Cuba Tries for Christmas Release of Bay of Pigs Prisoners
Havana reports mounting hope that 1,113 Bay of Pigs inmates may be freed by Christmas in exchange for U S food and medicines. Negotiator James B Donovan and Cuban Families Committee officials led talks with Fidel Castro as tons of donated aid assemble near Miami. Castro initially sought 53 million in goods, later accepting aid instead of cash, with release to be staged on partial payment and pledges for the rest.
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Bay of Pigs
Fidel Castro
U.S
New York
James B. Donovan
Castro
Miami
Fla
Donovan
Francis Gary Powers
Rudolph Abel
Alvaro Sanchez
Virginia Betancourt
Berta Barreto
United States
Opa-Locka
The
Air Transport Association
US Moves To Beef Up UN Congo Force
United Nations headquarters hosts a U.S. military mission led by Lt Gen Louis Truman to assess and provide new air transport equipment for the Congo operation. Secretary General Thant urged action, while Adlai Stevenson emphasized moral support and denied any troop plans.
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United Nations, N
U.S
U.N
White House
Congo
Louis Truman
U Thant
Christmas Present Remembrance Gag Card Quote
A lighthearted Christmas quip notes the season lets gifts help people forget past troubles. Attributed to Copr. Gen. Fea. Corp., the remark frames gift giving as a gentle remedy through presents during the holidays.
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Gen
Fea. Corp
Presidents Kennedy and Macmillan open top level talks
In Nassau Bahamas President Kennedy and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan began formal meetings at a seaside mansion to address Congo crisis risks and the Skybolt missile dispute. Their mood was grave as they planned rapid discussion of high level issues, with U.S. and U.K. aides present. The session signals concern over potential Soviet moves in the Congo amid Skybolt tensions and broader Cold War pressures. A U.N. mission led by Lt. Gen. Louis W. Truman was announced to assess Congo military needs as Washington considers options, including possible U.S. force in extreme crises. The talks continued with informal briefings and preparations for further brass tacks discussions.
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Stevenson
U.S
Bahamas
Kennedy
Macmillan
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Katanga
Cyrille Adoula
India
Red China
U.N
Truman
Harry S. Truman
West Point
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Pakistan
Nassau
Harold Macmillan
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
George W. Ball
Lord Home
Peter Thorneycroft
Leopoldville
United States
Louis W. Truman
Moscow
Britain
Kennedy Aide Reports U S Worries Over Brazil
Atty General Robert F Kennedy's early Brazil trip highlighted Washington's concerns over Brazil's inflation and political instability. Kennedy met with President Joao Goulart in Brasilia and toured plans tied to a 6 plebiscite and potential shift to presidential rule as Brazil faces economic strain.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Brazil
U.S
Brasilia
Joao Goulart
Goulart
Kennedy
South America
Strike Shapes Publishing By Darden Chambliss AP Writer
The New York newspaper strike led by Local 6 of the International Typographical Union has halted nine papers since December, signaling a possible ITU bid to dominate an industry under stress. The action affects nearly six million readers with about 20,000 workers out of work and millions in lost wages.
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Lather
Thestrike
International Typographical Union
ITU
American Newspaper Guild
New York Times
The
Daily News
Journal-American
World-Telegram & Sun
Post, Mirror
Herald Tribune
Long Island Star-Journal
Long Island ‘Press
New York Publishers’ Association
Long Island Press
Long Island
Riot at Villa de Voto prison leaves guards dead
In Buenos Aires, mutinous guards killed or wounded after convicts battled police in Villa de Voto penitentiary. About 400 inmates joined a 10 hour riot, with hostages seized including a chaplain. The confrontation ended as guards retaliated, leaving numerous dead and injured.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Villa de Voto Penitentiary
Villa de Voto
Hernando Beiro
Fireside Chat Up To Date
President Kennedy may have sparked a new direct public address style with a televised Monday night interview in the White House office. Douglas B. Cornell notes similarities to FDR fireside chats, including lack of a script and a one-on-one tone, while adding visuals via television and a four reporter panel.
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Kennedy
Douglas B. Cornell
White House
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
FDR
Andy
Transit 5A satellite launches from Point Arguello see skywriting
Transit 5A, a 140 pound Navy Air Force satellite, launched from Point Arguello aboard a Blue Scout rocket and entered polar orbit about 90 minutes later. The signal will aid ships and submarines in precise positioning, forming the first of a four satellite network to enable global fixes in all weather. A second space probe launched the same night. payload details remain undisclosed. Police and newspaper offices reported numerous sightings of the rocket glow and sunset light across California from San Diego to San Francisco.
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Point Arguello
Calif
San Diego
San Francisco
Air Force
Navy
Uti
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