Navy Abandons Thresher Search After Deep Ocean Sinking
The Navy declared the submarine Thresher lost after vanishing at more than 8 000 feet in the Atlantic with 129 men aboard. Secretary Korth urged calm as a Navy court of inquiry gathered in Groton to determine the hull condition, overhaul details, and last radio transmissions while Trieste prepared for transport to assist deep-sea exploration.
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Washington
Navy
Www Anderson
ESCH
Navy Court of Inquiry
Groton
Conny
Fred Korth
Atlantic
Jon W. Har
Elizabeth II
Skylark
Adm
Bernard L. Austin
Premonition Of Disaster Crewman Warned Wife Of Danger
In Los Angeles AP reports a crewman, 38 year old George Jecker, warned his wife before joining the submarine Thresher voyage. He said the ship would be his last week and recalled his service on Nautilus and Sea Dragon. The Navy later stated the Thresher had no structural defects when leaving Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
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Wiworth
Bureau of Ship
Atlantic
Atlantic Fleet
Norfolk
Seawolf
Korthae
Angeles
Honey
George Jecker
Clover
Kiesecker
Thresher
St. “George
Navy
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Deadline nears for late tax filings and notices
The Crier reports many have not filed federal income tax with only three days left until April 15. Some forms remain at the local post office and a false fire alarm at 316 Fremont St is under investigation with potential prosecution for the alarm activator.
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Gay Eagles Platina Mn
Fremont St
Gochenour
Ata
Berlin talks renewed by Rusk and Dobrynin in Washington
Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin resume exploratory discussions on Berlin amid signs of a complex peace plan. The second meeting in the new series follows Moscow initiated talks with no new ideas, while NATO debates a multilateral nuclear force under Gen. Lemnitzer. One Polaris submarine already in the Mediterranean, two more en route.
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Washington
Dean Rusk
Anatoly Dobrynin
Berlin
Peece
Moscow
Dobrynin
Rusk
Soviet Union
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Europe
U.S
Lyman L. Lemnitzer
Mediterranean
Telephone Co. Strike Bargaining Begins Under Federal Mediation
A five day strike by 80 members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers against General Telephone Co. of the South East entered bargaining with federal mediator James Holden of Washington D C at the George Washington Hotel. The sides showed little chance of a quick settlement as talks opened over demands for a 10 cent per hour across the board raise and an eighth paid holiday per year.
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Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
General Telephone Co
South East
James Holden
Washington, D.C
Telephone Company
Panhandle
West Virginia
A. K. McNulty
W. Nyle School
Frank Adams
George Washington Hotel
Adams
Easter Fashion Brims With Color and Plenitude
New York AP dispatch expects Easter fashion to be vibrant with dresses coats hats in bright hues. Merchants anticipate a 3 percent rise in sales aided by upbeat consumer demand, though a steel strike rumor has slightly cooled buying in some industrial cities. The era’s notable items include Mrs John Fedy's enduring influence on hats and a new shift dress versatile for day or evening wear.
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New York
National Retail Merchants Association
John F.edy
Nower
Wallace asked to keep highway patrols out of Birmingham protests
Sheriff Melvin Bailey said patrolmen were withdrawn after talks with Governor Wallace, with about 150 protesters marching April 3 and 12 demonstrators arrested under a court injunction banning gatherings. Most charges involve parading without a permit or trespassing. protests targeted downtown lunch counters, the public library, and City Hall.
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Birmingham
Ala
George Wallace
Melvin Bailey
Bailey
Wallace
Montgomery
Highway Patrol
Birmingham Public Library
City Hall
More Discussion Set on Need for College Branch
Representatives from the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce attended a Strasburg Chamber meeting to explore the need for a university extension in five counties. Mr Follansbee said another session will be held to assess the extension program and noted a YMCA may also be discussed.
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Winchester-Frederick County
Follansbee
Diggs Guest in House Attacked by Nightriders
Rep. Charles Diggs was staying in Clarksdale Mississippi when a Molotov cocktail flame explosion struck a home housing him and an NAACP worker. Police investigated as Diggs called the act cowardly amid a South Delta voter registration drive and planned Judiciary hearings.
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Clarksdale
Miss
Charles Diggs
D-Mich
Diggs
Mississippi
Aaron
Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Congress
House Judiciary Committee
Delta
Bisese
Henry
Detroit
Greenwood
Congressional Interes
Grass Fire Costs Highlight Shawnee Meeting
Shawnee Fire Co. reported 22 runs last month with 16 grass or brush calls costing 770 dollars. Fire Chief Chuck Bachman cited high costs and noted by law changes discussed. a committee was formed to work with counsel. A Kernstown call found a trailer furnace overheated, fire out before arrival.
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Shawnee Fire Co
Chuck Bachman
Middletown
Kernstown
Kennedy urges restraint as steel price moves eyed
President Kennedy’s plea for restraint in steel price increases raised hopes a new government vs. industry clash could be avoided. United States Steel said it would study price matters with no statement until after Easter, while Wheeling Steel had already posted increases. Analysts floated that Kennedy may have eased pressure on wage talks, with labor experts noting potential impact on spring wage demands.
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Washington
Kennedy
United States Steel Corp
Wheeling Steel Corp
Afl-Cio
United Steelworkers
Congress
Dogwood and Crabapple Trees Ready for Pickup Tomorrow
Civic Beautification Committee reminds purchasers that their dogwoods and crabapples arrive tomorrow at the War Memorial Building. Trees must be picked up between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Unclaimed trees after 3 p.m. will be sold to the public. A total of 734 trees have been sold this year.
Senate approves 15 billion defense procurement package
The Senate authorized spending 14.95 billion beginning July 1 for missiles ships aircraft and R D with 363.7 million for two RS70 reconnaissance strike aircraft and 196 million added to speed Nike Zeus. The vote was 58 to 16 in a secret session the first since 1943.
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Washington
Senate
House
Air Force
Gba
Strom Thurmond
D-S.c
Thurmond
Armed Services Committee
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Defense
S. McNamara
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