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#13521: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1961-01-24, CBS, 2 min.
Pirate on the seized ship the "Santa Maria" announces intentions and reasons for seizing the ship. The ship cannot be found.
#13527: NEWS, THE (RADIO)
Order1961-03-13, , 4 min.
- Ingemar Johansson
- Floyd Patterson
- Eleanor Roosevelt
- John F. Kennedy
- Richard Nixon
- Willy Brandt
- Belinda Lee
- Robert Fasic
Highlights: Floyd Patterson knocks out Ingemar Johansson, space failure, Kennedy meets with West German Chancellor Willy Brandt, Eleanor Roosevelt encourages President Kennedy to put more women in government, spy trial in England, Richard Nixon has a new job, joining law firm, Brenda Lee, 26, killed in automobile accident, and from the campus at Ohio State University in Columbus Ohio, 65 students have already applied to join the Peace Corp. Chairman of the group is Junior student Robert Fasic who comments on President Kennedy's Peace Corp Program.
#13527A: NEWS, THE (RADIO)
Order1961-03-13, , 2 min.
From Columbus Ohio on the campus of Ohio State University a Radio News Broadcast report covering the first of eventually 1,576 Buckeye alumni serving the Peace Corps' founded by President John F. Kennedy and established as a new agency within the Department of State on March 1, 1961. Ohio State University junior student Robert Fasic comments.
1961-04-12, , min.
Russians launch astronaut into orbit. On this day Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin became the first human being to travel into space aboard spacecraft Vostok, which orbited the Earth at a maximum altitude of 187 miles. During the flight the 27 year old test pilot and industrial technician also became the first man to orbit the planet, a feat accomplished by his space capsule in 89 minutes. In total Gagarin was in space for one hour and 48 minutes.
#13531: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1961-04-12, , min.
A report on the first Russiam Cosmonaut in space Major Yuri Gagarin. See ATA# 13529 for more details.
#13535: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1961-04-13, CBS, min.
Highlights: Moscow prepares to receive Yuri Gagarin, Krelim boasts of superiority, challenges US in the space race, US Congressman says US lags in space, President Kennedy says the US will not directly overthrow Castro but will aid others to achieve that end.
#13543: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1961-04-17, NBC, min.
Highlights: Cuba is invaded by anti-Castro rebels, sea-borne invasion force to be coordinated with uprising within the island, Senator Jacob Javits says the US will not invade Cuba, Castro accuses the US of an air attack in Cuba, Eichmann pleads not guilty to charges against him for crimes against the Jews, Laotian prince Souvanna Phouma in Moscow for talks on the Laotian crisis.
1961-04-18, , min.
Highlights: Russians whip up anti-US sentiment, urge the US to interfere in Cuba, students stone the US embassy in Moscow, Khrushchev asks President Kennedy to put an end to its aggression in Cuba, Russians will aid Cubans US sympathies with anti-Castro rebels, the US claims no aid for invasion, fighting continues in Cuba, rebels reported 90 miles from Havana.
#13556: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1961-04-23, NBC, min.
Highlights: Insurgents in Algeria against De Gaulle granting independence to Algeria, "revolt of the army generals" post-mortems of Cuban adventure-comments from Britain.
#13557: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1961-04-23, CBS, min.
CBS newsman Howard K. Smith comments on the Cuban invasion fiasco, he also comments on recent Russian supremacy over US in space and on other matters.
#13561: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1961-04-25, CBS, min.
Insurgent generals revolt collapses, De Gaulle victorious vs. fanatics from Algeria, $500 million dollars in aid approved for Latin America,
1961-05-05, , min.
The US to launch space flight with Commander Alan B. Shepard aboard a 21-mile high balloon flight, the crisis in South Vietnam, US to aid the country against the communist rebels infiltration.
1962-01-27, , min.
Orbital flight postponed, Russians say the flight was called off due to "fear of failure," Kennedy visits King Savol of Arabia.
1962-02-10, , min.
U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers is exchanged for Rudolph Abel, a Russian spy, comments from the man-on-the-street, George Romney will run for the Governor of Michigan,
#13629: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1962-03-18, CBS, min.
Highlights: President De Gaulle proclaims an end to the Algerian war, the French secret army vows to fight to finish with the Algerian National extremists, (OAS) to continue shootings, assassinations, the Soviet air force harass Berlin air corridor, the US is expected to send 2,000 advisors to South Vietnam in aid against the Viet Cong, Castro's Cuba urges the US to abandon Guantanamo, food rationing in Cuba is tightened.
