Williams Appointment Signals U S Focus on Africa Battle
President-elect Kennedy taps Michigan official G Mennen Williams as assistant secretary of state for Africa amid rising concerns over Communist influence in the Congo and broader African political shifts. The Congo remains pivotal as Nigeria, Ghana, and Guinea vie for influence, with Africa watching for a shift toward genuine independence and stability.
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U.S. Treasury Targeted Over Ford Britain Move
London reports the U S Treasury faced British criticism over its intervention in Ford Motor Co plans to buy full control of British Ford. The deal valued at about 300 million dollars would be financed in dollars, not shares or sterling, a point raised after Henry Ford II and Robert B Anderson discussed the matter in November.
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Leftist Students Hold Guns in Caracas Riot
In Caracas Venezuela leftist students man machine guns from a fortress dormitory during a Thursday night attack on Plaza Venezuela. Civilian supporters of the government fired on them. One killed and another wounded by snipers, raising seven days of turmoil toll to nine.
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Darins Honeymoon Hidden After New Jersey Wedding
Singer Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee, both popular with teens, honeymooned in apparent seclusion. They spent most of their wedding day traveling by air from New York City and wed in a late night ceremony at an Elizabeth New Jersey apartment belonging to music publisher Donald Kirshner.
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Soviet space ship carries two dogs in calm Earth orbit
Moscow reports the Soviet third space ship launched Thursday carries dogs Pchelka and Mushka along with plants and small animals. Premier Khrushchev says scientists may attempt to return it after 24 hours aloft while noting the craft is large enough for a man to eat inside. Signals are monitored in the US and other labs.
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Tunney Engagement Announced To Northwestern Senior
Stamford AP reports Joan Tunney daughter of former boxing champion Gene Tunney engaged to Lynn Carter Wilkinson Jr a Northwestern University senior. Wilkinson hails from Whitefish Bay Wisconsin. No wedding date has been set.
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Seven in Family Perish in Maryland Farmhouse Fire
In Charles County Maryland a blaze at the Powell tobacco farm home killed seven family members including Robert Dana Powell 43 and Viola 45 plus their children James Henry 12 Barbara Regina 10 John Allen 8 Joseph 3 and cousin Phillip G Yates 11. Rose Ella Powell 21 rescued nine siblings from the second floor before the house burned.
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Junior High Funfest At Plymouth Church Tonight
A funfest for city junior high students runs 7 30 to 10 p m at Plymouth Congregational Church 925 Vermont Street admission 25 cents.
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Patrisha Creighton Takes Driver Test in Rolls on 16th Birthday
On her sixteenth birthday Patricia Jean Creighton arrives at the Denver license center to take the driving test in a 1926 Rolls-Royce owned by her uncle.
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Dr Moore to Speak at First Christian Church
Dr William J Moore dean of Raviads University School of Religion will speak at the First Christian Church Woman's Day service at 10 45 a m The theme to be Used is Attempt Great Things for God Expect Great Things from God Wil liam Carey first used the phrase in 1792 in Nottingham England Moore born in Australia studied in America served as a chaplain in World War II and taught at Drake Theological Seminary before joining KU His sermon title is Who Is My Neighbor
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Baldwin and Baker U Plan Old Fashioned Hymn Sing
An old fashion hymn sing is planned by Baldwin area residents and Baker University students for 5 p m Sunday at Baldwin First Methodist Church. Dr William C Rice Baker music director says town and university choirs will be seated throughout the congregation. Frank Purvis and Rev Mark Roach will lead the service. R L Dawson will play the organ. Baldwin families will adopt choir members and take them to dinner at the church after the hymn sing.
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