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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1961

Page

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Courageous girl rescues kitten from Milwaukee river

In Milwaukee a high school girl Carol Adams dived from a bridge after two boys tossed a five month old kitten into the river. She swam and was saved, with the kitten eventually rescued by two bystanders. Police and classmates identified the teens involved as Richard Pochett and Ted Adams.

Milwaukee Carol Carel Rayla Ani l Hubaich Ross Carol Ted Chase Richard Ross) Pochett Milwaukee Adams

Racial Test Ban Ordered in Montgomery Alabama

Judge Johnson ordered four Freedom Rider groups to stop racial barrier tests in Alabama pending further court action. He also issued a no bus violence order against Montgomery police, the Ku Klux Klan, and four individuals, threatening jail for leaders if rioting recurs. The injunction bars interference with interstate bus travel and prohibits police from failing to protect segregation challenges.

Montgomery Ala Iapa Stern Freedom Rider Alabama U.S. Dist Frank M. Johnson Jr Ku Mus Klan The Congress of Racial Equality Core L. B. Sullivan G. J. Ruppenthal

Federal injunction targets Klan and civil rights figures in bus protests

The Justice Department sought an injunction accusing police of failing to protect riders during a mob attack on May 20 and extending to Birmingham Anniston and other Alabama cities. The order targets the KKK and named figures such as Robert Shelton Alvin Horn and several Montgomery activists including Martin Luther King Jr Ralph Abernathy and Wyatt Walker.

Ider Justice Department Birmingham Anniston Ala Robert M. Shelton Tuscaloosa Alvin Horn Talladega Montgomery Reserve Claude V.henley Montgomery Thurmay KKK Freedom Ride CORE Southern Christian Leadership Conference Nuhville Tenn Montgomery County Jail Association Martin Luther King Jr Atlanta F. L. Shuttlesworth Wyattree Walker Ralph D. Abernathy Solomon Low &S

Kennedy De Gaulle meet ends with Berlin obligations

Paris June 2 President Kennedy and Charles de Gaulle wrap talks with a joint communique confirming basic agreement on obligations toward West Berlin. Kennedy says discussions boost confidence ahead of Vienna talks with Khrushchev, while confirming shared views on Berlin and Western unity.

John M. Hightower Associated Press Paris Kennedy de Gaulle Meir West Berlin Vienna Khrushchev United States U.S Geo. de Gaulleh Berlin Khrush

Kennedy Aims for Peace Talks After Paris Meeting

Paris June 2 AP President Kennedy spoke at a Press Club luncheon outlining progress toward East West talks. He urged Western nations to boost aid to underdeveloped regions in Asia Africa and Latin America and praised Britain and France for colonial policy. He said normalizing relations with Red China requires two sides and voiced cautious optimism on Geneva negotiations. He noted Soviet policy shifts and warned against force in Berlin while stressing the goal of peace.

Kennedy Berlin Africa Asia Latin America Britain France

Bill to force auto tax payments turned down

Springfield June 2 AP The Missouri House Revenue Committee rejected a bill that would require a motorist to show a paid up personal property tax before renewing an auto license. Sponsor Rep Edward M Figeld said this would improve collections while opponents argued delinquent tax collection is a sheriff and state's attorney duty. In Johnson County officials reported 97 percent effectiveness after pursuing judgments.

Springfield Miamis C. L. McOrmick Vienna Johnson County

Khrushchev Arrives in Austria for Talks

Soviet leader Khrushchev reached Austria for a high level conference with Western officials. Austrian guards lined the route to Vienna as Soviet and Austrian representatives prepared for the Kennedy Khrushchev talks beginning the following weekend. The report notes guarded optimism on both sides about potential progress in easing Cold War tensions.

Remap plan aims to redraw districts in Illinois

Springfield June 2 The proposed congressional redistricting map by Republicans would place Reps. Kenneth Gray and Peter F. Mack in the same 24th District. The plan reconfigures counties where the two lawmakers reside and contemplates antenna and relay data in the new district as part of the beta proposal.

Lindsay-Schaub Springfield Kenneth Gray West Frankfort Peter F. Mack Sailes Venus Carlinville

Economy Advocates Clash Over Filibuster Tactics

Springfield June 2 AP. Powell blocks attempt to filibuster halting important bills. Stanfield R Kansas tries to dramatize economy need, but is thwarted as the House reads bills in full. No specific program details given for mental health or education budget.

Springfield House Powell Paw Powell Abraham Stanfield Department of Mental Health Unifare Minos University

Trujillo Dictator’s Son Named Chief of Dominican Armed Forces

Nation mourns as Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Jr., long tied to his father’s rule, is named commander in chief of the Dominican Republic’s 25,000 strong armed forces by President Balaguer. The elder Trujillo was killed in an ambush while en route to his estate, triggering a calm yet stunned reaction nationwide.

Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic Araligsmo Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Rafaelo Trujillo Jr Dominican Joaaquin Balaguer Trujillo Ciudad Trejilo Coimunique Santo Doamingo San Cristos Bal Trujillon Octavio Bera Generalissima Jeader Reblic Free World Juan Tomas Diaz War Department

Miller elected National GOP Chairman in unanimous vote

Rep William E Miller of New York was elected chairman of the Republican National Committee. He succeeds Sen Thruston B Morton who resigned to campaign for reelection. Miller, 47, is the 43rd chairman and the second Roman Catholic to hold the post. He supported Nixon last year but remains neutral on a 1964 candidate.

Washington William E. Miller New York Republican National Committee Miller Thruston B. Mortons Kentucky Senate GOP Thomas H. Carter Montana Richard M. Nixon Nixon Nelson A. Rockefeller Barry Goldwater Arizona

Eisenhower urges GOP to challenge Kennedy on policy

Former President Eisenhower addresses 6000 Republicans at a $100 dinner, urging a sharp, partisan attack on Kennedy’s fiscal and foreign policies. He criticizes the administration, praises unity, and predicts history will judge Kennedy’s choices, while noting Khrushchev meeting plans.

Jack Bell Associated Press Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower GOP Jen Kennedy Eisenhower America White House Harry S. Truman Kennedy Khrushchev

Soviet rocket loses contact with Earth after February

Soviet scientists said the rocket did not respond to signals after Feb 27 and was presumed out of radio contact. Venus, shrouded in mist, has not been seen. They noted the craft carried no photographic equipment and calculated it would miss Venus by about 56 million miles, relay data, then loop around the sun.

Earth Venus

Congo Soldiers Rampage in Kivu Province Reported

June 2 AP dispatch says Congolese troops conducted a week long massacre and arson in Kivu Province. Thousands fled to the mountains as UN aid programs were set up for refugees. Many dead believed to be women and children. no whites confirmed killed. UN officials note Malayans found bodies. violence linked to tribal rivalries and unrest around Nyageai area where areas of land were devastated and burned.

Leopoldville The Congo Kivu United Nations U. N U.N An- Pearia Capau Gizenga Eas Cites Central Nyageai Peoria Iras Central Nage

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