Defense Cuts Challenged in Kennedy Bomber and Antimissile Programs
Senate Armed Services Chair Richard Russell said Congress will attempt to override President Kennedy’s proposed cuts on the B70 bomber and Nike Zeus antimissile, while backing modernization of ground forces for limited war and opposing a conflict of interest between Congress and the administration. He praised McNamara’s defense review and forecast battles over funding in the Appropriations and Defense committees.
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Cuba accuses U.S. cruiser of antiaircraft attack near Imias
Cuban Acting Foreign Minister Carlos Olivares charged a U.S. cruiser fired antiaircraft guns at a Cuban plane near Imias Cuba two weeks earlier. He delivered a note via Swiss Ambassador Walter Bossi denouncing U.S. aggressions in Cuban waters and citing multiple airspace violations. He claimed the Western Union seizure was an act of aggression by U.S. forces.
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Fordham Mascot Returns From Circus Trial
The Fordham University ram mascot named Rameses XIX was recovered from a circus stint after a brief kidnapping. The ram appeared dyed green with white horns last Wednesday and was returned to Fordham, with officials noting the prank mirrored Manhattan College colors.
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JFK Seeks Breakthrough as Geneva Talks Stall
Senator Gore reported President Kennedy is disappointed by Soviet conduct at the Geneva nuclear test ban talks but remains hopeful for a deal. Vice President Johnson heads to join discussions as the three power talks continue with little Soviet reciprocity beyond four Western concessions.
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San Francisco baseball stars arrested in Phoenix incident
Police arrested catcher Bob Schmidt Jimmy Davenport and Harvey Keunn of the Giants on drunk and disorderly charges after a scuffle with officers early today in Phoenix. Manager Alvin Dark defended the players saying they defended themselves against youths. Bonds set at 30 dollars each to be forfeited instead of Municipal Court appearance on April 18.
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