Kennedy says progress made on Cabinet picks
President elect John F Kennedy said from his Georgetown home that progress is being made toward filling five of ten Cabinet posts. He expects further announcements possibly today or by tomorrow with the Treasury post viewed as likely to go to Douglas Dillon.
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Castro accuses U S of arming foes in Cuba unrest
Havana reports Fidel Castro alleging the United States funds and arms a revolt against his government. He spoke at a midnight Electrical Workers Union meeting to oust a traitorous leadership amid protests and a march to the Presidential Palace.
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Eisenhower Given Positive Physical Condition Report
President Eisenhower's health and breathing improve after annual exam at Walter Reed Hospital. Lt Gen Leonard D Heaton and Maj Gen Howard M Snyder state chronic bronchitis and left shoulder bursitis show improvement. He leaves hospital and returns to White House desk.
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Girl Escapes Abductor From Sultan to Monroe Car
Hazel Irene Oelrich, 17, a Sultan High senior, reported being abducted at knife point by a man with graying hair. She fled the car near Monroe after a struggle, alerting her father and police. the suspect demanded $25,000 and followed in another vehicle toward Everett.
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Shellfire in Vientiane Strikes U S Embassy
The US Embassy and the French Hospital were hit as anti communist forces battle in Vientiane. Shelling sent hundreds of civilians fleeing toward Thailand while the embassy staff evacuated. Four Americans were lightly injured.
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Premier Is Arrested By Nepal King
King Mahendra assumed control of the government in Katmandu and ordered the arrest of Premier B. P. Koiraia and other ministers. The monarchy restored powers after long Rana rule, following elections earlier in 1959 and a 1955 throne succession.
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Nomination Reported for Defense Secretary McNamara
England based UPIP reports United States and allied forces awaiting the appointment of Reber McNamara to the defense post. The expected title is McNamara as secretary and leading his defense team.
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Attempted Moon Shot Ends in $40 Million Failure
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP report says the United States failed in its first lunar landing attempt, ending the Apollo era dream as Space officials confirm the 40 million dollar rocket and craft could not reach the moon. Recovery efforts will proceed while future moon launches await more powerful rockets expected next summer. The blast occurred at about 40 000 feet with debris falling into the ocean. The mission aimed to deliver a 368 pound craft to the moon 240 000 miles away in 60 hours, leaving the moon as a difficult target for US space efforts.
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Turmoil in Algiers Escalates as Riot Clamps Quarter
Turbulent clashes erupt in Algiers Arab quarter as troops seal exits and riots flare. Reported numbers show mounting tolls with hundreds of residents confined, amid extremist backlash against French government policy and security forces.
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Mobutu Orders Congo Air Base Evacuation
Col Joseph Mobutu ordered troops to pull out of the Kitona air base near Leopoldville after a takeover defying U.N. forces. An army officer carried the order to the base, 300 miles from Leopoldville, a move viewed by U.N. officials as an act of aggression.
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Friday Set For Start Of Congo Debate
United Nations General Assembly prepares for a Congo debate after a long session break. Delegates faced weekend rounds of day and night meetings as the body moves toward a formal discussion starting Friday amid urgent concerns over the Congo crisis.
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Fighting Flares in Addis Ababa Amid Coup News
London reports fighting in Addis Ababa as Crown Prince Asfa Wassan is proclaimed king after Emperor Haile Selassie’s absence. Telegraphic links cut. air traffic suspended. British embassy opens refuge for subjects. no evidence of outside interference.
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Six Die In Morning House Fire In New Orleans
A morning house fire in New Orleans killed six members of the Young family and injured others. The deceased include Marguirette Young, mother of five, and Chevies Young, the father. Vera Mae Young and five other relatives were identified among the victims. the fire's cause and additional details were not provided in the readable text. Hospitalization and official statements were reported by local authorities.
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McCray Opts Out of 1961 Council Bid
McCray will not seek reelection to a third term in April as Oshkosh shifts to a city manager government. The retired Paine Lemcbmer executive announced early to encourage others to run. Four council seats and several school board, county, and justice terms expire in 1961 with nomination papers due January 34 at 3 pm.
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Year Round School Considered by Wisconsin Governor
The governor signals study of year round operation for University of Wisconsin system and nine colleges. Nelson outlined a budget with a year round program and facility use goals while educators showed cautious interest amid prior discussions and a State Coordinating Committee review.
Universities seek budget boost for two years
The request totals 32.3 million to operate the University and state colleges for the next biennium. It would fund 315 more university faculty and 33 new college teachers plus salary increases of 16 percent in 1961 and 6 percent in 1962. President C A Elvehjem said enrollment should rise, necessitating the expansion.
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