Knight Doth Smite Foe In Modern Times New York
A Bronx youth Edward Hess aged 21, dressed as a knight, rides a white charger along First Avenue in New York advertising St. George Hotel. He charges a taxi driven by Philip Viceconti, piercing the cab’s grill with his lance. Viceconti demands 60 dollars for the radiator as Hess rides off.
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Soblen Heart Exhaustion Alarms British Medical Team
London AP reports Dr. Robert A. Soblen, 61, remains unconscious after a barbiturate overdose as doctors warn his heart shows signs of exhaustion. Security guards monitor his drug-induced sleep at Hillingdon Hospital while Home Office officials say he will stay hospitalized at least 24 hours to recover before any transport decisions. Authorities probe how Soblen obtained the drugs during his 10 weeks in Britain after fleeing to avoid a life sentence as a wartime Soviet spy.
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Robert A. Soblen
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Hillingdon Hospital
Home Office
New York
Soviet Union
Britain
Brixton
Police drunk-test operator fined for DUI in city court
Nashville AP reports Bever ly Griffis, 53, operator of the police department alcohol test machine, was fined $50 after declining to take a test he normally administers to suspected drunk drivers. Authorities said Griffis faced a DUI charge in city court and did not take the test.
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Nashville, Tenn
Beverly S. Griffis
Spying On Space Shot Easy Trick
US and space officials say Soviet attempts to reach Mars and Venus failed. NASA notes a parking orbit method using a three stage booster and a fourth stage for deep probes. Observers say restarting engines in parking orbits reveals intent and signals a deep probe when Mars or Venus align. Cuban jamming chances are deemed unlikely due to coded launch systems and risk of accidental launches.
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Cape
Laos Opens Ties With Red China
VIENTIANE Laos AP The coalition government of Laos formally established diplomatic relations today with Communist China and Communist North Viet Nam. Observers awaited reactions from Nationalist China and South Viet Nam amid possible withdrawals. Laos already has relations with several nations, and Souvanna Phouma's government agreed in principle last month to broader ties with Red China and many Eastern Bloc states.
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China
North Viet Nam
Viet Nam
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Souvanna Phouma
Red China
Poland
East Germany
North Korea
Mongolia
Hungary
Bulgaria
Indonesia
Days On Mountain-Parents Killed Girls Survive Air Crash
In San Bernardino California two six year old sisters endured three days without food or water beside their crashed light plane on a pine mountain slope. Their mother and father lay dead near the wreck. Grandmother and grandfather aided as rescuers arrived. Julie Clark, 6, recalled the crash and survival while daughter Laurie faced surgery for a leg injury. The family is tied to Travelodge Motels Inc. leaders.
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Mrs. Scott King
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William Clark
Travelodge Motels Inc
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Don Landers
Scott King
Travelodge Motels, Inc
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Big Bear
GOP Chiefs Seek Cuba Action
Washington AP The Senate House Republican leadership urged Congress to authorize President Kennedy to use troops if needed to counter the Communist military buildup in Cuba. GOP leaders proposed a bipartisan resolution granting Kennedy authority to take necessary steps, including armed force, to safeguard vital security interests. Senator Everett M Dirksen cited a 1955 precedent authorizing Eisenhower to employ armed forces to protect Formosa and the Pescadores from China.
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Pescadores Islands
Kennedy seeks power to call 150000 reservists
President Kennedy, amid Cuban and global tension, asked Congress for authority to mobilize 150,000 reservists. The plan would set a 12 month service ceiling and allow action from adjournment until February 28, extending about two months after Congress reconvenes.
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Estes Favored Official Testimony Sparks Senate Probe
G Milten Kelly reports N Battle Hales a long time Agriculture official testified his superiors gave Billy Estes extremely favored treatment. Hales said officials refuse to rein in buses and denied Estes favors. Estes, arrested March 29 on federal charges for selling mortgages on nonexistent fertilizer tanks, awaits trial. Hales claimed retaliation and access denials after urging action.
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Agriculture Department
Billy Sol Estes
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Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Secretary of Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
Charles S. Murphy
Horace D. Godfrey
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J. T. Rutherford
D-Tex
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Dennison
Karl FE. Mundt
R-S.d
Pecos
Tex
Weather forecast shows below normal temps through Wednesday
The forecast calls for highs near 76 and lows around 54 with cooler air returning by midweek. Tonight and Saturday may bring a bit warmer weather with scattered showers possible Saturday night and Sunday. Overnight and yesterday’s readings are noted, including a low of 55 tonight and a 68 high yesterday.
Today's Chuckle The Quick Way To Get A Doctor
A light quip notes that turning on a TV set is now the fastest path to finding a doctor. The joke reflects media reliance and quick access to medical information in modern life.
Soviet Firing On U S Car In East Germany Downplayed
American authorities minimized a Soviet volley of about 40 shots at a U S Army sedan near a Soviet train in Potsdam East Germany. One hit the car, no injuries, officials indicated the incident not tied to Berlin tensions and kept details limited amid secrecy.
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Berlin
East Germany
U.S
Germany
State Department
Washington
Ernest von Pawel
Ivan Yakubovsky
Potsdam
Allies Move to Ban Red Armor Cars in Berlin Memorial
Washington reports say Western powers plan to order the Soviet Union not to use armored vehicles to move soldiers to the Soviet war memorial in West Berlin. The action follows a protest after the slaying of a fleeing East German by border guards and the stone throwing at buses delivering Soviet troops.
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Soviet Union
West Berlin
State Department
West
Berlin Wall
Wall
Steel firms to face hearing on contempt request
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans a public hearing next week for Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel National and Armco executives after they refused to provide detailed production cost data to Kefauver’s Antitrust Subcommittee. The six executives were cited for possible contempt after missing a prior subpoena.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bethlehem
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National
Armco
James C. Eastland
D-Miss
Kennedy
Buckley Wins N Y Democratic Primary Backed by Kennedy
New York Rep Charles A Buckley Bronx party leader defeats reform challenge with Kennedy support amid controversy over voting irregularities. He announces next term will be his last and defers retirement to vindicate bossism charges. Final unofficial tally Buckley about 3000 ahead in the 23rd district with 20158 to 17218. Police impounded voting machines after Levy and backers complained of irregularities.
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Buckley
David H. Levy
Robert F. Wagner
Herbert H. Lehman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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