Nixon Gains Big Indiana Victory in 1960 Primary
Indiana returns show Nixon winning a decisive victory over Kennedy in the Indiana Republican primary with about 359,508 votes to 286,968 for Kennedy across 4,261 precincts. Humphrey wins first Democratic primary in the District of Columbia and takes Ohio delegates as Alex Kennedy secures all Ohio Democratic delegates.
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Associated Press
Indiana
Whay
Richard M.nixon
John F. Kennedy
Eisenhower
Nixon
Sen
Comfort
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Columbia
Alex Kennedy
Ohio
Kennedy
Humphrey
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Ted
Thomas E. Dewey
Harold Stassen
Bluefield
Welch
West Virginia
Nixon declines to name Rockefeller as GOP VP pick
In New York Nixon refuses a direct answer when asked if Nelson Rockefeller should be the Republican vice presidential nominee this year. He dodges the question and shifts to discussing Indiana primary results and the broader process of selecting the GOP standard bearer.
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Richard M. Nixon
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Republicbc
Rockefeller
Oaer
Indiana
Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Erate Wino
Wakefield Band girls aided by Dale Fowlers at Valley Ave
The Wakefield High School Band girls arrived by bus and, hot and thirsty, found no place to change until the Dale Fowlers offered two rooms at 1731 Valley Ave to dress and provided ice water.
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Dale Fowlers
1731
Valley Ave
Wakefield High School
Fowlers
Gane
Lucille Ball Divorces Desi Arnaz in Santa Monica
Lucille Ball testified in Santa Monica Superior Court that husband Desi Arnaz was temperamental and abusive, calling their 20 year marriage a nightmare. She described frequent fits and tears on the stand, leading to a divorce ruling amid family distress.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Lucille Ball
Desi Arnaz
Jékyll and Hyde
Santa Monica Superior Court
Wenders Final Spring Clearance Ad And Meeting Notice
Wenders announces final spring clearance with suits coats and dresses at reduced prices. A regular meeting is set for Thursday May 5 at 8 p.m. at Sarah Zane. The ad lists Modern Age Shoppe and The Clothes Closet with price promotions.
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Wender
Suits & Coats
Sarah Zane Fire
Infantry School Demonstrates Davy Crockett Weapon
The report notes at an infantry school demonstration the Davy Crockett nuclear gun among weapons shown. It emphasizes that America can defend itself with such systems as President Eisenhower underlined strong national defense.
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America
Eisen
Princess Wedding Gifts May Reach Two Million Dollars
Princess Elizabeth betrothal coverage notes wedding gifts valued near two million dollars. A court source cites rare items including a 17th century Indian pearl necklace once owned by the Nova Goa family. The article describes security in London, rehearsals at Westminster Abbey, and plans for a royal ball and honeymoon aboard Britannia with a West Indies cruise.
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Joao de Castro
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Tony
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Thames
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West Indies
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Sienna
Kennedy and Humphrey Set Tonight Debate in Charleston
Sen. John F. Kennedy and Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey face off in a free for all debate in Charleston. The 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST program will air on five state outlets plus Mutual and New York Times Radio. Kennedy cites jobs and automation as key issues.
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W. Va
John F. Kennedy
D-Mass
Hubert H. Humphrey
Dminn
Westinghouse Broadcasting
Cleveland
Kpix-Tv
San Francisco
Wjz-Tv
Baltimore
Wbz-Tv
Boston
Wnew TV
New York City
Mutual Broadcasting System
New York Times Radio Network
Bill Ames
Wchs-Tv
NATO warns USSR over attacks on West Germany
Istanbul meeting of the 15 NATO allies warns the Soviet Union to halt attacks on West Germany and other members. The communique stresses unity and a German settlement only by reunification and self determination, ahead of the Paris East West summit and Big Four talks.
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Turkey
North Atlantic Alliance
Soviet Union
West Germany
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North Atlantic Council of Foreign Ministers
Paris
Alliance
West
East Germany
West Berlin
Nikita Khrushchev
South Korea Frigate Repels Red Attack Near Demarcation Line
A South Korean frigate repelled a brief Red attack 15 miles off the east coast two miles south of the truce line. Three attack craft fled after return fire with no casualties or material damage reported. The incident followed uprisings and curfew changes in Seoul amid calls to reduce presidential powers.
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Pedo
North
South Korea
Upris
Miss Kathleen C. Jones Wins JWC Scholarship
Berryville senior Kathleen C. Jones won the $300 Junior Woman's Club Scholarship at Clarke County High School. She played in dramatics and Latin clubs, led school publications, heads 4-H, and serves in Methodist Youth Fellowship.
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Berryville
Kathleen C. Jones
Clarke County High School
Audrey A. Jones
S. Church St
Berrysville
Jones
Girls’ Athletic Association Council
Library Club
the Breeze
Miss Jones
Blacksburg
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Berryville Methodist Church
Unwed Mothers Report From Winchester Hospital
The Star presents Lulu Williams interviews with 15 unwed mothers at Winchester Memorial Hospital. The forthcoming feature in The Star tomorrow outlines common experiences and challenges faced by these women.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Lulu Williams
Star
Last Month Qualifies as Second Warmest April on Record
The article notes two warm periods produced April's second warmest status on record since 1954 with an average mean of 58.6 degrees, about five degrees above the 40 year mean. Rainfall totaled 2.33 inches, below 1969 and the 47 year average of 3.16 inches.
Federal State Health Plan Proposed at $1.2 Billion
President Eisenhower’s administration proposes a $1.2 billion annual federal state medical care program for low income seniors. About 12 million Americans 65 and over would receive coverage with participants paying roughly $24 yearly, states designing plans via private insurers or their own programs, and federal subsidies covering up to 80 percent of benefits after a $250 deductible.
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Eisenhower
Arthur
Flemming
House
Ways and Means
Memes Oat Flemming
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
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