Britishers Blasted At Peaceful Auction In Lavington
At a farm auction in Lavington England a 25 pound high explosive shell fell nearby during an open air sale. The blast knocked out a power line shattered windows and sent attendees running for cover. The shell came from an army artillery range about a mile away and overshot by about 2000 yards. A board of inquiry has been convened to investigate the incident.
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Market Lavington
England
George Austin
Kennedy orders 1800 Marines to Thailand defense
President Kennedy announced the deployment of 1,900 Marines to Bangkok Naval Base to reinforce Thailand and safeguard its territorial integrity. The move, described as adding ground and air elements, aims to bolster regional security in Southeast Asia amid rising tensions.
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Bangkok Naval Base
U S and Bonn narrow Berlin talks on details
The United States and West Germany issued a brief communique after a two hour meeting. They said they are in full agreement on essential points but will discuss several details. Disagreement centers on East German representation on a 13 nation authority to control Berlin access. Bonn favors basic principles but opposes East German and three neutral nations inclusion. The talks also cover German Berlin questions European unity and world politics.
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Bonn
Germany
United States
West Germany
U S
Soviet Union
Berlin
U.S
Walter C. Dowling
Konrad Adenauer
West Berlin
Adenauer
Cuban Jets Forcibly Land Transport Flight In Cuba
A Venezuelan transport plane returning from Miami with cargo was forced to land in Camaguey Cuba by two Soviet built MIG fighter jets. The pilot and co pilot said Cuban officials released them after brief questioning claiming the landing was a mistake.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Cuba
Camaguey
Miami
Fla
Todays Chuckle Small Bow Ends Night Prayer
A humorous closing line has a child saying a night prayer blessing his sister mother and father in a endearing, if awkward, family moment reflecting simple religious sentiment.
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Sister
Mommy
Paratroops Boost Indonesian Effort at Fakfak
West New Guinea reported four or more Indonesian paratroops and supplies dropped at dawn to reinforce encircled guerillas near Fakfak. Two C47 transports delivered about 40 troops. others parachuted supplies to some 50 Indonesians 16 miles north of Fakfak as Dutch forces sealed the area and restricted access.
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Hollandia
West New AP
West New Guinea
Fakfak
New Guinea
Fakfaki
Literacy Bill May Go On Dusty Senate Shell
In Washington the Senate considers a motion by Majority Leader Mansfield to set aside the literacy measure. If approved, civil rights legislation in the 87th Congress would be dead for now. The bill aimed to require sixth grade literacy for federal voting eligibility, targeting about 100 Southern counties where tests allegedly used to bar Black voters. Southern opposition framed it as unconstitutional federal interference with states. The Senate vote to limit debate ended the bill for practical purposes.
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Mike Mansfield
Montana
Senate
OAS Seethes Back as Moslem Attack Sparks Violent Uprising
In Algiers and Oran, clashes erupt after a Moslem extremist attack, injuring and killing civilians. European terrorists target Hussein Dey, while Moslem militants strike back, injuring dozens and prompting curfews. Police report 28 dead and 88 wounded overall, mostly Europeans, as stores burn and streets empty. The violence raises fears of a larger confrontation unless European terrorists are stopped.
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Secret Army
National Laberation Front
Algiers
Algers
De Gaulle urges France to build its own atomic force
Paris AP President Charles de Gaulle said France must develop an independent atomic force for defense within NATO. He told a news conference the force is needed so France can play its own role and destiny regardless of events.
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Paris
Charles, de Gaulle
France
Rough Going In Orbit CAPE CANAVERAL Flight Snags Delayed Mission
AP reports simulated Aurora 7 mission delays as control teams staged issues during the first orbit. Attitude control faded, a heat shield risk arose, an inverter overheated, and medical monitors flagged a minor pulse irregularity while the capsule clock lost seconds. Smoke appeared from an unknown source as tests progressed toward the Saturday flight.
Titov Comments Highlight Soviet Rocket Power
Sid Woody reports that cosmonaut Gherman Titov noted a rocket with 1.2 million pounds of thrust, suggesting Soviet boosters may far outpace U S rivals. Officials caution thrust figures vary and operational timing remains uncertain as Russia and the United States push toward larger launch capacities.
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Titan
Titon
America
Russia
Salan to be tried for treason in Paris Palace of Justice
Ex general Raoul Salan faces treason charges before a special court amid tight security at the Palace of Justice in Paris. Prosecutors accuse him of directing the generals revolt in Algiers 1961 and leading the underground terror campaign of the Secret Army Organization in Algeria. The trial, expected to end in a death sentence, follows Salan’s April 20 arrest in Algiers.
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Paris
Raoul Salan
Algeria
de Gaulle
Palace of Justice
Salan
Algiers
France
U S moves in Laos crisis prompt briefing request
President Kennedy calls congressional leaders to briefing on U S actions in Laos as the administration seeks a political solution while preparing a military reinforcement of Thailand. About 1,000 U S combat troops are to be deployed to the Thai Laotian border and Marines land in Thailand.
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White House
Kennedy
Laos
Washington
U. S
Thailand
Weather report hints at rain and heat relief
The forecast notes scattered showers possible tonight through Wednesday with hot conditions in the Miami Valley. Tonight’s low near 70, highs around 90 expected Wednesday. Yesterday’s official high was the hottest since July 2 196? and the warmest reading Middletown last year. Last night’s low occurred at 5 30 am today.
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Miam
Ot A
Rain Raises Cain in Southwestern Japan
Heavy rain and wind pounded southwestern Japan on Tuesday triggering landslides and train disruptions. One woman was injured by a landslide in Nagasaki while the Maritime Safety Agency reported damage to two ships at Yawata Port.
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Tokyoap
Japan
Nagasaki
Maritime Safety Agency
Yawata Port
Husband Held As Wife Says He Kidnapped Her
Eugene Howard, 41, formerly of Santa Barbara, was jailed in Phoenix after his wife Stella accused him of kidnapping and later planned to file charges. She said he forced her at gunpoint from Phoenix to Las Vegas, and noted this was his fourth marriage. Detectives waited at the airport after a stewardess notified the pilot. authorities await the wife’s action before proceeding with charges.
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John C. McDonald
Lansing
Mich
McDonald
W Howard
Santa Barbara
Calif
Howard
Stella
Phoenix
Phoenx
Las Vegas
Nev
Brunet
Atty
Grant Laney
Howards
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Sid Woody
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