Khrushchev criticizes Kennedy on Thailand troops
Soviet Premier Khrushchev called Kennedy's order to land U S troops in Thailand imprudent and an act to rob Thais of freedom. He said the move is aimed at oppressing the Thai people and contradicts U S claims of protection. The remarks were reported by Sofia Radio during a rally in the Dobrudja area.
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Chuckle: Sun day nap best insurance against accidents
A lighthearted quip notes that a Sunday afternoon nap acts as the best safeguard against car mishaps. It plays on the idea that rest reduces risk and improves alertness for driving.
Dutch Fight Prolonged Battle Near Fakfak and Kaimana
Heavy fighting reported between Dutch troops and Indonesian paratroopers near Fakfak with later landings east of Kai mana. Dutch marines interdicted an amphibious assault and killed or captured several Indonesian forces as operations continued along the Fakfak coast in West New Guinea.
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Laos Cease-Fire Sought by Kennedy Amid Laos Talks
President Kennedy urged a cease-fire in Laos along the present frontline between government and pro Communist forces. He supported faster talks to form a new coalition government while pressing for Western-backed royal authorities to pursue diplomacy. The situation follows a year-old truce and recent US pressure to advance negotiations.
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Meany Urges 35 Hour Week With No Pay Cut
Atlantic City AP Kennedy press conference highlights include AFL CIO president George Meany proposing a 35 hour week without pay reduction to curb unemployment. He warns without faster growth the US risks becoming a second class nation. AFL CIO leaders vote for the shorter week despite Kennedy administration opposition. Kennedy cites civil rights progress but unfinished work as 8th anniversary of desegregation arrives. He offers no stance on nuclear test prospects or possible cabinet reshuffle involving Robert Weaver and Welfare Secretary Ribicoff.
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Germans Flee To West Through Tunnel 12 Escape West Berlin
A refugee leader said 12 East Germans fled to West Berlin through a tunnel on May. The tunnel measured 108 feet and required 16 days to complete. Police of East Germany reportedly found the tunnel five days after the escape with West Berlin authorities’ approval.
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Steelworkers End Walkout At Continental Can Sharonville
United Steelworkers Union members vote to end a three day walkout and return to work at the Continental Can Co plant in Sharonville Ohio on Thursday. The action involved about 280 workers and paused production during the dispute.
Eighty five Greek girls arrive in Sydney aboard charter flight
A single Greek bachelor on a Athens to Sydney charter flight greets 85 single Greek girls arriving in Sydney. George Gnessoilis, 29, jokes about the odds and admits the group’s size overwhelms him, planning to stay with his brother and take a long break from women.
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Parachute Delay Postpones Carpenter Orbit Flight
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP The world orbit flight of Navy Lt Cmdr Malcolm Scott Carpenter is delayed three days to improve parachute system reliability after a mission review. Officials questioned why the small stabilizer parachute deployed early in Glenns prior capsule and discussed possible earlier deployment risks.
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Stalin Predicted New War, Duilas Claims
Milovan Dujilas says Stalin foresaw Communist gains from the last European war and predicted another war in 12 to 15 years. He quotes Stalin at a 1945 dinner noting mastery of territory and social systems and predicting German revival within a decade and a half.
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Akron pastor chosen moderator of Ohio Congregational group
The Rev Herbert E. Von Meter of Kent was elected moderator at the closing session of the 10th annual Ohio Conference of Congregational Christian Churches meeting in Akron.
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Ohio Conference of Congregational Christian Churches
Bennett Chapple Dies Iron Master of Armee Steel
Bennett Chapple known as the Iron Master on Armee Steel Corp radio programs died today in Pittsburgh. Former assistant to the president and a vice president and publicity director, he had lived in Pittsburgh for three years. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Semsons Funeral Home with services likely Monday and burial at Bethany, Pa. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
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Forecast Outlook: Showers Possible Weekend Cooling Trend
Five day forecast calls for scattered thunder showers Sunday or Monday with cooler temperatures. A shower may hit tonight or Saturday but is not certain. Tonight's low around 64 and Saturday's high around 92. yesterday's peak reached 104 with an overnight low of 63.
Fines San Pablo man for repeated appeals in divorce case
In San Francisco the State District Court of Appeals fined Eugene Taliaferro $1.00 for gross misuse of appeal rights. He has blocked a property settlement with his ex-wife for 19 years by filing one appeal after another, with about half a dozen still pending. He told reporters "I appeal."
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Terrorist bomb hits Saigon cafe
A small home made bomb exploded Thursday night at a downtown Saigon cafe popular with American servicemen injuring two people lightly. Security tightened citywide as South Vietnamese agents searched for more bombs smuggled into the area. the attackers fled.
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Hoffa Pleads Innocent In Assault Case Trial Set
Teamsters President James P Hoffa pleaded innocent to a charge of assaulting union aide Samuel Baron. A jury trial was set for June 19 at Municipal Court in Washington. Baron, with injuries, filed the complaint Thursday. Deputy U S marshals guarded his home overnight. Hoffa was booked, fingerprinted and released on an $800 bond after being questioned at Teamsters headquarters.
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Samuel Baron
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Teamsters’ National Warehouse
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Walker Narrowly Wins Cinego State Senate Primary
Unofficial returns shift the Cinego district results showing Thomas B. Walker winning the May 8 Democratic primary by 13 votes after initial counts favored Martin J Hogan Sr. Official Board of Elections figures published Thursday list Walker 10,256 to Hogan 10,243.
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Marines Dig In Near Laos Border To Bolster Thailand
In Bangkok a force of 1 909 US Marines completed landing as 590 more Marines and Army troops depart Hawaii. The unit buildup aims at 5 000 men, with Marines dug in near Udon three miles from the Mekong and south of Vientiane as tensions rise over embattled Laos.
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Kennedy says Estes case opened. Mundt accuses delay
President Kennedy announced 75 FBI agents are pursuing Billie Sol Estes as the Estes case advances, claiming administration action on the Texas financier. Senator Mundt charged the Agriculture Department delayed canceling cotton allotments and later imposed milder penalties, alleging evidence of prior knowledge and routine meetings with Estes and lawmakers.
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