Ambrose lightship sunk by freighter in dense New York Harbor fog
In fog-bound Ambrose Channel New York, the 129-foot Ambrose lightship was rammed and sunk by 459-foot freighter Green Bay. Nine Coast Guard crew escaped unharmed aboard a life raft as the Green Bay illuminated searchlights through the mist to find survivors.
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Boggs Dismisses Butler Catholic Bloc Vote Claims
Rep Hale Boggs a Catholic and Democrat denounced Paul Butler for remarks suggesting Catholics might vote a Catholic Kennedy bloc. Boggs called Butler statement astound ing and frightening, saying Catholics will vote for or against the Democratic nominee on non religious grounds. He urged that Kennedy and other contenders do not share Butler's view.
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National Press Club
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D-Mass
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FCC hearing ends in Miami on Channel 10 awards
Publisher James M. Cox Jr. testified as the FCC examiner Horace Stern prepares recommendations after studying transcripts. Cox rejected rumors of a hidden alliance between the Miami News and Herald, noting he discussed them to protect licenses and not influence Biscayne’s pending Biscayne application. Biscayne won Channel 10 over rivals amid ongoing concerns from former commissioner Mack’s resignation over favoritism charges.
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Miami) Herald
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Dog Breeder Purchases Interest in British Singers Agency
Hew McCowan, a wealthy dog breeder from the Isle of Jersey, spends 250000 dollars for half interest in an agency representing 14 British rock and roll singers. He says his aim is to enter show business beyond breeding Great Danes.
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So you think it's hot here sign in San Bernardino
In San Bernardino California the heat surged to 104 degrees prompting Rev. Fred Hays to post a wry bulletin board sign at St Pauls Methodist Church reading So you think its hot here The quip captures local discomfort amid the heat wave reported by UPI with a light communal touch.
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