Laos coup report claims government toppled in Vientiane
UPI reports a lightning coup in Laos with Premier Tiao Somsanith under house arrest as generals seize power briefly. Unclear bloodshed and competing labels leftists or rightists with Pathet Lao possible involvement and UN intervention cited amid regional communist ties.
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Congo Crisis Escalates as UN Moves In
United Nations Security Council authorizes Hammarskjold to deploy UN forces into Katanga as Premier Lumumba vows invasion to liberate the secessionist province while Tshombe promises to repel invaders. The 9 to 0 vote with France and Italy abstaining ends after an 11 hour session. Lumumba declares a state of emergency and orders expulsions of Belgian officials.
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Italy
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United Nations Security Council
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Jean van den Bosch
Leopoldville
Congoy
Force Publique
Senate party maneuver aims civil rights bill clash
In Washington Republicans and Democrats jockey over strategy as Eisenhower convenes White House talks with GOP leaders. Nixon plots independence from the president while aiming to portray Democrats as divided. A bill to empower fair employment practices on contracts and fund school district integration faces likely filibuster.
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U S Plans Loud Protest Over Cuban Seizures
Secretary of State Christian Herter prepared a strong protest against Cuba for seizing American property totaling about 700 million dollars. He set a news conference to address the U S split with Fidel Castro and possible Congo crisis questions. The State Department called Castro leaders shortsighted for the weekend actions.
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UPI
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Congo
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Cuba nationalizes oil and electric industries and strengthens ties
Cuba's cabinet, without Fidel Castro, nationalizes oil and electric power production and distribution and bans private control. It ratifies treaties with Red China Poland and Yugoslavia and trade pacts with the United Arab Republic and Japan. President Cortico presides as Castro rests. The United States protests the seizure of U.S. properties.
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Japan
Pageant Committee to Vote on Event Dates Tonight
The Sarason Pageant committee will meet tonight to decide dates for the pageant and to discuss membership. Prospective members may join by paying the $25 annual fee at the meeting.
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Sarason Pageant Committee
Jaycees
Southern opposition wields power in civil rights session
In Washington Southern opponents of civil rights measures intend to block progress. Senator Richard Russell warned he will use every parliamentary weapon to stop sponsors. Republicans push a Senate test vote on two Eisenhower civil rights proposals, including a national commission to end racial hiring discrimination in government contracts and aid for school integration costs.
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House Group Ponders Probe of Base Building
The House Military Operations sub committee may launch a full scale probe into delays of Atlas missile base construction. Hearings could begin within weeks to examine the Army Corps of Engineers and Air Force management responsible for launching-pad delays at Offutt Air Force Base Nebraska and other sites.
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Washington
UPI
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Herbert Roback
United Press
Pair Eludes Tampa Police
Tampa police report no traces of two escaped convicts who kidnapped seven County residents at gunpoint then used them to pass a roadblock and reach Tampa. Police believe William Chester Cole and Aaron Gill are long gone, the only two of seven fugitives still free from the Pine Island Prison Camp escape.
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William Chester Cole
Aaron Gill
Pine Island
North Fort Myers
Mosquito Proofing Is Kid's Big Project
A serious minded youngster seeks support for the Junior Auxiliary of the Northeast Area Volunteer Fire Department to raise funds for screen doors at the fire house. The effort runs Mondays and Wednesdays in DeSoto Lakes DeSoto Acres Beverley Terrace Leisure Lakes Lorraine Park and Kensington Park to stop mosquito interruptions.
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Northeast Area Volunteer Fire Department
Northeast Department
DeSoto Lakes
DeSoto Acres
Beverley Terrace
Leisure Lakes
Lorraine Park
Kensington Park
High Strung Father Kills 4 In Wife Search
In Weaverville North Carolina Wayne R Franks 30 a service station attendant went on a shooting spree after failing to learn the whereabouts of his wife Lois He killed his three children Diane 5 Wayne Jr 4 and Johnny 3 and his mother in law Je rome Holcombe 57 He wounded his father in law then killed himself The house guest Russ Hennard escaped Franks was under bond on assault charges by his wife who said he had threatened to kill her several times The incident occurred on a porch and inside the in laws home before Franks attempted suicide
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N.C
UPI
Wayne R. Franks
Franks
Jerome Holcombe
Diane
Wayne Jr
Johnny
Russ Hennard
Chicago
Hennard
Holcombe
Newport News
Local Classifieds and Radio TV Listings Highlight Open Hours
The page summarizes classified ads and listings for comics, editorials and women’s news. It notes North on U, with hours from open nine in the morning until dark. Public notices and ads appear under local news sections.
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Reese
U. 6
Time Out Overruled Prison Strikers Locked In Cells
Striking inmates in three Maryland prisons remained confined in their cells after a ruling nullified outside work time off. The walkout started at the House of Correction and spread to Maryland Penitentiary and Hagerstown Reformatory, involving about 1 450 prisoners and prompting mobilization of state police and National Guard readiness.
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House of Correction
Here
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Ington
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Curran
J. Millard Tawes
Carey Jarman
Local Forecast and Readings Summary
The Weather Eye forecasts a high of 89 to 95 degrees with a low in the mid 70s. Winds vary from south to southeast at 5 to 12 mph. Barometer 30.18 inches. Maximum temperature in 24 hours 90, minimum 73, rainfall 78 in two hours, wind SE up to 35 mph.
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