Khrushchev Flashes, Shakes Hands on California Train Tour
AP dispatch recounts Nikita Khrushchev's whistle stop through Los Angeles to San Francisco and Santa Barbara. The Soviet premier charms crowds, poses with children, and dismisses American security as helicopters and deputies guard the convoy. He chats with reporters in crowded press cars, noting peace is desired by “the people.”
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Santa Barbara
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Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
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Disneyland
Edward Abbott
Abbott
Bartender Confesses Vodka Stock Too Heavy for Khrushchev Visit
San Francisco AP reports bartender Albert Smith of the Special train carrying Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and party says he misjudged the drink needs. He recalls stocking 200 vodka bottles and little gin, noting the Soviets drank gin heavily by San Jose, leaving him short on gin.
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Save Lodge and Khrushchev Smirk at Political Tension
A boy remained silent as power politics escalated and Soviet security forces shoved a party toward the train. Nikita Khrushchev laughed and shouted Save Lodge as the scene ended with reporters left shaken by the ordeal.
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No Romance For Margaret In British Press Rumors
British papers hint at a new romance for Princess Margaret with Canadian lawyer John Turner while friends urge ignoring the chatter. Turner, 30, met the 29 year old princess during her Canada visit in July 1958. Turner's stepfather John Ross serves as lieutenant governor of British Columbia.
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Canada
Turner
John Ross
British Columbia
Steel Talks Resume in New York After Recess
Negotiations in the nationwide steel strike resume in New York with federal mediators working toward a settlement. The 69 day old strike involves 500,000 United Steelworkers of America members idling about 175,000 related jobs and shutting down nearly all U S steel production. The union seeks wage increases and benefits. the industry calls for a one year wage and benefit freeze. Prestrike earnings averaged $3.11 per hour per federal figures.
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New York
United Steelworkers of America
Khrushchev in Frisco on Sightseeing and Speeches
Nikita Khrushchev travels with humor through San Francisco and nearby areas. He tours by boat and car, visits an IBM plant, a supermarket, a drugstore, and a Menlo Park lab was canceled. He plans more speeches tonight with Mayor Christopher.
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Frisco
San Francisco
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev
San Jose
International Business Machine Corp
Moscow
Talks May Be Harmed By Needling Khrushchev Visit
In San Francisco Khrushchev faced mixed reception as officials warned public jabs by mayors could jeopardize Cold War talks. Poulson clashed with the Premier over bury you, while Mayor Christopher welcomed Khrushchev with warmth and flowers for Mrs. Khrushchev.
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Poulson
San Francisco
George Christopher
Security concerns cloud leaders and officials worldwide
The question of security remains clouded as police chiefs seek to prevent any international incident in their cities. State Department security officers fear trouble emerges suddenly, while Soviet secret service agents stay vigilant for potential issues. Khrushchev appears relaxed, with no hint of cutting his trip short, unlike Los Angeles that Saturday night.
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Los Angeles
FHA Interest Rate Hike Under Study
Washington officials weigh raising the maximum FHA insured loan rate with a potential jump to 5 percent, though a smaller 4.5 percent increase is also considered. The decision could be announced this week by the Federal Housing Administration.
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Federal Housing Administration
Nine Die in Fiery Wreck Near Petersburg Virginia
Nine persons were killed early today in a collision involving a tractor trailer a pickup and a passenger car five miles west of Petersburg Virginia. State police said nine bodies were found at the scene and there was only one survivor.
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Virginia
Wounded Act Bewildered By Jungle Shadow War In Laos
In-Vientiane General Hospital 32 wounded from Laos fighting reveal bewilderment and fear. Many teens, including 17-year-old Born Thong, lie bandaged after machine gun fire in Samteu. Government reports 300 killed, wounded or missing since fighting began two months ago. hospital lacks helicopters and proper care.
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Vientiane General Hospital
Vientiane
Weather forecast signals warm spell in Miami Valley
Strong southerly winds push Gulf air northward as the Miami Valley is expected to reach near 90 degrees today. Tonight should be fair and cooler with a low around 63. Tuesday stays fair and warm with a high near 88. Middletown yesterday topped 87 at 3 30 p m and the low was 52 at 3 30 a m.
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Middletown
Stampede in India Kills 90 Believers at Bhavani Shrine
The Times of India reports 90 dead after Sunday's stampede in Zinzaka village, with official count at 49. A 17-year-old girl opened her house door to hundreds of thousands who believed she was the goddess Bhavani’s incarnation.
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Times of India
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Khrushchev Fatigued After Strenuous U S Visit
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev appeared very tired after six days in the United States, drawing remarks from labor leaders in San Francisco. Joseph Curran and Victor Reuther noted his weariness and he retorted when asked if he was tired, saying he has unlimited energy defending the working class.
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Khrushchev
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Khrushchev Faces Rough Night With U.S. Labor Leaders
In San Francisco Khrushchev clashed with a crowd of labor chiefs led by Walter Reuther during a three hour dinner. He labeled questions as stupid, accused critics of being dictators and capitalistic stooges, and refused concessions while the group prepared to submit lists of Hungarian and political prisoners to the Soviet ambassador.
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East Germany
North Korea
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Feller
Khrushchev Defends Soviet Labor Rights and Hollywood Critique
Khrushchev answered a question on Soviet workers lacking the right to strike claiming the government will protect them. He described watching a can can scene in a Hollywood film and mocked it as trash while reacting theatrically with his coat.
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Typhoon Sarah Declared Calamity in Korea
President Syngman Rhee called Typhoon Sarah South Korea’s worst natural calamity in 50 years as the death toll rose to 432. The government appealed to the United States for emergency relief and mobilized aid efforts nationwide.
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Korea
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South Korea
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Tass Reports No Lunar Magnetic Field From Soviet Moon Rocket
Tass says preliminary data show no magnetic field near the moon, supporting the theory that Earth's magnetism stems from its molten core. The last stage of the rocket hit the moon near the Sea of Serenity, east of Aristylus, Archimedes, and Autolycus craters, with all components functioning normally.
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Soviet Union
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Autolycus
Divorcee Beaten On Steamer After Boston Voyage
Lynn Kauffman 23, a Chicago native and former secretary to Prof. Stanley Spector, was found dead from multiple blunt injuries in Boston harbor after the Utrecht sailed for New York. Doctors deemed drowning the official cause, but injuries suggest violence. no sex assault suspected. Investigators planned to question Utrecht crew members in New York.
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Theodore Kauffman Jr
Chuckle: Gentleman Who Kicks When Wife Drops Item
A humorous quip defines a gentleman as the man who kicks a dropped object to help his wife pick it up more easily. The line showcases a playful gender stereotype and old fashioned wit.
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