Cuban Executions Reported for Arms Transport by Americans
Cuban radio from Havana said two Americans Howard Anderson and Angus McNair were executed by firing squad in Pinar Del Rio after military tribunal condemned them on arms transportation charges. Anderson, a Seattle ex Marine, ran Havana service stations and led a Havana Legion post. McNair, from Miami, was seized after landing arms aboard a motor launch near Havana.
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Miami
Fia- Cap
Howard Anderson
Angus McNair
Pinar del Toineo
Anderson
Seattle
Havana
McNair
American Legion
Fidel Castro
Pinar del Rio
Cuba
United States
Jackson
Miss
Fla
Wife Of American Victim Hears News On Havana Radio
Dorothy Anderson of Miami learned on Havana radio that her husband Howard Anderson and Angus McNair Jr. were executed by firing squad at dawn. Anderson, mother of four, had appealed for help on WGBS radio before hearing the verdict. McNair, 25, from Coral Gables, left town with his mother unaware of the execution.
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Miami
UPI
Havana
Fidel Castro
Dorothy Anderson
Anderson
Howard
Cuba
WGBS
Andy
Angus McNair Jr
Coral Gables
New Orleans Officer Dies in Patrol Car Crash
In New Orleans a 92 year old Patrolman Dennis Fremin was killed after a patrol car struck a signal light and utility pole. Patrolman Edward McLaughlin was injured with forehead and knee lacerations and possible internal injuries. The crash followed a fire blowing out, causing the vehicle to swerve off the highway.
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New Orleans
Early Thley
Dennis Fremin
Charity Hospital
Edward McLaughlin
At Least Two Reporters Under Arrest in Cuba
report from Guantanamo Bay indicates AP correspondent Robert Berrellez has been under arrest for three days. Harold Milks, AP Caribbean chief in Havana, was free as of Tuesday night. NBC’s Richard Valeriani fled to the Italian Embassy. Times Havana dispatches say Mrs. R Hart Phillips is unaccounted for. News from Havana reporters has been blocked since Monday.
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Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Havana
U. S. Naval Base
Robert Berrellez
Associated Press
Harold K. Milks
New York Times
Guantanamo
Times
R. Hart Phillips
Harry Rayment
United Press International
Richard Valeriani
NBC
Kennedy warns Khrushchev to keep hands off Cuba
President Kennedy issues a firm warning to Soviet Premier Khrushchev to refrain from military intervention in Cuba. He pledges immediate counter measures if outside forces intervene while reaffirming no intent to invade Cuba and expressing support for Cuban patriots. Khrushchev’s reply threatening aid to Castro is acknowledged but no immediate follow up is reported.
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Washington
Kennedy
Khrushchev
Cuba
United States
Kremlin
Fidel Castro
Castro
White House
Moscow
Dean Rusk
Mikhail Menshikov
Eichmann says he is ready to atone for Nazi crimes
In a taped statement read in Jerusalem, Adolf Eichmann told Israeli police he expects the death penalty and asks no clemency. He said he would like to write a book before dying and urged the younger generation to understand Nazi Germany’s actions. He also noted he was told in January 1960 he would be brought to trial and would not live beyond age 56.
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Jerusalem
Adolf Eichmann
Gestapo
Argentina
Eichmann
Europe
Nazi Germany
Navy Mothers Tag Day Proclaimed in Twin City Area
Mayor J Allan Norris of West Monroe and Mayor W L Howard of Monroe proclaimed Saturday as Navy Mothers Tag Day. Lionettes of Ouachita Parish High School will solicit contributions for the project. The Navy Mothers group has supported events at Veterans Hospitals in Alexandria and Shreveport.
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Navy Mothers
J. Allan Norris
West Monroe
W. L. Howard
Monroe
Lionettes
Quachita Parish
Twin Cities
Veteran's Hospitals
Alexandria
Shreveport
James Receives Silver Antelope Award in Boy Scouts
Floyd James of Ruston, national council representative for the Ouachita Valley Council of Boy Scouts of America, was cited for service and awarded the Silver Antelope Award for Region. See CHIT-CHAT page 2-A.
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Floyd James
Ruston
National Council
Ouachita Valley Council of
Boy Scouts of America
James
Today’s Chuckle Blame the Pole When Men Run Into It
A light humor item notes that some men blame a tele phone pole after a collision, framing a playful aside about blame and mishap. The quip keeps a dry tone suited to a daily humor column.
Rebels Fray Castro Nerves With Latest Invasion Moves
Miami report says Cuban anti Castro rebels scored a victory by sparking Castro fear and emergency measures. It notes preliminary landings may prompt more uprisings and underground sabotage inside Cuba as the invaders press their initiative from multiple points.
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William L. Ryan
Miami
Fla
Cuba
Hebert to Meet Connally on Eighth District Headquarters
Rep F Edward Hebert D La plans a meeting with Secretary of the Navy John B Connally Jr to discuss keeping the Eighth Naval District Headquarters in New Orleans The White House and Navy chief are involved in the talks.
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Washington
UPI
F. Edward Hebert
Dla
Secretary of the Navy
John B. Connally Jr
Eighth Naval District
New Orleans
Chavez urges army chiefs on Cuba combat force option
Senator Dennis Chavez of New Mexico told top Army leaders they should consider the possibility of deploying combat forces in Cuba. He spoke during a high level briefing to defense officials amid rising Cold War tensions.
