Deadly midair crashes leave hundreds dead around world
The worst air disasters see at least 181 dead after a DC8 and a Constellation collide over New York City with 140 known fatalities. In Munich a Convair crashes into a tram killing numerous bystanders. Rescue crews search debris as officials report 49 feared dead and 11,000 dollars looted during the incident.
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Munich
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Britain
Kennedy Completes Cabinet With Day and Family Picks
President-elect John Kennedy rounded out his cabinet naming J Edward Day of Los Angeles as Postmaster General and elevating Elizabeth Smith as Treasurer. He also announced Robert Kennedy as Attorney General and Douglas Dillon as Secretary of the Treasury, detailing duties on currency custody and government payments.
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J. Edward Day
Los Angeles
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Return of Haile Selassie Follows Revolt At Ethiopian Palace
After the Emperor's air return from Asmara the revolt against his regime is clarified. Crown Prince Asfa Wassen was briefly arrested during the coup. The plotters included General Mangistau Neway and several officers, with ministers and officials executed or killed. Some leaders reportedly died by their own hands as the Emperor neared home.
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Asmara
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Addis Ababa
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Brazil
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Mulugetla Bulli
Police
Danger Still In Laos As Pro Western Force Regains Vientiane
American aid planes flowed into Vientiane as pro Western Gen Phoumi Nosavan’s forces held the besieged city against leftist troops. Australian officials and Western reporters faced shellfire at a hotel. Colonel Crosby brushed off a pistol threat. Bangkok observers feared Lao guerrillas would intensify actions as Kong Lae remnants lingered. Prisoner and weapon seizures were reported, while Washington accused Moscow of illegal arms deliveries. Giap urged measures to curb the U.S. Seventh Fleet in South Vietnam, as Hanoi radio warned of broader regional danger. The Laotian government called on unity to continue fighting for Vientiane and the country.
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Laos
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Phoumi
Pathet Lao
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United States
Poumi Nosavan-Boun Oum Clique
Fraser in Doubt for Davis Cup Challenge
Neale Fraser may not play in the Davis Cup challenge round as Australian captain Harry Hopman weighs the knee injury. Fraser reports improvement but a two to three day window seems unlikely. Persistent bad weather hinders practice at White City. Italy hopes rain will favor them if it lasts into Wednesday.
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