Khrushchev Leaves U.N. After 25 Day World Visit
United Nations security eased as Nikita Khrushchev departed for Moscow after a 25 day visit that dominated General Assembly dynamics. Police withdrew from First Avenue precincts and U.N. passes were no longer required for access to the Secretariat. Khrushchev framed the Congo and colonial issues as key, claiming victory on a plenary hearing for immediate independence and urging disarmament talks, while criticizing U.N. consistency.
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Edith Piaf Plans Return to Paris Stage
Edith Piaf, famed husky voiced singer, prepares to resume singing after liver ailment surgeries in the past two years. She said her first appearance will be December 29 in Paris.
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Eisenhower Reaches Record 70 As President
Washington AP Dwight D Eisenhower turns 70 the first president to reach that age in office. A White House birthday celebration includes a memorial oak planting on the lawn and a mid day program with GOP leaders and international guests. He plans a trip to Gettysburg Pa then a coast to coast tour after his term ends. He cites baseball no hitter lore for health and plans retirement after January 20 while continuing public life.
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President Eisenhower Becomes Oldest U.S. Leader at 70
President Eisenhower, aged 70, set a new record as the oldest man to serve as president. He surpassed Andrew Jackson, who had held the record at 69 years, 11 months, and 19 days.
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Frazzled babysitter jokes on returning parents
A frazzled babysitter tells anxious parents not to apologize, noting she wouldn’t be in a hurry to come home either. The lighthearted quip captures the tongue in cheek relief of a chaotic evening.
Little Islands Mushroom As Key Issue After Debate
Nixon and Kennedy clash over war and peace and defense of Quemoy and Matsu during a national TV debate. Both claim victory, with Nimv? Nixon praising the fast pace and Kennedy highlighting important campaign issues. The candidates diverge on defense strategy and farm costs while agreeing on Berlin defense and condemning bigotry.
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Kennedy Nixon Debate Sparks Clash Over Islands Policy
In a televised head to head Kennedy and Nixon clash on handling the Chinese mainland dispute over the islands. Kennedy urges withdrawal of Nationalist forces while Nixon warns that withdrawal damages the U S and could provoke war aligning with Asia. The debate also touches Kennedy’s religion and Klan insinuations, with both campaigns trading charges and clarifications.
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Weekend Rain Likely With Warmer Start To Week
The forecast calls for showers and thundershowers tonight with temperatures in the low 60s. More thundershowers are possible Saturday as the air cools from the week’s 80s. The five day outlook shows near normal highs around 68 and lows near 46. Intermittent showers expected through Monday with a warmer Tuesday. yesterday’s high reached 82 and the low 52 at 4 PM.
Ike Would Be Envoy For Dick Nixon
President Eisenhower would serve as a roving ambassador if Nixon is elected, per reports from Los Angeles. The Herald Tribune and New York Times cite a forthcoming announcement describing Ike as “roving ambassador to the world” with a first assignment a worldwide tour of key allies and newly independent nations.
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Chiang Declares Defiance Over Quemoy and Matsu
Taiwan’s foreign ministry spokesman James Shen reiterated Chiang Kai-shek’s regime stance that Quemoy and Matsu will be held and not abandoned to please others. The statement insisted no American blood should be shed to defend those island groups.
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Pirates World Series Victory Sparks Record Downtown Celebration
Pitts burgh erupted after Bill Mazeroski’s ninth inning homer gave the Pirates a 10-9 win over the Yankees and their first title since 1925. Police reported 40+ arrests, mass traffic jams, litter, and after hours clubs crowded downtown as residents were urged to stay away.
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Laos Premier vows neutral stance despite U.S. pressure
Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma of Laos says he will not alter Laos neutrality and may seek aid from other sources if the United States dislikes the policy. Soviet envoy Alexander Abramov arrives in Vientiane to present credentials to King Savang Vathana and discuss aid.
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Cuban Consul General Leaves Miami After Attack
Cuban consul Abelardo Leon Blanco was beaten and hospitalized as Cuban exiles attacked the Miami consulate amid posts about Castro firing squads. The incident followed executions in Cuba and a note of protest from Havana accusing the U.S. of complicity. Police feared further demonstrations outside Castro backer hangouts.
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United States blasts Castro at United Nations
The United States issued a 9000 word rebuke to Fidel Castro in the General Assembly accusing him of aiming to undermine the Inter-American system and inviting Red intervention in Cuba. It portrays Castro as a tyrant suppressing elections and dissent and accuses him of provoking incidents at Guantanamo and seeking economic aggression.
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Valdivia Reports Mild Midday Earthquake
An earthquake of medium intensity shook Valdivia, a Chilean city about 550 miles south of Santiago, late Thursday. The 1960s quake risk recalled last May's disastrous Chilequakes that heavily damaged Valdivia.
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Congo Ends Lumumba Blockade After Four Days
Congolese soldiers withdraw from Patrice Lumumba’s residence ending a four day blockade. Col Joseph Mobutu, who marked his 30th birthday, said the move ends the blockade with Lumumba still in the house and no immediate explanation given. Mobutu had threatened to arrest Lumumba if he left, overriding the provisional government’s ultimatum and the U.N. rejection of the demand.
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Khrushchev returns to Moscow after UN trip
Soviet Premier Khrushchev flies into Moscow to a throng of thousands but does not deliver the anticipated speech at the capital. In Leavenworth Kansas an explosion at a nearby slaughterhouse outside the U.S. Penitentiary walls kills two inmates and injures five others including a supervisor.
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Eisenhower pledges support for new African states
President Eisenhower told leaders of 15 new African nations and Cyprus that the next U S president will pursue strong American efforts to help these countries build free democracy.
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Cuban Woman Delegate Defects From UN Mission
Teresa Casuso, Cuban delegation member and ambassador rank, quits poste claiming Castro turns Cuba into a police state and a reign of terror. She says she wrote a 15 page letter to Castro and awaits relief, fearing for family safety, and doubts Castro would win free elections if held.
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