Pope John XXIII in grave condition at Vatican
Pope John XXIII, 81, was unconscious and on oxygen as doctors warned he could die at any moment. Vatican Radio appealed for worldwide prayers while aides and clerics stayed at his bedside, with ongoing updates on his breathing, consciousness, and pain.
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Now You Know by United Press International
The Pope holds multiple titles as listed by World Almanac including Bishop of Rome vicar of Jesus Christ successor of St Peter prince of the apostles supreme pontiff of the universal church and sovereign of Vatican City.
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Pontiff John XXIII Ill For A Year Revealed
A Vatican bulletin disclosed Pope John XXIII has been ill for a year with a progression of symptoms. The chronology shows influenza in November, a gastric disorder, periods of improvement and resumed duties, later declines, a blood transfusion, and a cancellation of audience as health worsened.
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Tax Increases Take Effect In Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania a five percent sales tax and an eight cent per pack cigarette tax began today making Pennsylvania the nation’s highest taxed state on these items.
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Weather Map Update From U S Weather Bureau
The Weather Map on page six shows river stage at 2.2 feet and stationary conditions. Sunrise is at 5 25, sunset at 8 12, with noon readings and other notes from the U S Weather Bureau.
Weather Summary for Terre Haute and Vicinity
Fair and mild tonight and Sunday with lows in the upper 50s and highs in the lower 80s. Indiana trend sunny and warm Sunday with similar mild tonight. Illinois partly cloudy with limited temperature change and scattered showers or thundershowers, especially south. Street thermometer reads 85 at 2 pm.
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Great Crowds Stand Vigil For Pope John
Vatican City crowds endure a tense night outside St Peter's for Pope John. Seminarians pray while dawn reveals no movement from the pope's studio window. Romans and tourists join the vigil as swallows swirl above and the square glows in morning light.
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Bernard Baruch Admitted for Routine Checkup in New York
Bernard Baruch, 92, a longtime adviser to presidents, has been admitted to New York Hospital for a routine checkup. A spokesman said he was admitted a week ago and would likely remain several more days. The checkup precedes an expected trip to Europe.
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Death of Congressman Francis E Walter Shakes U S House
Congressman Francis E Walter 69, long time Pennsylvania Democrat and chairman of the House Un American Activities Committee, died of leukemia in Georgetown University Hospital. President Kennedy mourned his passing, and Walter’s death reshapes committee leadership as Edwin Willis moves toward chair.
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Navy cannot confirm photos of Thresher sub
The Navy announced that underwater pictures taken by the research vessel Conrad cannot be definitively identified as the Thresher wreck. Exhaustive analysis in Washington found no object match to the Thresher despite visible hull features. Search efforts continue with the Gillis family ship expected to join the hunt.
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Pope John Falls Into Coma After Blessing Varying Aids
Pope John lay in a coma after giving a blessing to those near him as Vatican officials state there is no hope for his recovery. Civil rights activists in Jackson Miss ignite a large scale disobedience campaign amid desegregation efforts. Kennedy aides plan to push desegregation legislation through Congress next week. Rep Francis Walter of Pennsylvania dies aged sixty nine. Indiana reports six more traffic deaths raising the toll. Parke County grand jury finds no negligence in a fatal fire that killed six children with developmental delays. A Munster man dies in a light plane crash near South Bend.
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British woman blessed with triplet sons after doctors’ verdict
ONE EXTRA BECCLES England June 1 UP Mrs Ann Thrower 21 was told a year ago she could not bear children but six weeks ago doctors predicted twins Friday she presented her husband with triplet sons marking a rare surprise birth sequence in the town The report notes the parents were expecting multiple births after a previous prognosis and highlights the unexpected triple arrival.
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Laos Fighting Grows Heavier Near Plaine des Jarres
Vientiane June 1 neutralist Premier Souvanna Phouma’s office said foreign troops led a new attack by Pathet Lao forces near the Plaine des Jarres. The communique claims over 1,000 shells have been fired on neutralist positions since hostilities resumed Friday.
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Kennedy Seeks New Civil Rights Legislation Package
The Kennedy administration plans to ask Congress for two bills to speed school and public accommodation desegregation. A public accommodations bill would ban racial discrimination by interstate businesses, aiming to ease sit-in tensions. The school bill would implement the 1955 Supreme Court ruling with flexible timetables under federal guidance.
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New York Increases City Sales and Cigarette Tax
The city raises the sales tax from 3 to 4 percent and the cigarette tax from 2 to 4 cents per pack as of today.
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Civil rights marchers mass arrest in Jackson
In Jackson Mississippi more than 400 protesters were arrested including 327 juveniles and 94 adults for marching without permits. NAACP leaders urge continued civil disobedience while police detentions draw criticism as tense confrontations unfold near Paris Street Church and Brinkley High School.
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Fair Weather Likely Sunday In Indiana
The forecast calls for sunny skies and warm temperatures in Indiana with Sunday highs in the 80s and overnight lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. The Weather Bureau expects a few thundershowers in scattered northern areas tonight and again tomorrow.
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No Indictment in Rockville Fire Case
Parke County grand jury found no indictable negligence after a three day inquiry into the May 3 fire that killed six residents of a Rockville home. Probing officials included the Johnsons owners, welfare department staff, and state fire marshal representatives who testified during the investigation. The all male jury, led by Raymond Hawkins, recessed last week and issued its ruling after six hours of deliberation Friday.
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Fireworks blast kills two children in Portugal
A defective skyrocket exploded during a fireworks display in Castello de Vide on Friday as part of celebrations for President Americo Thomaz arrival. Two children were killed and 16 others were injured.
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