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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1960
Page
8
A Swiss survey shows Switzerland hosts over 1 500 lakes with 1 360 in the Alps, 125 in the lowlands and 30 in the Jura Mountains. The figures break down the country’s lake distribution across major geographic zones.
Patrice Lumumba, 34, wins Senate support to head Congo's first independent government. He faces questions on unity, stability, and Pan-African aims as Leopoldville shifts from Belgian rule. The world watches how he evolves from fiery negotiator to statesman.
Canton Illinois July Fourth program canceled after ministers complained. Canton Chamber of Commerce and American Legion cited expressions of disapproval by Canton Ministers Association. Rev Dr Leslie C Archer said plan to avoid holiday clashes was debated. Sunday was rejected to prevent conflict with church services. First American-made upright piano noted as historical aside.
In St Louis on a sunny Sunday 11 year old Marilyn Hinkle fell from a river gangway into the Mississippi and drowned. A 14 year old witness John Noble said the girl who shoved her was playing and Marilyn could not swim. Noble and Marilyns brother chased after her and Noble recovered her body.
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