Congo mass casualty toll rises as 97 whites confirmed dead
The Congo conflict death toll climbs with 97 white victims confirmed in the mass casualty event. Reports hint at another rebel attack affecting nearly 150 foreigners, while a U S Belgian rescue mission winds down amid fears for about 300 whites still behind rebel lines.
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Leopoldville
The
Congo
Stanleyville
Paulis
Bunia
Watsa
Theo Lefevre
Brussels
International Red Cross
Red Cross
Rescue Result of Message Revealing Execution Plan
United States and Belgium planned to drop paratroopers to Congo after intercepted messages from rebel General Nicholas Olenga indicated a mass hostage execution. The messages, deemed more credible than threats by rebel leader Christophe B. Gbenye, outlined operational plans. Olenga is described as the rebel movement’s most dangerous figure, with Gbenye and Gaston Soumialot viewed as opportunists.
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Washington
United States
Belgium
Congo
Christophe B. Gbenye
Peoples Republic
Nicholas Olenga
Olenga
Gbenye
Gaston Soumialot
Stanleyville
Weather notes and Congo crisis reference in brief
Northeast Kansas reports fair and cold weather with diminishing winds tonight. Temperature readings and past records noted. A separate briefing recalls talks between Dean Rusk and Paul-Henri Spaak leading to a joint U. S. Belgian action over Congo hostages after the Kindu capture, ending Spaak’s reservations. Open evenings until Christmas at Ben Franklin, 805 Mass.
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Dean Rusk
Paul-Henri Spaak
Washington
Spaak
Congo
Kindu
Stanleyville
Mariner 4 Launch Sends Space Probe Toward Mars
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP the Mariner 4 interplanetary craft blasted off on schedule aboard a 100 foot Atlas Agena rocket. Early data showed successful launch phases and a plan to approach Mars within 8600 miles next July while transmitting 22 photos and studying atmospheric density radiation and other secrets. The NASA team expects hours to confirm trajectory and steerage if needed and track signals from Woomera Australia as the probe heads toward a 74 month voyage and solar orbit.
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Cape Kennedy, Fla
Flight Control Center
Mars
United States
Mariner 4
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Cape Kennedy
Mariner 3
Agena
Indian Ocean
Woomera
Australia
Earth
Colder Readings Expected Tonight With No Rain
A new cold air mass moved into the Lawrence area with temperatures dropping sharply. Forecasts call for fair skies and cold weather through Sunday with highs in the lower 30s and a low near 15. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. November moisture totals rise, making it one of the wettest on record while easing two months of drought.
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Kansas
Northwest
Lawrence
U. S. Weather Bureau
Topeka
Kansas University
Sayers Draft Shocks Chiefs Bears in New York
Gale Sayers was drafted in the first round by both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Chicago Bears amid New York prospecting. The halfback and his wife attended the draft as rumors swirled about signing terms and a potential pro career with either AFL or NFL clubs. Sayers planned to pick the best offer, with Kansas City seen as a likely destination if the offer matched others.
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Kansas City Chiefs
AFL
Chicago Bears
NFL
Kansas
Gale Sayers
New York
Sayers
Linda
New York City
Chiefs
New York Jets
TV Guide
American Football Coaches Association
Nbc-Tv
Look Magazine
UPI
Time Magazine
NEA
Kansas City
Chicago
Gotham
Kansas Star
Journal-World
Pat Cross
Lawrence
Gale
Three Emporia Boys Missing After Duck Hunt Search Finds Boat
Search parties found an upside down boat and a dead dog near John Redmond Reservoir as they pursue three Emporia High School students, Steve Fencannon Bill Seybold and Steve Mountain, aged 15 or 16, who vanished Friday during a Thanksgiving duck hunt near Burlington. The car and boat trailer were recovered Friday night.
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Emporia
Kan
John Redmond Reservoir
Steve Fencannon
Bill Seybold
Steve Mountain
Emporia High School
Burlington
What is science and what is religion according to a scientist
The article defines science as the activity by which man gains understanding and control of nature and notes it is imperfect and evolving. Religion is described as a personal guide to conduct and the theory of moral meaning, with science asking how and religion asking why. The author suggests scientists can accept both aspects as complementary though not always consistent.
Demonstration Attacks U S Embassies in Moscow
Rampaging students attacked the U S British Belgian and Congolese embassies in Moscow protesting U S Belgian action in the Congo. They smashed windows burned a car and clashed with police as crowds protested the Congo rescue.
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Moscow
U.S
Congo
Foreign Ministry
Stoessel
United States
Patrice Lumumba University
Hippolyte Cools
Humphrey Trevelyan
Ascension Island
New York Times
Tchaikovsk Boulvard
Housing Program For Spring Term Studied on Hill
KU housing officials plan spring term accommodations as enrollment is expected to dip about 5 percent from 12 344. Dormitory director J J Wilson notes halls now exceed capacity with rooms doubled and even laundry areas used. McCollum Hall construction mentioned as part of future housing expansion.
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Kansas University
J. J. Wilson
Wilson
Ellsworth
Joseph R. Pearson
Templin
Grace Pearson
Committee Looks At Housing Needs For KU Students
A committee to study future housing needs for University of Kansas students held its first meeting on Friday. Plans include inviting Lawrence City Commission members to the next session. Attendees included KU leaders Chancellor Clarke Wescoe and J. J. Wilson. Chamber members also attended.
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Lawrence
Clarke Wescoe
Raymond Nichols
Keith Lawton
J. J. Wilson
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Richard Barber
Ben Barteldes
Riley Burcham
J. L. Constant
John Crown
Bob Oyler
Russ Mosser
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Odd Williams
E. R. Zook
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Mariner
Mariner Spacecraft
Cosmic Ray
Antenne
Pianet
Electronic ‘Assembly
Cenopus Sansier
Camille Berry
U.s.-Belgium
United Nations
Security Council
Africa
Pierre M’bale
M’bale
Tanganyika
Uganda
Zanzibar
Gabon
Ben Franklin
Elks Club
Santa
David Schroeder
Richard Schroeder
Ala. St
David
Bears
Tab Sayers
Emporia Boys
Warren Weaver
Rockefeller Foundation
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
Weaver
Sloan-Kettering Institute For Cancer Research
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Academy of Religion and Mental Health
Salk Institute For Biological Studies
Walter Stoessel Jr
Soviet Union
Sun
Hillcrest Bowl
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