Kennedy role in Bay of Pigs prisoner release talks
U S officials pursue behind the scenes action in negotiations to free 1,113 Bay of Pigs prisoners. Fidel Castro may release the men before Christmas in exchange for $53 million in aid. Atty Gen Robert Kennedy reportedly directs government support to the private committee led by James Donovan while stressing nonofficial status. Industry and transportation groups coordinate shipments of food and medicine to Cuba if the deal proceeds.
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Washington
U.S
Havana
Fidel Castro
United States
Kennedy
American Red Cross
Florida
Cuba
Atty
Robert F. Kennedy
James B. Donovan
New York
Castry
Edwin Ithman
Justice Department
Internal Revenue Service
Donovan
Lawyer Returns to Cuba In Cuban prisoner ransom talks
James B. Donovan, the New York lawyer guiding negotiations with Fidel Castro for 1,113 Cuban invasion prisoners, flew back to Havana after a Miami layover. He briefed Cuban Families Committee members and carried an updated medicines list for the American Red Cross. The deal hinges on Castro demanding about 53 million dollars in supplies before release.
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Miami
Fla
James B. Donovan
Fidel Castro
Havana
Donovan
New York
Enrique Llaca
Port Everglades
Cuba
Coast Guard
Baltimore
Florida East Coast
Seaboard Air Line
American Red Cross
Opa- Locka
U.S
Immigration, Health and
State Departments
Homestead Air Force Base
Castro
Miami International
Governor Lands VA Unit to anchor Alabama research hub
Governor Patterson announced Huntsville will host a new research institute described as a giant step forward for Alabama's industrial and ecological development. The project aims to boost science jobs and regional innovation, signaling strong state backing for advanced technology.
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Huntsville
John Patterson
Alabama
Alabama groundbreaking for space research institute described
Governor Patterson spoke at the University of Alabama Research Institute groundbreaking in Huntsville praising the venture as essential for Alabama's future in the space age. The project, backed by a $3 million bond issue, aims to train labor for modern industry and attract new firms while supporting the Marshall Center.
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Alabama
University of Alabama Research Institute
Patterson
Marshall (Space Flight) Center
Space Research Institute
Werhner von Braun
Marshall Space Fight Center
von Braun
University of Alabama
Frank A. Rose
Birmingham
Frank Samford Jr
Fort Raymond Jones Armory
Huntsvile
Rose
Madison County
Huntsville
University
Homer Whitt
James Record
Madison County Board of Commissioners
Why We Celebrate Christmas On December 25
The exact birth date of Jesus is unknown and may not be December. Christmas marks the solstice season when days begin lengthening and light returns. It honors Jesus as the light of the world, regardless of the actual birth date.
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Jesus
Christ
L. M
Malachi
Zacharias
Multiple Local and National News Briefs Reported Across States
In Aismeiesid three men were arrested for offering Nike missile blueprints to a man they believed was Fidel Castro’s agent. In Alabama Robert Reed, injured in a traffic crash, was transferred for a psychiatric exam. Theodore Green remained in a coma in Providence with slight improvement reported. Richmond Flowers pledged ongoing probe into a highway stripes contract in Montgomery. Semyon Tsvrapin claimed the USSR would halt nuclear tests on January 1 if the US and Britain did likewise. James Hoffa’s role questioned by a government jury in Nashville. Alabama Poultry Directors deny price fixing amid claims by Agriculture Commissioner-elect Todd.
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Jackson, Miss
Fidel Castro
Markets At A Glance
New York AP reports stocks higher with active trading while bonds rise and most governments hold. Chicago notes corn steady with mixed trade. hogs steady to 25 cents higher topping 17.50. slaughter steers steady to weak up to 28.75.
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New York
Chicago
Skybolt Issue Not Settled After Three-Hour Talks
Kennedy and Macmillan failed to settle the Skybolt dispute in talks on Layford Cay as aides McNamara and Thorneycroft worked details. They reviewed Western allies relations with Communist powers after the Cuban crisis and planned more talks on Congo and India's military aid with Red China.
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Nassau
S AP
Kennedy
Macmillan
Layford Cay
U.S
Robert S. McNamara
Peter Thorneycroft
Congo
India
Red China
Palm Beach
White House
Pierre Salinger
Birmingham Rewards for Information on Church Dynamiters
Birmingham authorities offered rewards totaling 5000 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of dynamiters who damaged a Negro church and several houses last Friday night.
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Birmingham
Katanga Students Attack U S Consulate in Elisabethville
About 150 students, African and European, stormed the U S consulate grounds in Elisabethville. They ripped down the flag, damaged windows, and set a shack on fire. Police dispersed them, with threats of return.
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Katanga
Elisabethville
the Congo
Kennedy
U.S
Jonathan Dean
Dean
Moise Tshombe
Kennedy invited to see Tide at Orange Bowl
President Kennedy is invited by Florida Gov. Bryant to attend the Orange Bowl between Alabama and Oklahoma in Miami on January 1. He plans to spend the holidays at Palm Beach, about 65 miles north of Miami.
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Alabama
Frank Lee
Charles Woods
Lee
William Mitch
Tallahassee
Fila
Kennedy
Florida
Farris Bryant
Oklahoma
Miami
Bryant
Palm Beach
Gift for the home lady draws last minute shoppers
Last minute gift buyers hurry to Robinson's for a home decor gift selection. Shoppers seek practical options and seasonal ideas as the store promotes seasonal offers and warm home accents.
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Robinson’s
Florence State Beauty Queen Ellen Allen Chosen
Ellen Allen freshman from Huntsville is named Queen of Beauty for Florence State College yearbook The Diorama. She also won Miss Charming during Charm Week. Runners up include Brenda Pirkle Eva Carol Price Judy Wagnon and Beverly Ware from Huntsville Tuscumbia Florence.
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Florence State Beauties
Ellen Allen
Huntsville
Florence State College
C. ¥. Allen
Ellen
Brenda Pirkle
George William Pirkle
Eva
Carol Price
William B. Price
Judy Wagnon
Howard Lisby Wagnon
Tuscumbia
Beverly Ware
G. J. Ware
Florence
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Fullerton
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Salvation Army
Decatur
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Bob Talty
Chuck Rice
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Decatur High School
First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
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Hartselle
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E. Main St
Nancy Howell
Talladega
Ala
Robert L. Reed
Providence
R.I
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Jane Brown Hospital
Montgomery
Richmond Flowers
Geneva
Semyon Tsarapkin
Britain
Nashville
Tenn
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Teamsters Union
U.S. District Court
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B'ham
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JFK
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