Navy official downplays Soviet flyovers of carriers
Vice Admiral William Schoech said Russian bombers over the carrier Ranger show electronic warfare rather than doom for US carriers. He argued carriers can evade detection when necessary and stressed continued survivability despite flyovers. The interview framed flyovers as tests of detection ranges and countermeasures rather than indicators of vulnerability.
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Clayton Girl Killed by Car Near Home
Trudy Lashomb of Clayton was killed Thursday when struck by an automobile on a street near her home in this village on the St. Lawrence River. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Lashomb.
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Trudy Lashomb
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Infant dies from crib suffocation in Buffalo incident
An eight month old boy named James Bujnicki died of suffocation when his head wedged between the mattress and crib bars. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bujnicki.
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Buffalo
James Bujnicki
Joseph Bujnicki
Buddhist Monks Threaten Diem Regime in Viet Nam
Yellow robed monks pledge nonviolence but grow into a major political force challenging Ngo Dinh Diem’s pro Western government in Saigon. Protests after Hue clashes, with Buddhist leaders forming negotiation and propaganda committees while seeking equal status for Buddhist and Catholic symbols.
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Hue
Ngo Dinh Canh
Ngo Dinh Thuc
Viet Nam
Astronaut Survival Course Ends in Panama Jungle
Sixteen American astronauts completed a three day survival course in Panama. They emerged soaked and armed with machetes after two nights in the jungle. They built shelters, rafted sections, and tested signaling gear while navigating to a pickup point five miles away.
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Dewey Extends Support To Rock At GOP Dinner
In New York Rockefeller wins backing from Dewey as the GOP hosts a $100-a-plate fundraiser at the Waldorf Astoria. Dewey calls Rockefeller the logical Kennedy challenger, while Mrs Rockefeller makes a high profile debut at the event and reception.
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New York State
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Mohawk Lineman Dies After Contact With Live Power Line
Edward H. Eyesman 27 of Mohawk died from an electric shock while working on a pole on Main Street in the Herkimer County village. He was married and a father of three.
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De Gaulle Opens 25th Paris Air and Space Salon
Paris President Charles de Gaulle inaugurated the 25th International Air and Space Salon at Le Bourget Airport marking a major aerospace event with state participation and industry showcases.
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Charles de Gaulle
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Blind boy meets Kennedy in San Diego for clasp gift
In San Diego a blind boy, Joey Renzi, writes a Braille letter to President Kennedy. Kennedy, after a brief meeting at a Marine depot, meets Joey, presents a gold PT boat tie clasp, and promises a White House visit. Joey recounts the encounter and Kuillful details of the president's appearance and handshake, calling it the best day of his life.
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Seven Negroes Held After White Man Slain In Lexington Riot
Seven young Negroes were arrested in Lexington North Carolina after a race riot left one white man dead and a photographer wounded. The clash followed efforts by Negroes to gain service at downtown cafes a theater and a bowling alley as a mob of about 2000 whites faced around 100 Negroes. A deputy sheriff carried the injured photographer and a man died on the way to hospital.
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Catholic Church begins nine day mourning for Pope John
The Roman Catholic Church starts nine days of official mourning for Pope John XXIII with Requiem Mass daily at St. Peter's Basilica. Two million mourners passed the pope in state as the body lay in a candle framed catafalque. The period runs through June 7 with two feast days, Trinity Sunday and Corpus Christi. On June 17 a final Requiem will be attended by leaders including Lyndon B. Johnson. Russian Orthodox Bishop Vladimir Kotliarov will attend as the first such representative.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Teen Age Unemployment Rises in May Amid Job Market Influx
Washington reports May seasonally adjusted teen unemployment at 5 9 percent, up from 53.7 in April as many youths entered the job market. Total unemployment holds at 4.1 million with 1.2 million teens jobless, prompting Secretary Wirtz to call the trend explosive and urge action.
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Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistcs
Labor
W. Willard Wirtz
Wirtz
Geneseo College Student Tied To Trees In Prank
James Eagan a 19 year old student at Geneseo was found tied to two trees in a gulley about a mile from his home suffering exposure rope burns and insect bites after a prank. Livingston County sheriffs deputies said he was not hospitalized.
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James Emery
Mark Perovich
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State University College At
Geneseo
Job discrimination inspections started
A government drive has begun on site inspections to crack down on job discrimination in federally financed construction projects nationwide. The effort targets equal opportunity in hiring and advancement for workers on such projects across the country.
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Washington
Alabama Guards to deploy before university admission crisis
About 1,000 Alabama National Guard members will go on active duty Sunday as three Black students face entry to the University of Alabama campuses. Army officials say the deployment aligns with a preplanned summer training schedule, while federal backing looms for enforcing admission at Tuscaloosa and Huntsville campuses. A high admin source says the Negroes must be admitted and federal force could be used if needed, with Gov. George C. Wallace’s decisions pivotal.
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State University
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U. S
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Tusecaloose
Huntsville
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Czechoslovaks Seek Asylum in Greece After Cruise Ship Escape
Six Czechoslovak citizens fled a Soviet cruise ship on Thursday and requested political asylum in Greece. The Interior Ministry announced the move to Greek authorities.
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