Laos Peasant Leader Skips Washington on World Tour
AP report notes Souvanna Phouma canceling a Washington visit to return to Laos on schedule and meet Khrushchev later. Western diplomats see a likely future meeting with Kennedy and Rusk. Laos remains volatile as Communist rebels push to 20 miles from the Mekong border with Thailand.
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Cooper May Be Seriously Ill
Hollywood reports rumors that Gary Cooper is seriously ill after his pinched neck nerve kept him from attending the Academy Award ceremony. Doctors have not released details, and his wife and public statements offer little update on his condition.
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Editors Report News Suppression In Kennedy Era
A committee of editors at the ASNE meeting in Washington criticizes the Kennedy administration for failing to uphold freedom of information promises. The Pulliam report targets the State and Defense departments and nine unanswered questions from press secretary Pierre Salinger. The group notes easier access to White House aides but rising complaints from the Washington press corps while praising lawmakers who reduce news barriers.
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Kennedy White House hosts first informal gay White House party
President Kennedy and Congress members left Cuban crisis concerns behind for a formal White House reception attended by about 1,200 guests. The East Ballroom overflowed with greeters as the Kennedy Johnson groups danced to the Marine Band in scarlet uniforms and changed partners to I Love Paris. Mrs Kennedy wore a white pink lace sheath with a diamond clip while Mrs Johnson wore a salmon satin gown. The event, planned weeks in advance, drew senators representatives Cabinet members and wives in a white tie setting with informal atmosphere.
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Pope John XXIII Urges Worldwide Prayer for Ecumenical Council
The Vatican released an appeal from Pope John XXIII asking Roman Catholics globally to pray for the Ecumenical Council he has summoned. The letter to all bishops states the council is expected to convene next year.
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In Cuba Reports Questioned In New Broadcasts
Insurgent planes were reported active near Havana three days after anti-C Castro troops landed. Broadcasts from Radio Rebelde and other stations claimed bombings of Camp Libertad and another installation, while Castro radio cited a failed San Antonio de los Banos bombing.
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Time Hangs Heavily At $2 A Day
In Harlan Kentucky Milt Rankin 53 a former coal miner serves out a 5000 fine at two dollars per day in jail nearly four years into a four year potential term for a disorderly house conviction. The jury also sentenced him to one year in jail.
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