Kennedy defense bill clears most of request amid waste warnings
The House Appropriations Committee voted nearly all of President Kennedy’s 43 billion defense budget for the coming year, while blasting bureaucratic waste and paper shufflers. It warned of delays in crucial decisions, urged competitive buying, and signaled further reform if problems persist, with Defense Secretary McNamara praised for tackling inefficiency.
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Kennedy Syria Berlin conference hones plan on Soviet Berlin threat
President Kennedy convened a rapid session with top security aides and congressional leaders to discuss the Soviet challenge in Berlin. The State Department accused Moscow of reneging on a wartime accord and claimed Western rights remain in Berlin.
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Castro rejects tractors for freedom offer in impasse
Fidel Castro rejected the Tractors for Freedom Committee's ultimatum and accused the Americans of lying while offering to send a prisoners delegation back to the United States to explain the situation. The committee's final offer traded 500 tractors for 1,200 Cuban prisoners, a plan Castro dismissed as a tactic to derail negotiations.
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Kennedy Pronounced Practically Recovered After Illness
President Kennedy, declared practically recovered from a strep throat and virus infection, ate breakfast, walked without crutches, and met Japanese Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda in the White House. He will stay out of bed and plan several engagements, with further penicillin treatment and a switch to reduced injections tomorrow.
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Weather forecast warns of afternoon showers tomorrow
The Weather Bureau predicts a good chance of afternoon showers, especially along the mountains, with hot humid conditions expected through the weekend. Tomorrow's high around 105, yesterday's high 104, tonight's low about 78, and current shade temperature at 2 pm 102 with 15 percent humidity.
Lavagetto Fired as Twins Manager Replacement Named
Stating the Minnesota Twins are slumping owner Cal Griffith named Coach Sam Mele as the new manager after firing Harry Cookie Lavagetto. Mele takes over duties effective immediately as the team seeks a turnaround.
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Cookie) Lavagetto
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Hess Murder Trial Heads to Superior Court Jury
The second-degree murder trial of Elmer Hess Jr is expected to go to a Superior Court jury today. Judge Robert O Boylston will instruct verdicts of innocent guilty of second degree murder or guilty of manslaughter. Hess 36 a former labor representative is accused in the death of Teamster President Howard D Grant 52 at a Labor Temple party on Jan 17. The state contends Hess beat Grant to death. defense argues injuries could result from falls intoxication or an auto or street accident.
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UA dean leads planned civil defense push in 1962
Dr. Shaw Livermore of the University of Arizona reports a Washington backed plan to spend about 400 million dollars on bomb shelters starting July 1962. Shelters would be placed countrywide and may be linked to school properties with funding expanding under Defense.
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Air Guard Ends Training Tomorrow
Discussion on dual purpose use of shelters for cafes or gyms and shelters in basements of office buildings. Limited funds slow shelter construction though Tucsonan John Stufflebean built one with office help. Livermore notes optimism about wartime readiness and reduced fear of war compared to five years ago.
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