Big Primary Vote in New Hampshire Amid Storm
New Hampshire voters turnout in heavy numbers across Nashua Claremont and Berlin as the 1960 presidential primary opens amid a surprise snowfall. Nixon and Kennedy split early votes with a few write ins and long lines form in several cities.
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Concord
N.H
New Hampshire
Muation
Trst
Nashus
Claremont
Berlin
Millsfield
Richard M. Nixon
Wesley Powell
Hart
John K. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Nivon
Nashua
Strikers Demand Carrier Rescind Discipline Order
In Syracuse the United Steelworkers demand Carrier Corp rescind disciplinary actions against five union officials as a condition for settling a week old strike affecting 3070 hourly workers. James J. Carroll, federal mediator, chaired the meeting with John Kowalski expressing doubt the strike would end quickly. Company officials did not comment. The dispute followed Francis Brewster's five day suspension and reprimands for four other Local 5895 officers after Brewster refused to work.
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United Steelworkers
Carrier Corp
James J. Carroll
John Kowalski
Kowalski
Carner
Francis Brewster
Brewster
Fifteen Men Trapped by Mine Fire at Holden WV
In Holden Logan County 15 men were cut off underground by a fire in Island Creek No 22 coal mine. State Mines Director Crawford L Wilson said the situation looked encouraging but the men remained trapped. The fire reportedly started after 7 am between the mine entrance and the workers' location.
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Charleston
W.va
Island Creek
Holden
Logan County
Crawford L. Wilson
Seven Children and Woman Die in Berlin Conn Car Train Crash
A New Haven Railroad passenger train struck a station wagon at Norton Lane near Wilbur Cross Parkway, throwing the car into Silver Lake. Seven school children and Mrs Emily Whitaker, plus five other occupants, died. three bodies were recovered from the pond. The vehicle was hit broadside after a flat tire, at an unprotected grade crossing.
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Berlin
Conn
Silver Lake
Norton Lane
Emily Whitaker
New Haven Railroad
Springfield
Mass
New York
Wilbur Cross Parkway
Saunyr
Whitaker
John
Catholic Transcript
Mrs Whitaker
Joseph Cormer
Patricia Heanure
Mary Ann DeCruze
Byron Battles
Dorris Gomez
Shelley
State GOP Battles Over Welfare Residency Bill
The Albany confrontation pits Republican leaders over a residency measure that would deny public relief to nonresidents with Senate approval. Supporters promise seven million dollars in annual relief savings while opponents warn of denying aid to those in legitimate need. Governor Rockefeller’s stance remains open to veto or approval.
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Albany
Assembly
Senate
Walter J Mahoney
Mahoney
Joseph F. Carlino
Charles A. Schoeneck Jr
Carlino
Rockefeller
John H. Cooke
Erie
James L. Watson
Manhattan
New York State
J. Gov. Rockefeller
Mahoney and
Michael H. Prendergast
Prendergast
The
Pera
Rockeer
Schine to Operate Saratoga Spa Hotel in Saratoga Springs
The Gideon Putnam Hotel at the state owned Saratoga Spa will be operated by Schine Hotel Corp of Gloversville under a five year license awarded by the Saratoga Springs Authority after reviewing eight bids from individuals and firms.
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Schine
Saratoga Spa
Saratoga Springs
Schine Hotel Corp
Gloversville
Saratoga Springs Authority
Harold G. Wilm
Schine Corporation
Castro Charge Irresponsible U. S. Declares
The United States calls Fidel Castro extremely provocative and irresponsible amid his accusation that U S officials caused a Havana harbor munitions explosion. Secretary Herter rebuked the Cuban charge d affaires in a 20 minute briefing, while Havana TV mocked Washington. An American photographer, Donald Chapman, was released after questioning and briefly detained again before flying to Miami. The dispute heightens tensions as U S officials promise to press for improved relations.
