Powers Ordered To Reveal Mission If Caught By Reds
Washington says U S spy plane pilot Francis Powers was required to admit his espionage mission if captured by the Soviet Union. George V Allen says Powers carried a pistol and needle to use only to avoid torture and that Khrushchev would likely keep him close before any exchange or trial.
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Powers
Reds
Washington
UPI
U.S
Francis G. Powers
George V. Allen
U.S. Information Agency
Allen
United Press International
Information Agency
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Khrushchev
United States
Russia
Free Elections Promised in Turkey Amid Violence
Premier Adnan Menderes told a crowd in Izmir that free elections would come soon, possibly by September 1961, as violent demonstrations continue. He refused to resign while opposition members were beaten and clashes near Republican Party headquarters drew police to restore order.
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Izmir
Turkey
UPI
Adnan Menderes
Menderes
Istanbul
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Red Space Ship Seen as Minor Advance by U S Scientists
U S scientists call the Soviet five ton space ship launch a minor step and say it will not accelerate America's space program. Project Mercury aims for a late 1961 manned satellite and a 1962 rocket to mirror the Soviet feat. Experts question the dummy's value for biology versus a living astronaut and note concerns over return safely.
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Washington
UPS
U. S
Russia
America
U.S
John P. Hagen
Vanguard Earth
Earth
Congress
Overton Brooks
D - la
House Space Committee
Payola Probe Expands to Gas Rate Hikes Hearings
House investigators reopen hearings into private contacts between gas industry officials and the Federal Power Commission. FPC Chairman Kuykendall and Kline testified last week. Tom Corcoran, ex Roosevelt adviser, was slated to testify amid questions of improper influence on rate cases. Senator Scott cites U S GNP passing 500 billion at Paris summit reference.
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Washington
API
House
Federal Power Commission
House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
FPC
Commission
Jerome K. Kuykendall
Arthur Kline
William R. Connore
Eisenhower
Thomas G
Tommy the Cork
Paris
America
Scott
Senate
Soviet Union
Europe
Soviet Space Ship Hailed as Proof of Russian Superiority
Moscow reports a 9,988 pound model space ship launched from a secret site entering a sunward orbit carrying a dummy astronaut. Pravda touts peaceful aims and space progress while Western scientists note near manned flight capability as Mercury progresses. Tass says the cabin will not be retrieved and will disintegrate on reentry.
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Moscow
UPS
Soviet Union
Paris
Communist Party
Pravda
America
Tass
Earth
Summit Outlook Varies Among Big Four Nations
PARIS UPI Stewart Hensley reports Eisenhower and Herter see limited disarmament chances unless Khrushchev turns summit into propaganda. Austin notes Soviet view that U-2 may force terms. Thaler in London says cautious optimism for two to three year talks, while Maissi in Paris sees few gains and hopes fade after the U-2 incident.
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Eisenhower
Christian A. Herter
Nikita Khrushchev
Geneva
Anthony Austin
UPI
Moscow
U.S
Russia
Khrushchev
K. C. Thaler
London
Elie Maissi
Paris
United States
Harold Macmillan
Charles de Gaulle
Frank
Kennedy Faces Final Tests In Maryland And Oregon Primaries
Senator John F. Kennedy Machs through Maryland and Oregon primaries as he seeks the Democratic nomination. He is favored to win Maryland against Wayne Morse in Oregon, where Morse is favored son. Humphrey remains on Oregon ballot despite withdrawing, with no clear endorsement.
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Washington
UPI
John F. Kennedy
D-Mass
Maryland
Oregon
Kennedy
Wayne L. Marge
Ore
Morse
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Hubert H. Humphrey
D Minn
Humphrey
West Virginia
Rockefeller urged to remain in GOP race in 1960
New York GOP leaders urged Nelson Rockefeller to stay in the presidential sweepstakes. L Judson Morhouse said Rockefeller appeals to independents and Democrats as well as Republicans and should be the party's choice at the July convention. Morhouse hinted Rockefeller may lead New York's delegation to Chicago and urged uncommitted status until then.
