Castro Farewell Meeting Warns U S in Caribbean Crisis
Khrushchev warned at a Castro farewell address that Caribbean tensions could worsen than last October. He said the United States must show restraint or risk a more formidable world crisis, pledging Soviet defense of Cuba if attacked. Castro thanked the Soviet people amid roaring applause.
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President Kennedy vows to use forces over Alabama race barrier
President Kennedy indicated he would employ U.S. troops and materials if needed next month to break racial barriers at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Governor Wallace pledged to block entry of Black students, while federal courts ordered integration. Kennedy also signaled possible Vietnam troop withdrawals and discussed broader Cold War issues.
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George C. Wallace
Birmingham
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Wallace
Armed man threatens secretary at Liddy office
A Des Moines man Raymond C. Bieghler, armed with a 22 caliber pistol, menaced Secretary L. B. Liddy and staff at the aquaculture office for about 45 minutes. Police cuffed him as he fled the Capitol. no injuries reported. Field inspector Gael Davis said the intruder claimed to have just left the Army and demanded police presence while carrying two beer cans.
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Thieves Enter Cottage Steal Boat and Motor
Deputy Sheriff reports a burglary at a Mississippi river cottage near the Jevee crossing. A Lane Star boat, a nearly new Sea Ring 25 horsepower motor, a fuel can and hoses were stolen after breaking a chain and ripping screen. Intruders entered the cottage but left other items untouched.
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Take Action To Bar Dumping of surplus Wheat
Washington reports President Kennedy granted Secretary Freeman power under the International Wheat Agreement Act to prevent dumping of American wheat on world markets if U.S. crop prices fall. The White House said Kennedy signed the order Wednesday night authorizing broad action.
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Sugar market in a panicky stage amid high dockside sugar
The Agriculture Department official Lawrence Myers says the market is panicked as raw foreign sugar climbs to about 12 cents per pound at New York dockside. The 1961 price had been negligible and limited by strict quotas, while demand intensifies amid uncertainty about where it will end.
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Lawrence Myers
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New York
Dual Everest Triumph by Two American Teams
Two American climbers completed the first Everest traverse by crossing from the west ridge to the south side, while another pair reached the summit via the traditional route. The expedition marks five Americans standing on the world’s highest peak, amid concerns over dwindling oxygen and approaching monsoon weather.
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Lottery and Bingo Bill Suppressed by Legislative Committee
A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize bingo and lotteries failed today in a legislative committee. The Coalition of Churches opposed the measure on moral and social grounds. Rep. Leland Kennedy of D-Alton opposed the bill, arguing it would affect state representation and terms.
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Birmingham Pupils Reinstated After Court Order Turmoil
In Birmingham Alabama 1081 Negro students suspended for integration activities are ordered reinstated by a federal appeals court. Judge Tuttle voided earlier expulsions saying the students were exercising constitutional rights. The school board plans a new hearing while King and others react to the ruling as civil rights activism continues nationwide.
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Houston Welcomes Cooper With Citywide Homecoming
Astronaut Gordon Cooper returns to Houston amid a ticker tape parade. His wife Trudy and daughters Camala and Jamila join him as Mayor Cuer greets at the airport and escorts the party to Sam Houston Coliseum for the parade kickoff. Lyndon Johnson and Gov. Connally were invited but Johnson will speak in New York tonight. The Mercury team celebrates as Cooper rides in a limousine with his family, flanked by fellow astronauts Carpenter Shepard Slayton Schirra and Grissom.
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Presbyterians Seek Stronger Ties With Catholic Church
Des Moines reports the 175th General Assembly of Presbyterians calling for closer cooperation with Protestants Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism. It prayed for Pope John XXIII health and praised ecumenical strides toward broader Christian unity.
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Plea for New Civil Rights Laws Delayed
Washington reports the administration will decide in days whether to ask Congress for additional civil rights legislation. President Kennedy said consideration is under way to provide Negroes a legal remedy against discriminatory practices. A Justice Department source noted a broad review, narrowing to education and public accommodations.
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Boys Admit Setting Egg Plant Fire
Clinton youths in custody charged with starting a 200000 fire at Schneider Produce Co. plant. George Shockey, 17, admitted to lighting the blaze Tuesday night after breaking in by a basement chute. Mark Oderwald, 17, also in custody. both parolees from Eldora State Training School. Money stolen from the office and candy-machine coin box rifled. Shockey said he used a cigarette lighter on cardboard near a loading dock.
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Pope Belter Blesses Crowd From Vatican Window
Pope John XXIII appeared briefly at the studio window in St Peter's Square blessing about 15 000 mourners. He was said to have benefited from a blood transfusion and rest after a relapse fit with anemia and a stomach disorder, possibly ulcer or cancer. The appearance came on Ascension Day before a nine day novena ahead of Pentecost. Vatican officials expect the retreat to help restore his strength.
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Frosts Cause Crop Damage Across Central Iowa
Temperatures fell below freezing in central and eastern Iowa causing damage to young crops and tender plants. Overnight readings included 26 at Atlantic, seven degrees below the previous low, and 27 at Spencer, two degrees above that city’s prior low.
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Frost Claims and Record Lows Mark Iowa May Weather
Officials report minor frost damage to Tamata crop plants in Muscas fine area after inspections. Temperatures fell to 38 overnight with lows across Des Moines Waterloo and other cities reaching record May levels. Southerly winds and clear skies forecast warmer weather, with highs in the upper 60s to 70s by Friday and Saturday.
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Haiti Diplomat Expected Back for Policy Talks
Washington reports U. S. Ambassador to Haiti Raymond L. Thurston may return shortly for conferences on American policy toward Francois Duvalier's government. Officials seek a first-hand report on conditions in the troubled Caribbean nation.
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Caribbean
Illinois Seat Belt Bill Wins Springfield Action
Illinois legislature forwards a bill to Governor Otto Kerner requiring safety belts in front seats of all new cars after June 30, 1964. The measure, approved in Springfield, aims to improve car safety statewide.
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