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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1960
Page
1
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Jordan Premier Hazza Majali was killed in two bomb explosions that struck the foreign ministry and press bureau in Amman. The attack wounded 41 others and left Majali’s government under shock as observers warn of a Western setback and intensified regional tensions. A special committee investigates, with two missing messengers reportedly linked to the bombs.
A British fishing boat lost its captain and three crew when a bomb from nets on deck exploded after being hauled aboard near Vyarode Norway. The device, believed to be a World War II era dud, caused the tragedy on Sunday night.
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Princeton Minnesota scientists attempted a 24 hour flight from St. Cloud with a General Mills air force project. The payload of 3500 pounds aimed to collect stratosphere air particles but the 100000 foot balloon fell to earth after rising to 35000 feet before plunging back down.
A hush hush national survey shows men favor Kennedy while women prefer Nixon. The poll, prepared for Democrats by a private research group, cites Nixon as stronger on foreign affairs and a simpler, more family centered image. Women also cite envy of Jackie Kennedy and dislike of Kennedy’s machine, while men see Kennedy as friendlier but less trusted on leadership.
DAWN OPERATION saw Travis park crews led by Director Bob Frazer tranquilize and capture a flock of urban pigeons. Birds fed Avetin in a central roost were calm within 30 minutes and loaded for transport to the zoo. Subsequent steps target city hall and other busy roosts where pigeons nuisance persists.
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