Memorial Day highway deaths set record at 155
The Associated Press reports 155 traffic fatalities over a 30 hour Memorial Day period from 6 p.m. Wednesday to midnight Thursday, surpassing the 130 estimate by the National Safety Council and the 106 record set in 1956. The toll includes 98 traffic deaths, 6 boating deaths, and 9 drownings, with 25 drownings and 6 boating fatalities during the holiday window.
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India seeks greater push against China in East Asia
New Delhi plans more aid and money to counter Red China's influence in East Asia. At a four day gathering of Indian ambassadors, officials outlined broader political economic and propaganda efforts. They said India will offer more development and technical help to East Asian nations.
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Call Strike As Protest In Argentina
Buenos Aires authorities report a 24 hour general strike by Peronist labor unions led by the CGT to pressure government action on unemployment. Police used tear gas and high pressure water during protests across the country. several demonstrators were injured as thousands gathered to vent grievances against President Jose Maria Guido's unstable regime.
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Missouri Crash Kills Five Iowans
A Missouri highway crash killed five Iowans and left a sixth person, a young girl, in critical condition. Victims included Charles Worthington and Frieda Worthington, plus Edna Martin, all of Des Moines Centerville and Grayville mourners traveled to place flowers at a cemetery. Two other Iowans, Charles Edgar Rose and Nancy Graves, died in Bettendorf and Riverside area in separate crashes. Des Moines reports noted Mrs. Westerholt to become executive director of the Iowa Association for Mental Health on June 15.
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Carlisle
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Tear Gas Used to Stall Tallahassee Negro March
In Tallahassee courts released three Negroes for contempt after anti segregation protests at wholy theaters, while 224 others face charges. Tear gas and a police line halted a second march of about 200 Negroes, with 37 arrested for unlawful assembly. The hearing resumes Monday before Circuit Judge Ben Willis.
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August Draft Quota Boosted for 1963 Year
Washington officials announced an August draft quota set at 12,000, the largest monthly figure so far this year, compared with 4,000 in June and 7,000 in July. The previous peak in 1963 was 10,000 in April and May. In Florida, authorities used gas to break a Negro march, arresting 957 on the 10th day of antisegregation protests in Tallahassee. Most arrestees were Florida A&M students. a group arrived and was dispersed after contempt-of-court orders. In Chicago, about 1,500 demonstrators protested at a cemetery over cremation of a Black woman’s body, while officials said the issue was a misunderstanding and would be addressed with leaders.
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Thresher Submarine Wreckage Photographed on Ocean Floor
Photographs taken by the research vessel Conrad show hull, diving plane, and sail area of the nuclear submarine Thresher lying about 8,100 feet below the surface. The images, reviewed by Dr. J Lamar Worzel and VP Elton Grenfell, are headed to the Navy Court of Inquiry in Portsmouth New Hampshire as the Trieste standby crew monitors further needs. The Thresher sank during a deep sea test dive on April 10 with 129 aboard. the wreckage confirmation comes amid ongoing searches for remaining crew and technicians.
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Binz Wounded in Davenport Hobo Jungle Shooting
Charles Andrew Binz, 56, a longtime Davenport resident tied to the hobo jungle near Crescent railroad bridge, was shot in the left abdomen and remained in serious condition at Mercy hospital while investigators questioned Jackson Michael Bowling, 18, arrested on assault with intent to murder charges, as police probed the early morning incident.
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Walcott Man Fatally Hurt In Car Crash
Conrad Carstensen, 32, of near Walcott, died in a Davenport hospital about three hours after a two car crash. Andrew Tolliver, 38, of Moline, and Edwin Shelton, 25, of near Moline, were thrown from a vehicle and listed in serious condition. Carstensen worked at Davenport city garage.
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Scuffle Ends as Negroes Accept into Union at City Project
In Philadelphia at a city school construction site a clash over alleged job discrimination ended when four skilled Negro workers were admitted to the union and given jobs. A 200-man police detail watched as onlookers cheered, hymns rose, and workers carried line buckets through the gates amid chants of Amen.
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Fire at Joy Feed Mill Wrecks Half Structure
A blaze at Joy Feed Mill in Joy, Indiana, caused about 200000 dollars in damage and led to the destruction of the south half of the elevator within an hour. Firefighters from Joy and six Illinois towns saved the north half. cause is undetermined. Owned by Tavnente Morrow and his son G. (Bill) Morrow.
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Youth Rescued From Iowa Lake On Holiday Outing
James Lowery a 17 year old from Omaha was rescued from a Missouri Valley Iowa lake after leaping from a motorboat and attempting to swim to shore at the De Soto Recreation Grounds. The Missouri Valley Rescue Squad pulled him from the water and he was taken to an Omaha hospital. The rescue occurred during a family holiday outing.
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Pope John XXIII Lapses Into Unconsciousness in Vatican Crisis
Vatican City reports Pope John XXIII grave with internal bleeding and a relapse after a brief recovery. Prelates administer viaticum and last rites as doctors, led by Prof. Antonio Gasbarrini, race to stabilize him amid conflicting updates on his condition.
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Pope John XXIII Declines Bed Rest Amid Worsening Health
Near Pope Amleto Cardinal Cicognani, Vatican secretary of state, spends time with the gravely ill Pope John XXIII as CAP Photofax leagues expect a rally. Manzini reports a complete reverse in the Pope's condition with an unexpected worsening before dawn. Dr Mazzoni is summoned to the papal apartment while the pope meets Cardinal Cicarlpani.
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Kremlin Message Expresses Concern Over Pope Lolln XX Illness
Khrushchev sent a message to Pope Lolln XX praising his world peace efforts and noting the Pope’s grave but serene condition. Italian Cardinal Testa described the Pope as calm and clear minded. Doctors order bed rest of about a week or more as his health remains grave.
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Ample Sugar Supply Overcomes Price Fluctuations
New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange says no U S shortage is threatened as sugar prices rise and fall. A memo to three congressional committees cites U S Agriculture Department on commitments from exporting nations and notes world production dropping while consumption increases causing recent price drops.
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