Port Charlotte U Graduates Oldest Class With Diplomas
Twenty nine members with an average age of 64 received diplomas at Port Charlotte U in a cap and gown ceremony. Elliott J. Mackle presented the diplomas as the program closes its first year. PCU, led by J. H. Baldwin, offered courses from painting to civics and plans an expanded term starting Oct 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Charlotte
Elliott J. Mackle
Mackle Company
Port Charlotte ‘‘U
PCU
Frank E. Mackle Jr
Board of
General Development
J. H. Baldwin
Baldwin
Florida
Negotiations Move to Shorten Powers Prison Term
Dr. James E. Baugh, Powers family physician, says talks with the Soviet Union are under way to reduce Francis Gary Powers 10 year sentence. U.S. officials in Washington say they have no knowledge of any negotiations. Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union on May 1 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick, Ga
Et Union
Francis Gary Powers
James E. Baugh
Wick Rotary Club
Washington
U.S
Jane
Union
Distrust Failing De Gaulle Plans For Free Algeria
UPI reports on Charles de Gaulle's Algeria policy with sweeping modernization promises in Algeria and France but mounting violence in Paris and Algerian tensions during Evian talks. Rebels led by Salan and Jouhaud challenge French aims as peace talks stagger amid distrust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Gaulle
Algeria
France
Charles de Gaulle
Bone
Paris
Evian-lés-Bains
Switzerland
Raoul Salan
Algier
Salan
Air Force
Edmond Jouhaud
Jouhaud
Hotel du Parc
Evian-les-Bains
FLN
Remarks a new car owner hears from friends
Hal Boyle presents a humorous catalog of café chatter and playful jabs about a new car. Friends tease about parking, trade in value, wardrobe clashes, color, fuel economy, size, upholstery, and gifts. The skits lampoon consumer culture and social banter surrounding a car purchase.
Iran Military Court Head Quits His Job
Tehran AP report says Gen Hussein Zemedeh resigns after 33 years to perform religious and national duties. He cited protests over the arrest without charges of two generals in Premier Ali Amini’s anti corruption drive and objected to changes in the electoral law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehran
Iran
Ali Amini
Hussein Zemedeh
Azémadeh
Amini
Coffin Launcher Destroyed in Atlas Missile Blast
At Vandenberg Air Force Base the new coffin type Atlas Series E intercontinental missile exploded on a pad during a test. The staged launcher storage and underground system were shown to be vulnerable as the 2 million launcher was destroyed. Officials cited no injuries and blamed the blast on technical failure, delaying deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Pacific
Air Force
Gene Autry Accused of Drunken Driving
Los Angeles AP report states former Western star Gene Autry is accused in a $5.1 million damage suit over an automobile crash last March. Elena Perna seeks $5 million for her injuries and $50,000 for each of her two children, John and James. The head on collision occurred at Riverside Drive and Ponca Avenue. Autry is a part owner of the Los Angeles Angels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Gene Autry
Elena Perna
John
James
Superior Court
Autry
Los Angeles Angels
Kookie Byrnes Faces Real Life Auto Trouble
Edd Byrnes known as Kookie from 77 Sunset Strip pleads innocent to a speeding charge and seeks a jury trial. Police allege he drove 75 in a 65 zone with two additional speeding charges pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Maria
Calif
Kookie
Byrnes
Parker
Meat price trends lift and lower together in ads
Retail notices report lamb and roast prices dipping while meat supply grows. Eggs rise by 2 to 10 cents a dozen as produce sections tout abundant fruit and vegetables from farms. Shoppers find asparagus, corn, radishes, greens, and tropical fruits among best buys this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
East
Midwest
Far West
Almanac for Today Highlights Historical Events
Today is Thursday, June 8, 1961, the 159th day of the year. Notable moments include Texas secession in 1861, Frank Lloyd Wright born in 1869, and Charles Parnell's 1886 home rule push. The X15 rocket’s first free flight occurred in 1959. Carl Schurz reflects on ideals as guiding stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Jupiter
Saturn
Venus
Mercury
Mars
Texas
Union
Frank Lloyd Wright
Ives McGaffey
Chicago
Charles Parnell
Ireland
House of Commons
Mohave Desert
President Kennedy to host Italian leaders at White House
President Kennedy will meet with Italian Prime Minister Amintore Fanfani and Foreign Minister Antonio Segni next Monday and Tuesday at the White House. Fanfani and entourage arrive Sunday by invitation of the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waslington
Kennedy
Amintore Fanfani
Italy
White House
Fanfani
Antonio Segni
Joan Blondell Hospitalized for Ruptured Lumbar Disc
Los Angeles actress Joan Blondell, 52, is hospitalized in Santa Monica for a ruptured lumbar disc. She withdrew from Bye Bye Birdie at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Auditorium and may rejoin the cast this weekend according to a spokesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Joan Blondell
Santa Monica
Miss Blondell
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phil Newsom
UPI
Arzen
Algiers
Sahara
Hal Boyle
New York
George
Dixie Crysta_s
Sery
Kookie’ Byrnes
Robert F. Kennedy
Capitol
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Carl Schurz
Elizabeth Pearm
Gamboa
Canal Zone
Naval*Academy
21st.Co
Annapolis
John J. Shenahan
Rego Park
N.Y
John F. Davidson
Thor
Mars Bakery
Guernsey
Sarasota
Venice
Englewood
Bradenton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!