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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1961

Page

8

U N Role in Katanga Crisis Tested by Sequel to Peace

Analysis cites Katanga secession, Tshombe’s independence, mercenary forces, and U N pressure after Hammarskjold death. It notes U N efforts to reunify Congo, regional arms and politics, and the risk of renewed conflict as powers weigh copper wealth and global fears. The piece contrasts peace aims with ongoing warfare in Elisabethville and Jadotville.

Elisabethville U.N Katanga Tshombe Hammarskjold Union Miniere Co Rhodesia Belgian Congo Belgium Congo Patrice Lumumba Force Publique Europe Britain Union Miniere U.S Jadotville Palace Tavern

Jacoby on Bridge West Opens Hearts, South Wins Tricks

West opened the three of hearts. South ordered the queen from dummy and won the trick, then ran off six club tricks while discarding four diamonds from his hand. West made discards in this order: three of spades, two and five of diamonds.

East South West

Bridge hand and contract from North South event

North and South vulnerable with K42 QJ92 None and AK1932 in North. West opens 2 clubs, Pass, Pass, 4NT, Pass, Pass, 5NT, Pass, Pass, 6NT. Opening lead is Y.

Steve Douglas Joins Robbie’s Band on My Three Sons

Steve Douglas appears with Robbie’s Band on My Three Sons airing Thursday on KCRG TV 9 at 8 p.m. The segment highlights Douglas joining the on screen musical group in a prime time slot.

Steve Douglas Robbie MY Three Sons KCRG

Hat Wearing in Congress Ends Independence Tradition

The House of Commons and early U.S. Congressmen wore hats in session to signal independence from the king and the presidency. The practice continued with Representatives wearing hats through Andrew Jackson's term, but a 1837 House rule finally banned the custom as an ancient symbol of independence.

House of Commons U.S Representatives Jackson House

Minn. Approves Redistricting in 2-Day Session

The Minnesota legislature approved a congressional redistricting bill reducing the state delegation to eight from nine in a two day special session. The bill places Rep. H Carl Andersen and Rep. Fred Marshall in the new Sixth district. The House voted 112 to 11 amid protests over expanding the Fifth district to include Minneapolis.

ST. Paul Minnesota H. Carl Andersen Fred Marshall House Minneapolis Walter Judd

Controversial 1940s quotes spark debate across parties

A compilation of remarks from Harry S. Truman Gus Hall and Lt. Gen Walter Short highlights clashes over civil rights politics and wartime secrecy. Admiral Kimmel cites withheld information and hidden commitments drawing public scrutiny of leadership during Pearl Harbor era.

Harry S. Truman John Birch Society U.S Gus Hall New York Washington Walter C President Roosevelt Great Britain Netherlands Husband E. Kimmel U.S. Naval Pearl Harbor

Rightist Leaders in Ike Visit Riots Convicted in Tokyo

Nineteen ultranationalist figures from the New Action Corps were found guilty of assault and battery for attacks on demonstrators during June 1960 protests against the U S Japan security treaty. Leader Kazumasa Ishii received 18 months. others got 8 months to one year with 12 suspended. Twenty seven people injured. Trials of leftist protesters ongoing.

Tokyo Kazumasa Ishii New Action Corps Hun Dreds Diet Eisenhower

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