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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1960

Page

17

Soviets Put U. S. on Trials Police Push

The Soviet Union claims a reconnaissance jet was shot down last May Day inside its borders and says the captured U.S. pilot has admitted guilt. Espionage carries seven years to death. Powers’ fate rests with Soviet defense lawyer Mikhail Grimov. The initial meeting with Guniov lasted over an hour as the case moves forward.

Soviet Union Powers Mikhail Iich Grimov Judicial Council Legal Aid Societies America

Ascent and Trial of Powers Cast Wide Overviews

The report covers the Powers trial and related space and political events. It notes discussions in Moscow about the trial preparations, Khrushchev's renewed contact, and the involvement of foreign lawyers and observers. It describes the ascent and bailout timings, the family’s meeting, and the broader Cold War tensions influencing the proceedings.

Parker Virginia Soviet Union Grimoy Nuernberg Powers Roman A. Rudcake Khrus&chev Moscow

Stevenson to Speak at Milwaukee Campaign Dinner

Adlai Stevenson will speak at a 502 plate dinner for Wisconsin Governor Gaylord Nelson in Milwaukee on September 11. He is expected to deliver a major campaign speech.

Milwaukee UPI Adiai SK Stevenson Wisconsin Gaylord Nelson

Congo Crisis Tensions Rise as Lumumba Clash Deepens

The United Nations faces pressure over neutrality as Lumumba demands a more active stance and Tshombe asserts Katanga independence. Security Council deliberations stall plans for movement of Lumumba’s government officials, while Congolese crowds confront UN personnel near the central post office. Elsewhere, Katanga’s fledgling authority and the Belgian pullback intensify the political standoff. The scene also notes Lumumba’s anger at Hammarskjold over the council’s strict neutrality policy.

Lumumba Hammarksjold Security Council U. N Tshombe Katanga Hammar‘skjold Elisabethville U.N Ghana Guinea

Telegram rate increases approved by FCC in 8 percent hike

The Federal Communications Commission approved higher telegram and money order rates at Western Union's request. Starting Wednesday, a 15 word telegram rises by 5 cents, a 50 word day letter by 10 cents, and a 50 word night letter by 10 cents. Money orders under $100 go up by 5 cents.

Washington Ues Federal Communications Commission Western Union Telegram Co

Mercury Strike Nears End at Ford Motel Wayne Plant

About 2,000 UAW Local 800 workers at the Ford Motel Co Mercury plant in Wayne Michigan reached a tentative deal after a five week strike over work safety and health standards. The action began July 7 with authorization from the parent union.

Ford Motel Co. Mercury Wayne, Mich United Auto Workers

Behan to Beat N Y Some Guests May Not

Behan plans to attend the Broadway opening of The Hostage in a rented dress suit with 20 invited guests. Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller along with Ernest Hemingway and John Huston are named among the invitees, but several guests are yet to be identified.

New York Behan Marilyn Monroe Arthur Miller Ernnest Hemingway John Huston

Germans Swim Lake for Asylum in West Berlin

Two East German soldiers in uniform swam about 200 yards across the Jungfernsee to reach West Berlin and seek asylum. They landed safely, shivering, and thanked heaven for reaching the West, saying they hoped for political asylum.

Berlin APH West Berlin Jungfernsee

104th Birthday Cha Cha Cha Keeps Wu Active

Taipei resident Mrs Wu Able celebrates her 104th birthday listening to the cha cha cha. She shares lifelong advice: mind your own business memorize your honeymoon be loyal to your work sleep early and rise early. Her longevity story emphasizes simple routines and steady habits.

Taipei Formosa Wu Able

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