Foreign Reaction Split Over Kennedy Victory Worldwide responses vary
Moscow sent a friendly telegram to Kennedy offering negotiations on disarmament and key Cold War issues while red China denounced him as a costly war financier. Vatican leaders offered prayers and Western papers urged renewed alliance efforts as Ireland celebrated with bonfires and flags.
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UN Forces Move On Savage Congo Tribe Ambush Link
UN troops advance from three sides into the Katanga area where a group described as fanatical savages is suspected of killing nine Irish soldiers in an ambush. Four men are missing, two survivors are under medical care, and UN forces are ordered to shoot to kill if attacked.
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Kennedy weighs orderly power transfer as aides meet
President elect Kennedy and aides confer on naming a liaison to Eisenhower and on the orderly transfer of executive responsibility. Salinger says a reply to Eisenhower’s telegram is expected soon as Khrushchev’s note arrives for translation. Kennedy may depart Hyannis Port for Palm Beach to rest.
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Underground Tests Favored By AEC Member
Philadelphia AP Robert E. Wilson of the Atomic Energy Commission argued for resuming small underground nuclear weapons tests promptly. He claimed such tests would have no fallout hazard and would aid detection methods while allowing progress in peaceful atomic programs.
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Hodges Named Possible Commerce Secretary Candidate
The Wall Street Journal reports from Washington that Gov. Luther Hodges of North Carolina is named as a possible choice for Commerce Secretary in Kennedy's incoming cabinet. The listing reflects early consideration by the President-Elect before final selections.
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Kennedy Holds 300 Electoral Votes in Tight Victory
Kennedy led with 300 electoral votes as counting continued in California and Alaska in a 66 million plus popular vote race. Nixon held 188 votes in 25 states while several electors remained uncommitted, and Kennedy urged a united effort for the 1960s as he prepared for the January 20 transition.
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Rockefeller Seen as Possible GOP 1964 Leader
Albany AP report focuses on Gouvernor Nelson Rockefeller as a likely contender for the 1964 Republican presidential nomination. It notes his NY loss by Nixon, past statewide wins, and his influence on GOP platform while addressing homefront hurdles and conservative opposition led by Barry Goldwater.
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Eisenhower offers to meet Kennedy for orderly transfer of power
President Eisenhower proposed meetings with President-elect John F. Kennedy to arrange a smooth transition of government. He suggested Kennedy send an aide to coordinate with White House chief of staff Wilton Persons and promised continuity in foreign policy through Herter and a transition team.
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Welfare Bills Face Hurdles
President Elect John F Kennedy faces tough votes and veto risks as he pushes four welfare measures in the new 87th Congress. He cites minimum wage liberalization medical care tied to Social Security federal aid to education and low income areas legislation as top priorities while opposition and committee power loom as obstacles.
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End of GOP Era in California and its Big Four
A look at California's GOP Big Four Earl Warren William F Knowland Goodwin Knight and Richard Nixon and how each rose to national prominence. Warren became Chief Justice. Knowland led the Senate and GOP efforts. Knight faded after a failed 1962 gubernatorial bid. Nixon moved toward national leadership with later presidential campaigns.
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Knight, as lieutenant governor. See GOP on Page 10-A
Knight takes role as lieutenant governor as the GOP section directs readers to page 10-A for more details. The note signals alignment with party leadership and upcoming legislative context.
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Market Trading Is Heavy on Kennedy Victory
Heavy trading pushed stock prices higher in early trading as the Dow Jones industrial average broke through the 600 level for the first time on Wednesday. Brokers said the market viewed Kennedy's election as not signaling a mandate for radical business policy changes.
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Employment report hints at political timing in October decline
Unemployment rose by 191 000 in October while the jobless rate fell seasonally. A Labor Department spokesman said the report could have been released before the Tuesday election, amid Democratic claims of political motivation by the administration.
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