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Washington
United States
Fidel Castro
Castro
Havana
Christian A. Herter
Miami
State Department
U.S
Hedy Lamarr Faces Court Absences and Reduced Alimony
Hedy Lamarr did not appear in court for the third time as Judge Ben Woodall reduced her monthly support from 3000 to 2500. Lamarr cites emotional distress amid divorce from W. Howard Lee and her Newark attorney Jack Olin notes her fear and indecision. Three pre-trial hearings were missed. trial is slated for the week of April 18.
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Houston
Tex
Hedy Lamarr
Ben Woodall
Miss Lamarrs
Jack Olin
Newark
N. J
Oiman W. Howard Lee
Negroes Claim N Carolina Victory in Sitdown Protests
Associated Press reports a new wave of sit-ins as Negro demonstrators claim a partial victory in North Carolina. Students in Winston-Salem and Salisbury faced segregated counters, some were seated and served while others were refused. police warned arrests for any permitless parades. Across the South, sit-ins spread to West Virginia Houston and Virginia with arrests and refusals noted.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
West Virginia
Houston
Tex
Petersburg
AL Winston-Salem Klc
City Hall
Star
Salisburn
Lisingstone College
Senate Civil Rights Test Vote Inches Toward Preview
Senate leaders maneuver as Lyndon B Johnson offers to end 24 hour sessions if Southerners concede civil rights votes. Spessard Holland accuses Johnson of stalling and threatening health with continuous sessions while Johnson says a majority will act and a vote will come once hindrances are removed. Holland vows to speak for hours while Johnson presses for a pending amendment vote.
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Washington
Lyndon B Jamnson
Texas
Todas
Senate
Jonnson
Len Spessard L. Holland
Johnson
Sunsigce
Alan
Virksen
Illundis
Holland
Florida
Derailment Damages Two New York Central Trains
Thirty six cars of a New York bound freight train and a westbound mail train derailed at Herkimer causing two fires and a knocked down signal bridge. Fifteen mail cars derailed. nine passengers rode in the mail coach and were moved by taxi to Schenectady. Tracks blocked. traffic rerouted via West Shore line. Cause under investigation. crews from Albany and Syracuse identified.
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Herkimer
East Herkimer
Central
West Shore
Utica
Rotterdam
Schenectady
Dr. T. Sheldon
C. W. Tomkiewicz
J. C. Frey
R. C. Pitchen
R. W. Owens
Sheldon
Tomakiewiccz
Albany
Syracuse
W. W. Bingham
C. A. Coe
C. A. Raffe
J. M. Sheets
Ww. B. Snyder
A. Montgomery
Acel i
Two men charged with extortion after bank official threat
Anthony S Villa and Carl J LaMonte, both accused of extorting a bank official for 10000 dollars, threatened to maim him. They were arrested after taking possession of a 3000 dollar package dropped on a downtown street by J Howard Zewisky. LaMonte had prior bail related to a tractor trailer hijack case.
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Buffalo
Anthony S Villa
Carl J. LaMonte
Kenmore
J. Howard Zewisky
Villa
LaMante
Zewisky
LaManto
FBI
Lancaster
Hospital Burns At Wolcott All Patients Saved
Wolcott hospital suffered a fire about 10 30 am damaging the second floor of a two story frame building. Firefighters and volunteers evacuated all patients with no injuries and moved supplies to the adjacent Methodist Church for care. The hospital is owned and operated by Dr. Robert Stack and Dr. Howard Hoople.
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Wolcott
Wolcott Hospital
Syracuse
North Rose
Red Creek
Robert Stack
Howard Hoople
Binghamton Rejects Fluoridation Plan
The City Council turned down a three year fluoridation proposal for Binghamton's water supply drawn from the Susquehanna River. Proponents say fluoride reduces tooth decay while opponents warn of unnecessary risk to health.
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Binghamton
Seequehanna River
Man Tosses $100 Bills in Street
A 47-year-old Chrysler worker in Hamtramck Michigan tossed and tore up cash on a ten block walk. Police stopped him after he distributed or destroyed about $13 6 million. He started with about $20 000 saying he feared for his money. his mother says he has a nervous disorder.
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Hamtramck
Mich
Detroit
Stephenix
Rysiak
Krysiak
Chrysler
Sophie Krysiak
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