Six Yanks Die In Viet Battles
Reported by UPI from Saigon notes government tallies of heavy casualties in central Viet Nam. Six Americans killed this week with another listed as missing or wounded. The biggest clash centered near An Lao where Viet Cong forces seized high ground and bombarded a government fort, with at least 200 guerrillas said killed in recent fighting and sporadic clashes continuing in the area.
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Murder charge against Frisella tied to bank killings
Salvatore Frisella, 76, held 41 years in a Mississippi mental institution, was brought from Jackson to West Covina California jail to face murder charges connected to a bank robbery where a teller and a man were killed. Two gunmen reportedly acted independently in the daylight robbery using paper sacks.
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Billion May Visit Basilica
Mexico City reports a planned influx of pilgrims to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12. The event draws millions from across the country, despite age and weather, with processions, wreaths, banners, and offerings.
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Adlai Takes Jackie To A Concert At The U N
Mrs. John F Kennedy attended a United Nations concert with Adlai Stevenson marking the 16th anniversary of the universal declaration of human rights. About 1,000 guests in the Assembly Hall watched vocal, instrumental and dance selections in a special guests section. Alex Quaison-Lackey and his wife sat nearby.
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U S Decline In Stockpiles
Washington AP report shows U S government stockpiles fell by 124.67 million in November leaving total near 13.999 billion. Sen Harry Byrd announced the decline mostly in defense stockpiles with disposals of surplus rubber zinc and tin driving the drop.
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No Shift Either Way for Burch in GOP Confidence Vote
Washington reports show no clear momentum for or against Dean Burch as GOP chairman amid Goldwater's influence. An AP poll found most of 132 Republican National Committee members undecided or silent on backing Burch, with Eisenhower and Nixon urging a clear mandate during their New York meeting. Burch weighs his support tally via calls, while conflicting counts suggest he may or may not secure a confidence vote in Chicago.
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