UN General Assembly Opens Amid East West Vote Seekers
Khrushchev arrives as UN opens its 15th session with a global power struggle over uncommitted votes. Amid demonstrations and security tightness in New York, Castro protests hotel and city hospitality while an emergency session ponders admitting 14 new African nations and Cyprus, a move Khrushchev may use to split new members.
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Castro Attacks U S in Havana Demonstration
In Havana Acting Prime Minister Raul Castro addressed a midnight rally of about 50 000 in the presidential palace square denouncing the United States. He warned of nationalizing more industries here and promised penalties for Americans held on spy charges.
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Mobutu orders arrest if Lumumba tries to flee Leopoldville
In Brussels Col Joseph Mobutu orders Lumumba’s arrest should he attempt to depart Leopoldville for New York. Khrushchev makes a surprise call to Castro in New York as the UN General Assembly opens. Congolese troops begin moving from the Katanga invasion zone in a UN airlift.
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Tito Arrives In New York
Yugoslav President Tito arrived in New York for the United Nations General Assembly and to seek to ease world tensions. He spoke to newsmen from the liner Queen Elizabeth and was greeted by cheering crowds as police guarded the Hudson River pier. Tito headed to the Yugoslav mission on Fifth Avenue and was joined by Albanian Premier Mehmet Shehu, who emphasized peaceful coexistence.
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Weather outlook with clearing and cooler, showers possible
Tonight will be cooler with a low around 53 to 58. Wednesday turns sunny and warmer with a high of 78 to 82. Monday reached 72 by 4 p.m. and Monday night showers brought .88 inch, total monthly rainfall about .95 inch. Fog may develop Tuesday night and early Wednesday, with more showers and cooler weather Thursday.
UN Votes Back Hammarskjold in Congo Crisis
The General Assembly backed Dag Hammarskjold with 70 votes to 21 abstentions, nine Soviet bloc nations voting no, France and South Africa abstaining. The Asian-African bloc framed the measure as vindication of Hammarskjold amid Soviet criticism over Congo policies as the world body eyed a broader arms restraint clause.
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Khrushchev Silent on UN General Assembly Plans
In New York diplomatic silence met questions about Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev attending the United Nations General Assembly opening session. A press aide declined to comment and U S officials said they had no plans for his attendance.
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East West clash for Peru post Belaunde successor
Delegates in session open at 3 p.m. EDT as East West tensions rise over the vote to choose a new president of Peru after Victor Andres Belaunde. The West backs a swift Irishman Frederick A Boland while Czechoslovakia’s Jiri Nosek is presented as the Communist candidate.
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Chuckle: By the time the average man is out of the woods
A light joke notes that as a person nears safety or relief from a problem the effort remains taxing. The quip contrasts usual progress with hidden fatigue, framing a humorously cynical view of perseverance and relief.
Fidel Irked By Security At United Nations Session
Fidel Castro angered by tight security and hotel rates moved from the Shelburne to Hotel Theresa in Harlem for the United Nations General Assembly opening. A police detail of about 150 guarded the Cuban delegation as 1,000 supporters shouted. The entourage paid $700 for the first day, and Castro planned to attend the session but not speak.
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Khrushchev at UN Readies Disarmament Pitch
Khrushchev lands in New York and reads a 1500 word speech at the UN docks. He names no new policy beyond disarmament seeks dialog with Eisenhower if he delivers a serious address. He arrives with satellite leaders and signals a potential propaganda showcase over two weeks.
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