Kennedy Says US Testing To Continue Underground
President Kennedy at a news conference outlined views on nuclear tests and foreign policy. He said the Senate will ratify the treaty banning atmospheric tests, outer space, and underwater tests, while underground tests would continue. He warned about civil rights tensions, discussed Germany and China, and doubted the usefulness of a summit at that time.
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Kennedy
Washington
Senate
Charles de Gaulle
United States
Soviet Union
Kennedy says underground tests may aid treaty ratification
President Kennedy announced the United States will continue underground weapons testing. He argued the program, excluded from the atmospheric space and underwater treaty, could ease Senate fears and bolster support for ratification. Key lawmakers, including Jackson Mansfield and Dirksen, weighed how underground work might influence decisions and timetables for hearings and approval.
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Washington
Kennedy
United States
Senate
Soviet Union
Britain
Gardner P. Walker Dies in Ottawa at 87
Gardner P. Walker Sr 87 longtime Ottawa justice of the peace died at 9 05 a m in Ransom Memorial Hospital after a 10 day illness. Services Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev Kevin Horrigan OSB. Burial Highland Cemetery. Rosary Sunday 8 p m at Lamb Funeral Home. He was born August 25 1875 in Jersey County Illinois. He married Harma Louisa Ash January 3 1900 in Ottawa who died last March 17. He was active in Knights of Columbus for 55 years and helped found Ottawa’s first hospital. He served as treasurer for the welfare board and for 32 years as Ottawa city justice of the peace. Surviving: son Gardner P Walker Jr Arlington VA, daughter Louise Palmer Walker of home, two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, sister Mrs Clarence A Washburn Washington DC, niece and two nephews. Memorials suggested to Ransom Memorial Hospital or Sacred Heart parochial school. Bargains Furn Appl Auct Todd Mobile Homes at Printys 1136 N Main Sat 1 pm Adv.
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Gardner P. Walker Sr
S. Poplar
Ottawa
Jersey County
Illinois
Harma Louisa Ash
Knights of Columbus
Chetopa
Walker
Skinner Clothing
S. Main
R. C. Dugan
Lucy Styles
Welfare Board
Canada
Gardner P. Walker, Jr
Arlington
Louise Palmer Walker
Clarence A. Washburn
Washington, D. C
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Sacred Heart
County Weather Likely cloudy and cooler tonight into Saturday
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight and Saturday with a low in the lower 70s and a high ranging from 90 to 95. The forecast calls for a slight dip in temperatures and continued warm afternoon conditions.
Two Weeks in Wyoming Inspire Return to Daily Grind
A playful column note reflects on a two week Wyoming sojourn and the contrast with routine work life. The author jokes about missing steady tasks and returning to ordinary duties with renewed resolve.
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Wyoming
Franklin County 4-H Clubs Host Businessmen Picnic
Franklin County 4-H Clubs entertained Ottawa and county business people at the annual Businessmen's Picnic at City Park. The event honors local advisors with a talent contest and announces winners who will perform at the Franklin County Fair in August. Winners include Sheri Detwiler Patricia Richardson The Town and Country 4H Club Cathy Brockus Jean Allen and the Rambling Ranchers Club.
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Franklin County 4H
Ottawa
City Park
Franklin County
Sheri Detwiler
Patricia Richardson
Town and Country 4H Club
Cathy Brockus
Jean Allen
Rambling Ranchers Club
Craig
French Coleen Riley
Vicki Clark
Kenneth and Lyle Humphrey
Patricia Abersol
Town and Country Instrumental Group
Guard Unit Heads to Camp Guernsey for Two-Week Training
Headquarters and Headquarters Battery 1st Howitzer Battalion 127th Artillery departs Ottawa by convoy for two weeks of training at Camp Guernsey Wyoming. Seventy three members, led by Capt. David Johnson, with battalion commander Lt. Col. Carl F. Gump, join contingents from Paola Pleasanton Burlington and Garnett. An advance party of 22 and five cooks precede the arrival, expecting to return Aug 18.
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Ottawa
National Guard
Camp Guernsey
Wyo
127Th
Paola
Pleasanton
Burlington
Garnett
Camp Ripley
Minn
David Johnson
Carl F. Gump
Wyoming
UN Bans Arms Sale to South Africa by 1963
United Nations in New York announced a full embargo on arms and military equipment to South Africa by year end 1963 due to apartheid policies. U S Ambassador Adlai Stevenson stated existing commitments prevent immediate full ban, though a complete prohibition is planned.
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United Nations
U.S
South Africa
UAR Displays 625 Mile Rocket
The United Arab Republic publicly displayed July 23 a multistage rocket with a 625 mile range. Akher Saa reports the missile could strike Israel Jordan most of Lebanon parts of Syria and Saudi Arabia. Satellite address 1136 N Main Sat 1 pm Ady.
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United Arab Republic
Akher Saa
Israel
Jordan
Lebanon
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Chicago Whites Protest Against Negro Families
Chicago in Englewood district endures a fourth night of racial unrest as about 100 demonstrators clash near three Negro families moving into the area. Police report 41 arrests, 20 juveniles, bricks and stones shatter patrol cars, two injuries, and traffic disruptions. A biracial committee and residents’ meeting attempt to calm tensions while residents express fear and hostility toward integration. Reginald Williams and his family describe a moved situation seeking police protection.
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Chicago
South Side
Morgan Street
56Th
Polce
Englewood
Sta
Reginald Williams
Alice
Gregory
Williams
China brands Soviet, Khrushchev as aggressors over test ban
Chinese press denounces the Soviet Union and Premier Khrushchev for endorsing the nuclear test ban treaty calling them freaks and monsters. Albania joins in accusing Khrushchev of unconditional concessions while Liao Cheng chi attacks peaceful coexistence. The People's Daily labels the treaty a symbol of U.S. imperialism and nuclear domination.
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Red
China
Moscow
Chou En-lai
Albania
Peking
Khrushchev
United States
Britain
Peking People’s Daily
Chinese Communist Party
Soviet Union
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U.S
People’s Daily
Liao Chengchih
China Peace Committee
Liao
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House Atomic Energy Subcommittee
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Everett M. Dirksen
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Seeres
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Russell Branden
Lawrence
SFC
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Richmond
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Raney
Chow
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