Lumumba Arrest Triggers International Dispute
Patrice Lumumba is moved from Leopoldville to Thysville under guard after his capture at Port Francqui. Mobutu touts a pending trial for inciting rebellion as UN and Soviet observers press for rights and safety, while Lumumba’s companions and the ex-premier face unpredictable legal steps.
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UPI
Patrice Lumumba
Joseph Mobutu
Lumumba
Thysville
Binza
Port Francqut
Kasai
Stanleyville
Port Francqui
Mobutu
Louis Boboso
Carl von Horn
von Horn
United Nations
New York
Dag Hammarskjold
Mumba
Hammarskjold
Joseph Kasavubu
Kasavubu
Noted 104th Birthday Of Rev Dr Arthur Judson Brown
The Rev Dr Arthur Judson Brown turns 104 today and offers no explanation for his longevity. Once a foreign mission executive for the United Presbyterian Church, he remains the oldest living elector of New York University's Hall of Fame. At a prebirthday celebration, Dr Brown said he does not know how he stays healthy at his age.
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Arthur Judson Brown
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United Presbyterian Church
New York University
Hall of Fame
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Kennedy taps Hodges for Secretary of Commerce
President elect John F Kennedy selects Luther Hodges governor of North Carolina as secretary of commerce. Hodges, a 62 year old former textile industrialist, brings business and government experience to the post, with North Carolina seeing substantial investment during his four years in office. Kennedy outlined the department's size and purpose and noted Hodges' background in industry.
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Fla. Uh
John F. Kennedy
North Carolina
Luther H. Hodges
Kennedy
Hodges
Atlantic Shore
Department of Commerce
Gov. Hodges
Abraham Ribicoff
Connecticut
David E. Bell
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Plane eludes Soviet fighters over Kurile Islands
The State Department reports an American civilian DC3 strayed into Soviet airspace on a July flight to Japan. Soviet fighters chased the plane but failed to reach it due to bad weather. The DC3 escaped and landed safely in Japan, prompting FAA warnings to avoid the northern Great Circle route near Soviet territory.
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State Department
Japan
Federal Aviation Agency
Great Circle
Kurile Islands
Pope Receives Uruguayan Council Chief at Vatican
Pope John XXIII met Benito Nardone head of Uruguay's nine man ruling council for a private audience in Vatican City. It marked the first time a Uruguayan chief of state had been received by a pope.
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Vatican City
UPI
John XXIII
Benito Nardone
Uruguay
Soviets Suffer Setback In Race To Put Man In Space
Moscow reports a five ton satellite carrying dogs failed to return to Earth after veering off course and burning up. The mission, described as yielding data for future manned space flight, preceded Khrushchev’s praise and noted systems functioned aboard the ship.
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Soviet Union
Earth
Moscow Radio
Khrushchev
Pchelka
E. K. Fedorov
Soviet Academy of Science
Communists say Pathet Lao press offensive near Luang Prabang
Pathet Lao radio reported on Friday night that its forces attacked right wing Phoumi Nosavan troops along the Namkadinh River and around Luang Prabang. Western observers noted Phoumi forces pressing toward Vientiane with five to six mining companies supported by artillery and armor. The Lao government said forces were closing on the royal capital, though the fighting around Luang Prabang had not yet become a major offensive.
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Laos
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Phoumi Nosavan
Luang Prabang
Phoumi
Phouma
Pathet Lao
Soviets Shift to Moderate Plan at United Nations
The Soviet bloc, once pressing for immediate colonial independence, reportedly backs a more moderate Asian-African proposal at the United Nations. Informed sources say Moscow seeks minor changes to the resolution while claiming credit for the idea, though many Asian-African members warn against a rushed transition amid upheaval in the former Belgian Congo.
