Kennedy warns Russia over Laos crisis and possible intervention
President Kennedy warned the Kremlin to end the Soviet backed rebellion in Laos or risk Allied action. He told a televised news conference that world affairs could hinge on Moscow’s reply to the cease fire plea. No immediate Kremlin response was reported as American forces moved in the region.
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Washington
UPI
Kennedy
Russia
Laos
Kremlin
Moscow
SEATO Charts Battle Course Before Laos Cease Fire
SEATO experts complete a master plan for Laos if ceasefire fails as eight nation ministers meet in Bangkok to decide on pressing for diplomacy or activating military measures. Kennedy and British support bolster resolve while Communist propaganda intensifies.
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Bangkok
Thailand
UPI
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Laos
SEATO
Asia
U S Could Drop 1500 GIs In Hours
General I D White, commander in chief of the Army’s Pacific forces, said the United States could drop 1500 paratroopers into Red threatened Laos within hours. He noted the Airborne Battle Group on Okinawa could move on two hours notice and the rest of the 25th Division on Hawaii in 12 hours. He cited nearly 400000 on call in the Pacific with 3400 planes and 400 ships.
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Honolulu
I. D. White
Army
Pacific Forces
United States
Laos
White
Okinawa
Hawaii
Navy
Air Force
Pacific
Florida Weather Fair Across State With Warm Readings
Weather Eye reports fair conditions statewide with highs in the mid to upper 70s and no rain expected. Thursday temps reached the 80s along the east coast. Pensacola at 69 and West Palm Beach 87. Weekend fishing looks ideal as seas stay slight and winds 5 to 12 knots.
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Florida
Weather Bureau
Pensacola
West Palm Beach
Tampa
U.S. and African Envoys Begin Talks on Aid Plan
United States diplomats in New York held private talks with African U.N. members to gauge support for Adlai Stevenson’s proposal of a large Africa development program with UN backing. The African bloc met in a closed session to discuss the plan as Congo crisis talks continued in the General Assembly.
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United Nations
N.Y
UPI
United States
U.N
Africa
U.S
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
General Assembly
Congo
Fira Osu
Congo Commission
Sailor Circus Eyes 1962 Europe Trip For Ambassadors
Sarasota High plans a long range program to seek State Department support for sending the Sailor Circus to Europe in 1962. Principal Howard Sherman says the project would cost far less than missiles and could expand to South America in 1963 and Asia in 1964. The plan includes language and cultural training for selected students and three days of performances plus three days visiting capitals. Congressman James Haley has approved the idea and sent it to the State Department for consideration.
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State Department
Sarasota Sailor Circus
Europe
Sarasota High
Howard Sherman
South America
Asia
Sherman
Kennedy
Peace Corps
James A. Haley
Washington
Sailor Circus
SHS
United States
Road Committee Delays Verdict on Duval Engineering
Jacksonville legislator led investigations into Duval Engineering and Contracting Co accusing systematic cheating in road projects. The committee referred findings to state and local authorities for possible action while the State Road Board suspended the firm on a general fraud charge.
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Jacksonville
UPI
Legislative Roads Committee
Duval Engineering and Contracting Co
Scott Kelly
Lakeland
Duval Engineering
State Road Board
Tallahassee
Duval
Legislative Committee
Kelly
W. F. Blois
Road Department
Florida
Mayport Naval Station
Alexander
Ike Backs Kennedy Laos Policy From Palm Springs
Former President Eisenhower endorsed Kennedy's firm Laos stance saying the U S will not be pushed around. He spoke at Tamarisk Country Club after a phone briefing with Kennedy and aligned his view with his own administration on honoring commitments.
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Palm Springs
Calif
UPI
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Laos
Tamarisk
Car Overturns Injuring Fort Lauderdale Woman on SR 70
Mrs. Joan Rae Hager age 27 of Fort Lauderdale suffered fractures of both kneecaps when her car overturned on State Road 70 near the Myakka River bridge at 2 20 a m. Patrol reports excessive speed before she ran off the road and failed to regain control.
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Bradenton
Highway Patrol
Joan Rae Hager
Fort Lauderdale
Myakka River Bridge
W. R. Fox
Kennedy Budget Forecast Sees 1962 Red With Higher Defense
President Kennedy unveils a 1962 budget projecting a peacetime deficit of 0.24 billion after adding 300 million for defense. Excluding extra defense outlays, spending would total 83.2 billion with revenue at 81.4 billion. He considers a June 30 tax deadline and supports postal rate increases to 843 million annually to fund the Post Office.
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Babe
Congress
Kennedy
White House
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Grand Jury Special Session Attracts Sheriff Ties In Charlotte
Speculation sparks as 18 witnesses including County Judge John R. Rhoades Jr. are subpoenaed for a grand jury session at the Charlotte County Courthouse. Sheriff Travis Parnell and former sheriff staff are noted, with inquiries over alleged sheriff’s office conduct and a 1953 hotel fire investigation. The session follows a drop in February fines and recalls Keeler’s resignation and staff changes.
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Port Charlotte
Charlote County
John R. Rhoades Jr
Sheriff's Department
Charlotte County
Travis Parnell
Charlotte Harbor Spa
Parnell
Tian
Walter V. McCoy
el Jobean
Willis
Punta Gorda
Martin Fleischman
New York City
William H. Keeler
Keeler
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