Accused Spies Plead Innocent at Old Bailey Trial
An American couple and three others pleaded innocent at Britain's biggest spy trial since Klaus Fuchs. The defendants include Gordon A. Lonsdale and Peter Kroger with their wives, and Harry Houghton with his fiancée Ethel Gee. Prosecution says they stole naval secrets from Portland and relayed them to Moscow via a hidden transmitter.
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Espionage Trial Targets Five in Ruislip Case
Five people arrested in January face trial in a case tied to espionage. Prosecutors describe an elaborate setup with devices for producing copies of messages and scrolls with secret compartments. Conviction could bring three to seven years in prison. The trial is expected to run about a week.
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Kennedy lauds United Nations as mankind's best hope
President Kennedy telegraphed to the American Association for the United Nations praising the UN as mankind s best hope for settling international crises. He urged that unresolved crises invite conflict and stressed the need for Americans and all UN members to understand crucial issues.
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Wisconsin Sees High Industrial Additions in 1960
Wisconsin’s 1960 industrial growth remained high despite a national recession, with 172 plant additions and 5,273,000 square feet of new construction, up from 146 additions and about 7.2 million square feet in 1959. Gov. Gaylord Nelson cited Kenosha expansions by American Motors and Simmons as key recent drivers.
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Kennedy Returns To Busy Schedule
President Kennedy resumes a crowded White House agenda after a restful weekend in Middleburg Virginia at Glen Ora estate. He spent Sunday with Caroline and returned by helicopter from the 400 acre property. Mrs Kennedy and sister Lee Radziwill greeted him and attended Mass with the Radziwills at Middleburg Community Center.
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Typical Bigamy Probe Reveals British Families Pattern
A Sunday Pictorial expose cites 20,000 British men with 40,000 wives. The typical English bigamist is described as a cheery man seen by neighbors as the perfect husband.
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UN Showdown Looms Over Short or Long Assembly Session
UNITED NATIONS AP A battle looms today or Tuesday to decide if the current U N General Assembly will be short and sweet or long and bitter Delegations from smaller powers seek to determine whether the Soviet Union and the United States can agree on the agenda The 21 nation steering committee may meet midweek to set a closing date for the session which resumed last Tuesday The agenda includes 39 unresolved items from disarmament to Congo Palestine relief and budgetary matters The Americans want to postpone most items until next fall while the Soviets seek broader discussion including Hungary Tibet and a new arms negotiating group The outcome hinges on U S Soviet agreement and how the agenda is shaped
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Damaging Midwest Storm Spawns Tornadoes Across Missouri Arkansas
A violent storm system lashed the Midwest with powerful winds and heavy rain, spawning more than 20 tornadoes. In Missouri and Arkansas, homes collapsed, radio towers fell, and cars were sent off roads. One woman died near West Plains, Missouri, as a church gathering at Friendship Baptist Church was demolished. Dozens injured. communications disrupted. widespread property damage reported from West Plains to Arkansas towns including Busch Woodland Hunt Hartman Woods Mountain Mt. Zion and Augusta. National Guardsmen aided rescue efforts amid widespread damage and power line outages.
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County Board Sets Agenda for Home Name and Tower
Winnebago County Board meets Tuesday to choose a new name for the county home, ratify airport control tower construction, and review other business. Items include accepting or modifying a county courthouse job evaluation survey by the personnel committee led by Orrin King Oshkosh and a costly roof repair inquiry at Winnebago County Hospital. The board previously invited architect Robert S Wertsch. Page 19.
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Congo conference proposes confederation under Kasavubu
Anti Communist leaders of the Congo agree to replace central parliamentary rule with a confederation of semi independent states led by Joseph Kasavubu. The move aims to end chaos since independence. Gizenga’s forces are sidelined. Kasavubu warns Gizenga could be outlawed if he resists. U.N. and Pravda react with mixed views as Kasavubu plans to brief New York on the decision.
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Four Fliers Still Missing After Lake George Crash
Search parties including divers probed Lake George again for the four Navy airmen missing from a bomber crash. Four bodies of the crew aboard the Neptune have been recovered from the lake, about 75 miles south of Jacksonville. The plane from Jacksonville Naval Air Station was on a practice bombing run.
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Snow Sweeps Wisconsin for Second Time in Week
A broad winter storm moved from Missouri through Illinois into Wisconsin bringing more snow, sleet, and rain. Madison logged three inches by 10 a.m. with 3 to 6 inches forecast amid gusty winds and drifting snow. The system caused deteriorating driving conditions and marked thunder and lightning in the Madison area.
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Two English girls seek legal work abroad mid April to October
In a London Times ad, two educated English women offer themselves for any legal venture south of France between mid April and October. They seek employment or opportunities, signaling willingness to relocate for the season.
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American Soldier Of Fortune Executed In Cuba
Morgan a former U S paratrooper who joined Castro’s revolution was executed with Maj Jesus Carreras after being found guilty of aiding anti Castro rebels. He was buried in Colon Cemetery beside the Cuban officer. Morgan’s Cuban wife, his mother in Toledo, and witnesses described the final moments before the firing squad. The court sentenced co-defendants and a driver to prison while acquitting others. Morgan, 32, had lost American citizenship for serving in a foreign army and had been hailed as a hero before his fall from grace.
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President Announces Alliance of Progress for Latin America
Washington AP President Kennedy unveils plans for an alliance of progress with Latin America, presenting it as a major statement at a White House reception for Latin American diplomats. He will send a special message to Congress Tuesday to implement the program, with most envoys invited except Cuba and the Dominican Republic ambassadors to the OAS.
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