Rampaging Auto Kills 5 Pedestrians In Chicago
A car driven by 25 year old Bette Gillespie allegedly blacked out and plowed into a downtown Chicago crowd at Randolph and Franklin Streets, killing five pedestrians and injuring three others. Victims ranged from Des Plaines Glen Ellyn and West Chicago while the driver and a second motorist were treated for shock. Police labeled the incident a crash caused by a loss of consciousness with the car striking a heating cart and a second vehicle before stopping near a row of parked cars.
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U S Cautioned on Khrushchev Secret Recording Device
U S security officials warned Britain that Soviet Premier Khrushchev might carry a hidden listening device to a New York meeting with Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. Informants cited reports of Khrushchev boasting of taped talks, noting miniature recorders available commercially. No proof of intent was found, and Macmillan’s aides appeared unconcerned or unconvinced by the warning.
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New York
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Mayor Declares German Troops Banned Through Aubove
In eastern France near Reims German troops training passage provoked a protest. Aubove’s mayor ordered no German troops may pass through the village, a ban approved by the council by acclamation, emphasizing the principle behind the action.
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Weekend Warm Cloudy Forecast With Showers Likely
The region expects cloudy but warm conditions this weekend with a good chance to finish pre-winter tasks. Showers are possible Saturday night and cooler weather returns by Tuesday or Wednesday with further showers. Tonight’s low and Saturday’s high are 66, yesterday’s high 55 at 12:05 a.m., overnight low 50, and .01 inches of rain fell yesterday.
Kennedy accuses Nixon of selling America short in Pa rally
Senator John F. Kennedy kicks off a 15 hour Pennsylvania drive for its 32 electoral votes accusing Vice President Nixon of downgrading education aging care housing and resources. He vows we can do more and says Nixon is selling America short as crowds gather in Bethlehem and Manhattan campaigns draw big support.
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Moon Landing Sites Studied in New US Program
Washington AP reports the Geological Survey begins detailed moon geology studies as part of a new astrogeology program. The Interior Department announced the $205,000 NASA financed cooperative project aims to identify suitable landing sites for American space vehicles on the moon.
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Paris Riots Mark Fresh Push to End Algerian War
France sees large scale demonstrations and violent clashes in Paris and other cities calling for an end to the six year Algerian War. About 100 injured in street fighting. 527 students arrested in Paris as police clash with demonstrators. Government plans radio and TV address on Nov 4.
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India and six nations push disarmament compromise proposal
At the United Nations India with Burma Mexico Sweden Venezuela the United Arab Republic and Yugoslavia seeks support for a middle ground plan to lure both the West and the Soviet bloc back to arms negotiations. US reaction is positive though the Soviets say the plan omits Khrushchev’s general disarmament call and threaten a boycott unless it is the sole basis.
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Disarmament Talks and FAO Food Plan Endorsement
The committee moved on Khrushchev’s plan and a US Britain Italy disarmament proposal while Britain proposed a panel of experts to study inspection methods. The General Assembly unanimously adopted a surplus food plan via FAO to aid needy nations, echoing President Eisenhower’s Sept. 22 proposal. FAO to sell food, largely from the United States and Canada, at low cost in the recipient country’s currency.
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Quota Achieved in Cincinnati United Appeal Drive
A late hour $40,000 contribution by General Electric Co employees helped Cincinnati surpass its United Appeal goal. The report at a victory dinner announced pledges totaling $6,630,882 for 125 Community Chest agencies and the Red Cross sharing the fund.
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Zoos Plan Gnu Mating Scheme At Griffith Park And Fresno
Griffith Park Zoo and Fresno Zoological Society plan to breed gnus by mating male and female gnus. Griffith Park has several females but no males while Fresno has males to spare and fewer females. The agreement aims to produce new gnus for both institutions.
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Nobel Group Rules Out Peace Prize
The Nobel committee in Oslo decided not to award the Nobel Peace Prize this year. The prize money is reserved for next year and the amount for this year was not disclosed. Last awarded in 1959 to Philip Noel-Baker, the prize has not been given since 1956.
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Chuckle: A Secret About Secrets
A witty quip notes that a woman treats secrecy as she refuses to reveal who told her the secret. The joke plays on the notion that keeping or sharing information defines trust and humor in everyday conversations.
Two spies held in New York United Nations case
FBI arrests in Manhattan target Igor Melekh a Soviet U N official and Willie Hirsch a German born medical illustrator both accused of spying for the Soviet Union. They face charges of illicitly obtaining Chicago aerial photos and failing to register as foreign agents. bail set at 50000 dollars each.
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Willie Hirsch
Chicago
Justice Department
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State Department
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Eisenhower to Speak in Philadelphia Tonight for Nixon Bid
President Eisenhower will deliver a Philadelphia speech aimed at boosting the Nixon Lodge ticket. ABC TV will air a delayed telecast at 10 p.m. EDT, with Eisenhower urging voters to favor long term goals over political expediency. He spoke earlier in Staunton at Mary Baldwin College, reflecting on Wilson and the reign of law.
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Nixon and Eisenhower linked in fight against communism
Vice President Richard Nixon declared he and President Eisenhower stand together against communism as he campaigned in Illinois after Michigan heckling. A scrap metal device found on Indiana and near Fort Wayne tracks prompted security concern, but agents said it was not a bomb. Nixon drew 5,000 in Danville and confident predictions in Illinois boosted by Gov Stratton and GOP energy for the 27 electoral votes.
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