Reprisal In Congo Fizzles
In Stanleyville the threat of white executions by provincial dictator Bernard Salumu ended without action as UN firmness and Ethiopian troops protected residents. Lumumba remained jailed, no whites were arrested, and a mass airlift plan proved unnecessary.
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The
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Stanleyville
Bernard Salumu
Patrice Lumumba
United Nations
Salumu
Lumumba
Thysville
Oriental
U.N
Dag Hammarskjold
Cen
Mengasha Iyassu
U.N. Congo
Salamu
Joseph Mobut
Riots Erupt in Algiers as De Gaulle Visit Sparks Clash
Algiers sees a second day of European Muslim clashes during Charles de Gaulle’s Algerian visit. Police deploy tear gas as 2,000 to 3,000 Moslem demonstrators march the Casbah and European quarters. Injuries run into hundreds among police. mosque mosques and streets echo with pro and anti De Gaulle slogans.
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Algeria
Oran
Charles de Gaulle
Casbah
Rue de Lyon
Salembier
Jorleansville
France
Chercell
UN Votes 11-Week Break for General Assembly
The U N Steering Committee approved an 11 week recess from Dec 20 to Mar 7 for the General Assembly with Western backing and Soviet opposition. A spring disarmament session and potential April or May meetings were discussed, but March resumption largely stands.
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U.N
General Assembly
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
John F. Kenedy
Valerian A. Zorin
Khrushchev
Zorin
Laos capital moves toward chaos under military rule
Gen Sounihone Pathammavong leads a neutralist military government in Vientiane as pro and anti communist factions fail to meet. Capt Kong Le remains in control with over 500 troops occupying the city while Prince Souvanna Phouma flees to Phnom Penh. A military communique delegates civil and military powers to the armed forces as talks fail. U S Ambassador Brown held a whispered conference with Scunthone after the meeting.
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Vientiane
Laos
Sounihone Pathammavong
Scunthone
Kong le
Souvanna Phouma
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Souvanna
U.S
Winthrop G. Brown
Today's Chuckle Don't lose control of your car
A brief humor item warns drivers to keep up with payments to avoid losing control of their car, delivered in a light tone.
Air Force recovers Discoverer XVIII capsule over Pacific
The Air Force retrieved a data capsule from the orbiting Discoverer XVIII after a 25,000 foot sighting by Capt. Gene W. Jones. The capsule was snagged on its first pass near the Pacific and parachuted to a landing northwest of Hawaii after three days in orbit. Maj. Gen. C. J. Rutland praised the precision of the operation.
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Air Force
Hawaii
Gene W. Jones
Pacific Ocean
Jones
C. J. Rutland
Air Force Ballistic Missile Division
Christmas shopping reminder urges early gifts
The notice urges readers to start Christmas shopping now to avoid mad rush and sold out items. It emphasizes early shopping for a more pleasant holiday season and discourages delaying the task.
Kennedy family clamps down on news coverage
President elect and Mrs Kennedy retreat to a private oceanfront home in Palm Beach and order a news clampdown. Caroline Kennedy, age three, meets her infant brother John Jr. as Pierre Salinger says the family will keep their private life out of public view.
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Palm Beach
Fla
John F. Kennedy
Family News
Kennedy
Pierre Salinger
Caroline Kennedy
John F. Kennedy Jr
Caroline
Baby John
Salinger
Gates Says U S Reconnaissance Punctured Soviet Defenses
Secretary of Defense Thomas S. Gates Jr. told a Pennsylvania Society dinner in New York that for four years U S reconnaissance planes have “riddled” Soviet air defenses and exposed their leadership’s refusal to open skies. He implied U2 flights and perimeter surveillance marked a shift, and praised U S strength while noting Soviet anxiety.
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New York
Thomas S. Gates Jr
U.S
Pennsylvania Society
Gates
Soviet Union
Pennsylvania
Washington
Snowbound Death Toll Rises Across Southwest Texas
Heavy snow and ice blamed for 17 deaths as storms paralyze New Mexico and Texas. The weather disrupted travel and power, with towns isolated and residents fleeing to neighbors. Texas reported 12 direct deaths. New Mexico five in Las Vegas area.
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Tex
New Mexico
Texas
Midwest
Southwest
Weather Bureau
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Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
Oklahoma
Las Vegas
N.M
Not Like Home Berlin Mobility Drill Tests Readiness
About 1,500 American troops were rushed across West Berlin in 100 vehicles on icy roads. The test of readiness and mobility completed without a single fender dented and demonstrated rapid deployment capability.
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Berlin
West Berlin
Kennedy family visits hinted for Christmas holiday
Salinger said President Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy do not expect many visits from the Kenne dy family but Joseph Kennedy and his wife Rose may arrive for Christmas. Rose has not yet seen her 18th grandchild and is recovering after Nov 25 birth. Mrs Kennedy plans to stay in Palm Beach while her husband returns to Washington after the holidays.
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Salinger
Kennedy
Adlai Delays U N Appointment Decision
Adlai E Stevenson said he will not decide whether to accept the United Nations post until the county's new secretary of state is named. He spoke with reporters before flying to Chicago and said he must discuss it further with the president elect and the secretary of state. He indicated the secretary of state appointment would precede his own appointment.
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New York
Adlai E. Stevenson
United Nations
Stevenson
Chicago
U.N. Post
John F. Kennedy
Secretary of State
Kennedy weighs Dillon cabinet post amid speculation
President elect Kennedy held a 45 minute meeting with C Douglas Dillon undersecretary of state in Eisenhower administration amid talk Dillon might become secretary of the Treasury at a $25 000 annual salary. Pierre Salinger said comments are not definite. Goldberg eyed for labor secretary role.
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C. Douglas Dillon
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Pierre Salinger
Georgetown
Washington
Dillon
Capital
Treasury
Salinger
Kennedy meets Dillon in Washington reports speculation
In Washington a special assistant to Dillon, Dixon Donnelley, is sued a statement amid rumors Kennedy offered him a government post. Dillon acknowledged meeting with Senator Kennedy to discuss foreign trade, balance of payments, mutual security, and the Paris talks for the OCED. Cornnelly said no offer was made.
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Washington
Dillon
Dixon Donnelley
Kennedy family spends weekend at Atlantic shore home
President-elect Kennedy stays with wife, newborn son two weeks old, daughter Caroline at a family beach house. The baby and mother left Georgetown Hospital before a Palm Beach flight. Kennedy relaxes Saturday while Salinger notes telephone calls to line up federal appointees.
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Atlantic Shore
Caroline
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington
Palm Beach
Salinger
Man Dies Four Hurt In Ohio 74 Head On Crash
A Hamilton County man, Albert M. Piper, 52, of Anderson Two, died in a head on collision on Ohio 74 a mile west of Newton. Four others were injured including the other driver, Clifford Johnson, 38, also of Anderson Two, who suffered serious chest injuries. Piper’s car tore down 45 feet of guard rail in the crash on a slight curve Saturday.
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Hamilton County
Ohio
Newton
Albert M. Piper
Anderson Two
Piper
Clifford Johnnson
A Glance Inside Women's Jail Has Regular Customers
Patty Mummert visits the city jail women's section and describes the inmates and keeper's efforts to help them. The piece highlights the grim conditions and the routine close to a sobering reality. Also on page 21 Fritz Lalendorf explains city costs and Middletown's maintenance expenses.
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