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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1961
Page
3
In Honolulu AP dispatch, governors debated Kennedy's education aid, Ribicoff challenged states rights critics, and Raymond Moley warned the program rests on politics. Amid concerns over Khrushchev, governors backed Kennedy on Berlin and discussed federal funding for roads welfare and education.
In Hershey Pennsylvania a money raising party for Dwight D. Eisenhower featured the former president signing autographs and singing with Richard Nixon. He criticized Kennedy’s plans, likening government to a Santa Claus while warning of future costs for grandchildren. Nixon argued Kennedy mismanaged foreign affairs, praising Eisenhower’s eight years for peace. The event drew about 1,500 diners and culminated with a humorous bust presentation and Ike’s amused laugh.
Arab league officials voiced grave concern as Iraq's Premier Kassem pressed claims to Kuwait, a 80 000 population sheikdom with about 3 million dollars daily oil revenue. Kuwaitite demonstrators pledged to defend independence, while Britain and the United States backed Kuwait and hinted at defense commitments.
Actor Sal Mineo and actress Madlyn Rhue received burns and heat exhaustion after a desert mock battle scene went awry in Barstow California. An F-51 flew 20 feet above ground as they ran from an “enemy plane” and tripped near detonator caps exploding to simulate gunfire. Both were expected to resume filming shortly.
In Stanleyville Congo the Lumumba stronghold shows surprising calm with about 300 Belgians and families, Greeks numbering around 5000, and other Europeans managing shops, hotels, and services. Despite fuel shortages and a 10 p.m. curfew, goods are available and tensions arise only from rumors of troop incursions.
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