Laos Crises Deepens as SEATO Plans Meet
Reports from Vientiane say pro Communist forces press on the plain near Luang Prabang threatening major northern Lao cities including Vientiane and Luang Prabang. Eisenhower convenes top officials as SEATO weighs action while US Seventh Fleet conducts exercises in the South China Sea amid international tension.
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Princess Margaret Visits Birr Castle in Ireland
Princess Margaret and entourage arrive at Shannon airport for a 17 day Irish tour aboard Aer Lingus. VIP treatment includes a private compartment, discounted fare of £16 10s, and a roses welcome as crowds cheer at Trish airport.
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Negro chosen to lead new Federal Housing Administration
Robert Weaver, vice chairman of New York City's Housing and Redevelopment Board, has been selected to head the new Federal Housing and Home Finance Administration as announced Sunday by the Associated Press Palm Beach report.
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Federal Housing and Home Finance Administration
Russian plan es over Laos planes aid left wing rebels
United States charges Soviet Union openly assists pro Communist forces in Laos and supplies them. A December 21 aerial view shows a Russian identified parachutist near Vang Vieng and a Soviet marked Niyushin-14 aircraft dropping supplies north of Vientiane.
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Laos
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De Gaulle Hints Resignation Amid Algerian Referendum
In a radio television address President De Gaulle said a strong 10 percent solid approval could push plans for self determination in Algeria forward. He warned against negative or indecisive answers and suggested he might resign if blocked from continuing his policy.
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Addi
Dent
de Gaulle
Castro Urges UN Action Over Cuban Invasion Scare
Revolucion cites authoritative sources claiming the United States planned to invade Cuba with Marines before January 18 with Eisenhower approval. Havana reports say invasion fever spreads. gun emplacements appear around Havana Bay as witnesses note convoys of heavy weapons. Dr. Castro allegedly massed thousands of foreign troops, while Raul Roa seeks an urgent UN Security Council meeting but is rebuffed by Russia's council president.
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Valerian Zorin
Russia
Belgian Premier Eleven 1961 Appeal and Belgian Crisis Demonstrations
In a radio address the Belgian premier warned that the nation’s institutions are at stake and urged Belgians to keep social and economic progress as government focus. Socialist leaders ordered daily demonstrations over the death of Francois Van Der Slrappen and a fellow protester’s wounding. About 2,000 strikers paraded Brussels streets in mourning, with black flags and silent demonstrations outside the party HQ. No incidents were reported despite the earlier clashes with police.
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Francois van der Slrappen
Stozens
Indonesia to Seek Heavy Arms for West Irian
Indonesia's National Security Minister General Nasution said Indonesia will ask Russia this week for immediate delivery of heavy arms to combat the Dutch threat in West Irian. He intends to request submarines destroyers planes and heavy guns asserting Indonesia will have three times more arms than the Dutch in West Irian.
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Storms Hit Sydney Exceedingly Disrupt Waterfront Events
Sudden thunderstorms hit Sydney as over 150000 surfers faced sudden rain and crowds rushed for cover at Bondi. Traffic slowed with Harbour Bridge approaches blocked for up to half an hour. Manly seaside championships were cancelled for the day but to resume tomorrow.
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