U S Ship Will Visit Russia on Ocean Study
The U S Coast and Geodetic Survey ship Explorer will sail from Norfolk in February for a two month study of Atlantic currents, occupying stations with the Russian ship Leo Monosov.Participants include Brazil Congo Ivory Coast Nigeria and Argentina with Dr Erik Hagmeier from Kiel University joining to collect seawater samples and test fisheries potential. The vessel expected to return to Norfolk in April.
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Democratic National Convention picks undecided city
Washington AP reports the rest party has not chosen the 1964 nominating convention city. William Potter, DNC site committee chair, says all cities remain under consideration after bids were submitted last Saturday by Atlantic City Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit Chicago and Miami.
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Virginia names Wallace 1962 Man of the Year in Forestry
Roanoke reports Robert Lucius Wallace of Chase City honored as Virginia’s 1962 Man of the Year in Forestry. Wallace, a retired businessman and certified tree-farmer since 1954, owns about 5,000 acres in Mecklenburg and nearby counties, recognized at Virginia Forests 14th annual award ceremony in the city.
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Utilities Will Get 7 Million In Tax Credits
In Richmond AP report Congress approved 1962 tax credits for utilities on new equipment spending. Corporations may apply credits to reduce current taxes or carry them through to future tax obligations.
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Gunners Face British Guerriere in War of 1812
Artillery crews reported solid shots bouncing off the oaken sides of ships during a battle with the British Guerriere in the War of 1812. The engagement highlighted the sea conflict’s harsh naval combat and the resilience of wooden vessels amid cannon fire.
U.S Bound Cubans To Meet Castro
In Havana hundreds of Cubans prepare to depart for the United States aboard the Shirley Sykes as part of Castro regime exit requirements. The ship, carrying more than 7,000 tons of food and medicines, is part of a staged transfer for 1,113 Bay of Pigs invasion prisoners freed last month. The Red Cross sponsors the voyage and has dispatched a medical team to assist during the 12 to 14 hour return trip pending necessary clearances.
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Cuban Exodus Grows as U S Citizens Fly From Havana
Red Cross spokesman Pear presses for faster travel as Pan American Airways ferries Cuban Americans from Havana to Miami. The third flight in 10 days carries about 89 travelers with 90 more expected, amid ongoing anti Yankee rhetoric and unrest in Caracas where clashes left 24 wounded and cars burned.
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Dartmouth Coach Karl B. Michael Guided Swimmers Since 1939
Karl B. Michael, an engineer and NCAA diving champion, led Dartmouth swimmers since 1939. His long tenure shaped the program and mentored multiple athletes, contributing to the college’s aquatic prominence.
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