Whalen Brother Claims Prussians Framed Him
John Whalen, brother of William Henry Whalen of Watervliet, says the retired Army lieutenant colonel charged with spying for Russia was framed by the Soviets. He recalls Whalen’s role in a defector incident in Japan and believes planted evidence aims to ruin his brother. The case centers on espionage charges and Whalen’s $15,000 bail as arraignment is set for July 25 in Alexandria.
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Storm
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Russia
Frances McKusick
U. S. Federal District Court
Oren Lewis
Exon
Itnny
Mrkva
Soviet Attache Denies Spy Ties in Whalen Case
Maj. Gen. Sergei Edemski, stationed in London, and Mikhail Shumaev were named by the FBI as coconspirators in a 1959 63 spy pay scheme involving Pentagon aide William Whalen. Edemski says he met Whalen but is not a spy, claiming he was misnamed while outside the Soviet Embassy. He returned to Moscow soon after and was previously posted in Washington and London.
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Yanks Down One MIG and Five Others Routed
U S Navy jets from the carrier Constellation shot down one MIG17 and forced the others to flee during a dogfight over Hung Yen Province as U S bombers hit bridges near Hanoi. Viet Cong losses included three helicopters shot down and 71 Viet Cong bodies found north of Qui Nhon. Navy and Air Force crews flew 91 missions against North Viet Nam targets including fuel storage near Haiphong and oil tanks southwest of Than Hoa.
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Than Hoa
Sinatra Engaged to Mia Farrow in Hollywood Romance
Frank Sinatra announced engagement to 21 year old Mia Farrow after a two year romance. Target wedding between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Farrow’s mother Maureen O'Sullivan says the pair will be very happy.
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Dyan Cannon
Tornadoes Do Not End Heat Woes Across Midwest
The heat wave across the nation east of the Rockies causes at least 92 deaths, 70 in the St. Louis area. Tornadoes near Rockford Illinois severly damaged hangars and planes at Machesney Airport with $750000 in losses. A camp shelter was overturned with no injuries. funnel clouds also spotted near Indianapolis and Gary as storms lash wider regions.
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Gandhi Mission Seeks Moscow Push for Vietnam Peace
Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi travels to Moscow amid signals from North Vietnam that a truce may be desired. Sources say Hanoi aims to end U.S. involvement in South Vietnam, while Beijing and Moscow show cautious opposition to peace overtures.
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American Double Agent Foils Czech Espionage Plot
A Czech diplomat team tried to install a listening device in the State Department but failed when the trusted American, Markva, was secretly working for the FBI. The operation involved a portable microphone and targeted Lisle and Ball offices before being stopped.
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Opa
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Jira Opatrny
Zdenek Pisk
Violent clashes flare again in Chicago West Side
Disturbances erupted late last night in Chicago's West and near southwest sides as Negro gangs pelted rocks and started fires. A homemade bomb ignited a shop on 14th Street and Ashland Avenue. two youths shot, ten officers injured, two motorists hurt, and youths threatened to burn white-owned businesses. Police reinforced near Pulaski and Gladys Streets as injuries mounted.
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Even Foes Will Miss Rep. Smith
Washington AP notes the defeat of Rep. Howard W. Smith of Virginia after 18 terms. James J. Delaney calls him a great man, while observers say Congress loses its most complete personification of a now fading conservative, a figure defined by sharp stance on spending programs and a distinct Southern style.
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Samuels would pick a Negro running mate for governor
Howard Samuels told Negro leaders he would demand a Black running mate if he won the Democratic nomination. He said a Negro on the statewide ticket would add morally, economically and politically, and he criticized Gov Rockefeller for lacking personal leadership on minority issues.
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GOP cites rumors on anti trust suits dropped
House Republicans claimed rumors exist that antitrust actions were dropped against firms tied to Democratic contributors. Rep. Charles Goodell to name a specific example, with Rep. Gerald Ford noting possible link during a briefing. Evidence cited tied Anheuser Busch to a $10,000 Democratic fund donation before a suit was dismissed.
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Hanoi May Put Captive Yank Pilots On Trial
UPI reports Hanoi may hold show trials for captured U S pilots as war criminals in retaliation for US bombing. Possible dates July 20 or August 4 linked to Geneva and Tonkin Gulf anniversaries. Diplomatic observers note lack of clear evidence but foresee psychological escalation.
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