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Washington
Dennis Chavez
D-N.m
Cuba
Plane Down Near Hong Kong With 16 Persons Aboard
AP reports a U.S. Air Force twin engine plane with 16 aboard apparently crashed on a hill near downtown Hong Kong in thick fog. Officials say the aircraft, from Kaitak airport, vanished in mist near North Point and could not be located as night fell.
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Hong Kong
U.S. Air Force
Kaitak
North Point
Wage Bill Faces Highest Hurdle in Senate Vote
President Kennedy faces a tough Senate test as an amendment by Sen. Monroney would narrow the wage bill coverage. The measure targets 4.1 million workers, mainly in retail and service sectors, and would require multistate operation to fall under the law.
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Washington
UPI
Kennedy
Senate
A. S
Mike Monroney
D-Okla
Monroney
Continued Spring Weather Forecast Northern Louisiana Outlook
More spring weather is forecast for northeast Louisiana through Thursday with fair skies and a few showers possible late Thursday. Daytime highs reach about 82 and lows near 60. Field Tuesday registered 78 with a low of 43 and no rain reported in the area Tuesday.
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Louisiana
Selman
Cuban Radio Chaos Report Sparks Fearful Intrigue
Intermittent Cuban army and navy radio chatter turned to confused interference as outside experts allegedly cut in with threats and anti Castro messages. The late night disturbances described a Patria patrol boat and unidentified aircraft, with vague sightings and a mix of coded terms amid general alarm.
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Cuba
Patria
Pinar de Rio
Three Judge Court To Hear Marcello Deportation Case
U S District Judge Alexander Holtzoff ordered a three judge federal court to hear Carlos Marcello New Orleans rackets figure in his challenge to an April 3 deportation. The move follows a circuit finding that a substantial constitutional question was involved in a similar case and concerns the legality of sending Marcello to Guatemala after authorities forcibly put him on a plane on April 3.
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Washington
Alexander Holtzoff
Carlos Marcello
New Orleans
Segal Holtzoff
Marcello
Guatemala
Laos appeals for aid as four rebel offensives loom
Laos government asks friends and neighbors for help amid four new rebel offensives backed by North Vietnamese troops. It seeks a stronger U S Military Assistance Group and possible foreign troops while U S advisers up to 300 will assist loyal forces. Britain calls on the Soviet Union to join a cease fire appeal.
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Viet Nam
Laos
Southeast Asia
Teaver i Ean AA
Air Mac
EF Vuicibi Vio Lel 11Ao
Sopsaisana
U.S
United States
Thailand
Britain
Lord Home
London
Soviet Union
National Bank Call Sought Condition Report for Banks
Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for a statement on the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Wednesday April 12. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp issued a similar call for insured state banks not members of the Federal Reserve System.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
FDIC
Federal Reserve System
Engineers Begin Efforts To Tame Unruly Red River
U S Corps of Engineers opens hearings in Alexandria and Shreveport to study bank stabilization flood control and navigation on the Red River opening plans to allow Mississippi River barge traffic to Denison Texas. Local officials tout industrial growth from the canal idea linking Daingerfield Lake Texoma and Dallas Fort Worth to river trade.
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Alexandria
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Red River
Mississippi
Denison
Tex
Shreveport
Congress
Corps of Engineers
Claude Kirkpatrick
Louisiana
Public Works
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Daingerfield
Dallas-Fort Worth
Mississippi River
Kirkpatrick
Missisippi
Texoma
Texas-Oklahoma
Hank
Kennedy White House Gala Dances Through Cuban Crisis Night
About 1,200 guests attended a formal white tie reception at the White House hosted by President Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy with Vice President Johnson and Mrs Johnson. The event featured dancing to the Marine Corps band in scarlet uniforms and a parade of greetings from senators representatives and Cabinet members. Mrs Kennedy wore a white and pink lace sheath with a diamond clip while Mrs Johnson wore a salmon satin gown.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
White House
Mr. Wonderful
Lyndon B. Johnson
Kenedy
Senate
Marine Corps
Paris
Johnsons
Kennedys
Aves
Castro Forces Report Yankee Pilot Killed
Invasion forces link up with guerrillas in the Escambray Mountains as they press the drive to topple Castro. Rebel planes struck Havana and air force HQ. four planes were shot down, including an American piloted aircraft whose crew member was killed.
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Escambray
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Havana
Raul Roa
United Nations
U.S
Cuban Revolutionary Council
New York
Escambray Mountains
Council
Cienfuegos
Matanzas
Antil
U N Condemnation Push Fails Over Cuba Crisis
Soviet bloc presses for U N condemnation of the United States as aggressor in Cuba. Kuzma Kiselev of White Russia accuses Washington of undeclared war as the 99 nation Political Committee weighs four resolutions. Castro forces reportedly downed a U S plane and Castro holds its crew.
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United Nations
N.Y
API
Soviet Bloc
U.N
United States
Cuba
Kuzma V. Kiselev
White Russia
Fidel Castro
Kiselev
Castro
Karel Kurka
Czechoslovakia
Raulton
Havana
U.S
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