Powers Acknowledges Role In U2 Mission Trial
Francis Gary Powers told a Soviet court he is sorry he had anything to do with the May 1 U-2 flight over the USSR. The 31-year-old pilot pleaded guilty and faced questions about his work and the camera gear while his wife and parents watched.
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Talks Resume in Deadlocked Disarm Parley
United States pushes fresh disarmament proposals at the U N Disarmament Commission in New York seeking deep cuts in nuclear stockpiles. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge presents a plan to set aside 30 000 kilograms for peaceful use if the Soviet Union also agrees, a move aimed at spurring a total cutoff of fissionable materials with international inspection.
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Congo Proclaims Martial Law in Lumumba Era Crisis
Premier Patrice Lumumba proclaims six month martial law in the Congo as UN forces clash with his authority. Belgians and UN personnel detained. Lumumba demands Swedish UN troops withdraw. Hammarskjold seeks Security Council guidance as Katanga dissidence grows. Kasai tribes in Kasai province face deadly conflict amid UN presence.
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Union Rejects Case Offer To Resume Talks
RACINE AP Officials of Local 120 United Auto Workers union have rejected J I Case Co request to state in advance what demands would be withdrawn, calling it not collective bargaining and a surrender. About 1,900 UAW members have been on strike since March 9 over wages pension rights and welfare issues, with talks ending in deadlocks, the latest on August 3.
State Navy Man Killed in Crash
Sheboygan widow learns her son Lt. William P. Reyn, 32, Navy pilot, died when his bomber on the carrier Independence crashed into the sea after landing gear failed. Body not recovered.
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Wild Rose Youth Killed in Car Accident
Henry Rable an 18 year old Wild Rose youth died when the car he rode in lost control and left Highway 22 two miles north of Wild Rose. The driver Gary A John 18 of Wild Rose was unconscious and taken to Wild Rose Hospital. A passing motorist reported the car swerved before rolling over and ejecting both youths. The crash occurred near the site of last year’s fatal collision.
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Plot Crushed in Cuba Raids Hundreds Held
Havana reports said Cuba halted a counter revolutionary plot with raids across naval bases including Casablanca and Cienfuegos. Premier Fidel Castro reportedly led a dawn raid on Casablanca arsenal. Lt Cmdr Juan Castineira was named among those arrested. Guantanamo base not involved.
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New Manager Harbaugh Arrives in Oshkosh City
Raymond E. Harbaugh arrived with his wife and two children Cathy and Kenneth to assume Oshkosh city manager duties. He planned to meet department heads, attend the 4:30 Common Council session, and then return to Galesburg. He praised the fire department ratings, noted interest in schools and recreation, and said he studied local resources before moving.
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Wage Bill Faces First Major Test
In Washington the Senate opens debate on the Kennedy minimum wage bill with Sen. John F. Kennedy predicting a victory. An amendment by Sen. Spessard Holland seeks to strip most of the coverage expansion to five million more workers. Republican sources note GOP support may vary. The plan would raise the $1 wage to 1.25 in three steps, expanding coverage mostly to large retail and service firms.
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Powers Denied Right In Moscow U2 Pilot Case
President Eisenhower denounced Soviet charges that the United States is on trial over the Francis G Powers U2 flight crash while Russia disputed official accounts and refused to allow a proper briefing of Powers. He insisted no foreigner facing crime is denied the right to see the evidence. The President noted he would not discuss the trial in detail as it might hinder the flier.
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Split Develops On Venezuelan Dominican Row
SAN JOSE Costa Rica AP Venezuela prepared to ask Western Hemisphere foreign ministers for a historic quarantine of the Dominican Republic. The Dominicans promised a counterblast at the American States conference opening Tuesday. A split among ministers formed on how to respond to Venezuela’s charge that the Trujillo regime masterminded Betancourt’s assassination attempt. Venezuela reportedly prepared a draft resolution invoking the 1947 Riot Treaty to suspend relations, though this has never occurred. Dominican Foreign Minister Porfirio Herrera denied the charges and said he had surprise testimony to submit.
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UN Day Proclaimed in Wisconsin and Nationwide
Gov Gaylord Nelson designates October 24 United Nations Day marking 15th year of the UN. He tells Wisconsin mayors and village presidents his United Nations committee will aid local observances. President Eisenhower also proclaims the date and urges nationwide observances.
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Navy watches Russian trawler off Virginia coast
The Navy confirmed Tuesday it is monitoring a Russian fishing trawler cruising near U.S. waters off Norfolk Virginia since the latter part of the month. No hostile actions reported as authorities observe the vessel’s movements.
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Celebrities for Nixon committee announced by Klein
Vice President Richard Nixon press secretary H. R. Klein said a committee for celebrities to support Nixon was formed. When asked to define a celebrity, Klein replied that anyone who thinks he is a celebrity will be welcome to join.
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Standard Kollsman to Move to New Oshkosh Plant
Standard Kollsman plans to relocate to a new Oshkosh building by August 29, with two assembly lines and about 245 workers moving next week and total staff reaching 200 to 225 additional by September end. The site at 2660 Oregon will feature a 200 by 312 foot facility, modern white walls, sprinkler fire protection, and a green two color exterior.
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