Congo’s Economy Still Sickly After Five Years of Freedom
Leopoldville AP reports on Congo celebrate its fifth birthday while its economy remains weak. Rich in minerals and hydropower potential, it suffers from security issues, heavy military spending, bloated bureaucracy, and stalled foreign investment amid ongoing rebellions. Experts urge strong governance, ceasefires, incentives for investors, and continued aid to revive growth within years.
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Leopoldville
Congo
Africa
United Nations
Katanga
Kasai
Kwilu
Kivu
Ministry of Economic Planning
Economic Coordination Board
Tshombe
U. S
Britain
Belgium
France
West Germany
U. N
World's Highest Waterfall Still Little Known
Angel Falls in Venezuela stands at 2,648 feet with a further 564 feet of descent. Jimmie Angel discovered it in 1935 while searching for gold and later crash landed nearby. The falls feed from a 350 square mile mesa and remain a largely unexplored site, now a key tourism target with a 3,212 foot model showcased at the New York World's Fair Venezuelan pavilion.
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New York
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Jimmie Angel
Niagara Falls
Angel
Guiana
Empire State Building
How Electronics Will Make Cars Safer in Future
New York reports that future cars will feature advanced instrument panel electronics to reduce split second driver errors. Safety officials cited by Steelways aim to provide warnings for close following distance drifting and ignition with belt not buckled, along with other information feeds.
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New York
UPI
Steelways
American Iron and Steel Institute
Devil's Mountain Plateau Tour Offered For Fifty Dollars
The article describes Mount Auyantepui or Devil's Mountain in a wild plateau region, famed as Doyle's Lost World setting. It notes no climbers have ascended the face or reached the top by foot, and offers a two day all inclusive air excursion with aerial surveys of the falls for about $50.
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Mount Auyantepui
Devil’s Mountain
Arthur Conan Doyle
Rockefeller to run again for Arkansas governor in 1966
Winthrop Rockefeller, after conceding defeat to Gov. Orval Faubus in 1964, announces plans to run for Arkansas governor in 1966. The 52 year old multimillionaire says he will be better equipped, arguing authority over state departments and vowing wide open campaigning next spring. Rockefeller reorganizes his campaign team and starts with visits to northwest Arkansas, targeting a stronger effort.
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Little Rock, Ark
Winthrop Rockefeller
Orval E. Faubus
Rockefeller
Arkansas
Republican Party
Barry Goldwater
Himalayan Climber Ban Deepens Amid Border Tensions
Katmandu rules close Nepal Himalaya peaks to climbers citing food and rescue risks amid border tension with China. Reports say Khampa bands may raid Chinese convoys, while Tibet refugee activity and arrests draw concern. Official stance stresses safety over adventurous access. Australians lead world in home ownership with 75 percent in Victoria, versus 61.9 percent in the U.S.
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Nepal
Himalayan
Everest
Red China
Tibet
Himalayas
Ese
Melbourne
Australia
Victoria
U. S
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KOTEX
Norwich Aspirin
Thermos
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