World Leaders Brace For Vienna Summit Hopes
The Associated Press reports cautious optimism ahead of the Kennedy Khrushchev meeting in June with leaders from Britain India France West Germany and Yugoslavia weighing potential outcomes. Officials say no major decisions are expected though hope remains for a easing of tensions.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Kennedy
Khrushchev
Vienna
U.U. S
Ee Ee
Laos
Solons Scrutinize Parley Prospects With Khrushchev
Washington lawmakers express cautious optimism about Kennedy Khrushchev talks while noting Khrushchev may use Vienna to push propaganda. Critics warn Kennedy not to yield on core U S principles amid space, Cuba, and Laos tensions.
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Washington
Congress
Kennedy
Khrushchev
Vienna
Paris
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Satis Michacelandis
Pelly
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Senate
Humphrey
Laos
Eugene J. McCarthy
D-Minn
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Dirksen
United States
Free World
Sir Winston Churchill Improves at Chartwell Home
Sir Winston Churchill, 86, is feeling well again after a minor indisposition. A household staff member said he is better as he spends the Whitsunday holiday weekend with his wife at Chartwell mansion in Kent.
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Westerham
England
Winston Churchill
Winston
Chartwell
Kent
First Repatiated U S Prisoners Arrive from Cuba
The first American prisoners repatriated from Fidel Castro's Cuba arrived in Miami with a mix of emotions. Among the group were four newsmen, five Catholic priests, and three nuns, including Harold K. Milks and Robert Berrellez of AP and Ruby Hart Phillips of The New York Times. Some passengers refused to identify themselves for safety reasons.
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Miami
Fla
Fidel Castro
Cuba
U.S
Harold K. Milks
Associated Press Caribbean Services
Robert Berrellez
Associated Press
Havana
Ruby Hart Phillips
New York Times
Martin P. Houseman
United Press International
Lorenzo Spirali
Villaneuva University
Edward McCarthy
Winter concerns and local notices from The Gown Crier
Winter hints as early flowers may frost. Joseph M. Elms registered at the Elms Motel. A VFW poppy sale slated May 26 and 27. Christmas Club payment due Monday. Farmers & Merchants National Bank notice. Wanted: one to Berkeley Springs to carry papers, contact G Miller, Winchester Evening Star.
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Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Miller
Winchester Evening Star
Patented Burr Roses 25 Percent OO Winchester 5 Seed
A brief item notes a team or project labeled Burr Roses achieving 25 percent OO in relation to Winchester as the 5 seed. Details are sparse, but the notation resembles sports or corporate shorthand for a seeded event and performance indicator in the period-appropriate style.
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Winchester 5
Workers Dig For Farmer Trapped Deep In Idaho Well
In Nampa Idaho rescuers struggle to reach elderly farmer Tiegs trapped far below ground as a 185 foot target nears. Crews reinforce the shaft with steel casing while shifting sand and air jets delay progress.
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Nampa
Idaho
Herbert
A. Tiegs
Offi
Aioe
Tiegs
Man 112 Receives Greetings from JFK and Four Presidents
William Eddington of Kalamazoo marked his 112th birthday with greetings from President John F. Kennedy and the four living ex presidents Dwight Eisenhower Harry Truman and Herbert Hoover. Eddington born May 20 1849 has lived through 23 presidencies as chronicled by the Kalamazoo Gazette since age 95.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
William
Dad) Eddington
Eddington
John F. Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Harry S. Truman
Herbert ‘ Hoover
Zachary Taylor
Montgomery Mob Attacks Mixed Bus Riders in Street Brawl
In downtown Montgomery an angry mob attacked a racially mixed group of bus riders, with women shouting slurs. Police arrived ten minutes later to restore order, and no immediate arrests were reported. Separate items note a citizen drive to privately fund Castro’s ransom of Cuban prisoners and Khrushchev’s plan to balance heavy industry with consumer goods.
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Montgomery
Ala
Moscow
Khrushchev
Soviet Union
France and Algerian rebels open peace talks at Evian
The De Gaulle government orders a 6 pm ceasefire in Algeria and Ahmed Ben Bella is moved closer to Geneva talks. Rebels will only fire in self defense while patrols stay for reconnaissance as negotiations begin in Evian a secluded hotel guarded by police.
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Evian-Les-Bains
France
de Gaulle
Algeria
Ahmed Ben Bella
Ile d'Aix
Lake Geneva
Paris
Algiers
Geneva
Ben Bella
Fresnes
De Gaulle Meets Adenauer in Bonn to Improve Ties
French President Charles de Gaulle arrives in Bonn for a one day talk with West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer. Officials expect discussions to ease strains over the Atlantic alliance and European integration and to mend cooling relations between the leaders.
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Bonn
Germany
Charles de Gaulle
Konrad Adenauer
Atlantic Alliance
Po-Sun Will Stay Giving S Korea Rebels Legal Status
President Yun Po sun withdraws his resignation to remain as civilian figurehead kingpin of state to avert international repercussions. Junta leaders Chang Do young and Pak Jung hi flank him as they name a military cabinet. The coup tightens anti Communist measures and upholds new regime against protests. The ousted premier reportedly resisted arrest as U.S. officials note UN command concerns.
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Seoul
Chang Do-young
Pak Jung-hi
Chang
Yun
Ghang
U.S
Carter Magruder
United Nations
Korea
Magruder
South Korea
U.N
Seoul Sang-don
Yoon Tail
Tay Girs
Age Youshed
Johnson Visits Pakistan in Asia Tour Stop
U S Vice President arrives in Karachi amid cheering crowds and a long drive to Ayub Khan’s residence. Johnson pledges Kennedy era resolve and pursues people to people diplomacy as Pakistan press questions alliance strength. He flies on after India, ending Asia tour May 9 began.
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Karachi
Pakistan
Long Live
Long
United States
U.S
Vice Pressé
Johnson
Asia
Kennedy
America
Ayub Khan
Pakistan Navy
India
Washington
Athens
Rome
Bermuda
Castro Minority Seeks Latin American Revolt
Miami report from Robert Berrellez details a powerful Cuban minority, once core to Castro's movement, now pushing a regional revolution to topple U S imperialism. He notes uncertainties over Fidel Castro's role and recalls 1958 rebels, La Cabana prisoners, and plans that failed in April.
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Castro
Robert Berrellez
Miami
Fla
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Dictaor Fulgencio Batista
Latin America
United States
la Cabana
North Carolina Seceded and Kentucky Soldier Killed
100 years ago today North Carolina seceded from the Union and Kentucky proclaimed its William F. Palmer, a member of Co. K, 5th Va. Infantry, was killed when struck by a train on the W & P railroad bridge over the Opequon.
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North Carolina
Kentucky
William F. Palmer
Co. K
5Th Va. Infantry
Opequon
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