolved.
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NASA
Sun
Earth
Ohio Governor lays out tax hikes to fix broke state
Governor DiSalle tells Ohio legislators the state faces a 203 million dollar budget gap for the next two years after spending exceed revenues. He proposes nine tax increases, liquor markup, higher beer taxes, a sales tax rollback and highway funding to revive a pay-as-you-go program. He suggests removing exemptions and shifting some costs to local governments while debating sales tax changes and casino wagering levies.
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Ohio
Ohio tax hike targets smokers and drinkers
Gov DiSalle proposes a 214 million dollar general revenue fund increase with smokers bearing two cent per pack cigarette tax, liquor markup of 35 cents per fifth, and removal of sales tax exemptions on alcohol and cigarettes, totaling about 130 million over two years.
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Columbus
Ohio
Michael V. DiSalle
General Revenue Fund
Lawmakers Question Few As DiSalle Budgets Staged
In Columbus Ohio Governor Michael V DiSalle delivered a 44 page budget message to a crowded chamber with six floor questions. Finance Director James Malon and Dr E E Holt answered in 19 minutes as leaders praised the plan but Republicans questioned tax rise need. DiSalle urged local help to reduce poor relief burdens implying higher taxes if not enacted.
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di Salle
William O’neill
Columbus
Ohio
Michael V. DiSalle
Senate House
James Malon
E. E. Holt
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
House
Arthur H. Milleson
DiSalle
John W. Donahey
Senate
Frank W. King
Lucas
James A. Lantz
Fairfield
Donashey
Francis D. Sullivan
Dcuyahoga
State Budget Question on Driver Education Funds
Senator Ed Witmer asked if the governor's recommendations include a two million dollar appropriation for driver education in public schools. State school superintendent replied, and Holt was expected to respond.
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Ed Witmer
Stark
DiSalle
Holt
Eisenhower Granted Girls Saving To Bank Over Debt
Kathy Hewitt, 11, sent her $61 life savings to President Eisenhower with the note that the money need not be paid back. White House and presidential assistant Wilton B. Persons advised keeping the funds in the bank and buying her horse instead. The girl said adults should worry about the debt, while she believes the country is more important than luxury.
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Miami, Fla
Kathy Hewitt
Eisenhower
Kathy
White House
Wilton B. Persons
Governor DiSaile outlines cautious Ohio budget plan
In a budget message to the Legislature Governor Michael V. DiSaile presents a long term financial strategy for Ohio. He signals support to lift the sales tax exemption on materials directly used in manufacturing and agriculture but stops short of a direct recommendation.
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Columbus, Ohio
Michael V. DiSaile
Ohio
Ohio leader hopeful on tax exemption repeal drawing industry
The governor told reporters that lifting the exemption could attract new industry to Ohio by ensuring a stable tax structure and reducing fear of future drastic taxes. DiSalle projects 110 million dollars in two years from removing the directly used exemption, though he warns political opposition and public sentiment could hinder economic growth.
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Ohio
DiSalle
Exrane
Eisenhower Macmillan Plan Mid March Berlin Talks
President Eisenhower invited British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan to Washington for a mid March meeting to discuss Soviet German issues and possible foreign ministers talks. The Soviet government conditions on a conference include East and West Germany and a future of West Berlin. Western powers insist on broad discussion and nod to Berlin in any talks.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Harold Macmillan
Soviet Union
West Berlin
West Germany
Poland
Czechoslovakia
United States
Britain
France
White House
James C. Hagerty
Macmillan
Great Britain
Western leaders seek summit on Berlin crisis after Macmillan visit
Macmillan has returned from ten days in the Soviet Union where he met Khrushchev. Eisenhower signals willingness to a summit with prep indicating plausible negotiations. Adenauer and de Gaulle share cautious support. Officials expect a later this year meeting as popular pressure mounts. Western governments aim to delay or avert armed confrontation over Berlin.
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Macmillan
Soviet Union
Nikita Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Konrad Adenauer
Charles de Gaulle
Berlin
Eisenhower Signals Slight Easing in SovietGermany Stance
President Eisenhower at a press conference said Russia’s note on Germany shows a less rigid Soviet position. He ruled out any scenario where the United States would attack first. He argued self-preservation is instinctive and urged pay-as-you-go government funding for global benefit.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Russia
Germany
United States
Defense McElroy
U.S
Man Found Dead Near Lincoln Heights School
Cincinnati police discovered the body of Frank Perry Sr. near Lincoln Heights School. The man lay face down wearing a blue shirt with other clothing nearby, authorities reported.
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Cincinnati
Lincoln Heights
Frank Perry Sr
Macmillan to Consult Allies on Central Europe Disengagement
Prime Minister Macmillan said he would consult Western Allies on disengagement in Central Europe after a 10 day visit to the Soviet Union. He reported to Parliament that he and Soviet Premier Khrushchev had a useful constructive private discussion on the matter.
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London
Macmillan
Europe
Soviet Union
Nikita Khrushchev
Phrase on mobilization to deter possible attack
A statement declares that general mobilization would be futile and disastrous for the free world if a threat materializes, arguing restraint and strategic patience over a mass military draft or full-scale war. It frames the issue as a grave misstep that could have broad, negative consequences.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Free World
Americans Fear Mobs Next Move In Bolivia Riots
About 700 Americans in La Paz gathered outside Bolivia’s capital fearing funeral violence after anti U.S. riots. Police and Bolivian army protect the embassy area as demonstrations continue over a Time magazine article. Two deaths reported and one stray bullet fatality noted. An orderly evacuation plan was discussed but no Americans injured.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
State Department
Lincoln White
Washington
U.S
Time
Victor Villegas
Trotskyite Workers Revolutionary Party
White
U.S. Information Service
Chuckle Column Teases Gratitude From Husband
A humorous note from a newspaper humor column suggests a husband expects thanks if his wife treats him as she should. The piece uses playful tone to spotlight domestic roles and courtesy.
Khrushchev Threatens Separate Peace With East Germany
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev told reporters in Leipzig that Moscow would sign a separate peace treaty with East Germany if the West blocks an all German settlement. He accused the West of rejecting his German proposals without viable alternatives. The Allies refuse to recognize Otto Grotewohl’s East German regime or to deal with Berlin controls Moscow plans to relinquish this spring.
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Leipzig
East Germany
Nikita Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
Germany
Otto Grotewohl
Berlin
Khrushchev Urges Peace as Soviet Expansion Policy Stirs
Khrushchev in a 20 minute talk to East German allies and Leipzig trade fair visitors says the Soviet Union seeks only peace to carry out a seven year economic program. He dismisses Western leaders anger and asserts nothing will come of it. A crowd of tens of thousands, damp and restrained, responds with cautious cheer when peace is mentioned.
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Khrushchev
Leipzig
Soviet Union
Compromise Bill Urged By Mitchell
Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell urged Congress to enact labor control legislation that is neither too heavy handed nor too hesitant. He testified before a House Labor subcommittee stressing balanced reform to protect individual worker rights while aiding legitimate trade union growth.
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Washington
James P. Mitchell
Congress
Mitchell
House Labor Subcommittee
Eisenhower
Subcommittee weighs Kennedy and Barden labor bills
The subcommittee reviews a House version of a Senate bill by Sen John F Kennedy and a labor control bill by Chairman Graham Barden. Barden's proposals are praised in part but seen as too far by some, Kennedy's not far enough in other views.
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Senate
John F. Kennedy
Mass
Graham Barden D
Labor Committee
Barden
Mitchell
Kennedy
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