Varied Reactions To Valachi Testimony Across Congress
Congress heard Valachi testify on La Cosa Nostra with mixed reactions. Sen McClellan, chairing the subcommittee, says Valachi is credible and not a phony, while Rep. Montana calls him a dirty liar. Mundt Curtis and McIntyre shift toward cautious acceptance, citing police verification and probative value.
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Washington
Joseph Valachi
John L. McClellan
Valachi
John C. Montana
Apalachin
Congress
Jim Wright
D-Tex
Justice Department
New York
Lachi
la Cosa Nostra
Mafia
Syndicate
Black Hand
McClellan
Thomas J. McIntyre
D-N.h
Karl E. Mundt
R-S.d
Carl T. Curtis
Curtis
McIntyre
Mundt
Connecticut
Shotgun Attack Wounds Nine in Kansas City Gangs
In Kansas City a green sedan fired on a porch gathering wounding nine, all Black victims. Police suspect a retaliatory gang clash between Leeds and 31st street factions. investigators note a sawed-off shotgun barrel found nearby.
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Kansas City
John Higgins
Leeds
31St
Clifford Warren
Charles Kelly
Cooper Describes Sunset Beauty From 22 Orbits
Houston AP reports astronaut Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr describes space sunsets in his 22 orbit Mercury mission final report. He notes vibrant color bands and a bright sky, with night lightning and a bright moon, contrasting earth and sky darkness.
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Houston
Tex
Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr
Cooper
Kennedy is to Have Tea With Greek Royal Family
Jacqueline Kennedy plans a tea with King Patul and Queen Frederika at the Athens palace during her 15 day Greek vacation. She travels with Prince Stanislas and Princess Lee Radziwill, while security tightens around her seaside villa and the yacht Christina waits offshore.
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Athens
Greece
Jacqueline Kennedy
Kennedy
United States
Cuba censoring letters evidenced by Havana inspected mail
Miami reports show a letter from Cuba marked inspected according to Resolution No. 58 with a censor’s initials and Havana postmark. The envelope appeared opened, indicating outward censorship by Fidel Castro’s government.
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Miami
Fla
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Matanzas
Havana
Colburn Named to KU Chamber Choir and Related Cast
Kansas University sophomore Colburn of 2028 Ky. St. among 40 members of a newly formed Chamber Choir. Conductor is Clayton Krehbiel. The choir plans a Dec 8 concert and Dec 15 Christmas Vespers with members from numerous colleges and cities.
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Larry Colburn
Kansas University
Glenn Colburn
Ky. St
Clayton Krehbiel
Soprano
Warm Gold
Overland Park
Judy Fraser
Larned
Ineta Y. Williams
Wichita
Norma Sharp
Arkansas City
Carol Busch
Olathe
Linda Phillips
Centerville
Iowa
Joanne Wester
Mission
Patricia Ann Wise
Oklahoma City
Okla
Judy Nelson
Bonnie Jane Ward
Topeka
Alto
Betty Maline
Cozad
Neh
Nancy Marey
Scott City
Jeri Dearinger
Wichite
Sandra Stucky
Moundridge
Mary Kistner
Sabetha
Mary ‘Patum
Osceola
Carol Cease
Ogden
Utah
Joan Fyper
Independence
Sandra Montgomery
Tulsa
Sandra Kay Outhier
Jane Schendel
Judy Reiz
Sopho- Snore
Marvin Crocker
Rose Hill
Stevens Townshin
Jamestown
Frank Jacobson
Delevan
John C. Piper
Parsons
Lacy Banks
Kansas City
Kan
Aul Young
Ron Daigle
Hanspeter Schelling
Berneck
Switzerland
Bass
Richard Taylor
Leawood
Michael Riley
Columbus
Carl ©. Johnson
Leavenworth
Richard A. Morris
Roger Morrison
Salina
Melvin Curtis Dickson
Dallas
Tex
Thaddeus Sims
Paola
Steve Wilmer
Shawnee Mission
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K.C
Basutoland
Air Force
America
Mrs. Kennedy
Royalty
Frances Lewine
Associated Press
Servicenter
Chas- Speas
Opr
Colburn
Ken Waldrop
Army
Westinghouse
Laundromat
Oryer
Jack Harris
Prater
Buick
Fisher
New Hampshire
Parker Buick, Inc
Lawrence, Kansas
Anchor Savings
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Kansas
Minnesota Avenue
Johnson Drive
Floyd Overland Park, Kansas
West
95Th Street
Ottawa
South Kansas
Olathe, Kansas
Ve USA Live
Anchor Savings Association
Harry T. West
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