De Gaulle Visit Sparks Algerian Unrest and Military Brace
In Algiers during Charles de Gaulle's mission of persuasion, violence erupts as thousands clash with security forces. Police on duty amid protests, with warlike tension and calls for general strikes from settler groups. De Gaulle plans to establish an Algerian government run by locals until the conflict ends.
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Cuban Battles Reported Across Central Cuba
About 450 anti-Casino insurgents were said to be fighting Castro troops near Corralillo after a new landing on Cuba’s north coast. Reports describe sporadic clashes the last two days, with militia losses and suspected troop movements toward the Escambray range as authorities report another attempted seizure of a Cuban airliner near Clentuegos. Ramiro Rodriguez Verda, 23, of Holguin, among those killed, with 17 aboard the plane, locals say originated from Santiago.
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Legal Test for Cop in the Sky Is Threatened
Waterloo man Harold D. Nolting of Waterloo said he would appeal a $6 fine from a Washburn justice court, challenging the Iowa Highway Patrol’s right to arrest alleged spenders based on evidence gathered by airplane spoiling, a case that was argued on a Friday.
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Kong Le Seizes Vientiane in Bloodless Coup
Red kerchiefed paratroopers under Captain Kong Le seized Vientiane, toppling the government in a night operation. Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma remained in his palace as Kong Le’s forces surrounded key sites and claimed control without significant clashes. A second overnight coup appeared to have occurred, with authorities reporting no major fighting but tense uncertainty in the Lao capital. In separate news, thieves stole cash from New London Co op Lumber Co, fleeing with about 275 to 3300 dollars, a professional job, leaving checks behind.
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Stores Open For Christmas Shoppers Tonight
Local merchants report extended hours as retail stores stay open tonight to stock varied gift items and attract shoppers with plentiful values. With two weeks left before the holiday, emphasis remains on attracting buyers and ensuring merchandise is available.
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U S Boosts Gold Supply With IMF Bullion Purchase
The United States increased its gold reserve for the first time in months with a $300 million bullion sale to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF said the sale aimed to convert gold into dollars for investment in short term treasuries. Foreign buyers have purchased about $1.4 billion of U S gold since late June, sparking concerns of a potential gold run.
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Keokuk Voters Approve New Home for Aged Facility
Keokuk voters approve a $980,000 bond issue for a new Lee County Home for the Aged, with 6 739 to 1 449 largely final figures. The plan replaces the 103 year old facility on the same site three miles north of Keokuk.
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Program of Harassment at New Orleans School Escorted
Federal marshals escorted white pupils to William Frantz School amid threats and intimidation after a boycott. Deputies accompanied a lone African American girl to the newly integrated building as Save Our Schools organizers warned white attendance would be pressured by job threats and picketing.
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Snowstorms Strands Southwest Communities In Early Storm
One of the heaviest storms in years blankets Arizona and New Mexico with up to 15 inches of snow, isolating Albuquerque and El Paso area towns, closing major highways and grounding flights. Santa Rosa sees heavy snow. Ajo Arizona reports three inches, Holbrook Winslow area nine inches. Gulf Coast states face rain belt. North Dakota also reports snow.
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Urgent Steps to Avert Reprisals Against Belgians
The secretary-general reported a Lu mumb a forces leader in Stanleyville threatened to arrest and behead Belgians in Oriental Province within 48 hours unless Lumumba is released. He cabled his representative in Leopoldville and Indian diplomat Rajeshwar Dayal for a full report on protections for about 2,000 whites in the province.
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Rajeshwar Dayal
Walnut shells cure jet fatigue in ten minutes
Tucson report says a cheap method uses walnut shells fed through jet engines to clean out grease and debris, restoring power in about ten minutes for 9.90 a sack. The story also notes U.N. Security Council discussions on Congo crisis and a street incident in Chalindrey involving Carlos Ruiz and a barking dog.
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Kennedy Takes Wife and New Son to Florida Today
President Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline head to Florida with their newborn son John F. Kennedy Jr. after weathering a sleet incident and inviting Adlai Stevenson and two associates to travel. The trip follows a period of extended activity and political engagements.
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Kennedy takes family to Florida after birth of son
The Newest president Kennedy and his wife depart Georgetown Hospital with their five week old son for Palm Beach Florida. He planned two calls with callers at Georgetown before departure including Rep Hale Boggs and Dr Rostow. Stevenson remains undecided on UN ambassador post with Kennedy.
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Midas Center To Be Built At Ottumwa
Air Force officers visited Ottumwa to discuss a multi million dollar installation to start next spring and finish in 1962. They described the center as part of a worldwide Midas satellite warning system to intercept early missiles and relay data to U S ballistics centers. The project is estimated to cost at least twenty million dollars and will include a long list of facilities.
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