Atlas F missile fires 6300 mile range in 30 minutes
The Air Force unveiled the Atlas F ballistic missile capable of delivering a nuclear warhead 6300 miles in 30 minutes. The 82.5 foot rocket reached 15,000 mph on a 5000 mile Atlantic test, jettisoned boosters after about five minutes, and targeted a pre-set aim with improved guidance and stowable fuel.
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Castro imposes 10000 peso cash cap in Cuban currency swap
Premier Fidel Castro declared a sweeping monetary reform halting cash gifts above 10000 old pesos during the currency exchange. Cubans surrendering up to 10000 old pesos receive 1000 new pesos immediately, with the rest paid at 100 pesos monthly. Banked sums earn 3 percent interest.
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United States Argentina Brazil agree on Alliance for Progress plan
In a secret meeting after Che Guevara challenged the 20 billion Alliance for Progress, the United States, Argentina, and Brazil reached a master plan to transform the program. The proposal allows a nonbinding “wise men” committee to guide spending, easing autonomy concerns while aiming to combat poverty illiteracy and communism in Latin America. Secretary Dillon urged hopes of progress for millions.
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Double billboards and sudden baby cries across continents
A Fort Worth freeway billboard mocks with a repair shop slogan promising only to remove shorts. In Blackburn a bus driver rushes his wife to hospital after being alerted by a friend. In San Pedro a TV valued at 700 dollars vanishes after a note says the resident is away. In Bournemouth French hikers misplace a big yellow tent they left outside town, then recover it days later.
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Democrats Forecast Narrow Win On Foreign Aid Bill
Senate Democrats predict a hairline victory for Kennedy on the 4.3 billion foreign aid package as Byrd moves to require annual appropriations for the 8.8 billion five year treasury borrowing authority. Humphrey estimated a five to seven vote margin for supporters, with Dillon pressing the administration case to wavering senators.
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Bryant Would Shift Cuban Refugee Burden
Governor Bryant traveled to Washington to press federal officials to assume greater responsibility for Cuban refugees in Florida. He carried data for Health, Welfare and Education Secretary Abraham Ribicoff to illustrate the refugees’ impact on the state.
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Republican Wins South Carolina Assembly Seat
Charles E. Boineau, a 37 year old trucking firm executive, wins election on the Republican ticket to South Carolina's General Assembly. He becomes the first Republican in the legislature since Reconstruction, joining the Richland County delegation as Democrats outnumber Republicans 169 to 1.
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Proxmire Ends Daylong Protest Against OConnor Nomination
Senator William Proxmire completed a 19 hour 36 minute nonstop talkathon against President Kennedy's choice of Lawrence J. OConnor Jr. for the Federal Power Commission. He noted OConnor's oil industry ties and the empty Senate chamber as dawn arrived, while Thurmond still holds the longer floor record.
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Three Divisions Get Combat Ready for Europe
The Army issued orders turning three STRAF training divisions into combat ready outfits able to be sent to Europe on short notice. The First Infantry Division at Fort Riley Kansas, the Second Infantry Division at Fort Benning Georgia, and the Second Armored Division at Fort Hood Texas will be expanded by eighteen thousand men to reach readiness.
Allies Map Counter Move Against Reds
Western Allies plan a coordinated campaign to counter Russia's propaganda barrage and present a unified Western narrative to world public opinion. A team of government spokesmen from the United States and Britain will lead the effort to avoid conflicting policy messages from individual capitals.
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Speed Up Work in East Germany Amid Refugee Pressure
East German workers face production speedups to boost the economy and curb West Berlin refugee flow. The Communist press says standards rise and workers may be docked for subpar work as Schwerin reports inspectors will enforce top classes of labor and pay scales.
Titov Warns Peace Foes Of Red Might
Soviet space hero Gherman Titov returns to Moscow amid a hero's welcome in Red Square. He vows the USSR can crush imperialist aggression and pledges loyalty to the Communist Party while asserting space effort serves peaceful progress. Khrushchev applauds him throughout his address.
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Preliminary Talks Set to Resume in New York
Washington officials said the United States and Russia plan to resume preliminary disarmament discussions on September 5 likely in New York and involve McCloy and Zorin after their June and July meetings. The Kennedy administration also weighs sending Arthur Dean back to Geneva for renewed nuclear test ban negotiations.
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Western Envoys Bet On Summit Before Year End
Paris reports Western diplomats in Europe expect an East West summit before year end. Khrushchev wants a conference, while Western leaders are wary. If Berlin tensions rise, officials fear a meeting may be the only path to avert a war. The next three months promise intense diplomatic activity.
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Goldberg Sees U S Income Near 535 Billion
Secretary of Labor Arthur J. Goldberg predicts the gross national product will reach 535 billion dollars in the final quarter of 1961. He says recovery from the recession is substantial and notes a 515 billion current level and 50 billion at Kennedy’s January start. He warns the economy needs 585 to 60 billion annually to avoid high unemployment.
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Arthur J. Goldberg
Kennedy
Swift Strike tests biggest peacetime drills since 1941
At Fort Bragg North Carolina STRAC troops from the 82nd Airborne staged a two week exercise with jet air support over the Carolinas sandhills. The massive war game involved 40 000 personnel including reserves and National Guard units on alert by order of President Kennedy. Four F105 Thunderchief aircraft aided the action and eight paratroopers were hospitalized with one broken leg the overall injury tally deemed extremely light for such a jump.
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Berlin Crisis Deepens as Rusk Warns Allies
Paris reports U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk warned Western allies that a major Berlin crisis is likely if Moscow pressures vital Western interests. He indicated Khrushchev may feel the balance has shifted and pressed for specific demands, signaling a graver situation than before.
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Afternoon Rains Forecast Across Florida This Week
Southeast Florida sees light showers while Tallahassee adds to its August rainfall. Tampa reports almost an inch in a thundershower. Orlando endures 97 degrees as highs trend near normal north and above normal central and south through Monday. Five day forecast calls for normal to above normal temperatures with scattered storms and 1 to 2 inches of rain in some areas. Kensington Park Cavalcade of Homes opens 9 a.m. to dusk with 14-acre recreation center, prices starting $11,950 with $375 down.
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