Allies Back Kennedy Nuke Tests Move Facing Soviet Pushback
The United States resumes atmospheric nuclear tests prompting mixed international reaction. Britain and Canada voice support, Japan and Russia criticize the move, while other allies outline positions on testing bans and security implications.
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Kennedy
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U.S
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Europe
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Harold Macmillan
John Glenn Jr to be greeted by 50 000 in New Concord Ohio
New Concord Ohio prepares to host astronaut John Glenn Jr arriving for a six hour visit marked by a luncheon parade and speech at Muskingum College Gymnasium. Officials estimate 50 000 will attend, with 3 000 seats inside and 800 pupils viewing from basement TV feed. Vendors are restricted to keep the town festive core.
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Ohio
John H. Glenn Jr
Space
John Glenn
Florida
Washington
New York
Muskingum College
Cape Canaveral
Zanesville Airport
Here
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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James K. Taylor
Muskingum
Glenn
Judy Snyder
UPI
Kennedy Downplays Fallout From Atmosphere Tests
President Kennedy says atmospheric nuclear test fallout poses remote, infinitesimal risk and will be minimized by testing over open sea and careful site selection. He notes tests could begin in late April if the Soviet Union rejects a ban, asserting radiation would stay within federal safety guides.
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U.S
Kennedy
Tass
Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Federal Radiation Council
Pupil Pen Trip Inspires Young Essay About Becoming Astronaut
Long Beach third grader Mike Donoho imagines becoming an astronaut after Glenn's orbit. In his essay he describes a letter from the President, Cape Canaveral, a trip to the moon, and meeting a moon man. Mike is the son of Richard and Mrs. Donoho. his piece ran in Malcolm Epley's Beachcombing column.
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Calif
John H. Glenn Jr
Corinne Orr
Bryant Public
Mike Donoho
Cape Canaveral
Moon
Astra
Earth
Mike
Richard Donoho
Malcolm Epley
Long Beach Independent
Mussolini's Son Weds Star's Sister in Pageant Ceremony
Romano Mussolini, 33, son of Benito Mussolini, married 24 year old Mari Schcolone sister of actress Sophia Loren in Predappio Italy. He was injected to endure a five minute ceremony and 45 minute nuptial Mass as crowds cheered and thousands gathered outside.
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Italy
UPI
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Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
Mari Schcolone
Sophia Loren
Maria
Red-administered
Tanks and Convoys Seize Burma as Gen Win Takes Power
In Rangoon Gen. Ne Win ousts Prime Minister U Nu and forms a military ruling council taking key ministries. The coup detains President Win Maung and cabinet members while civilians report calm as observers weigh Burma’s remaining nonaligned stance and rising tensions with Communist China.
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Burma
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Win
U Nu
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Finance
Justice
Socialistic Party
China
Sailors Released From Underground Shelter Test
One hundred Navy volunteers emerge from a five by forty eight foot underground shelter after a two week confinement to study shelter design and human endurance. The unit lacked heat and news from outside while undergoing physical and psychological exams. News films including John Glenn orbit coverage were shown to help them catch up.
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United States
Navy
Great Lakes
Ill
Naval Training Center
Bethesda
Anacostia Naval Air Station
David Minard
J.g
John T. White
John H. Glenn Jr
Susan Stuck Chooses Amputation To Walk Again
Four year old Susan Stuck of Battle Creek Michigan opted for leg amputations to enable walking with artificial limbs after exploratory surgery showed no fix for her congenital condition. Shriners will cover treatment costs potentially totaling twenty thousand dollars.
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Clyde Stuck
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Shrine Hospital
Chicago
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Susie
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Shriners
Winter Storms Grip Nation Amid Snow and Cold
The nation faced heavy snow in the Northwest with four feet in the Sierra region and snowslides on Donner Summit. Freezing rain in the Southeast and sub freezing temps across the northern Plains to New England were reported as a warming trend emerged.
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U.S
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Wisconsin
Carolinas
Georgia
Savannah
Alabama
Florida
Midwest
Montana
Dakotas
Michigan
Air Force mum on downed U 2 over Southern California
Edwards Air Force Base officials confirm a Lockheed U2 disappeared during a specialized training flight from the base. Capt John Campbell 36 of Blasdell New York was at the controls and a parachute sighting was reported nearby the Mojave desert 140 miles southeast of the base as searchers scoured the area.
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Russia
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Blasdell
N.Y
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Edwards
Investigators Probe Cause Of Jamaica Bay Air Crash
In New York a Boeing 707 bound for idlewild plunged into Jamaica Bay killing 95. Investigators focus on a possible control system failure while salvaging wreckage and awaiting flight data recorder analysis. The CAB and FAA coordinate tests and urge carriers to report stability control incidents.
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American Airlines
Jamaica Bay
Idlewild
Civil Aeronautics Board
Boeing
Capogiro Hair Style Emerges From Italian Stylists
The Italian association of hair stylists launches a new cut called capogiro meaning head spin. It removes back-combing, uses a shaved crown band for dual effects, with crown hair 2½ to 3 inches and lower hair about 1.4 inches long, creating a sleek side and voluminous top.
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Association of
Italy
Train wreck in Idaho leaves crew feared dead
A Northern Pacific passenger train derailed near Athol Idaho, plunging a diesel engine into Granite Lake and scattering cars. Four crew members were feared dead and at least 28 people injured with reports of possible passenger deaths. Survivors were taken to Sandpoint and Coeur d Alene as rescuers fought through snow and ice. Elizabeth Felling of Wayzata Minnesota and Joanne Schneider of Windom Minnesota were aboard the sixth car from the engine.
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North Coast Limited
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Here
Sandpoint
Coeur d'Alene
Elizabeth Felling
Wayzata
Minn
Joanne Schneider
Windon
Cooney Enters Senate Race Hanst Withdraws From Contest
Attorney Richard W. Cooney entered the race for a 7th district congressional seat while Robert Hanst announced Feb 17 and then withdrew. The Sarasota County Republican Executive Committee met Friday night to announce the actions. Hanst cited physician advice for his withdrawal and voiced support for Cooney.
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Robert Hanst
Sarasota County
Republican Executive Committee
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Cooney
Maine Republican Margaret Chase Smith to Speak at Conference Banquet
Senator Margaret Chase Smith a Maine Republican will address the Tenth Anniversary Republican Women’s conference banquet Monday evening April 16 at the Statler Hilton in Washington. She is billed as a national significant speaker and occupies a leading role in the anniversary event marking a decade of GOP women’s political action.
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Smith
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Associated Press
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