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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1960
Page
1
In Paris Khrushchev’s summit collapse risks jeopardizing the Geneva disarmament conferences. American and British officials warn a successful test ban and ten power talks will be far harder, but the West vows to press on with the three power nuclear test ban and disarmament efforts despite the setback.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon said two Soviet spies were arrested in Massachusetts last fall as Khrushchev spoke in New York. He noted other Russian spy incidents and urged caution over discussing intelligence matters, and commented on U2, Abel, Powers, and past executions. He defended the peace issue and described Eisenhower's open skies proposal and summit dynamics.
Khrushchev, enraged by heckling from 1 500 to 2 000 onlookers in Paris, warned that continued U S spy flights over Russia would trigger war. He accused Eisenhower of theft and blasted Adenauer while promising to reopen Berlin and Geneva talks after Eisenhower leaves office.
Cloudy cooler with drizzle and a party cloudy spell. Thursday inland upturn to warmth with temps near 78. Lake Erie small craft warnings in effect with northwest winds 15 to 22 knots. Ohio temperatures averaging 5 to 10 degrees above normal, showers likely Friday to Sunday. overall precip 1 to 2 inches. Khrushchev meets Macmillan at the British Embassy then Paris summit rounds with Gromyko and Malinovsky.
Republicans select leaders to organize the county central and executive committees as primary election results near. O'Toole wins the senate nomination amid coverage of county auto dealers and a $20 million annual county arc, per the source.
Scientists at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville said the Saturn space rocket engine test fired for 30 seconds producing 1,300,000 pounds of thrust. The engines are slated for first flight tests next year.
Switzerland rejected both Soviet protests over expulsions of two Russian embassy officials in Zurich on spying charges. The Swiss called the Soviet note insulting and unfounded while Moscow accused Swiss police of brutality and claimed the spies were innocent. The diplomats were seized last week while attempting to meet an espionage contact.
Princess Margeret and Antony Armstrong-Jones stay in seclusion as the Britannia anchors off Tobago near Pigeon Point. Police form two protective cordons while Governor General Lord Hailes suggests limited public access during the couple’s quiet visit.
Ohio Governor Michael V. DiSalle forecast that Adlai E. Stevenson would serve as secretary of state in John F. Kennedy's cabinet. DiSalle argued Stevenson commands worldwide stature and acceptance, a figure unmatched on the Republican side.
Broadway producers vote to suspend planning on 20 forthcoming productions including three major musicals after a threatened actors strike extends past May 31. The emergency League of New York Theaters meeting halted all future project activity as Actors Equity pushes for a new contract, with both sides acknowledging wide gaps though past talks have sometimes continued past expiration.
Kennedy's easy Maryland primary victory yields 24 additional delegates toward the Democratic National Convention. He collects about 70 percent of the vote with 193,320 for Kennedy, 47,073 for Morse, and 24,683 for an uninstructed slate.
West Berliners faced heightened tension after the Khrushchev Paris summit collapsed. Residents discuss the crisis and possible fresh Communist pressure while the West mark weakens against East currency. Bonn debates policy as East German leaders rule out a separate peace treaty yet.
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