Uncertain About Stock Market Fate In December
AP News analysis notes the year end rally is not guaranteed as traders voice uncertainty about 1961. Political shifts under Kennedy could influence sentiment, while tax selling and Christmas optimism complicate expectations for market direction this December.
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First Wallops Satellite Fails at Launch
A 72 foot Scout rocket carrying an inflatable satellite failed to reach orbit off Virginia. The second stage failed to ignite during a Sunday flight, plunging into the Atlantic after 44 seconds. no recovery is planned. Officials will study radio telemetry and camera data to determine the cause. There was no immediate date set for a retry. In France, a Sabre Jet crash near Lichtenberg killed two, with pilot Harry Schoner unharmed after bailout.
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Ghana cuts diplomatic ties with Belgium over Congo policy
ACCRA Ghana announces it is severing diplomatic relations with Belgium charging Brussels with responsibility for recent Congo developments. Belgian Ambassador Gerard Walravens was ordered to leave within 48 hours. President Nkrumah accuses Congo leader Kasavubu of being pro Belgian or guided by Belgian advisers.
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Couple Found Shot to Death in Wichita Home
Logan Ayers 76 and wife Flosie 72 were found dead from gunshot wounds in their Wichita apartment. Deputy coroner Jim Brait ruled murder and death by own action. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire and police found a shotgun beneath Ayers body.
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Nixon faulted for not challenging election irregularities
Rep Walter Judd of Minnesota, speaking at a Hutchinson civic club, sharply criticized Vice President Richard Nixon for not demanding vote recounts in states such as Illinois after the November 8 election. He called the GOP’s refusal an incomprehensible failure and challenged Nixon’s knowledge of the issue.
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Republican judge Judd defends election integrity claim
Jud Judd argues that the will of the people was tested by thousands of calls and telegrams alleging irregularities in states such as Illinois. He says challenges should have been filed on November 9 or 10, but election records have been removed and the duty remains to ensure honest elections. He believes Republicans won the election.
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