Romney Runs for Michigan Governor in 1964 Bid
Michigan industrialist George Romney announced as a Republican candidate for governor at Detroit news conference while delaying any presidential run. He will seek leave from American Motors Corp. to campaign, aiming for April constitutional convention completion or until aligned, with Swaine son as governor. Romney kept focus on state race, denying 1964 plans.
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Dam Opens to Boat Traffic After Ice Jam Clears
Allen Illinois February 10 AP public works eased Mississippi River Ice jam at Lock and Dam 26 letting hundreds of acres of ice floes pass. Engineers manipulated water gales to flush ice downstream and maintain river level while 200 plus barges and 20 to 25 towboats moved through. By Saturday afternoon nine rockings completed and most trapped craft freed.
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Glenn Flight Set Wednesday for World Orbit
Cape Canaveral Fla Feb 19 After delays plans call for Glenn 40 to launch aboard an Atlas missile at 7 30 a m EST Wednesday to begin a first manned around the world flight. The mission aims to test endurance in space and weightlessness with a parachute landing in the Atlantic about 800 miles southeast. The flight seeks data on how long he can cope with space hazards and unknowns during extended weightlessness.
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The Mirrors Suite Debuts From Andrei Volkonsky
A young Soviet composer Andrei Volkonsky unveils The Mirror's Suite for soprano flute violin guitar organ and percussion blending diverse voices and instruments into an unusual new ensemble.
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Preumonia ruled cause of Goreville girl death
A Goreville girl’s death was ruled caused by preumonia after a local inquiry. Officials say no foul play is suspected and the family is seeking closure amid the tragedy.
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Million Fire Sweeps Fort Wayne
A massive downtown fire in Fort Wayne Indiana raged for over six hours consuming the Wolf Dessauer department store warehouse and two three story buildings plus damaging a seven story main building. Nine people were injured and hundreds of firefighters volunteers police and National Guard assisted. The fire threatened surrounding blocks and continued into the night with evacuation and rechecking underway.
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U S Soviet TV Talks Planned
Washington reports planned joint television broadcasts by President Kennedy and Premier Khrushchev amid Cold War tensions. White House and State Department officials offer no confirmation as talks indicate a 15 minute Kennedy address to the Soviet audience and a 15 minute Khrushchev address to Americans combined into a 30 minute show.
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Lincoln Papers Revealed In Largest Find Of Lincoln Era Letters
Chicago February 10 AP State Historian Clyde Watson and Oscar A Kershner revealed a cache of 29 Abraham Lincoln letters papers and notes, transferred to the State Historical Library from Elsie Lang and Phillip Lang. The collection includes letters to Generals Hooker Meade and Blair. One item is a carte de visite photograph autographed by Lincoln.
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Powers Flew Home In Swap For Abel Returns
Washington reports the POW exchange of Francis Gary Powers for Soviet spy Rudolf Abel occurred at a Berlin bridge between West and East sectors. James Donovan arranged the deal aided by Soviet officials. Kennedy knew the news before dawn. Powers, freed from captivity, traveled by U S plane after checks by intelligence services, with public questioning delayed for weeks.
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Cold War Dangers Remain After Spy Exchange
Max Frankel reports that despite the Powers-Abel spy swap, US officials view the Cold War risk as unchanged. Kennedy and advisers seek Berlin and disarmament breakthroughs but expect limited Soviet flexibility. Nuclear testing plans hinge on possible Soviet acceptance of international inspections, with concerns over Laos and South Vietnam.
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Weather outlook for Southern Illinois amid warm weekend
Fair and warmer conditions expected through Sunday night with increasing clouds. Highs Sunday in the 50s and lows Sunday night in the low 40s. Record of temps shows a chilly Friday start near 35 at 7 am and Saturday lows around 28 with Saturday high near 31.
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Parents Drive To Rendezvous In Virginia
Norton Virginia February 10 AP The parents of U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers left by car from southwest Virginia toward a rendezvous with their son in the Washington area. State Department aide accompanies them as attorney Lane McAfee confirms the trip and notes a remote chance of reunion in Virginia.
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Mrs Powers Heads to Join Husband in Washington
Mrs Barbara Powers wife of U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers arrived in Atlanta en route to Washington after a 21 month ordeal. She travelled from Milledgeville Ga to Atlanta airport by car and spoke of crying for joy upon learning President Kennedy's representative called with the news.
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Spy Exchange May Improve Red Relations
Washington notes the Powers swap for Abel seen as a Khrushchev move to ease East West friction while avoiding major concessions. Analysts cite China split fears and nuclear war avoidance as drivers, with questions about broader policy changes and future conflicts.
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