Plane Crash Kills 128 Near Nicosia Cyprus
Rescuers recovered 126 bodies in the peat and mud after a Swiss Bristol Britannia charter airliner crashed during a storm near Nicosia. Four survivors, two later dead in hospital, were all in the tail section. most victims were German and Swiss tourists returning from the Far East. The plane, en route Bombay to Cairo, was struck by lightning and crashed on a hillock. six Briton crew died.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Far East
U.N
Bombay
India
Cairo
Egypt
Globeair
Switzerland
Frankfurt
Germany
Zurich
United Airlines
Trans World Airlines
Staten Island
New York
Clay Declines Army Uniform Over Religion in Draft Stance
Cassius Clay, the heavyweight boxing champion, says he will not wear a military uniform under any circumstances, citing his Muslim faith and opposition to supporting oppression. Induction is set for April 28 in Houston, with potential legal action if he refuses the oath.
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Louisville
Cassius Clay
Gion
Houston
Tex
Gay
Armed Services
Clay
Draft Board
District Attorney’s Office
Judge in Frederick County court cites chronic laringitis
Judge Elliott Marshall apologized to the jury in Frederick County circuit court citing laringitis widespread in the area. He said Sunday sermons were affected and described the condition as an awful predicament for a lawyer. Area apple blossoms are near peak with a high around 70 expected tomorrow.
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Elliott Marshall
Frederick County Circuit Court
Front Royal
Winchester Fruit Research Labo Oratory
Macy Promotes 14 Size Jewelry and Free City Delivery
Rhodes Jewelry Co offers diamonds and silver pieces from brands like Stieff Kirk Gorham Towle Reed & Barton International Bunt Wallace and more. Free city delivery available from 21 E Boscawen contact 662-7141.
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Rhodes Jewelry Co
Stieff, Kirk, Gorham, Towle
Reed & Barton, International
Bunt, Wallace
Free City
Boscawen
Surveyor 3 Pictures Hint Crater Landing Likely
Pasadena AP reports Surveyor 3 may be resting in a lunar crater after a gentle touchdown. Photos from the first hours show glare and rising horizon. a soil scoop test is planned to probe surface strength for future manned craft.
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Pasadena
Calif
Propulsion
Powell Supporters Admit Uphill Fight
Liberal Democrats say efforts to seat Adam Clayton Powell face strong opposition in the House as leaders report little vote shift since March 1. Powell, at a Bahamas retreat, may be forced to await court rulings before appearing to argue his case for admission to the New York 18th District seat.
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Washington
Adam Clauston Powell
Harlem
Powell
House
New York
War Major Issue Facing U S Today Says Byrd
At the Wakefield Shad planking Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. declares the Vietnam War the major issue facing the United States with high casualties noted. He criticizes Britain for trading with North Vietnam and urges stronger support for U S commanders. Virginia leaders and Republicans attend the spring political gathering.
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Wakefield
Virginia
Vietnam
Washington
Great Britain
North Vietnam
U.S
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
SEATO
South Vietnam
Byrd
Gov. Godwin
World Leaders Gather for Adenauer Funeral in Bonn
Leaders including Johnson de Gaulle Wilson travel to Bonn for the state funeral of Konrad Adenauer in Cologne Cathedral. Eisenhower will not attend due to medical orders. Adenauer to be buried in Rheendorf village after the private service.
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Bonn
Germany
West Germany
The
Rhine
Johnson
Konrad Adenauer
Charles de Gaulle
Britain
Harold Wilson
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Cologne
John F. Kennedy
White House
Washington
Europe
U.S
Kurt Georg Kiesinger
de Gaulle
Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adenauer
North Atlantic Alliance
Rheendorf
Rhine ‘River Hills
Sawdust Fire at Plumly Lumber Sparks Dust Blast
Fire at P. W. Plumly Lumber Corp on N Kent St started when a light bulb exploded in a large sawdust bin. Denzil Wiffong inside the bin said dust surged like powder as flames spread and workers rigged a hose for cooling. About 71 employees will miss two days of work.
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P. W. Plumly Lumber Corp
N. Kent St
William Gocenour
Plumly
Denzil Wilfong
Winchester
Clumly
Paul W. Plumly
P.W. Plumly Lumber Corp
William Godenour
Star
Mary Helen Massie
Haiphong Power Plants Hit by U S Bombers Near Port City
U S Navy jets attacked two Haiphong power plants located 1.1 and 2.1 miles from the city center. The raids, the closest to Haiphong, were conducted by planes from the Kitty Hawk as Washington approves air strikes near the port during intensified North Vietnam fighting.
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Saigon
Haiphong
North Vietnam
Cau Cam
U.S
Hanoi
Kitty Hawk
Washington
Johnson
Navy
Clear Eathier
Richmond Weather Quiet With Cool Air Pressures
A large high pressure area will bring cool weather to Virginia again today. Closing notice states the business will be closed Saturday mornings starting April 22 until further notice. Spring clearance sale at A C Slonaker and Son 336 Amherst St with 1 3 off coats suits dresses and children's wear. Hodgson Hat and Dress Shop offers savings on hats and dresses.
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Richmond
Virginia
Amherst St
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First Surveyor
Yended
Bimini
Fred G. Pollard
Watkins M. Abbitt
William M. Tuck
Linwood Holton
William B. Spong Jr
Senate
Lin
Vginia
Plumly’s
Hit Power
Port City
Russells
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