Rail freight car loadings rebound hinting at economic recovery
Freight car loadings rose late in March and continued upward through April signaling a recovery for 1961 near 1960 levels. Despite the April week total of 544000 cars versus 648000 a year earlier, analysts expect the year to approach 30.4 million cars. The gains suggest manufacturers are shipping more materials and products, with the Commerce Department confirming a brisk comeback in heavy industry.
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Supreme Court orders Du Pont to fully divest GM holdings within ten years
The court with a 4 to 3 opinion led by Justice Brennan requires complete divestiture of Du Pont from its 63 million GM shares within ten years, rejecting partial divestiture as insufficient. Justice Frankfurter dissented signaling concerns over feasibility and equity for stockholders as Judge LaBay must craft a concrete plan within new limits.
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Confrontation Ahead as Kennedy and Khruschev to Meet in Vienna
The impending face to face with Khruschev in Vienna stirs mixed American views. Britain hopes cautiously while West Germans remain noncommittal. De Gaulle may feel slighted as Kennedy shifts from a Paris visit to a Vienna stopover. The exchange aims to test realism and limits without a full summit.
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Gleason in Paris Casts Spotlight Beyond Kennedy
Jackie Gleason arrives in Paris filming Gigot a tale of a deaf mute janitor who befriends a prostitute and her child. He designs scripts and music and travels with a Rolls Royce as locals note his presence while Kennedy De Gaulle talks loom over the city.
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Kennedy De Gaulle Talks Face Tough Nuclear Hurdles
Washington notes one hopeful aspect of Kennedy and de Gaulle talks as Europe watches the Algeria crisis and a French nuclear test dispute complicates possible accord. The Algerian crisis tests de Gaulle while Kennedy faces setbacks and a wary European public.
Western allies confront Berlin fate amid Khrushchev Kennedy talks
Western leaders in Paris and Vienna press the United States to decide how Berlin's safety will be ensured. The issue looms over Khrushchev Kennedy meetings and De Gaulle while NATO pledges defense of West Berlin. The timing and manner of action remain unresolved amid Cuba and Laos tensions and Soviet threats.
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Castro aid loan stuns lawmakers and demands protest
Washington reports reveal a $400000 foreign aid loan to Fidel Castro funded by the Soviet Union and supported by the fund's director. Florida Rep. Paul Rogers led protests after learning of the proposal, while U.S. officials warned of embargos and a looming budget deficit and a 1962 surplus plan by Eisenhower ended.
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Kennedy Khrushchev meeting shapes Laos and Cuba stance
National Scene review notes opposition to Kennedy seeking a Khrushchev meeting hinges on U S neutrality limits and Southeast Asia policy. It argues Laos and Cuba setbacks constrain demands and that Thai and Vietnamese readiness to fight their own defense affects possible offensive plans. Senator Russell questions readiness for confrontation.
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Pleasant recovery after car theft in Philadelphia
Mr and Mrs Donald Ross reported their 1985 model car stolen two weeks ago in Philadelphia. They were surprised to find the thief had installed a new radio slip covers floor mats and given the auto a wax job when the car was returned.
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