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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1961
Page
2
Diplomatic officials say the invasion near Cochinos Bay failed, ending the assault but signaling a longer struggle against Castro. Kennedy met with leaders. the raid drew mixed views as guerrilla movements gain strength in Escambray while Castro gains propaganda prestige in Latin America.
Sunny today with occasional breezes and a cooler day followed by a warmer Friday. Highs near 87 today, 91 Friday. lows around 55 Friday morning. Night and day conditions reflect a 24 hour period ending at 4 a.m. with seasonal temperatures and no precipitation details provided.
Western Europe discusses Premier Fidel Castro's victory claim amid pro Castro rallies and muted disorder. Rioting subsides with major incidents limited to Guatemala City where casualties rise and an embassy official is wounded.
Havana Radio announced seven executions at dawn in Havana including one U S citizen Rafael Diaz Bencom and Humberto Lori Marin ex agriculture minister who drafted the firing squad laws. The three day total reaches 24 with eight on Tuesday and nine on Wednesday raising Cuba’s tally since 1959 to nearly 700.
The Swiss Foreign Office reports the arrest in Havana of UPI journalist Martin Houseman a Globe High School and University of Arizona alumnus. He moved to Havana last December after UPI postings in Mexico City. Earlier Harry Raymont and Robert Berrellez were arrested in Cuba.
UPI dispatch reports Barry Goldwater and Jacob Javits differing on what New Jersey GOP results signify. Goldwater sees national conservative gains while Javits calls Mitchell’s win an eloquent rebuke to ultra conservative aims. Other Republicans see a lean toward a new GOP look with potential liberal strength nationwide.
The Roosevelt Council Boy Scout Exposition opens Friday at the Arizona State Fair grounds with displays by Scottsdale area Scouts. Admission is 50 cents for adults, free for elementary students with an adult. Booths by over 6,000 Scouts fill the cow barn and other buildings. Continuous demos and movies of Scout skills run in the plaza and vocational building. Open until 10 p.m. Friday and 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday.
U S Air Force authorities seized a Cubana Bristol Britannia aircraft with 25 aboard after an unauthorized landing at Kindley Air Force Base Bermuda on a Prague to Havana flight. The plane lacked proper insurance and ignored landing advice. Pan American agent arranged hotel housing for passengers including seven Cubans and a baby.
Clarence Cannon led the Appropriations Committee to rush approval of a 600 million dollar aid package for Latin America aimed at swift action amid Cuban tensions. The package includes 100 million for Chile earthquake reconstruction and 500 million as the first installment of Kennedy's long range social and economic self help program.
An unclear early 20th century clipping describes Pansy Dons boxing with protective mitts. References to eviction, a mother’s pouch, aApril 82 date, training camp, incubator, and gloves imply a controversial or unsafe setup. The fragmentary text lacks coherent events or outcomes but centers on boxing protective equipment and a troubling eviction context.
A prison inmate who fled a guard during a 1956 escape in Phoer Street area was recaptured a day later on Van Bure Streets. Authorities report the suspect, once deemed escaped, is now back behind bars after a chase involving local officers and a minor scuffle.
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