Powers testimony fuels debate on U2 crash details
Washington based report shows the Armed Services Committee questioning how Francis Gary Powers was captured after his May 1, 1960, U2 flight. Senators press for clarity on whether Powers provided actionable intelligence and if information given helped Russia. Powers testifies he saw only a hollow explosion and orange glow at 68,000 feet, contradicting U.S. reconstruction claiming no Soviet anti-aircraft weapon could reach the aircraft.
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Reunion brings Powers questions after family gathering
Washington officials say Francis Powers was questioned by a Senate group after a family reunion at a private hideaway. Senators Byrd and Cannon voiced concerns about how Powers was treated and whether his capture was due to downed spy flights or engine trouble. Powers, freed from the Soviet Union after two years, appeared well and asked about indoctrination and handling if captured.
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Atlanta
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Pryor Seeks Normal Life After Berlin Release
Ann Arbor resident Frederic L Pryor arrived in Detroit after being exchanged from East Germany where he spent months in Soviet custody. He described a tense captivity with brief American contacts, expressed relief to be free, and hoped the incident would quickly fade while pursuing his economics research and a normal life.
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Brother seeks hypnotism for Sam Sheppard quiz case
Cleveland reports that Dr. Sam Sheppard's brother Samuel urged the Court of Appeals to order new evidence gathering by hypnotist and polygraph to review the Marilyn Sheppard murder case. The bid aims to revisit July 3, 1954, events amid claims of possible discrepancies and potential life-term reassessment.
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Makinen case cited as potential Soviet prisoner release
UPI report quotes James B. Donovan saying he believes the Soviet government will free another American held on spy charges. Donovan, attorney for Marvin W. Makinen, an American student jailed in Ukraine, asserts a commitment exists to secure Makinen’s release and notes recent negotiations tied to the Powers for Abel exchange.
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Weather notes show warmer temps and unsettled week
Temperatures will run above normal with a high around 34 above normal in Northern Ohio. Expect a milder spell then a slight cool down as rain chances amount to about a quarter inch by midweek and again toward the week's end.
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Prince Charles Undergoes Emergency Appendix Operation
Prince Charles aged 13, heir to the British throne, had an emergency appendicitis operation in London after being rushed 58 miles from Cheam School in Surrey. He exited the procedure in satisfactory condition and was recovering with Queen Elizabeth informed and planning a late afternoon call.
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Venezuela
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Cheam School
Jayne Mansfield and Husband Spent Night After Bahamas Boat Crash
Actress Jayne Mansfield and weight lifter husband Mickey Hargitay endured a harrowing night on a remote Bahamas coral reef after a boating accident. The couple, who had spent the previous day in Dallas with her mother, planned to arrive here today.
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Where To Turn Crash Fatal To Man 76 Years Old
A 76 year old man died in a single vehicle crash in Baron County. Investigators said the incident occurred on a rural road as the driver lost control near a sharp turn. Police reported no immediate witnesses and an ongoing inquiry into possible contributing factors.
18 Nation Arms Talk Proposed
Kennedy orders Western consultations before replying to Khrushchev on an 18 nation summit disarmament plan. U.S. officials coordinate with Britain and other states ahead of Geneva talks while Khrushchev seeks a summit level meeting and broad participation.
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Glenn Shot Still Up For Wednesday
CAPE CANAVERAL UPH The countdown for America's first manned orbital flight moved to the minus 48 hours mark as weather across Florida and the mid Atlantic held uncertain for the John H. Glenn Jr mission slated for Wednesday. Forecasters warned unsettled Atlantic conditions could affect launch timing, with late February into March typically bringing gusty winds and cloud cover. Scientists and technicians on the Mercury program say they have done all they can to prepare for this high risk earth to space flight.
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John H. Grenn
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Hepatitis InState On Upswing
COLUMBUS health officials warn of rising hepatitis rates in 1961 with 4400 cases reported in the first 11 months, about double previous highs. They expect year totals to match or exceed the record, noting outbreaks tied to sanitation issues and noting no vaccine. The report credits school immunization for polio decline, with 39 polio cases and 20 paralytic cases through early December.
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Health Department
Department
West Flies Corridors Amid Berlin Airflow Tensions
Berlin reports that Western and Soviet forces continue to use air corridors into West Berlin despite earlier Soviet efforts to reserve portions for their use. Western officials say no Russian activity disrupted the routes, though Moscow’s demand is viewed as a serious challenge to Western access.
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