Kennedy and Humphrey Vie in West Virginia Primary
In Charleston AP dispatch Kennedy and Humphrey wrap up a vital campaign in West Virginia where about 670000 Democrats vote tomorrow. They debate religion and war records, Kennedy defending his Catholic faith while touting a strong statewide showing and Humphrey emphasizing his modest background and defiant optimism.
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Cincinnati to Open University College Next Fall
The University of Cincinnati plans a new junior college named University College to serve students seeking more than high school but less than a bachelor’s degree. Courses will include arts science industrial management secretary training home economics and nursing. About 200 applications have been received from throughout the region including Dayton Springfield and Xenia.
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Wyatt Earp Star Harms Himself On Stage in Savannah
Savannah AP report says actor Hugh O'Brian, famed for Wyatt Earp, suffered powder burns during a draw and accidentally wounded a fellow performer when a cartridge was loaded as a blank. A Sunday show caused by the incident drew about 2000 spectators. The latest mishap occurred when a target-sh shooting cartridge misfired wounding Frisco Estes, 22, while the script called for a groan. Earlier in Wilmington a blank exploded during practice, delaying the show and causing powder burns to O'Brian's right thigh.
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Pioneer V Rocket Has New Voice
Jodrell Bank England AP America’s Pioneer V space probe sent more scientific data from eight million miles out. The 150 watt transmitter produced a clear signal, lasting about a minute and a half, relayed to NASA in Los Angeles. The upgrade aims to improve data return while conserving batteries.
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Chuckle on Monthly Meetings
A light quip notes that the busier the calendar, the more meetings people attend simply because a month has passed since the previous gathering. It playfully questions the need for frequent gatherings without clear purpose.
West Virginia Democrats Split on Presidential Picks
The Charleston Gazette reports that 108 WV delegates largely decline to state a preferred candidate for president. Forty four undecided or non-identifying, Kennedy and Stevenson each cited by twelve delegates, Humphrey two, Symington four, Johnson four, with primary Tuesday looming.
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U.S. Plan to Meet Allies After Spy Plane Incident
Moscow reports Soviet glee over the downing of an American spy plane. Khrushchev notes the plane reached Sverdlovsk, 1,400 miles inside from the Pakistan frontier, while Soviet citizens express unease at penetrations into their air space. Eisenhower plans to meet Khrushchev at the Paris summit and push for ending military secrecy.
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Eisenhower May Address Nation Before Paris Summit
Washington AP report says President Eisenhower might deliver a television radio address before leaving for the Paris summit. Presidential press secretary James C. Hagerty gave no definite answer while noting the presidency’s habit of pretrip nationwide broadcasts. Hagerty deflected questions on a news conference and on the spy plane incident, offering mostly no comment.
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It's Cold And Damp All Over
A cold damp regional weather summary describes unseasonably low temperatures across the South and Northeast, with heavy rainfall in central Pennsylvania and western Maryland causing floods. Snow fell in Wisconsin, Michigan, Montana, and Idaho up to 12 inches in Ironwood, while Florida’s southern tip saw a 61 degree reading tied to a record low for the date.
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Honeymoon Yacht Off Spanish Cape
The royal yacht Britannia with Princess Margate and Antony Armstrong-Jones is about 400 miles west of Cape Finisterre in northwest Spain, en route to the Caribbean for their honeymoon.
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Weather notes predict chilly stretch through midweek
The Middletown forecast calls for a damp start with 38 degrees low and around 50 high, dipping to mid 30s tonight. Weekend rain totaled .27 inches and helps the grass, with more drizzle tonight and tomorrow ahead of a cooler spell through Wednesday.
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American rancher kidnapped in Nicaragua by Honduran insurgents
Nicaraguan authorities say an American cattle rancher was abducted last week by armed insurgents from Honduras and taken back across the border. U S Embassy sources identify the missing man as Thomas D. Capps of Louisiana, who moved to Nicaragua two years ago and owned an estate in Las Mari as I Vatley.
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Khrushchev Link Seen To Propaganda Win In Aircraft Flight
A statement disavowed U S personal responsibility for the espionage mission while noting an investigation found no Washington authorization for the flight. It suggested a lower official outside Washington ordered it. Officials fear propaganda impact as Khrushchev claimed an American aircraft violated Soviet air space and Oslo denied any plan for a landing at Bodo Airfield.
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Father To Appeal As Miner To Free Jettier In Soviet Union
Oliver W Powers, father of Gary Powers, plans to appeal to Soviet Premier Khrushchev to secure his son’s return unharmed. Powers and Barbara Powers insist on his innocence amid spy charge rumors. Barbara recovers in Milledgeville Georgia from a broken leg, emotionally exhausted and unavailable to media.
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Lausche Attacks U S Funds For Nubian Relics in Egypt
In a debate over foreign aid, Senator Frank Lausche of Ohio criticizes spending to unearth Nubian monuments in Egypt as the Aswan Dam lake would flood sites. He warns the United States may become a nation of monuments if such funding proceeds, while colleagues debate funding sources and control.
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