Kennedy picks brothers in key posts in new cabinet
President elect Kennedy announced cabinet choices with brother Robert Kennedy named attorney general and Dillon tapped for secretary of the treasury. Dillon said he discussed the move with Eisenhower and Nixon and that Republicans were urged to join a Democratic administration. Edward Day emerged as possible postmaster general as other appointments followed. The Chronicle notes Elizabeth Smith of Kentfield, California was asked to become treasurer of the Democratic National Committee.
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Laos Captives and Vientiane Crisis Deepens
Five Americans and hundreds of refugees flee toward Thailand as Phoumi Le and Kong Le battle for the capital. An Embassy fire destroyed many U.S. records while Ambassador Brown and a few officials worked from his home. Communist Pathet Lao forces support Le, while airfield and artillery moves shape a desperate standoff amid looming destruction. President-elect Kennedy reportedly asks Mrs. Smith to consider a post in Washington as she weighs the offer.
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Bomber Pavlick Arrested Near Palm Beach
Federal charges joined a local seizure after Paul Pavlick was arrested near Palm Beach for threating President-elect John F Kennedy. Police found dynamite and bomb components in his car. Pavlick faced possible $3,000 fine or five years, held on $100,000 bond in West Palm Beach jail.
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Tragic Midair Collision Over New York City
A DC8 and a Connie collided above New York Harbor, crashing to ground in the Staten Island area. Stephen Baltz, 11, of Wilmette, Illinois, and Charles Cooper, a sanitation worker, died on impact while others were injured as firefighters and emergency crews battled flames and searched wreckage. Authorities led by Mayor Wagner urged residents to stay away from the disaster zone as investigators from FAA and Coast Guard began inquiries.
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Mexican President Proposes $883 Million Budget to Congress
Adolfo Lopez Mateos submits a record $883 million budget with the largest portion for public education. The text also recalls a dramatic calamity in Brooklyn with a United Airlines jet accident and a witness description of the fiery crash and smoke.
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Methodists Seek U N Debate on Red China
ST LOUIS Methodist Board of Christian Social Concerns on Thursday approved resolutions urging United Nations debate on admission of Red China and opposing civilian defense promotion. The board said the facts of the China question should be discussed openly.
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