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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1961

Page

3

Balaguer Refuses to Quit in Dominican Crisis

Balaguer faces mounting pressure as Civic Union pushes for a seven member junta led by military chiefs. Proposals include dissolving Congress and pending general elections after Trujillo’s death. U.S. officials signaled no backing for any faction while key diplomats observed the palace turmoil.

Civic Union Balaguer Viriato A. Fiallo lFiallo Tion John Calvin Hill Arturo Morales Carrion Remedy Washington United Warnesday Balasuer Republic Caribbean Austine Saie Armed Forces Pedro Rodriguez Behjavartia Air Force Trujillo Congress Rafael L. Trujillo Miitary Commu- L

Balaguer renews push for coalition as crisis grips Santo Domingo

Amid rum or news of Balaguer resigning the Dominican president faces opposition blocs and a crippled strike. A five to seven member provisional council would govern while elections shift from May to January, with Balaguer excluded if the plan succeeds. The capital saw widespread closures, bus and taxi traffic rising as troops and police tightened controls.

Glenn Balaguer Buos Deavert Detret St. George's Bermuda National Civic Miesiit Balsguer Santo Domingo National Association of Gasoline Retailers

Rockefeller In Seclusion After Return From New Guinea

New York reports Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller in seclusion after returning from Amsterdam. He spoke of his son Michael, 38, who joined an anthropological expedition to New Guinea and has been missing since November 19 after a capsized raft incident. Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo’s body arrived in Paris by cargo plane, with details unclear.

New York Nelson’ A. Rockefeller Pocaniito Hills Here Bis Amsterdam Weenie Michael New Guinea Paris Rafael Trujillo American World Airways San Juan Puerto Rico Vedy Angélita Spark Trufflo Rafael L “Injille Jr Rockefeller Idlewild

Churchill’s Quiet Return After Resigning as Prime Minister

Churchill left the House of Commons fifty minutes after entering to attend a family birthday dinner at his London home. Messages from President Kennedy and the Queen poured in as Londoners faced a chill wind and snow. His secretary declined to identify dinner guests.

Churchill London Kennedy Queen Aoe Tl Anthony Montague Browne

Nuclear talks stall as Soviets demand no controls

The Soviet delegate Semyon Tsarapkin rejects all testing controls viewing them as military espionage. Dean criticizes the move as retrogressive and cynical propaganda, urging the U.S.S.R. to abandon the latest roadblock to a sound nuclear treaty.

Semyon K. Tsarapkin Dean Iti U.S.S.R

Governor carries word to estranged wife after disappearance

In the quiet seclusion of a country estate in Tarrytown, the governor conveyed the news to his estranged wife noting that only a miracle could save the situation. Their separation had been announced on November 17, two days before Michael vanished.

Tarrytown Michael

Enos the chimp’s space flight lands Bermuda visit

Enos returns from a 1961 world orbit in a Mercury capsule. He walks hospital corridors in Bermuda after a near collision of his recovery barge with the pier. He is driven back to Cape Canaveral for tests as technicians study data from the mission.

Bermuda Claude Gibbons Bert Enos Cane Canaveral Tate Cape Canaveral Tess Alttudes Pacific Eatos Cape Canaveral Fla Earth Atlantic

Thurmond blasts Interior on Fur Co contract move

Senate ally Strom Thurmond denounces the Interior Department for cancelling a Fouke Fur Co contract after its move to Greenville North Carolina. He calls the action an economic political move that harms the Southern states and questions government motives amid broader industrial policy disputes.

St. Louis Udall South Carolina Holings Department of the Interior Department of Defense America South Caroina United States Washington Strom Thurmond D-S.c Sal Interior Department Fouke Fur Co Greenville In.c Tourmond

Brentwood High restricts boys pants to six inches off floor

Brentwood High School students face new attire rules after 37 girls were suspended for skirts. An emergency student council session established a policy limiting boys pants to no more than six inches above the floor, passing 53 to 3 with three abstentions. Terry Ringler, 16, explained the aim to curb extreme styles while preserving order.

Brentwood Council Terry Ringler

Proxmire dismisses sweeping charges against O’Konski

Rep. Proxmire contends no evidence supports broad accusations against O’Konski. Rep. Henry Reuss of Wisconsin criticizes the statements as extravagant and says the division was harmed by what he calls wild swinging charges of betrayal and mistreatment.

O’konski Henry S. Reuss Wis Lo'rondidia Washington Reuss O'Konski Land Hess

Textiles Principal Defers Trouble Over Boy Suspenions

Textiles Principal Fred Weaver said he did not anticipate trouble with the boys. A total of 37 have been suspended for violating a regulation specifying a skirt should be worn higher than the kneecap. The investigation tempo will be stepped up next week as Maj. Gen. Edward H. McDaniel and Maj. elvis J. Stabr Ir. oversee the probe. Proxmire visited Ft. Lewis and discussed morale boosts, while a Commerce and Labor focus on cotton imports and U.S. textile industry concerns continued with comments on Japan’s role and potential subsidies. The report notes the lack of a priority system in calling up Army Reservists and the need to improve matching skills to jobs.

Fred Weaver Proxmire Lewis Edward. H.mcdaniel Army Secretary of the Army Lilvis J. Stabr Ir Tempo Willbe Melvin R. Laird R-Wis Ft. Lewis Wisconsin Kennedy United States Camp McCoy Seaid

Stockpiling Clause Draws Western Opposition

U S Ambassador Charles Yost warned the committee that the stockpiling plan could prejudice existing defenses. He said the United States must aid allies with military support and nuclear self defense if needed until global disarmament. Soviet delegate Mendelvich urged immediate stockpile restrictions and questioned West Germany's nuclear plans.

U.S Charles Yost Yost United States West Germany L. T. Mendelvich Bonn

Four Teachers Quit Posts After Party Controversy

Four young high school teachers at North Middlesex Regional High School in Townsend and Pepperell resigned after a November 18 party in Townsend. Principal figures include Nancy Hoffman Dorothy Guldarian Sherrill Lambert and Ernest A Chaples Jr says the teachers were pressured to resign amid claims two senior boys were present. Chaples insists teachers were innocent of alcohol in front of students and may pursue legal action if not truthfully reported. The school committee declined to comment.

Fownsend Bass Als Imale North Middlesex Jentral Massachusetts Townsend and Pepperell Nancy [Hoffman Dorothy Gulderian Sherrill, Lambert Ernest A.chaples Jr Chaples School of ‘Hisials Weere Charles Ss.myself

Principal cites dress code issue with student skirts

Vice Principal Harvey S. Brickman explains that some girls roll up dresses or roll down skirts to deceive teachers. He cites a case where a student kept a short skirt in her locker to appear modest when parents visit.

auLeyin Harvey S. Brickman

Dixieland Faces Challenge on High Education Effort

A Southern education conference discussed integrating year round university operation with a minimum 45 week term and expanding two year junior colleges. Governors Ellington of Tennessee and Sanford of Mississippi urged action, debate deferred to future sessions, and officials emphasized public understanding and rapid progress in higher education.

Buford Ellington Tennesee Southern Governors Conference Eliington South Elucgson SREB Tennessee Hed Ceaaetuniy Imade Ellington Sanford

Damascus factions split in imam council vote split

Syria ballots show two imams council groups, one led by Kurgas and Assal, and a leftist bloc led by ex prime minister Khalad Azem. If voter turnout falls below 62 percent, balloting will extend eight more hours on Saturday.

Damascus Imam Liss Kurgas l Assal Preimier Khalad Azem

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