Cease Fire Begins as Algeria Still Faces Turmoil
The cease fire in the Algerian war starts at noon ending seven and a half years of conflict between France and Nationalist rebels. Premier Ben Youssef ben Khedda says peace is not yet achieved and warns of groups opposing it while European settlers call a 24 hour general strike to show control of the economy. President Charles de Gaulle urges calm and support for the cease fire as he defends a practical solution and vows ongoing security measures.
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Algiers
France
Rome
Tunis
Morocco
Algeria
Ben Youssef Ben Khedda
Jean Morin
Charles de Gaulle
Flaming sulphur well lights Grand Isle offshore mine
A Freeport Sulphur Co. offshore mine seven miles off Grand Isle in the Gulf of Mexico burned after natural gas escaped from an idle well. Flames rose 50 feet into the air. seven or eight workers fled before the blaze. No injuries reported. damage estimate in six figures. The seven mile offshore island platform houses living quarters and offices with about 40 workers present.
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Nren
Freeport Sulphur Co
Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans
Lafeteria
Chuckle Confidence and Puzzle Solving with a Fountain Pen
A witty note asserts confidence enables solving crossword puzzles with a fountain pen. It frames self assurance as the key to neat, precise answers without smudging ink.
De Gaulle Honored By Kennedy Over Algeria Truce
Washington sources say President Kennedy instructed Ambassador James M. Gavin to France to convey the admiration and gratification of the United States for General Charles de Gaulle's statesmanship in securing a cease fire between France and Algeria.
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Washington
White House
France
Algeria
Presiident
Kennedy
James M. Gavin
U.S
Charles de Gaulle
White House lauds cease fire deal between France and FLN
The White House says the cease fire agreement between French authorities and FLN representatives is a historic achievement. It credits vision and moderation and supports a mutual solution. The statement forecasts a constructive future for Algeria and France and urges prompt, wise execution.
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White House
FLN
United States
Algeria
France
Soviet Union Extends De Jure Recognition to Algerian Government
Premier Khrushchev announced Moscow’s de jure recognition of the provisional Algerian government and readiness to establish diplomatic relations. The telegram to Ben Yousef ben Khedda came ahead of the France Algeria ceasefire taking effect, praising sovereignty and noninterference while hoping for progress in nation building.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Mohammed Boudiaf
Hussein Alt-Ahmed
Mohammed Khider
Mohammed Ben Bella
Ben Bella
Mostafa Lachref
Moscow
Khrushchev
Beautiful Ohio Anthem Bet Ties Fair Visits
Ohio State Fair expects James Browitt, Kentucky State Fair director, to sing Beautiful Ohio at the 1960 event after a wager on a Kentucky versus Ohio State NCAA regional game. If Kentucky had won, Robert H. Terhune would have sung My Old Kentucky Home at the Kentucky State Fair.
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Columbus
Ohio
James Browittt
Browitt
University of Kentucky
Ohio State
Bucks
Robert H. Terhune
Ohio Agricultural
Kentucky
SEC Probes PR Spending Across About 50 Firms
The SEC will request roughly fifty corporations detail public relations dealings with financial writers analysts and brokers. The aim is to assess the impact of promotional campaigns on stock prices and to detect any false or misleading information aimed at manipulating markets. The study spans several years and covers firms from small to large, across NYSE and OTC markets. The list of questioned companies was not disclosed.
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The
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Commission
Congress
New York Stock Exchange
iThe Sec
Rebel Leader Calls for Funds for Quick Castro Change
In Miami AP dispatch a revolutionary leader says Castro is vulnerable and appeals for funds and recruits for a rapid strike on Cuba. He identifies a weak point in Castro's defense and urges action to hasten change.
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Miami
Fla
Fide
Cuba
Cardinals Install 10 New Princes of Church Raising Total to 87
Pope John XXIII elevated 10 new cardinals in a secret consistory, raising the College of Cardinals to a record 87 members. The new appointees include Italians, Irish, Spanish, Portuguese, Belgian, Syrian, and Chilean figures, with no new Americans.
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John XXIII
College of Cardinals
St. Peter's Basilica
Sacred College
United States
Giovanni Panico
Portugal
Efrem Forni
Belgium
Lldelbrando Antoniutti
Spain
Gabrielle, Acacio Goussa
Vatican
Oriental Congregation
Anselmo Alboreda
Vatican Library
John
Kentucky killer on loose through six months of stranglings
A string of six month killings across Kentucky leaves investigators baffled. Victims include Brenda Lou Fraley Howard and her husband Donald Ray Howard found near Ashland, Betty Gail Brown on Transylvania College campus in Lexington, and Minnie Lutes Johnson in her home. Police report no solid leads and consider a possible linked pattern unlikely.
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Louisville
Winchester
Lexington
Ashland
Kentucky
Brenda Lou Fraley Howard
Donald Ray Howard
Howard
Brenda
Minnie Lutes Johnson
Betty Gail Brown
Transylvania College
State And Federal Spending Climbing
The Commerce Department estimates state and local spending will rise by 4.5 billion this year to a record 62 billion dollars. The federal budget is planned to reach about 92.5 billion dollars in the fiscal year starting July 1.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Soviets Seek France In On Nuclear Test Ban Talks
The Soviet Union announced readiness to join negotiations with the United States and Britain on a nuclear test ban treaty and urged France to participate. Paris boycott blocks French involvement as U S pressures for a quick accord with international controls amid a Western debate on resuming atmospheric testing.
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Geneva
Soviet Union
United States
Britain
Valerian Zorin
France
Paris
Dean Buck
India
Kennedy
Howard Green
V. K Krishna Menon
No Big Tax Cut Dillon Insists
Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon said the United States cannot afford a truly significant reduction in the total tax bill in the near term. He argued that total tax payments cannot be reduced even if rates fall, and he urged broad reform to lower basic rates by up to a quarter through closing loopholes and repealing special benefits.
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Washington (Ap
Dillon
The
Tax Executives Institute
Didon
Weather forecast calls for above normal temperatures
The Weather Bureau said temperatures will run 8 to 12 degrees above normal for five days. A high near 56 is forecast for tomorrow after a low around 40 tonight. Frequent showers expected through the week with rain ending tonight. In Middletown, yesterday's official high was 32 at 3 pm and the overnight low 36. A tenth of an inch of rain had fallen by 8 this morning.
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Weather Bureau
Middletown
Frondizi Orders Federal Control After Peronist Win
President Frondizi imposed federal control in provinces where Peronists won Sunday’s elections. The move risks nullifying the electoral results if control remains past May 1. Unofficial returns show Peronists gaining seats in Congress and ten governors, including Buenos Aires Province. Military leaders met Interior Minister Vitel amid crisis talks. Vitel reportedly resigned. Frondizi had not decided on resignation acceptance. Peronist exiled leader praise mixed with doubt over military support for returning to power.
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Buenos Aires
Arturo Frondizi
Hig Congress
Juan D. Peron
National Congress
Frondizi
Argentina
Alfredo Vitel
I Viele
Vitele
Prondizi
Ss Peronistg
Agatecall
Peron
Kennedy First Lady Rides Decorated Elephant In Jaipur
Jacqueline Kennedy rode an elephant at Amber Fort in Jaipur with fake tusks and a gold silver howdah. She walked the courtyard with sister Lee Radziwill and an Indian official, then left for New Delhi en route to Pakistan.
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Jaipur
India
Jacqueline Kennedy
Princess Lee Radziwill
Bibia
Amber Fort
Rajast‘han
Gurmukh Nihal Singh
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