Caracas Terror Attacks Leave Nearly 100 Dead and Wounded
Caracas endured another day of violence as police with bazookas flushed snipers from downtown buildings. Nearly 100 dead or wounded in two days, with a 35-year-old terrorist among the dead and unions defying a Red line strike. Betancourt’s government, aided by army and national guard, arrests rise to 150 as violence spreads from workers districts to El Silencio. Schools closed for American children. no U.S. casualties reported. Raul Leoni appears set to defeat six opponents in December presidential race.
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Caracas
Venezuela
el Silencio
Romulo Betancourt
Communist Party
Betancourt
Redline Armed Forces of National Liberation
Democratic Action Party
Raul Leoni
Bomber Blast Kills 3 in Roswell Maintenance
An explosion at Roswell Air Force Base destroyed an $8 million B52 during routine maintenance, killing S. Sgt. Harold R. Morrison and Airmen Manfred L. Zentil and Miguel Perales, and injuring four others. Debris left only the tail section of the 200-ton aircraft, with a nearby bomber also damaged.
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Roswell
N. M
Strategic Air Command
Harold R. Morrison
Waltham
Mass
Manfred L. Zentil
Redwood City
Calif
Miguel Perales
Rio Hondo
Tex
Air Force
Boy’s concussion claim in auto case raises memory question
A 12 year old testified in a damage suit over an auto accident and described concussion by saying it is when you tell what you know, adding you say to the priest you sinned. Dist. Judge Mitchel B. Johns questioned the boy on the term’s meaning.
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Denver
Mitchel B. Johns
Barghoorn Arrest Framed by Russians Says Profess or
Yale Professor Frederick C. Barghoorn testified that a stranger thrust a roll of newspapers at him in front of a Moscow hotel, leading to his arrest on spy charges. He said he was not mistreated, signed no confessions, and believes cultural exchange with Russia remains worthwhile despite the incident. He met with State Department officials for six hours and later spoke to reporters.
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Washington
Moscow
Yale
Frederick C. Barghoorn
United States
Russia
State Department
Barghoorn
Metropole
Barghoorne
Iraqi Students Seize London Embassy in Protest
More than 300 Iraqi students forced entry into the Iraqi Embassy in London and seized control of the building. They chanted against President Abdel Salam Aref and the military regime while declaring support for the Baath party. Police remained outside as staff exited and the scene unfolded across four floors.
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London
Abdel Salam Aref
Aref
Ba’Ath
Ba’Ath Socialist Party
Five Killed and Five Missing in Carletonville Mine Rockfall
A rock fall at an Anglo American Corp mine near Carletonville outside Johannesburg killed five African miners and left five others missing. Fourteen miners were injured but not seriously, and rescue teams searched for the missing men, with owners noting possible escape into a mine corridor.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Carletonville
Anglo- American Corp
Vatican approves liturgy reform for modern languages
The Vatican Ecumenical Council adopted amendments to permit modern languages in most Mass, aiming to improve understanding between Catholics and Protestants. Over 109 council fathers backed the changes as preparations continue for further amendments across the liturgy schema. The reforms are expected to be promulgated by Pope Paul VI before the council’s second session ends December 4.
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Vatican City
Vatican Ecumenical Council
Paul VI
Sarah Churchill Quits Chicago Play
Actress Sarah Churchill ends engagement at a Chicago suburb theater and returns to England. She cites emotional upset and cannot begin rehearsals as lead in Glad Tidings. Churchill was due to start Tuesday in the production.
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Sarah Churchill
Chicago
Sir Winston Churchill
Sarah
England
Miss Churchill
Cambodia Talks on End to U S Aid Sparks Cambodian Crisis
Cambodia requested talks with the United States to end U S military and economic aid, saying U S funds were used to undermine its regime. Prince Norodom Sihanouk announced the decision at a rally, prompting phased U S aid withdrawals and renewed calls for diplomatic adjustments.
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Washington
State Department
Cambodia
United States
U. S
Norodom Sihanouk
Phnom Penh
Philip D. Sprouse
Sihanouk
South Viet Nam
Sprouse
AT&T Proposes 2 for 1 Split and Higher Dividend
AT&T directors proposed a 2 for 1 stock split and a dividend hike effective next year. The 50 cent split stock dividend would equal 1.00 quarterly on current shares. If approved in April, the split would take effect in June and follow a 90 cent January dividend with a July 50 cent regular payout.
