Catholics Rally In Havana As Castro Faces Opposition
About half a million Cuban Catholics gathered for the National Catholic Congress opening in Civic Plaza. A 30 000 strong torchlight march escorted Our Lady of Charity while Vatican sends a message via radio hookup. Castro warned landowners backing reform seek to weaponize the congress against his regime.
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Havana
Fidel Castro
Cuba
National Catholic Congress
Civic Plaza
Castro
Our Lady of Charity
Vatican City
Pope de XXIII
Congress
Catholic Congress
Frank Austin Young
del Pino
Miami
Pope John appeals for Catholic missions worldwide
Pope John XXIII issued an encyclical calling Roman Catholics to support mission work in Asia, Africa, and beyond. He urged youths to dedicate themselves to missions and warned of social, economic, and political upheaval affecting mission lands while stressing the gospel's public role.
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Vatican City
John XXIII
Benedict XV
Asia
Africa
Miss America 1960 Captivates Thomasville During Piedmont Festival
Lyn da Lee Mead Miss America 1960 charms Thomasville after winning Miss Piedmont pageant. She greets fans at the Civic Center and attends a festival ball, with escorts and local officials praising her poise and graciousness. Jim Grimes serves as her official escort.
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Frank Warren
Thomasville
Lynda Lee Mead
Chair City
Mississippi
Thomasvillians
Charlotte
Natchez
Tom A. Finch
Huntsford Hills
Woman's Club
Civic Center
Hal Harrisson
Guilford Dairy
National Highway
Finch Home
Judy Hedrick
Central Davidson
Lynda Lee
Sam Harris
National Guard
Two Balloonists Lift Off to Study Venus From 90000 Feet
Two Navy balloon pilots Cmdr Malcolm Ross and scientist Charles Moore soared from Rapid City to study Venus with a 16 inch telescope mounted on a gondola attached to a large plastic balloon. The craft rose to about 81 000 feet with the flight planned for 24 hours.
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Rapid City
Nebraska
Navy
Cmdr
Malcolm Ross
Charles B. Moore
Cambridge
Mass
St. Louis
LaFayette
Ind
Ross
Moore
Venus
Strato Bowl
Here
Chadron
Neb
Panamanian Troops Clash With Demonstrators Near Canal Zone
About 300 anti American protesters clash with Panamanian National Guard and U S troops near the Panama Canal Zone. Tear gas fire hoses and stoning reported as a band of youths tried to plant a Panamanian flag on the zone during the 136th anniversary of independence.
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Panama
Panama Canal Zone
Uncle Sam
Fourth of July Avenue
U.s.-Run
Canal Zone
Spain
National Guard
Panama City
Cen
All American Cables
U.S
U.S. Information Service
Russia
High Point Car Used In Robbery
Police identified a High Point car used in a motel robbery near Charlotte. Alma G. Elkins of Model Farm Road was sought to confirm ownership. Two male suspects fled the vehicle after the Dogwood Motel hold up on Highway 21 around 10 10 p.m. They escaped with an undetermined sum of small bills and travelers checks.
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Wes
High Point
Alma G. Elkins
Model Farm Road
Charlotte
Dogwood
Highway 21
Boy with terminal illness gets final parade visit
In High Point a three year old boy facing a short time to live asked a police officer to stop a parade. The officer could not grant authority but the sergeant and Jimmy Greenway organized a personal approach by clowns, Santa, and parade personalities to talk with the boy during the Christmas procession.
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High Point
Jimmy Greenway
Chamber of Commerce
Greenway
Santa Claus
Belgrade Pact Aims At Scientific Soviet Cooperation
Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union signed a protocol in Belgrade Saturday for scientific technical cooperation. It provides for exchange of experts and technical documents plus economic and scientific collaboration.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Soviet Union
Road Toll Rises Over Thanksgiving Weekend
The Associated Press reports worsening holiday travel with snow and ice from the Midwest to New England. Deaths climbed at about four per hour since late Friday, reflecting dangerous driving conditions. Additional fatalities include three children killed in a Bardwell residence fire and two Joliet children aged two. By Sunday midnight, highway deaths reached 433, with 49 fire fatalities and 100 from other accidents.
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Associated Press
Midwest
New England
Mississippi Valley
Kentucky
Bardwell
Joliet
U S Protests Chinese Seizure Of Marine In Bombay Consulate
The United States condemns China for kidnapping Marine Sgt. Robert Armstrong in Bombay. Chang Chien-yuh, a Red Chinese official, allegedly sought asylum before Armstrong was seized inside the Red Chinese Consulate, roped and beaten. The incident occurred after a ride to Juhu Beach. Indian authorities awaited China’s version as a preliminary Bombay report was sent to New Delhi.
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New Delhi
India
United States
Bombay
Robert Armstrong
Red China
U.S
Chang Chien-yuh
China
Chang
Armstrong
Juhu
Man Dies In Crash In Charlotte
A 75 year old man, Willie L. Troutman, died when his car hit a tree and a utility pole in Charlotte. A 30 year old, Horace Moore Penninger, was injured in the collision between Troutman’s car and his own.
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Charlotte
N.C
Willie L. Troutman
Horace Moore Penninger
Troutman
Peninger
Eisenhower to Speak 30 Times on Global Goodwill Tour
President Eisenhower will address about 30 public statements during his Western Europe Middle East South Asia and North Africa goodwill tour. The India stop near New Delhi includes speeches before Parliament and at the World Agricultural Fair opening. Diplomatic observers view the India visit as a major stroke for U S support of Indian democracy amid China tensions.
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Washington
Eisenhower
India
Europe
Middle East
South Asia
North Africa
White House
U.S
U. S
New Delhi
Senators To Reveal Payrolls Public on Monday
The payrolls of senators will be published starting Monday under a Senate resolution. Each report lists name, job title, and salary for all staff, with quarterly releases. The first report covers July 1 to Sept. 30.
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Washington
Senate
NBC Defends Policies After Quiz Show Scandal
NBC pledges continued integrity and rejects drastic control measures after quiz show scandals. The company says a few deceitful individuals do not justify government czars or broad restrictions. Chairman Sarnoff and President Kintner outline five core principles guiding NBC’s future programming.
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NEW York
National Broadcasting Co
NBC
Robert W. Sarnoff
Robert E. Kintner
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