Public emergency drill spurs mass movement and protests
The article describes city by city public drills highlighting fears of nuclear war. Officials rush to shelters as sirens sound in Washington and Chicago, while Wall Street crowds disperse. Gov Kerner declares emergency and moves core state operations. Pacifists gather at New York City Hall, some arrested during the exercise.
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Ellis
Washington
Til Eile
Eeerat Vaniatee
Wilde
Wall Street
Illinois
Otto Kerner
Springfield
University of Ilinois
Champaign-Urbana
New York
How to Pick a Doctor A Practical Q&A Guide
A health advice piece urges readers to list key questions before choosing a doctor. It suggests defining needed specialties general practitioner or pediatrician and whether certification matters. It advises checking fees and after hour calls and to use local hospital or medicine society to identify qualified doctors and specialists.
Lost Child Chuck Kent Found by 150 Searchers
In Crozet Virginia a 10 year old boy named Chuck Kent wandered away during a spring hike. After several hours of exploration, about 150 adults joined a search to locate him and bring him safely home.
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Crozet
Chuck Kent
Chuck
Civil Defense Test Shows Fast U S Warning System
A full dress civil defense drill for Operation Alert 1961 demonstrated a fast and reliable U S warning system while warning that many would die needlessly if an actual attack occurred. Officials noted some public unpreparedness but praised the emergency broadcast system and shelter readiness in parts of the nation.
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U.S
Harry Kelly Washington
Susan Kennedy
Kennedy
Icans
Director of Civil and Defense Mobilization
Frank B. Ellis
Sac
Ellis
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