American Ship Build Contract Won for Research Vessel
Lorain Ohio reports the American Ship Building Co won a 6.470 million Navy contract to build two research vessels. President William H. Jory announced the award at the Greater Lorain Chamber of Commerce meeting. Engineering studies start now and construction is expected in fall with about 16 years total effort and a 200 man workforce, possibly rising to 300.
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American to Build Hydrographic Research Ship AGS 26
The Navy announced a new AGS 26 hybrid vessel for oceanographic and hydrographic work to expand the research fleet. Lorain firms push for the rival contract, arguing national interest to keep Great Lakes yards active while American builds a sister ship and expands its Lorain HQ.
Harbor plans at Kellys Island draw boating critics
Western Lake Erie boaters challenge refuge harbor plans at Kellys Island as Amherst residents are invited to comment on community needs to be included in the master plan. Elyria and Amherst move toward a water sale contract. Columbia Eston and Carle townships begin waterline planning.
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Senate approves Kennedy bill to end silver certificates
The Senate passed legislation replacing $1 and $2 silver certificates with Federal Reserve notes backed by 25 percent gold. Treasury officials say rising silver costs and shortages trigger the action. Upon Kennedy’s signature, the Treasury will buy silver and mint new coins totaling about 1.6 billion ounces, expected to last 13 years.
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Kennedy signs authorization for defense procurement
President Kennedy Thursday signed into law a 915.3 billion procurement authorization for the Defense Department. The measure covers planned purchases of planes missiles and ships for the next year starting July 1. actual funding awaits separate appropriation.
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UN Faces Deepening Crisis Over Soviet Payment Policy
In New York the United Nations wrestles with a gravest crisis since Korea as Russia threatens to withhold funds. Adlai Stevenson appeals for unity among Latin American nations while budget talks continue, with fears of a $116 million annual funding shortfall if Congo and Middle East programs are affected. Thant seeks $425 million to cover essential operations.
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Northeastern Ohio frost blanks crops. growers fear heavy losses
Weather reports show unseasonable chill across central Ohio with heavy damage to tomatoes and strawberries. Farmers in Huron Lorain Mercer Auglaize Darke and surrounding counties fear losses as frost reached into the 20s to 30s and the 24 hour average temperature was 42 degrees.
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Court ruling ousts Hanes Boutwell and Birmingham council
The Alabama Supreme Court ousted the Birmingham city commissioners who refused to relinquish office after a dispute over election laws. Mayor Albert Boutwell and a nine member council took control, pledging to address Birmingham’s racial tensions and seek orderly solutions amid ongoing desegregation protests and federal oversight.
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NATO ministers avoid conflict despite tensions with France
NATO ministers held a calm meeting to show no real rupture between alliances. Officials noted no substantive talks due to sharp differences over European policy, including U.S. nuclear interpretation, Britain's Common Market stance, and continued opposition by the French minister.
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Woman Extinguishes Vehicle Fire With Water Jug
A woman found a fire in her vehicle and used water from a jug to quench the flames before authorities arrived. No injuries reported and the cause under investigation.
Cooper Returns Home After Orbit Flight Celebration
L Gordon Cooper rests in his Galveston Bay home after a three hour space flight. He plans a Cape Canaveral departure Saturday to write a technical report. He endured a week of parades and welcomes in Hawaii Washington and New York.
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Kennedy Hosts Star Spangled Birthday Salute in New York
President Kennedy turned 46 with a star studded fundraiser in Manhattan attended by about 600 donors who paid 1000 dollars each to the Democratic party. The gathering at the Waldorf Astoria featured an all star show and tributes from Vice President Johnson and celebrities while Kennedy joked about steel industry battles and his 1962 award. Audrey Hepburn led the audience in Happy Birthday as a patriotic cake rolled out. He planned to depart for Washington after the event and attend a White House press dinner tonight.
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Khrushchev Gains Castro Backing in CubaPeking Clash
In Moscow Khrushchev appears to have won Castro's public endorsement of the Soviet line in the Peking Castro pledged that attacking Cuba would be seen as attacking the Soviet Union. Western diplomats note Castro secured new economic promises and possible mediation pledges from Khrushchev during his USSR visit.
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