Canadians Hit By Congolese Crisis At Leopoldville Airport
At Leopoldville airport Congolese soldiers attacked a Canadian United Nations detachment, confusing them with Belgians and knocking the detachment captain unconscious. The U S ambassador was blocked from meeting Premier Patrice Lumumba, who then ignored him at an outdoor ceremony. A Congolese delegation headed for New York to present Congo’s case to the U N Security Council, including a pro Western member. Lumumba warned he could invade Katanga if the U N fails to act, and suggested outside help. He also pressed for Asian African observers and urged Haemarskjold to bring the 14 nation observer team if he returns.
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Patrice Lumumba
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Lumumba
Katanga
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Daz Hammarskjold
Security Council
Ghana
Soviet Union
Haemmarskjold
Herter Eyes Venezuela Lead in Dominican Crisis
At San Jose Costa Rica Secretary of State Christian Herter prepared to urge OAS unity against Dominican aggression while warning ministers to avoid broad sanctions. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Arcaya pressed for a total quarantine and diplomatic cutoffs, but Dominican Foreign Minister Herrera Baez challenged the evidence and proposed exploratory talks to mend ties.
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Costa Rica
Christian A. Herter
United States
Dominican Republic
Herter
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Venezuela
Romullo Betancourt
Ignacio Luis Arcaya
Betancourt
Arcara
Porfiro Herrera Baez
Francis Gary Powers
Moscow
Herrera Baez
New Central War Planning Agency Named
Washington AP reports that a new central agency will draft a Strategic War Plan to specify which U S weapons would hit targets behind the iron curtain in a nuclear war. Secretary Geues Jr. named Gen. Thomas S Power as director with headquarters at Omaha alongside SAC, Power to remain SAC commander and an admiral deputy.
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Defense
Thomas S. Gates
Washington
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Iron Curtain
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Thomas S. Geies Jr
Thomas S. Power
Omaha
Stratégic Air Command
SAC
Nixon Upholds Civil Rights In Southern Talk
Vice President Richard M. Nixon spoke in Greensboro North Carolina on civil rights endorsing sit in demonstrations and urging religion be kept out of politics He defended the Republican platform as a progress driven civil rights program and criticized the Democratic platform He said his stance is the same nationwide and urged not to demagogue the issue He noted law alone is not the complete answer and pledged to campaign across Southern states without avoiding the civil rights topic His audience included African American attendees and he called for progress in civil rights while stressing basic policy differences between parties and leaders.
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Richard M. Nixon
South
Nixon
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Wilson
Voters urged to register before September Primary
Three days remain to register to vote in the September Primary. Eligible residents must register at City Hall City Clerk's office to participate.
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City Hall
New Oshkosh Chamber Decals Highlight Membership
Colorful new decals denoting Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce membership replace old plaques in member offices and businesses. Designed by Joseph J. Vogt, the decals measure nearly 6 by 9 inches in brown, gold, and turquoise and emphasize leadership in business, industry, recreation, and transportation. The release coincides with a plan to form a better business practices committee led by President Ted Watterson.
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Joseph J. Vogt
Oshkosh
Chamber of Commerce
N. Main St
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Chamber
Ted Watterson
Better Business Committee
Ted W. Patterson
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Joseph J
Leniency Hopes Rise In Louisiana School Integration
In New Orleans Gov. Jimmie Davis acts to take over Orleans Parish schools amid a federal state showdown over desegregation. A three judge panel meets Aug. 26 to hear NAACP and white parents injunctions challenging the governor’s takeover and to consider constitutional issues surrounding the 1900 law. Davis orders James F. Redmond to run the system and aims to open schools Sept. 7 pending legal rulings and possible special legislative action.
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Jimmie Ji
Davis
Orleans Parish
Wright
National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People
Oliver B. Carriere
Carriere
Fourman Legislative Committee
James F. Redmond
Redmond
Dag Hamarskjold Prepares Show of Confidence Request
United Nations secretary general Dag Hammarskjold planned to seek a Security Council show of confidence Saturday amid a dispute with Congo premier Patrice Lumumba. Lumumba’s delegation arrived from Leopoldville to challenge Hammarskjold’s refusal to deploy UN forces to restore central authority in Katanga, with Lumumba accusing him of bad faith and threatening action if neutral observers are not sent.
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Imarskjold
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Leopoldville
Hammarskjold
Congo
Katanga
Senate Rejects Wage Bill Cuts
The Senate debated a Kennedy bill to raise the minimum wage from 1 to 1.25 an hour in three steps and extend coverage to about five million more workers mainly in retail, hotels, and restaurants. Debate concerned amendments, with Holland’s exemption rejected 56 39 and Dirksen’s substitute defeated 34 39.
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Mike Monroney
D-Okia
Tod
Jumper Reaches Supersonic Speed in Balloon Jump
At Holoman Air Force Base Captain Joe Kittinger set a record free fall from 102,800 feet. Officials report peak speed around 614 miles per hour near near-space conditions with 99 percent of atmosphere below and pressure near 0.142 psi.
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Joe Kittinger
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New Mexico
Rittinger
Jong Rillinger
Powers Trial Fails to Clear Up U 2 Flight Details
Moscow AP report on the second day of Francis Gary Powers trial notes Powers told the court he was sorry about the May Day U 2 flight and did not foresee a clash over the Paris summit. Soviet experts challenged his claim he acted under orders, while his attorney Mikhail Grimov urged leniency based on his conduct and remorse. The Moscow radio cited signs of repentance, as testimony focused on aircraft equipment and mission purpose. The trial resumes Friday with expectations of a ruling before nightfall.
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Mikhail Grimov
Powers
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United States
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Eisenhower Kpologize
Paris
Victor Borisoglebsky
Powers Admired Abroad by Europe Papers
European newspapers praised Francis Gary Powers for his conduct during the Moscow espionage trial, framing him as a sympathetic casualty of Cold War politics. They questioned brainwashing claims and described the process as propaganda, with mixed editorial tones from Britain, Denmark, Italy, France, Sweden, and Sweden.
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West Europe
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Midland Woman Fined for Shooting At Neighbor’s Trailer
A Midland, Texas woman was fined 359 in court on Wednesday after firing at her neighbor’s trailer. She told Judge Bil Hart, I apologize, but I was shooting at my husband and missed.
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Tex
UPI
Jidse Bil Hart
Echo satellite to enter earth shadow Sunday night
The Echo 1 communications satellite will enter Earth's shadow for the first time next Sunday night and remain mostly in darkness for weeks as scientists study how the cold, dark period affects the giant plastic balloon and its ability to reflect radio waves. Four orbiting debris pieces are identified, including the Delta rocket’s third stage with a sun powered beacon.
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National Space Surveillance Control Center
Bedford
Mass
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W. Townsend
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Siece Aé Whee
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Townsend
Echo I Balloon Passes Over Milwaukee Area Schedule
The Echo I communications satellite balloon will pass over Milwaukee nightly with four to five appearances. Tonight shows 4:30 p m 7:47 p m 9:50 p m and 11:55 p m with additional passes Friday Saturday and Sunday including early morning times. First pass moves southwest to northeast. subsequent passes go nearly overhead west to east.
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