1962-03-19, , min.
OAS stirs bloody rioting in Algeria killing over 100, Sweden neutrals call for a moratorium on nuclear testing, Castro to try invaders.
1962-03-25, WNEW, min.
Boxer Benny (Kid) Paret may not recover from a serious brain injury suffered during his middleweight boxing bout vs. Emile Griffith, French troops occupy downtown Oman to curb the OAS, Mrs. Kennedy rides a camel in Pakistan.
#13664: 3 STAR EXTRA NEWS, THE
Order1962-05-25, , min.
The US resumes nuclear testing, the New York stock market has a bad day-heavy selling wave, Scott Carpenter believed to be "tired" on his third orbital flight, President Kennedy talks on Laotian policy.
#13667: 3 STAR EXTRA NEWS, THE
Order1962-05-29, , min.
Stock market rally reverses decline, Scott Carpenter receives welcome and degree at Colorado University, American hero Sgt Alvin C. York is Ill and hospitalized.
1962-08-12, , min.
The second Russian spaceman is launched, twin spacemen may possibly rendevous in space, both spacemen are in identical orbits, US space officials are silent, newsman notified a Nasa official about the spaceflight, the first time the official hears about it, Dr. Robert Soblen's attorney warns Britain not to sneak Soblen back to the US.
1962-08-14, , min.
Britain denies Ghanian report that they attempted to assassinate president, Kwame Nkrumah, president Nkrumah cautions against "imperialism," reports of Red-like youth movements in Ghana, two Russian spacemen orbit together for the third night will not achieve a rendevous in space, convicted US spy Robert Soblen is still detained in London pending a deportation hearing. The West still insists on inspections to prevent nuclear testing.
1962-09-02, , min.
The US debates whether to attack Cuba in light of Soviet military and (confirmed by Moscow) to Cuba, President Kennedy is against an armed attack, man-on-street comments, between three and eight thousand, die in Iran quake, Russia sets off atmosphere nuclear bomb, simulated-air defense attack is successful.
#13813: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-01, WOR, min.
James Meredith registers at Mississippi University, rioting on campus by students, and outsiders-two killed Ex-Mayor General Edwin Walker is arrested by US marshalls as a leader of the rioters.
1962-10-03, , 18 min.
Live news coverage of the 1962 Mercury Seven orbital spaceflight with astronaut Walter Schirra aboard.
#13826: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-20, NBC, min.
President Kennedy cuts political tour because of a cold, returns to Washington, Chinese communists overrun Indian post at the border, a possible tax-cut in 1963, Egypt sends troops to Yemen in Middle East revolt.
#13835: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-22, CBS, min.
First-class mystery story developing in Washington with possible grave consequences, extreme secrecy and tension in the air possibly involving Berlin or Cuba, most speculation surrounds Cuba, emergency construction crews at Key West, servicemen pour into Florida, the Chinese Reds continue the assault on the Indians, they accuse Indians of aggression in the Himalayas, the Soviets avoid comment on this border war.
#13838: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-22, NBC, min.
The state department announces will stop, search, and even sink ships continuing offensive military weapons to Cuba, this will even include Russian ships, photos show missiles in Cuba aimed at the US, President Kennedy sends a note to Nikita Khrushchev.
1962-10-23, , min.
The Soviet Union issues a serious warning to the US concerning the Cuban blockade will bare the responsibilities of the consequences says Cuban missiles are purely defensive, Cuban armed forces alerted, the OAS meets about US resolution for the dismantling of the Cuban missiles.
#13842: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-23, ABC, min.
US ships are ready to intercept oncoming Soviet ships to Cuba, the OAS backs US action, the Soviets say the US action is a step toward nuclear war, Castro charges the US "act of war" Khrushchev believed to give "go-through" order on his ship, a war-time atmosphere in Washington, DC.
1962-10-23, WNEW, min.
Highlights: late word- The US Navy hunts a large Russian ship carrying guided missiles to Cuba.
#13845: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-23, NBC, min.
President Kennedy signs a formal declaration putting forth a blockade, confrontation soon by the US Navy with thirty-five Russian ships now on the way to Cuba, the Russians charge "provocation and piracy on the high seas."
#13847: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-24, ABC, min.
Blockade official, will stop ships en route to Cuba, hint Russian ships will run through the blockade, a report from Moscow, Castro calls Kennedy a "pirate" will not allow inspectors to Cuba.
