Two Plane Crashes Kill One in Philippine Waters
In the Manila area two airliners crashed within hours. Northwest Orient Flight itself ditched near the Polillo Islands. 57 survivors and a dead woman from Springfield Ohio were rescued. A Philippine Airlines DC3 went down near Dumaguete. all 30 aboard survived. Pilot David Ball and crew were praised.
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Kennedy Smothers Rivals On Ist Ballot At Convention
Kennedy gains momentum in los angeles as delegates shift to him. He leads with a strong network and media appeal while rivals Symington and Stevenson struggle for votes. With four days left, Kennedy nears the required 761 convention votes.
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Four UN battalions planned for Congo by early next week
Dr. Ralph Bunche announced that within 48 hours the first United Nations troops are due in Leopoldville to aid in restoring order. He said four battalions, about 2400 troops from Ghana Guinea Mali Morocco and Tunisia, would reach the Congo by early next week as Belgian forces withdraw.
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U.N. Approves Force to Stabilize Congo Crisis
The U.N. Security Council backed Dag Hammarskjold plan for a stopgap force, mainly African troops, to prevent The Congo from collapsing into anarchy. The secretary general promised steps to assemble the force within hours and dispatches were expected to reach central Africa by week’s end.
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Congo breaks off diplomatic ties with Belgium
The Congo lese government severed diplomatic relations with Belgium. Baron Kronacker announced the move and stated Premier Fylkens could not address the House as news of the break reached Brussels. Foreign Minister Vigny said Belgium would respond to the development.
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Kennedy Clinches Nomination and Hints at Ticket
Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts wins the Democratic presidential nomination on the first ballot amid Southern tensions over a running mate. Names circulating include Sen. Stuart Symington and Sen. Henry M. Jackson, with some urging Lyndon B. Johnson as a choice. Kennedy leads in major states, while Johnson’s bloc shows limited support.
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Scoop) Jackson
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Fire in Guatemala asylum leaves up to 300 dead
In Guatemala City a fire killed many inmates in an old asylum housing 1400. Authorities feared deaths could reach 300 as around 600 inmates were trapped. Firefighters and volunteers could not rescue all locked in cells. Adjacent hospital evacuated. morgue improvised as authorities investigate cause.
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Assessor Seeks Pay Cut. Council Denies Request
Hoyt Lakes Minnesota C D Peterson village assessor failed to win a salary reduction from the council. Peterson argued he lacks work to justify 1500 dollars every two years and asked for a thousand. Village attorney Fred Cina noted salaries are fixed by law and in the current budget, leaving no action for the council.
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Weather outlook fair with warm Friday
Generally fair conditions through Friday with a little warmer day on Friday. Lows tonight 48 to 55, highs Friday 75 to 85. Outlook for Saturday shows partly cloudy skies and little change in temperature.
Kishi survives stabbing at residence amid political turmoil
In Tokyo Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi endured six stab wounds to the left thigh from a rightist fanatic at the official residence during celebrations for Hayato Ikeda winning party leadership. He was hospitalised then joked with visitors. doctors said major nerves were spared. Police arrested Daisuke Aramaki, 65, amid fears of a revival of prewar violence in Japan.
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