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United Nations
General Assembly
Belgian Congo
Venezuelan Revolt Breaks After Caracas Clashes
In Caracas, gun battle students surrendered as army tanks moved in, ending a week of rioting that killed 11. Betancourt sent interior troops to restore order, while a large traffic jam formed near the Leftist Movement HQ after a bus was burned. Five Cubans were arrested on arrival aboard a ship flagged for Cuban propaganda.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Romulo Betancourt
Betancourt
Revolutionary Movement
Vicar Sparks Uproar With Greek Play Amphitryon 58
In Ifield Sussex villagers clash over an amateur village play Amphitryon 58 by Jean Giradou. The Reverend Alan Williams stars as a Greek warrior and defends the production as moral while parish members call it sexual and suggestive.
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Amphitryon
Alkmena
Fire Sweeps Gluck's Restaurant in New Orleans
A century-old French Quarter landmark Gluck's Restaurant was gutted by a dramatic early morning fire that forced about 75 theater patrons from the Gallery Circle Theater next door. Firefighters battled for two and a half hours, four men treated for smoke inhalation, with preliminary damages estimated at 260000 dollars. John Wilmot, 25, the lead in The Front Page, and others saw smoke in a wardrobe room as they left.
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Gluck’s
Canal Street
Gallery Circle Theater
Howard Dey
John Wilmot
Louisiana Legislature Defies Federal Court Over Integration
In New Orleans the Louisiana Legislature moved toward a mixed system of public and private schools amid ongoing school integration protests. The House quickly approved funds to aid parents sending children to private schools, while two buildings were leased to become private schools for Frantz and McDonogh pupils. Federal judges had ordered injunctions against state actions to halt integration.
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William Frantz
New Orleans
Joseph Giarrusso
Louisiana
McDonogh
Elemenhool
Gmrs
Willam Frantz
Frantz School
Fremore
United States Marshals
Lousiana House & Quick
Senate
Frantz and
C. E. Vetter
Citizens Counci
Olunteer
Jimmie H. Davis
Thomas Jewell
Morton Stands Watch As Illinois Lifts Ballots
Republican national chairman Morton defended an orderly vote count as election officials in Illinois review ballots from 906 precincts in a bid to find enough grounds for a recount. Kennedy led Illinois by 8 849 votes out of nearly 4.5 million cast, with Cook County pivotal in the margin. Democrats accused GOP irregularities while Morton claimed evidence supported a fair process.
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Chicago
Richard M. Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Illinois
GOP
Kennedy
Cook County
Thruston B. Morton
Citizens For
Nixon Lodge
Ken
Nedy
Storton
Richard J. Daley
Morton
City Hall
Wave of Fires Kill Dozens Across U S
A nationwide wave of fires in homes has claimed at least 46 lives in two days, many children. States tally five Southern states with 35 deaths, including Maryland seven and South Carolina ten. A La Plata Maryland farmhouse fire killed seven, and Monroe Louisiana blaze killed six others.
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Tennessee
Louisiana
Florida
Pennsylvania
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Monroe
Miami
North Charleston
S. C
Columbia
Cleveland
N. C
Fire 3 Others Hospitalized In Cleveland Blaze
An early morning fire in the Oswego County village of Cleveland killed four children, hospitalized three adults, and left a dog dead. Firefighters found three Corcoran children and Dale Morse dead at the scene, with others rescued or treated for burns and shock. Investigation pointed to a space heater overheated in the living room as a likely cause.
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Charles Hinds
Dale Morse
Cleveland
Harold A. Morse
Constantia
Colleen Corcoran
Clay St
Oswego County
Oneida Lake
Leo Scott Corcoran
John Thomas Corcoran
James Charles Corcoran
Leo
Colleen Best Corcoran
Dale Steven Morse
Richard
Aubrey Hilliter Morse
West St
Oneida City Hospital
Danny Morse
Thomas James
Corcoran
Oran Campbell
William
Thomas A. McCarthy
Francis Cooper
North St
Fime
Ray Chesbro
Frank Fiegl
Pulaski
Richard Zimmer
Camden Patrol
James McDermott
BCI
Minetto
Howard Struwing
Central Square
James Corcoran
Fieg
Chet Hinds
Bernard Reed
Hinds
Iremen
L. Scott Corcoran
John Corcoran
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