#13850: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-25, ABC, min.
Topics: The US intercepts a Soviet ship and lets it pass on to Cuba with its oil cargo, UN negotiations underway with face-saving suggestions by Soviets and the US, anti-US demonstrations throughout the world including Harvard University, the Chinese Reds press further into India, a new report- a dozen Russian ships turn back.
#13853: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-26, ABC, min.
Topics: thirteen Soviet vessels steam for Cuba, President Kennedy cancels a trip to Brazil, the White House wants the complete elimination of missile bases in Cuba, its believed there is no Russian blockade of Berlin.
#13859: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-27, ABC, min.
Cuban crisis: President Kennedy sends a letter to Khrushchev stating that Soviets must remove offensive weapons from Cuba under US auspices, the US will then remove the naval blockade, confusion on diplomatic letter from Moscow to the US a possible diplomatic flip-flop, a cause for optimism is evident in the crisis.
1962-10-28, , min.
Highlights: Khrushchev backs down will remove missiles from Cuba and send them back to Russia provided the US will not invade Cuba.
1962-11-01, , min.
Fidel Castro won't permit a UN inspection of Cuban arms but will dismantle missiles.
#13869: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1962-11-03, CBS, min.
Topics: US photos show Cubans are dismantling Russian missile installations, ex-president Eisenhower backs Kennedy's Cuban moves.
1962-11-07, , min.
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt dies, Billy Sol Estes is sentenced to eight years in prison.
#13906: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1962-12-11, CBS, min.
Topics: A review of the puppet show in New York City, the roster of CBS-TV daytime shows.
#13909: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1962-12-12, CBS, min.
The US investigates racial discrimination in Rapid City, South Dakota, the Women's "Peace Front" is investigated as pro-Red, 250 US students plan to visit Cuba at Castro's expense, Pope John is ill, he predicts he won't be around next year, President Kennedy will send out picture Christmas cards, CBS to expand the news to a half-hour in the fall.
#13911: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1962-12-14, CBS, min.
Venus probe approaches the planet will send signals within the hour, the US launches a relay satellite, President Kennedy is in New York City at groundbreaking ceremonies for proposed 1964 World's Fair.
#13925: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1962-12-22, ABC, min.
The Skybolt missile in successful launching test, President Kennedy will still abandon the project, the Cuban invasion prisoners to be released in payment of a $63 million dollar ransom,
1962-12-23, , min.
The Cuban invasion prisoners begin to arrive in Miami, Florida. CMCA (from Havana, Cuba).
#13953: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1963-01-18, NBC, min.
Topics: British Labor Party leader Hugh Gaitskell has died, the East Germany communist conference, Peking official Wu Yuchang is derided and booed, President Kennedy will go to Europe ( Italy and Germany) in the Spring but will avoid France, more ransom money is sent to Castro's Cuba, Washington DC holds an inaugural anniversary party for President Kennedy, Carol Burnett tells about it.
1963-02-28, , min.
Topics: The Soviet-Red China rift widens, Chinese accuse Soviets of "drivel"- seek to topple Khrushchev from power.
#13992: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1963-03-05, CBS, min.
Topics: Floods in the Midwest, Governor Rockefeller criticizes President Kennedy's civil rights program, Pam-Am building to open, Brooklyn dock boss Tony Anastasio is dead, Congress to approve a bill permitting Winston Churchill to become an honorary US citizen, Herbert Hoover receives an award from Stanford University, SINA group wants animals clothed.
1963-03-31, , min.
News of peace marches and ban-the-bomb groups.
1963-04-01, , 6 min.
Topics: Laos foreign minister is assassinated, British authorities seize 17 anti-Castro raiders, exiles resent the US ban on raids, a rally in Louisiana for governorship "fire and brimstone speech," the UN group office is bombed in Los Angeles probably right-wing groups, Khrushchev is probably in trouble because of economic failures in Russia, possibly a challenge to his leadership is in the making, Labor Party leader Harold Wilson in the US, talks about war deterrents.
#14037: CBS WEEKEND NEWS, THE
Order1963-04-07, CBS, min.
Topics: Negro demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama, negroes march to City Hall, police dogs force negroes to disperse, Canadian election items-Lester Pearson favored to win, the Russian moonshot is a failure, Jack Nicklaus wins golf match, police narcotics squad '7-Ups' raid rock'n'roll singers apartment. Charles Collingwood substitutes for Harry Reasoner.