France recognizes Red China. establishes diplomatic ties
Paris announces France will exchange ambassadors with Peking within three months. Peking radio confirms the move, with no immediate plan to sever relations with Chiang Kai shek's Nationalist government on Formosa. The U.S. State Department calls the step unfortunate.
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France
Chiang Kaishek
Formosa
Peking
Chiang
Peking Radio
Red China
Washington
U.S. State Department
State Department
Moscow backs China recognition praised by Radio Moscow
London based AP report notes Mos cow Radio saying France recognizing the Chinese People’s Republic has been received with satisfaction in the Soviet Union. The broadcast cites a Sino Soviet leadership struggle but reiterates support for UN rightful representation of China and for Beijing’s recognition.
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London
Moscow Radio
France
Soviet Union
Moscow
Peking
France Recognized Amid Southeast Asia Tensions
The State Department labeled the French recognition particularly unfortunate as Chinese Communists push aggression and subversion in Southeast Asia and beyond.
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State Department
Southeast Asia
France and China to establish diplomatic relations
The French government and the People's Republic of China agreed to establish diplomatic relations and designate ambassadors within three months. France becomes the second major US ally to recognize Communist China, after Britain, whose envoy in Beijing remains a chargé d affaires. President Johnson voiced US opposition, while De Gaulle showed no concern.
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Repub
People’s Republic of China
France
China
Britain
Peking
Charles de Gauly
United States
Johnson
Atlantic Alliance
Free World
de Gaulle
Missionaries in Congo and British East Africa calm unrest
Irene and Winifred Ferrer, veteran missionaries in the Congo, await word on family safety as rebels attack Mangungu and Iwagu areas. British troops keep peace in Kenya Tanganyika and Uganda after mutinies linked to independence.
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Irene Ferrera
Congo
Winifred
Grings
Ruth Ann
Becky
Danny
Irene
Ruth Hege
Wellington
Ohio
Mangungu
Iwagu
Ernest Ferrer
Jerome
Dwight
Idaho
Allen McMullen
Twin Falls
Nairobi
Kenya
East Africa
Commonwealth
Tanganyika
Uganda
Zanzibar
British East Africa Command
Queen's African Rifles
Khrushchev
Spict
Britain
Weather Dry Across Most Of Nation
Wet spots appeared in scattered areas but overall dry and clear weather prevailed across the major portion of the nation today.
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Associated Press
Cold Night Ahead With More Freeze Expected
Near and below freezing temperatures were forecast again tonight with clear skies and continued cold conditions. Yesterday’s high fell to 4 while today’s low was 2 with a chilly outlook for tomorrow.
Record Cold Grips Dakotas Minnesota and Midwest
Arctic air centered in the Dakotas and Minnesota drives subzero temperatures across the region. The freezing line stretches from the central plateau east to New England and heads south toward Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Kentucky tonight. International Falls and Jamestown report 15 below zero. several North Dakota cities near that level.
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Dakotas
Minnesota
New England
Oklahoma
Wisconsin
Indiana
Kentucky
International Falls
Minn
Jamestown
N.D
North Dakota
Director of Zoo Dies From Bite of Deadly Snake
Jerry de Bary 37, Salt Lake City, curator at the City Zoo, died after a puff adder bite while cleaning its cage. He suffered paralysis and severe pain, with a windpipe opening for breathing. serum from Africa failed to arrive in time.
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Salt Lake City
Jerry de Bary
de Bary
San Diego
Calif
Southern Rhodesia
South Africa
Mary Gerald
Holy Cross Hospital
Mary
Peggy Forrester
Salisbury
United States
Marlin Perkins
St. Louis Zoo
Puff Adder
ZOO
Jerry DeBary
Spy Satellites Detect ICBM Launches From Florida and California
President Johnson announced that two U S military spy satellites have detected multiple intercontinental ballistic missile launches. Tests covered liquid fueled Titan and Atlas boosters and the solid fueled Minuteman ICBM. The disclosure signals a plan for a continuous global missile launch surveillance system.
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Washington
Johnson
U.S
Florida
California
Titan
Defense Department
Chuckle Note on Money and Keeping in Touch with Children
A humorous line noting that while money isn’t everything it helps maintain contact with one’s kids. It reflects a light sentiment about finances and family connection.
Margaret Chase Smith May Seek Republican Nomination
Sen. Margaret Chase Smith of Maine is expected to announce she will try for the Republican presidential nomination. If she runs she would be the first woman on a major party ticket. She may seek the presidency or the vice presidential spot, with decision likely on running in the New Hampshire primary.
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Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
New Hampshire
Senate
Mrs. Smith
Wrc-Tv
Gov
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Sen
Barry Goldwa
Monogamy Unnatural Says Doctor at UC Symposium
Dr Russell V. Lee told a University of California symposium that marriage to one wife is bizarre and unnatural. He argued that in nature mammals mate with many partners to ensure the strongest genetics and species survival, adding that man has sacrificed the instinct to be a heroic progenitor by adopting monogamy.
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San Francisco
University of California
Russel V. Lee
McNamara Affirms U S Missile Reliability Before House
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara told Congress he has no hesitancy about missile dependability. He said missiles are more reliable for reaching targets than manned bombers in testimony to the House Armed Services Committee, responding to questions by Senator Barry Goldwater.
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Washington
Defense Roberts
McNamara
Congress
U. S
House Armed Services Committee
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Saturn 1 launch postponed by fueling problem at Cape Kennedy
A fueling issue in the Saturn 1 first stage postponed today’s attempt to launch the world’s largest satellite from Cape Kennedy. The 164 foot rocket, weighing 562 tons, would have carried a 37,700 pound satellite as part of the U S lead in space rocket power. Ranger 6 to moon launches and heavy Sputniks context follow.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Fila
United States
National Aeronauticcs and Space Administration
National Radio and Television Networks
L. Dryden
Space Agency
Soviet Union
Echo I Satellite Brings Joint Soviet U.S. Space Hopes
The Echo I satellite, a 135 foot balloon, drew praise from a Soviet scientist as a potential start for joint experiments. Echo II relayed signals from multiple sites as NASA noted several successful tests, though real cross-border radio communications were still days away.
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Washington
America
Sovite Union
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
United States
Soviet Union
Johnson Proposes Fed Aid for Fast-Growing Suburbs in Housing Plan
President Johnson asks Congress for federal grants and loans to local governments and private developers to fund rapid suburban expansion with new classrooms streets and water sewer lines. He seeks a Cabinet department of housing and community development and swift action on a mass transit bill while renewing push for public housing and urban renewal.
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Johnson
Congress
Sion
John F. Kennedy
Department of Housing and Community Development
Senate
House
Kennedy
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