Reds Accept Congo Peace Plan Amid UN Debate
United Nations Security Council approved a plan authorizing force to prevent Congo civil war. Moise Tshombe rejected a key provision demanding withdrawal of Belgian advisers. Soviet abstention, US support, and France abstention shaped the vote as Hammarskjold urged broader troop deployment and adherence to the Asian African plan.
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Hammarskjold
Patrice Lumumba
Albert Kalonji
Kasai
Britain
China
Turkey
Ceylon
Liberia
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Lumumba
United Nations Aciion
U. N. Conciliation Commission
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U. N. Congo
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Joseph Mobutu
Sean MacKeown
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Congo River
Oriental Province
Lumumbist
U S Seeks Neutral Laos With Screened Aid Commitments
Washington signals full future U S aid to the royal Lao government would be screened by a neutral nations watchdog commission. Secretary of State Rusk disclosed the plan after a 60 minute meeting with Soviet Ambassador Menshikov. The move aims to ensure Laos remains neutral and free from foreign bases, with over 100 U S military advisers potentially withdrawn.
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United States
U. S
Pathet Lao
Savang Vat
Ithana
Laos
Soviet
Dean Rusk
Mikhail Menshikov
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Savang
Mensikov
U.S
Soviet Union
Unions Fret Over Loss Of Strength
MIAMI BEACH AFL-CIO leaders report a drop in unionization from a previous level of a signal to 38 percent of organizable workers. Independent unions gain members while AFL CIO unions fall behind. Walter Reuther chairs a committee to boost organizing and get America back to work with nationwide conferences.
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Mine Workers
Joseph A. Beirne
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Afl-Cio Council
America
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Chuckle: Boys Being Boys Still Look Silly Twice
A light humorous line notes that it is fine for boys to act like boys, but upon a second appearance their behavior appears silly, poking gentle fun at repeat performances and public persona.
Atlas Capsule Flight Sets Records In Test
The Atlas capsule test soared 107 miles high and 1425 miles downrange and was recovered in 43 minutes. NASA said the mercury Atlas craft flew its trajectory with peak altitude near 107 miles and downrange about 1425 miles. Three astronauts were named for final training: John Glenn, Virgil Grissom, and Alan Shepard.
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United States
John Glenn
Virgil Grissom
Alan Shepard
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NASA
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Weather update from Ohio amid rain belt
A broad rain belt stretches from the mid-Atlantic to the east coast affecting Ohio with cloudy skies and occasional rain tonight and tomorrow. The Ohio River runs high at 26.7 feet due to recent rain and melted snow. Tonight’s low is expected in the mid 30s and Wednesday’s high near 46. Tuesday’s official high reached 37 at 3 p.m. with an overnight low of 31 at 6 a.m.
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mid-Atlantic States
East Coast
Texas Snowstorm Paralyzes West Texas Towns and Roads
A major winter storm swept west Texas and southeast New Mexico on Monday, dropping up to 20 inches of snow in Clavene near Levelland and paralyzing Lubbock with a foot of snow. Dozens of students and teachers spent the night in a Woolforth school as buses stalled and roads became nearly impassable. Flood waters threatened areas from Iowa to Florida, while near zero visibility and freezing rain affected the region.
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Texas
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Iowa
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
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Virginia
Maryland
Florida
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Levelland
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Lovington
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Woolforth
Kennedy Moves 16 Bill Pack to Fast Track
President Kennedy proposes priority legislation including extended unemployment benefits, aid to dependent children, Social Security improvements, and a $390 million program to redevelop distressed areas. Senate Democrats pledge swift action as committee chairs plan hearings on education and other items, with a travel service bill already advancing.
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Kennedy
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White House
Pierre Salinger
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U.S
Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development
Iron Curtain
Senate
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Mike Mansfield
Monitana
Kenedy
Three Major Airlines Halt Operations in Walkout
New York AP report details a five day wildcat strike by Flight Engineers International Union that shut down Trans World Airlines American and Eastern Airlines. Pan American and National offered token service while Western ran minimal flights. Thousands displaced and major hubs disrupted with 125000 NY area travelers affected through Monday.
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National Airlines
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Seattle
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Delta
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Clarence N. Sayen
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Pilots Association
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Engineers’ Union
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British Overseas Aireways Corp
KLM Dutch Airlines
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