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Somerset Daily American

Location

Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1963

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Kennedy Rusk Confer Before Talks With Latin American Chiefs

Secretaries Kennedy and Rusk met nearly half an hour before a Costa Rica trip to confer with six Latin American presidents. The talks precede a planned meeting in San Jose to discuss curbing Cuban communism and Alliance for Progress funding. Facio predicted sanctions or force if needed. Kennedy then cruised Lake Worth on the Honey Fitz before the voyage.

Palm Beach Fla Dean Rusk Kennedy Costa Rica Lake Worth Rusk Adam Mee Atderica Brazil State Department U.S San Jose Panama el Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua United States Cuba Alliance For Progress Washington Gonzalo J. Facio Council of the Organization of American States Facio Peanut Island Atlantic

Congress May Act on Coal Pipeline Issue

Houston AP report notes Congress likely to revisit consent for coal slurry pipelines carrying pulverized coal mixed with water to eastern and western markets. Major lines proposed by Consolidation Coal Co and Texas Eastern Transmission Corp face eminent domain hurdles, with railroads opposing and considering rate cuts to compete.

Congress Houston Kennedy Consolidation Coal Co Pittsburgh Texas Eastern Transmission Corp Texas Eastern Eastern Pennsylvania West Virginia South Amboy N.J

Cuba Seen as ripe for revolt and sabotage by Latin leaders

Costa Rica’s ambassador Gonzalo Facio, leading OAS, said Kennedy and Central American states may push a sanctions plan at the San Jose conference to topple Castro. He warned Cuba’s oil supplies could be sabotaged and cited possible breaking of diplomatic ties, without endorsing force at this stage.

Washington Latin America Kennedy Cuba Gonzalo J. Facio Costa Rica Council of the Organization of American States San Jose Facio Fidel) Castro Castro Marine Corps Honey Fitz

State to Receive 20343 for Lincoln Twp Timbering

The state will obtain 20343 for timbering on 158 acres in Lincoln Township Forbes State Forest after a bid opening. R A Poorbaugh & Sons of Stoughton submitted the high bid, while four bids were received. The department marked 5745 trees of 14 species for cutting, including 2645 red oak and 1370 black cherry, with an estimated 953000 board feet. The work is near the Laurel Summit picnic area.

Somerset American Harrisburg Lincoln Forbes State Forest State Department of Forests and Waters R. A. Poorbaugh & Sons Stoystown Department William S. Piper and Sons Latrobe

Castro Says Yankees Cannot Win a Single Battle

Fidel Castro in a Havana television interview warned imperialists sit on a volcano across the Americas and that the Yankees cannot win a single battle against Cuba. He spoke at a boxing arena during the third bout of the night and praised guerrillas fighting Romulo Betancourt in Venezuela as unstoppable.

Havana Fidel Castro Americas Kennedy Costa Rica Castro Romulo Betancourt Venezuela

Castro May Free More Americans

Two American women freed from Cuban jails returned to the United States and about 20 more U S prisoners were expected within six weeks. James B. Donovan said freedom for others depends on Castro receiving a 53 million dollar ransom, with about half the supplies already delivered. He also eyed early release for nine divers detained as fishermen. Geraldine Shamma and Martha O Nea l spoke to reporters after immigration clearance.

Miami Fla U.S James B. Donovan New York Fidel Castro Castro Donovan Dominican Republic Geraldine Shamma Boston Martha O'Neal Orlando

Education Bill Faces Second Senate Test in Pennsylvania

In Harrisburg the Senate prepares a second vote on Gov. Scranton’s state board of education plan after last week’s narrow defeat. Majority leader Berger vows full party support and a new test, with hearings set for March 25 and a possible House move soon. The plan proposes a 15 member board with two subdivisions for higher and basic education.

Harrisburg Senate James S. Berger State Chamber of Commerce Berger House Council On Council Harness Racing Commission Agriculture Department

Reds Claim Soviet Bombers With Global Strike Capability

Moscow radio quotes a Soviet crew on strategic bombers fitted with air to ground missiles capable of striking any point on earth. The claim notes invulnerability to anti aircraft defenses and missiles with long range. U S sources compare to the Hound Dog missile and discuss potential reach. See REDS on Page Two.

London Moscow Radio Soviet Union North America Washington Defense Department United States Great Britain

Ringer Appointed to Board of Commissioners

Judge Thomas F. Lansberry announces Dwane F. Ringer of Confluence as a Somerset County Commissioner replacing Lewis A. Baumgardner who resigns as chairman to become highway maintenance superintendent. Ringer will serve Baumgardner’s unexpired term ending January 1964 and be sworn in Wednesday. Baumgardner shifts to the highway post succeeding Earl M. Younkin. board includes Warren K. Hay and Isabel C. Kline with a secretary.

Thomas F. Lansberry Dwane FE Ringer Confluence Somerset County Commissioners Lewis A. Baumgardner Windber Board of Commissioners Baumgardner Somerset County Lansberry Warren K. Hay Isabel C. Kline Confluence High School University of West Virginia Pensacola, Fla., Naval Air Base Panama _ Canal Zone Anacostia Naval Station Washington

Islanders Leave England for Tristan da Cunha Life

Fifty one Tristan da Cunha islanders boarded the 20 000 ton liner Amazon in Tilbury to return to farming life on their remote volcanic island. They cited money noise and worry as reasons for leaving and packed seed potatoes tools and farm gear for the journey back to the South Atlantic.

Tilbury Willie Repetto England Tristan da Cunha South Atlantic Amazon Tristan

printers reject Wagner backed contract by narrow vote

New York printers voted 1621 to 1557 to reject terms endorsed by local and international ITU leaders, continuing an eight-newspaper strike after 100 days. The split reflected dissatisfaction over slower work week reductions, limited extra sick leave, and lack of a fourth vacation week.

New York New York City AFL - Cio, International Typographical Union ITU Local 6 ITU International Elmer Brown Wagner Robert F. Wagner Publishers Association of New York Brown Colorado Springs Colo Bertram A. Powers ITU Bernard Dorchiment The Union

American Nun Nears Threshold of Sainthood

Vatican City AP reports Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton the first native born American to near sainthood with beatification in St. Peter's Basilica. Pope John XXIII praised her as a heroine from an illustrious nation before about four thousand pilgrims including two cardinals.

Vatican City Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton John XXIII Mother Seton St. Peter’s Basilica Anne Therese O'Neill Baltimore Pope John Elizabeth Seton United States of America Rome St. Peter

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