Kennedy Wins 60-40 In West Virginia
UPI reports Senator John F. Kennedy won West Virginia by 60 to 40 over Hubert Humphrey, boosting his Democratic nomination bid. Humphrey conceded after midnight and said he would seek reelection to the Minnesota Senate. Kennedy carried 48 of 55 counties with incomplete returns.
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Rockefeller Jr dies in Tucson at 36
John D Rockefeller Jr. died today at Tucson Medical Center after a week of treatment. He was the son of New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller and a longtime Rockefeller Foundation trustee. A regular Tucson winter visitor, he was associated with his father in business and philanthropy before retiring. He authored one book and remained active in the Baptist Church.
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Smog Alert Issued For Los Angeles Basin
UPI reports the first smog alert since October for the Los Angeles Basin with eye irritation predicted. A first stage alert lasted 26 minutes as Pasadena recorded 52 parts per million ozone after 1 p.m. Unseasonably high temperatures in the high 80s and 90s worsened the smog discomfort.
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Weather forecast for Southern California and Redlands
The noon forecast shows mostly clear skies through Thursday and Friday with patchy night fog near the coast. Temperatures stay well above normal with highs near 100 in desert valleys and around 110 in lower desert valleys. beaches in mid 70s and mountains around 85. A slight cooling trend is expected by the weekend.
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Democrats Lead GOP 3-2 In Calif Registrations
In Sacramento UPI reports Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan released June primary registration totals showing Democrats number 3,676,495 with Republicans at 2,519,975. Prohibitionists 4,781. no preference 148,507. miscellaneous 23,524. Total 6,375,262, up 95,106 from 1958 but down 377,139 from 1956.
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Khrushchev shifts stance on Eisenhower visit
Premier Khrushchev said he was horrified by Eisenhower endorsing U S aerial spy missions over the Soviet Union and suggested the President may not be welcome in Russia next month. He indicated he could discuss the matter at the Paris summit, or skip it if the talks fail, and noted he would be there May 14 if held.
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Soviets Caught Spying In Switzerland
Washington report: Two Soviet embassy officials were caught in Switzerland for attempting to buy information on western rocket bases and Swiss military facilities. They were expelled immediately as Swiss authorities declared the espionage act part of wartime history and emphasized Russia’s long practice of spying.
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Triton Returns From World Voyage at New London
The Navy submarine Triton returned from a historic undersea circumnavigation to New London Connecticut. The crew's families filled the docks for an emotional welcome as Secretary of the Navy William B. Franke arrived. An oil leak near April 25 was the only serious incident reported during the voyage.
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Russians May View U S Nuclear Tests
President Eisenhower said the Russians may be allowed to observe U S underground nuclear tests set to start before year’s end. Observers would be limited to what is needed to develop a detection system, with talks on ground rules and coordinated supervision by Britain, America, and Russia.
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Atlas Missile Firing Delayed From Cape Canaveral
CAPE CANAVERAL Florida The Air Force postponed the planned Atlas intercontinental missile flight to the Indian Ocean. The Defense Department cancelled the shot and did not announce a new target date, though officials said a new attempt was likely within several days.
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Unemployment Drops as Economy Shows Gains
President Eisenhower announced in a press statement that unemployment fell to 66.2 million employed, with employment up 1,900,000 from mid-March to mid-April and retail sales rising over 3 percent. He cited a record gross national product exceeding 300 billion dollars annually and price stability as evidence of strong free enterprise.
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Lockheed to Reveal Findings About Electras
Washington Up I reports Lockheed will disclose findings from a $2.5 million FAA ordered test program on Electra airliners. About 100 government officials and airline executives will attend a Burbank briefing to learn findings, required modifications, costs, and Lockheed’s potential share.
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Designer Sees U2 Wreckage Similar in Soviet Display
Lockheed designer C L Johnson viewed an UP I radiophoto of wreckage in a Soviet square and said the damaged wing section resembles the U2 spy plane. He cautioned definitive identification requires thorough study and scaling, noting the first released Russians showed a heavier aircraft.
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Eisenhower Defends U S Spy Flights as Essential
President Eisenhower told a news conference that U S intelligence flights over Russia are distasteful but vital to deter a surprise attack. He rejected Soviet charges of provocation and warned Moscow to review its own spy record before accusing the United States. He also outlined plans for the Paris summit with Khrushchev and a push for open skies, noting doubts about the downed U2 incident and Russian photos.
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Mustache wins globe route contest on Triton voyage
Arlington radar man Rene Chuck Freeze earned the round the world submarine Triton mustache crown with a striking 51/ inch handlebar. Moscow warned of harsher action on spy flights, while Eisenhower outlined four essential points at his news conference on intelligence, secrecy, deterrence, and summit prospects.
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U S pushes development of two satellites for warning
President Eisenhower said the United States is pushing hard to develop two Air Force satellites Midas and Samos. Midas would detect missile launches by infrared means and provide earlier warning, while Samos would offer photo reconnaissance from space. Both receive high priority though no estimate on timing or effectiveness.
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