07 Jun 1963
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Newspaper
Newport Daily News
Location
Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1963
Page
1
The Associated Press report notes Soviet bomber flights over the United States, sparking questions about air defense and the value of enemy overflights in Cold War era warfare. Navy officials discuss radar coverage and the risks of carrier vulnerabilities to aerial incursions.
A Newport ceremony honors 21 local secondary graduates awarded Citizens Foundation scholarships. Trustees report $5,000 raised toward a $6,090 goal, with funds supporting college work and testifying to integrity amid modern change. Speeches urged duty to ideals, citing leaders like Anthony and Woolsey, while representatives from colleges and hospitals attend to present awards.
The Navy wrapped up the court of inquiry into the loss of the submarine Thresher after weeks of hearings and testimony from more than 100 witnesses. Debris, photographs, and shipyard details were presented as the investigation traced overhaul and construction, with the search for the submarine continuing despite possible abandonment.
Vatican City reports nine day mourning for Pope John XXIII with official rites at St Peter's Basilica. The period runs through Trinity Sunday and Corpus Christi, ending June 17, with world leaders and church officials attending the requiem mass. The Pope’s death is attributed to peritonitis and related complications. doctors note extensive medical treatment was used.
Seven years after a fatal riot in Lexington North Carolina police recount a deadly night as a white mob clashes with Black residents. Officers say a home made gun and several sawed off rifles sparked violence with shots fired wounding and killing. Dozens of Negroes were reported detained as authorities sought to quell the unrest and restore order amid a tense citywide investigation.
Solon officials discuss Goat Island redevelopment as they prepare for city approval. The council backs continued talks with General Services Administration over archway plans and island redevelopment pivots, aiming to advance the project.
Adlai Stevenson as United States representative to the United Nations will be among five speakers at the Global Strategy Discussions at the Naval War College. The event includes talks by U. Alexis Johnson and Lyman Kirkpatrick with Admiral Austin presiding.
A Newport Electric line fault caused a temporary outage across Fall River and Portsmouth. A relayed misoperation tripped the system, putting the whole area on a standby generating unit until the Tall River hookup was restored, returning voltage after about nine minutes.
AP report says President Kennedy plans talks with British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan during his European tour. White House spokesperson Lou Pigott noted a June 25 meeting after the president’s visit and outlined schedule shifts including stops in California and Hawaii en route to ongoing civil rights addresses.
Iran announced plans to try 65 agitators with Prime Minister Assulily Mani stating that Tan's leadership and key rioters would face the death penalty. Riots in the capital left at least 78 dead as the military ringed the city center. Tanks and troops guarded mosques while curfew extended for several days.
Washington reports that one in four unemployed last month were teenagers, a trend likely to rise as summer vacations begin. Labor officials warn the situation could explode into a major problem for the nation’s economy and social fabric.
PORTSMOUTH NICAI The nuclear attack submarine Tinosa sister ship of the lost Veesher collided with the Por lavis submarine John Adams in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Sound basin yesterday. A small dent was noted below Tinosa's waterline bow as the two ships bumped during shifting. Rear Adm. Charles J. Palmeht said Tinosa bumped John Adams and Tinosa rolled. Repairs will be limited to replacing a plate. The collision halted operations with Tinosa being moved behind John Adams. No formal Navy announcement on resolutions.
Canada shows reluctance toward joining a NATO surface fleet plan. Officials said no commitments were made at the meeting with Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson and cabinet members. Sources indicated opposition to a proposed force of missile-equipped ships with mixed international crews.
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