10 May 1963
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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1963
Page
1
Senate Preparedness subcommittee reports US intelligence sees Cuba defended by powerful Soviet and Cuban forces. A large coordinated seaborne and airborne invasion would be needed, with air cover, to overcome defenses, and remaining Soviet missiles and aircraft may still be in Cuba.
In Birmingham Alabama leaders publicly differed over a desegregation pact. King said a near agreement existed on lunch counters and job opportunities, but city officials and Abernathy warned demonstrations would resume if no deal was reached. Police beatings and mass arrests followed past protests. Dick Gregory was jailed on a parade charge and alleged abuse sparked calls for inquiry.
At a Washington fund event honoring Barry Goldwater, many leaders praised him while signaling Romney as the strongest 1964 GOP presidentiable. Talk also centered on Nelson Rockefeller and Kuchel as potential veep prospects amid party pressure. Goldwater expressed discomfort with the nomination scramble as Romney avoided a posed photo with him.
Pope John XXIII receives the 160000 Balzan Peace Prize in Vatican City as he pledges to pursue world peace. The 81 year old appears tired yet smiles during the ceremony while his health questions loom after a reported cancer relapse. Italian President Segni presents the award on behalf of the Balzan Foundation.
New Hampshire safety commissioner Clifton W. Smith asks how to handle flying water skiers with kites at a Northeastern States Boating Conference. A Coast Guard official says the FAA must address these airborne water skiers, creating a jurisdictional issue between agencies.
A humorous quip from a column notes that some wives view a fishing rod as a pole with a worm on each end, eliciting smiles and lighthearted commentary on marriage banter.
The skies will clear after possible showers this evening with cooler temperatures and a low near 60. Through Wednesday highs around 82 and lows near 60, with rain possible again by midweek. A high near 80 is expected Saturday as Thursday’s official 4:30 pm high was 80 and overnight low 62 at 6:15 am today.
Gene Lipscomb known as Big Daddy, star NFL defensive tackle for three teams, died at Lutheran Hospital in Baltimore amid narcotics suspicions. Police probe notes drinking at the residence. body identified by former teammates, with cause of death listed as unknown. Lipscomb, 31, 6 ft 6 in, 288 pounds, played 10 NFL seasons and made All-Pro in 1958 and 1959.
President Kennedy's chief economist Dr. Walter W. Heller told the Business Council in Hot Springs that the spring upswing, though strong, will not cut unemployment. He urged a substantial tax cut this year, saying it could take a decade of uninterrupted growth to restore full employment without stimulus.
A one year old boy Mitchell Smith son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Smith accidentally hanged himself on a drapery cord in his North Side Columbus apartment Thursday night according to police reports.
President Kennedy and Canadian Prime Minister Lester Pearson plan two days of informal talks at Hyannis Port to address nuclear defense trade and outstanding disputes. The leaders aim to ease frictions seen as at a low point, with Diefenbaker’s anti American stance noted.
Pitcher mayor Bill Koontz launches voluntary street paving on a four block stretch. He says the project aims to spur broader repairs as the town of about 1 000 has no funds for a paid crew. Koontz will shovel and lay blacktop with volunteers.
In Port au Prince tensions rise as exiled ally Clement Barbot challenges Dictator President Francois Duvalier. Recent rifle fire near the capital and a April 30 assault in Martissan suburb left about 30 militiamen dead, signaling a volatile power struggle in Haiti.
James R. Hoffa faces five counts accusing him of aiding, commanding and inducing two jurors and a prospective juror to vote for his acquittal in a deadlocked federal trial. Indictments also name six associates. possible further charges loom as the case advances.
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