Kennedy Struggles For Second Ballot Support At Convention
Kennedy forces seek to woo votes from 88 convention delegates including Govs Meyner Loveless and Docking and 50 Humphrey supporters. They aim to lure Humphrey into the camp with a VP offer to Gov. Freeman, betting on a second ballot to boost Kennedy toward the 761 needed. Johnson allies caution on a prolonged fight as Truman signals possible involvement and Stevenson backers rally volunteers.
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Panicking Whites Flee Congo Amid Mutinous Troops
Reports from Leopoldville describe panic as African troops mutinied near the Belgian capital's docks. European and Belgian forces scurried to reinforce fledgling defenses while refugees flooded Brazzaville seeking safety. Flights and evacuations outlined, including the Belga estimate of thousands escaping by river.
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Explosions Kill Three at Philadelphia Plant
A double blast on the South Philadelphia waterfront killed three workers at an oil and adjacent processing plant. The incident sparked a four alarm fire and extensive damage to the facility and surrounding area.
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Snow in Buenos Aires Reflects 1918 Event
In Buenos Aires Argentina snow fell on Thursday with oldtimers noting it was the first snow in the capital since 1918. The rare winter weather surprised residents and disrupted light urban activity across the city.
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