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New York
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
At&t
Bell Telephone System
Wal St
Widow of Baker partner to testify in senate probe
Washington reporters say Mrs. Gertrude Novak widow of Alfred Novak a partner in the Carousel Motel Ocean City Maryland will be questioned Thursday in a closed session of the Senate Rules Committee chaired by B Everett Jordan. Her husband died March 3 1962 in a death by own action per the investigation into Robert G Baker case.
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Washington
Robert G. Baker
Gertrude Novak
Senate Rules Committee
B. Everett Jordan
D-N. C
Believe Church Fire Attributed To Burglars In Syracuse
In pre dawn blaze at Calvary Episcopal Church in Syracuse, burglars reportedly broke into the church office and stole a small safe with records. The fire damaged the sanctuary altar and organ, fire doors blocked spread to the education building, and two fires in the basement caused no damage. Firemen battled for 90 minutes. No injuries or loss estimate available.
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Syracuse
Calvary Episcopal Church
Tarawa Battle Memories From Marine Gen. Shoup
Marine Gen. David M. Shoup recalls the Tarawa assault twenty years after the bloodiest three days in Marine history. He remembers a few fleeting seconds crossing coral sand to a blockhouse, then leading troops under heavy fire. The battle left 990 Marines dead and 2,311 wounded. only 18 of 4,800 Japanese survived to be captured. Shoup, Medal of Honor recipient, reflects in his Marine headquarters office.
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Washington
David M. Shoup
Tarawa
Shoup
Marine Corps
Central Pacific
Japan
Render. Shoup
Col
Marine Headquarters
Indiana
Two Soviet Envoys Beaten And Jailed In Congo
In Leopoldville two Soviet diplomats counselor Boris Noronin and press attache Yuri Miakotnykh were dragged from a car, beaten with clubs, and jailed by Congolese security. Witnesses said they refused a car search claiming diplomatic immunity. The incident drew protests from Izvestia which blamed Belgian and American advisers and demanded their release.
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Leopoldville
The
Congo
Boris Noronin
Yuri Miakotnykh
Noronin
Miakotnykh
Brazzaville
Congo River
Communist Bloc
Cyrille Adoula
Soviet Union
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Bulgaria
Douglas Blyth
United Arab Republic
Moscow
Izvestia Today
Izvestia
Honolulu Talks Map U S Strategy in Viet Nam
High level talks opened at Pacific military command near Honolulu to shape U S policy in Viet Nam and Southeast Asia. Defense Secretary McNamara and General Taylor joined diplomats from Washington and Saigon to review commitments and discuss U S aid and the return of personnel.
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Viet Nam
U. S
Maxwell D. Taylor
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Dean Rusk
Saigon
Henry Cabot Lodge
U.S
South Viet Nam
Paul D. Harkins
Lodge
Hickam Air Force Base
Ngo Dinh Diem
Harkins
Diem
Defense
State Departments
Wells named national director of Rockefeller campaign
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller designates John A. Wells as national director of his presidential bid. Wells, a 55 year old New York City lawyer, led Javits re election efforts and previously aided Lefkowitzs failed mayoral race. Hinman remains as Rockefeller outside state representative. Wells will oversee planning and material, with Rockefeller predicting strong odds against Kennedy.
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New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
John A. Wells
New York City
Wells
Jacob K. Javits
Staite Atty
Louis J. Lefkowitz
Robert F. Wagner
George L. Hinman
Rockefeller
Royall, Koeger and Rogers
Kennedy
London shoppers buy Elizabeth Taylor Cleopatra costumes
A beauty operator and a seamstress paid 30.80 for two costumes from Cleopatra. Originally costing over 1000, the dresses were donated by the actress to a charity bazaar after she wore them once. Judy Britton, 19, bought one for 5.60 and plans to keep it for its historical interest.
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London
Elizabeth Taylor
Judy Britton
Thieves Lose $92 In Bank Break-In at Cornelia Bank
In Cornelia Georgia burglars broke into the bank by a roof hole but failed to reach any cash. Police say they dropped a roll of bills totaling 92 dollars and left behind a half filled bottle of whisky. Police Chief J G Davenport reported the incident on Tuesday, noting the bungling effort and the loss of money.
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Cornell, Ga
Cornelia Bank
J. G. Davenport
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