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Albany
N.Y
UPI
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
GOP
L. Judson Morhouse
Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Morhouse
Republican Party
Trains Collision Near Leipzig Kills 59 Germans
In Leipzig near Berlin two crowded passenger trains collided just outside the main station. The incident left at least 59 dead and nearly 100 injured, according to ADN.
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Berlin
UPI
Leipzig
ADN
Death notices listed for six local residents
The obituaries record the deaths of Clyde L. Peffer 67 of Portersville RD 1 Mrs Mary Darnell 72 of Portersville RD 1 Ellwood City resident Mrs John Toth 48 Ellwood City Frederick W Goehring 77 of Fombell RD 1 Albert Welsh 84 of New Galilee and Martin Augustyn 81 of 57 High Street with ages and local locations noted.
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Clyde L. Peffer
Portersville
Ellwood Page
Mary Darnell
John Toth
Ellwood City
Frederick W. Goehring
Fombell
Albert Welsh
New Galilee
Martin Augustyn
High St
Daily Weather Report Mostly Sunny and Warm
Weather summary shows a warm day with a high of 75 and a low around 55 to 60. Tonight remains rather cloudy with Tuesday bringing variable clouds and scattered showers mainly in the afternoon and evening. River stages near 7.8 feet, 24 hour max 79 and min 46 with 0.15 inches of rain.
Summit Meeting Wrecked as Khrushchev Attacks U S
Soviet Premier Khrushchev angrily withdraws invitation to Eisenhower and demands punishment for U-2 flights. Western sources say his inflammatory stance wrecked the summit at the outset and propose postponement until a new U S president takes office. Ike rejects the demands and says Russia’s warlike moves require vigilance.
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Paris
UPI
Nikita Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Russia
United States
Khrushchev
White House
U.S
Ihe
Free World
Eisenhower Faces Khrushchev Needle in Paris Crisis
UPI reports President Eisenhower remains calm amid frequent provocations from Khrushchev in Paris. Merriman Smith notes Ike’s detachment in handling the Powers U 2 incident and looming urgent decisions, with only small irritations risking a temper flare.
Inside Today’s Classified Comics and Editorial Panel
Classifieds and notices fill today’s pane with obituaries, ads, and local briefs. Ellwood features social items and sports scores from nearby teams and theaters highlight upcoming shows and stock updates.
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Cross Word
Ellwood
Paneum i TV
Lee Society
City Council to weigh new housing agreement with Lawrence County
City Council will consider a revised cooperative agreement with the Lawrence County Housing Authority for a 124 unit third phase project. City Solicitor Orville Brown notes city costs are not in the 1960 budget and mainly borne by property owners via liquid fuel funds. City Engineer Daniel Woolcock says a full cost estimate will be ready, with Brinton Site duties totaling about 7 806 dollars for paving and a storm sewer project awaiting details.
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Lawrence County Housing Authority
Orville Brown
Daniel B. Wool
May Weather Brings Bright Skies and High Spirits
Arthur Mometer notes a week opening with sunshine azure skies and 67 degree warmth. Rain and chill from last week fade as spring seems to settle in with pleasant days inviting music and celebration.
Iacobucci Named Outstanding Knight at New Castle Council
Joseph Iacobucci of 112 E Garfield Ave was chosen Outstanding Knight of the Year by New Castle Council 512 at the fifth annual family communion breakfast. The event kicked off a 60th anniversary week with 150 attendees. Iacobucci earned the honor for public relations and publishing the council bulletin, noted as the state’s best bulletin by offset printing.
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Joseph Iacobucci
E. Garfield Ave
Knights of Columbus
New Castle Council
K of C
Iacobucci
Thomas P. Alfano
Francis J. Augustine
J. A. Miller
Thomas Petrovich
Michael A. Close
Pottsville
New Castle
Edward A. DeCarbo
America
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LeVecchia
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Dan di Carlo
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