Police Enforce African Truce in Violence Tense South Africa
In Johannesburg and Cape Town area townships violence subsides but strikes grow over passes. Police gunfire leaves many dead and wounded as riots erupt in Langa Nyanga West and nearby areas. Calls for a thorough probe and possible commission grow amid international criticism of Verwoerd regime.
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Cape Town
Vereeniging
Johannesburg
South Africa
U.S. State Department
Langa
Nyanga West
Hendryk Verwoerd
Johan
High Priority Urged For Space Materials Development
A National Academy of Sciences committee reported the United States faces a materials barrier hindering defense atomic and space programs. It urged high priority for developing metals ceramics and plastics able to endure extreme conditions and recommended government backed research and stockpiling rare metals to meet space and missile needs.
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Washington
UPD
U.S
National Academy of Sciences Committee
Academy
Addon
Plane With Eight Americans Missing
A sea plane carrying eight Americans and one Italian vanished between Luxor and Jerusalem. Embassy officials linked seven Americans to the Kendall family of La Verne California. the Italian was photographer David Lorenzo Lees. The search feared a crash in the Red Sea region or adjoining deserts.
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Cairo
Uar
Cap
Luxon
Nie
Jerusalem
Shearer Kendall
Lavern
Calif
Kendall
David Lorenzo Lees
Red Sea
U S Fails To Orbit Radiation Study Satellite
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP The United States failed to place a 35 pound radiation study satellite into orbit after a Juno I rocket lifted off successfully. NASA officials suspect a upper stage ignition failure with no confirmation of third and fourth stage ignition. Dr Wernher von Braun noted the data showed first and second stages worked but provided no proof of third stage ignition.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
United States
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Washington
Space Agency
Wernher von Braun
NASA
von Braun
State Unemployment Claims Dip For Week Ending March 19
Madison report shows unemployment compensation claims totaled 35 764 for the week ending March 19. The figure compares with 36 379 the prior week and 35 921 for the same week in 1959.
Farmer installs 23-foot circus organ in England home
In Fhurstford England farmer George Cushing said he realized his life’s dream by placing a 23 foot long six ton circus organ in his house which can rival the volume of a 300 member orchestra.
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Fhursford
England
UPD
George Cushing
House Votes Posed to Pass Civil Rights Bill
AP from Washington reports a strong House majority prepared to pass a civil rights bill centering on court appointed referees to aid Black voting rights. The House approved the key referee provision 199 to 104, with a roll call possible. Final passage was expected today amid Senate delay and potential conference action.
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Washington
House
Senate
Conference
Eisenhower
Emanuel Celler
Second Titan Long Range Test Success
The Titan achieved its second long range flight, flying a 5,000 mile course, as the Air Force presses to speed up testing after delays from prior failures. Officials expect a one a week launch pace to close the gap, with a 9,000 mile potential range and partially fueled missiles in this phase.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Titan
Air Force
Seton Hall Awards James Mitchell Honorary Law Degree
Seton Hall University in South Orange issued an honorary doctor of laws degree to Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell on Tuesday. UPI reports the ceremony highlighted Mitchells public service and labor policy contributions.
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South Orange
N.3
UPI
Seton Hall University
Secretary of Labor
James P. Mitchell
Khrushchev Arrives in Paris for 11 Day State Visit
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev landed at Orly Airport and opened talks with Charles de Gaulle focusing on disarmament and easing Paris Bonn relations. He urged progress on arms control while warning about the lingering perils of Berlin and World War II remnants. de Gaulle remained austere as interpreter translated, signaling a measured reception.
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Khrushchev
Paris
Nikita Khrushchev
Charles de Gaulle
Orly
de Gaulle
World Councils
Berlin
Cold Wave Grips Midwest As Snow Halts Roads
A cold wave lingers over the Midwest while milder spells arrive in the Gulf States. Michigan endures a blizzard with Pellston at 8 below zero. A late storm dumps up to 12 inches of snow across Pennsylvania Ohio and Michigan. An Air Force C45 transport with four aboard crashes near Elkins West Virginia amid icing and engine trouble during the storm.
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United Press International
Midwest
Gulf States
Michigan
Pellston
Needles
Calif
Walla Walla
Wash
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Air Force
Elkins
W.va
Richmond
Columbus
Northwest planes delayed by hoax bomb threat
In Minneapolis Northwest Airlines reported six flights delayed 45 minutes to an hour after a telephone message claimed a bomb was on a plane. No device was found. the caller did not specify the airline or plane. The carrier inspected all aircraft and passenger baggage.
