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Newspaper
Oswego Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1963
Page
1
Two priests emerged from Parkland Hospital's emergency ward confirming President Kennedy had died from his injuries. The announcement sparked sobs among reporters and onlookers as Sen. Yarborough spoke of the slaying, while a priest prepared the last rites in the accompanying Roman Catholic ceremony.
Moscow accuses the United States of trying to control Soviet policing on the Berlin autobahn and warns of consequences if U S policy continues. A note rejected an American protest over a 42 hour delay for a U S Army convoy on Nov 4 5 as troops were not counted. The Kremlin says Allied movements on the 110 mile lifeline must follow Soviet rules. The US and Britain call for standard dismount counts only when more than 30 men ride.
A runaway power car on the Pike's Peak cog railway plunged down the 14, 110 foot mountain after brakes failed. Two workers, Robert L. Rathburn and Raymond W. Claus, died when the car derailed and crashed. Four others jumped to safety. Rathburn was 51 from Colorado Springs and Claus, 39, from Manitou Springs.
In Tacoma Washington two year old identical twins required stomach pumps after ingesting powerful pain pills. Their mother Hannah MacIntyre asked which twin needed medical help as doctors treated both children. The event underscores accidental poisoning risks for toddlers in the home.
In Trumann Arkansas a farmer Sam Penner killed four relatives and himself after a drunken spree ending with a note on the kitchen table. The scene included a whisky bottle and a birthday cake for his step-daughter Relinda. The family tragedy prompted police to search the home and recover a garbled note. In separate Chicago coverage doctors discuss fewer and costlier night calls, with several physicians noting patients now prefer emergency rooms or self-transport due to expense.
Kathleen May Mason, 27, shot and killed her husband Herbert Lee Mason, 23, with a .32-caliber rifle during a turbulent argument at their two story shack. She is jailed in Delhi on second degree murder charges after claiming years of disputes over alleged infidelity.
Congress granted President Kennedy a record $315 billion national debt ceiling for the next seven months, enabling new borrowing.
In Avalde Texas former Vice President John Nance Garner, age 95, says birthday cards excite him and his heart pities from the many greetings. He spent 30 years in Congress and eight as vice president, now living near the museum Garner donated. President Kennedy plans to call Garner during today's birthday observance.
In Berkhamstead England four year old Michael Gann demonstrates a trick by filling a weekly football pool form and copying his dummy submission from his father William. The boy has won 6 203 dollars and 16 third prizes under a scheme where children are not allowed to enter pools.
An informal poll in 19 Upstate New York communities shows residents favor off track betting but with a narrower margin than New York City. In Texas, Jacqueline Kennedy headlines a three day tour with President, charming crowds in San Antonio, Houston, and Fort Worth while defying Secret Service rope barriers.
Waverly N Y a fire destroyed the Coleman Bros farm implements distributing business building stock and equipment with losses at least 100000 The blast followed an oil tank explosion sparked by a furnace fire. No injuries among three workers who escaped. Harold Coleman estimated the loss.
The nation enjoys mostly mild weather as cold air grips western North Dakota and eastern Montana with near zero readings, while the central and eastern U S stay warmer than seasonal norms. Light snow falls across the Dakotas and parts of Montana Nebraska and Wyoming, creating hazardous driving in the wet belt and along with sleet freezing rain in eastern zones. Showers and thunderstorms develop in moist air from the Gulf as mild conditions extend across the eastern half.
Washington reports Christmas trees will reach a production high of 35 million cut and sold in the United States, with about 10 million Canadian imports. Americans will spend around 100 million dollars on trees. Scotch pine favored last year, with notes on needle retention and marketing shifts away from field-cut traditions toward urban tree plantations and pick-your-own options.
Congo leader Adoula orders expulsion of the Soviet diplomatic mission from Leopoldville for alleged subversive dealings with exile groups across the Congo River in Brazzaville. He says no severing of relations, but Moscow envoy Sergei Nemtchina and 100 staff may have 48 hours to depart, with credentials to be reconsidered. No immediate Soviet reaction.
In Vatican City the Vatican Ecumenical Council approved the first completed schema to modernize liturgical language. The prelates authorized the document by a vote of 2,158 to none, with final steps including formal promulgation by Pope Paul VI at an upcoming public council session scheduled for next Friday.
Washington reports say top U S officials in Honolulu assess the Saigon regime must win peasant backing before recognized. Diplomats cautious that policy changes unlikely, Lodge to meet Kennedy Sunday to discuss timing of recognition as Hawaii talks continue.
An 18-year-old youth killed himself Thursday by pouring gasoline on his clothes and lighting a match. Police say the method followed readings about gasoline deaths and amid reports of Viet Nam era Buddhist protests against Diem.
Detroit report says 1 year old Thomas Lowell Thomas CBS newscaster was discharged after treatment for a heart attack suffered November 7 during a testimonial dinner for George Pierrot. He left the hospital on Thursday.
President Charles de Gaulle marked his 73rd birthday with no ceremony. He spent the day on business including talks with visiting West German Chancellor Taideria Deland amid a subdued celebration in Paris.
In Dallas a sniper wounded President Kennedy and Governor Connally. U S Rep Albert Thomas reported both were alive in Parkland Hospital ER. Secret Service said the President remained in the emergency room while Connally was moved to the general operating room at Parkland. A Secret Service man was injured.
Mayor Ralph Shapiro described the assassination as unbelievable and ordered city offices closed around 2 30 this afternoon after word reached the city that President Kennedy had died.
Report says two Roman Catholic priests were summoned to the emergency room where the President lay. Father Huber identified. Malcolm Kilduff said the priests had been asked for. Dallas police guarded corridors as Secret Service restricted access.
The Rev Francis J Purfaro pastor said a Mass for President Kennedy will be held tonight at 7 30 at St Josephs Church according to the Palladium Times this afternoon.
Kennedy was shot in the head and fell face down in the back seat. Blood marked his head while Mrs. Kennedy cried and tried to lift him. Connally sat slumped with blood on his face as both leaders were rushed to Parkland Hospital for treatment.
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