Cuba rally erupts in violence at Miami event
A Cuban celebration marking a revolutionary anniversary in Miami degenerated into a chaotic melee on S W First Street. Cement blocks folding chairs and missiles were hurled at the Cuban Democratic Revolutionary Front hall as seven people were arrested for disorderly conduct. former president Carlos Prio Socarras did not participate.
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Five plead innocent in Britain's biggest spy trial since Fuchs
An American couple and three others charged with stealing naval secrets and passing them to the Soviets pleaded innocent at the Old Bailey opening. Names include Gordon Lonsdale and Peter Kroger, with companions Harry Houghton and Lola Cohen, and Ethel Gee. Trial expected to last a week. penalties range three to seven years.
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Kasavubu To Lead It Congo Confederation Seeks End to Chaos
Congo political conference ends with a plan to replace centralized rule with a confederation of semi independent states led by Joseph Kasavubu. Gizenga’s forces excluded from talks, potential outlawing if he resists. U.N. and Pravda offer conflicting views on legitimacy and peace prospects. Kasavubu seeks recognition and continued aid from U.N. and international bodies.
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Kennedy to Reveal Latin Plan Alliance for Progress
President Kennedy prepares to unveil the alliance for progress with Latin America during a White House reception for Latin American diplomats. He will address Congress Tuesday with the program details and a proposed $500 million Latin American ad fund. Washington will hold embargoes on remaining Cuban imports as a main policy emphasis.
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Today's Chuckle Our conscience gets a lot of the credit that belongs to cold feet.
A lighthearted reflection notes that moral scruples and hesitation trace common ground in everyday decision making, suggesting that nervousness or fear may explain why people justify slow or cautious actions. The piece blends humor with a philosophic nudge about restraint.
Tourist Home Burns in Toledo Fire Damages Seidel's 17 Rooms
A Toledo fire damaged Seidel's Tourist Home with an estimated 10 000 loss. Forty Adams Two firemen fought the blaze for two hours Sunday, snarling traffic in the area for four hours.
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Seidel
Toledo
Adams
No Crisis Expected By Brandt
West Berlin mayor Willy Brandt said he expected no new Berlin crisis in the coming months and planned to discuss European defense matters with President Kennedy at the White House this afternoon. He pledged no change in West Germany’s foreign policy if his Social Democratic party wins the elections, stressing friendship with the United States as a cornerstone and Western community membership as unchangeable.
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West Berlin
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Berlin
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Kennedy
White House
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United States
DiSalle halts cancellations of highway contracts
Governor Michael V. DiSalle ordered a halt in cancelling highway contracts as lawmakers consider a bill to shift license fee revenue to local governments. Highway Director Everett Preston had canceled 2.8 million dollars in contracts to be let April 4 and said projects in 22 counties were affected. The governor indicated a restoration may occur in the April 25 lettings, noting the revenue shift could reduce state matching funds for federal highway programs.
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Ohio
Michael V. DiSalle
Everett S. Preston
Preston
House
Highway Safety Department
Nun Tells Story of 48 Hours of Terror in Congo
AP reports nuns stripped and an American missionary girl injured as Congolese soldiers rampage in Kivu. U.N. patrols push from Kindu to reach isolated whites. Six Belgians and about 40 others, some Portuguese, flown to Leopoldville after brutal beatings and threats. A nun recounts months of terror, forced stripping, and abuse, with villagers living in nightly fear of bayonet rounds and looted homes.
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Alabama River Drops Below Flood Stage Again
The Alabama River fell below the 35 foot flood stage in Montgomery for the first time since February 21. It rose to 41.4 feet the next day, then receded to 33.8 feet by Sunday, with readings at 33.3 feet on February 21.
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New English Bible Sets Modern Tone for Lord's Prayer Change
London AP reports the New English Bible New Testament goes on sale, the first credible British revision since 1881. Produced with major church backing except Roman Catholic, it renders Greek and Hebrew into clearer modern English, including a new Lord's Prayer and Beatitudes.
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Britain
Charles Dodd
United States
Meetings Banned in Paris Over Algeria Demonstrations
Paris police prefect bans all public meetings and demonstrations related to Algeria for the time being, prohibiting gatherings and protests as authorities tighten security measures.
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Algeria
May Stores Trial Opens At Cleveland
The May Co and labor leader William Finegan face Taft Hartley Act charges as jury selection begins in U S District Court in Cleveland. Indicted December 9, they are accused of payments totaling twelve thousand two hundred seven dollars from 1949 to 1960. The May Department Stores Co of New York is a defendant. government subpoenas 30 witnesses. May Co workers lack union representation despite years of organizing efforts.
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May Co
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May Department Stores Co., Inc
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Storm Moves Across Midwest After Severe Weekender
A powerful storm swept the Midwest with damaging winds and heavy rain spawning more than twenty tornadoes across Missouri and Arkansas. One woman died and at least 57 were injured as homes were destroyed, radio towers toppled, and vehicles pitched from roads. Rescue crews faced downed lines, felled trees, and floods as they searched isolated areas. Tornadoes leveled churches and homes near West Plains and Ozark, injuring multiple people, with National Guardsmen aiding at Woodland Arkansas. The system marched into Illinois with additional touchdowns reported near Bremen and Sparta. meanwhile cold air brought light snow flurries to parts of Kansas and Nebraska as forecasters warned of a wet week ahead. Temperatures were forecast to rise later in the week with cooler snaps and unsettled rain.
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United States asks Japan to approve Reischauer as ambassador
Tokyo AP report says the United States requested the Japanese government approve Harvard professor Edwin Reischauer as ambassador to Japan. The selection had been rumored for more than a month.
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United States
Harvard
Edwin Reischauer
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Elizabeth Taylor Breathing Naturally After Tube Removal
London AP reports actress Elizabeth Taylor breathing normally again after the throat tube removal at the London Clinic. The eight day tube use for double pneumonia relief gave way to progress as oxygen support, a blood transfusion, and IV feeding ended. Taylor, 29, spoke with husband Eddie Fisher and her parents.
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Elizabeth Taylor
Miss Taylor
Eddie Fisher
UN Nears Showdown On Agenda At U N
United Nations in New York faces a possible clash over the General Assembly agenda as smaller powers seek to force a Soviet American agreement. The 21 nation steering committee may set a closing date for the session, with talks aiming to avoid unfinished business carrying over to the 1961 session starting in September.
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Soviet Union
United States
Nation Assembly
Priest And Pastor Escape Terrorists
Rome based Fides news service reports a Roman Catholic priest Rev Vincent Nana and Protestant minister Rev Peter Dongteng escaped terrorists who held them captive in the new African republic of Cameroun. Nana was seized February 19 and Dongteng was held eight months. motive for the abduction is not stated.
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Fides News Service
New African Republic of Cameroun
Congregation of the Faith
Yaounde
Peter Dongteng
Vincent Nana
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