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Minneapolis
Northwest Airlines
Northwest
Tdea
City's Aggressiveness Causes Phone Tieups
City officials report congested phone lines as aggressive expansion discussions intensify. Officials warn residents about delays while communications continue with key departments and the public utilities board.
Fourteen anti Franco agitators jailed in Madrid
Fourteen men were sentenced to six months to six years in prison in Madrid for anti Franco agitation. A state highway patrolman noted the group were arrested last June during a police crackdown. The report ties the convictions to a broader pattern of political repression.
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Oshkosh
Mengo
Jign
Melrose Park
Ing
A. E. Nelson
Walter Hermann
Wisconsin
Focal
Standard Coil Products Company
Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce
Conrad Ben Pitcher
J Chamber
Pitcher
Standard Coil
Standard“ Ajrs
Eduard A. Williams
Val Sentence Agitators
Coil
Vicky Jane
Eddie
Linn
Madrid
UPI
Williams
William Train
Oshkosh leader lauds aggressive civic spirit at dinner
James C. Burke, company president, praised Oshkosh for an aggressive civic attitude during a welcoming dinner. He stated his own firm is equally aggressive and noted the environment was lively and enterprise driven.
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James C. Burke
Oshkosh
Dot
Labor's Health Plan Opposed by Administration
Washington, UPI reports Secretary Arthur Fleming told the House Ways and Means Committee the administration opposes a labor backed medical plan for the aged and has no counter proposal to offer. Fleming said further study and consultations with experts are needed and did not rule out a change in position later this year.
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Washington
UPI
Arthur S Flemmingjn
Congress
Flemming
Eisenhower
House Way
Flemroing
House
John W. McCormack
Cuba accuses U.S. Navy of aiding Castro foes
In Havana the semi official La Calle labels Adm. Arleigh Burke a fascist and says the U S Navy would supply submarines to back Jove Pedraza in an invasion plan. The paper also blasts the United States as an ally of pirate fliers after a Florida light plane was shot down near Matanzas as its pilots seek anti Castro refugees.
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Havana
United States
Scharzing
Florida
Cuba
Matanzas
Ipariy
Howard J
Rundquist
Miami
Lin
Les
W. J. Shergales
West Hollywood
Fla
Shergates
Salt’Key
British Bahamas
Police Chief Reveals Crime From Youth
Templeton Massachusetts police chief John L Whipple announced a 38 year old past felony charge after admitting a 1922 larceny arrest tied to a botched grocery store robbery. He has been placed on indefinite leave as officials seek to clear his name.
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Templeton
Mass
John L. Whipple
Board of Selectmen
Whipple
MaxkMassachusetts Town
Johnny
Duane Leonard
Toxn Adhisory Board
Selectmen
Joseph B. Moulton
Townalk
Worcester County
Wesley Powell
New Hampshire
Home Loan Bank Plans Interest Cut in 7th District
The Federal Home Loan Bank announced a rate reduction for short term advances from 5 percent to 4 percent, effective April 1. The bank funds about 600 savings and loan associations in Wisconsin and Illinois, the seventh district.
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Chicago
Federal Home Loan Bank
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Death sentences in absentia for Algerians
Thirty five Algerians were sentenced in absentia Tuesday to death for killing eight French army comrades and deserting two and a half years prior.
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Colomb-Gechar
Sahara
Republicans Urged to Vote for Nixon in Wisconsin Primary
State GOP leader Claude Jasper urged Wisconsin voters to back Richard Nixon in the April 5 presidential primary. He argued a large Democratic showing would boost the Democratic Party and that Republicans should avoid aiding the strongest Democratic challenger. Kennedy and Humphrey are also entered in the Democratic primary.
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Associated Press
Claude Jasper
GOP
Richard M. Nixon
Wisconsin
Jasper
Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Masssachusetts
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Car Keys And Button Clues In Illinois Slayings
In Starved Rock State Park Illinois, three Chicago area matrons were found slain. Police report two new leads a car keys with Windsor Canada marking and a lone overcoat button. Investigators seek clues as tolls rise.
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Illinois
Ottawa
Ill
Chicago Area
Starved Rock State Park
St. Louis Canyons
Chicago
Riverside
Frances Murphy
Sirs
Mildred Lindquist
Lillian Oetting
William Morris
Illinois State Police
St. Louis Canyon
Windsor
Canada
Death Cave
Springfield
Joliet
Meyer Kruglick
Indiana
Terre Haute
Ind
Ray Buisey
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William Dummit
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Eastman Kodak Co
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