Kennedy Seeks New U N Plan For Africans
U S and Soviet diplomats weigh a revised five point approach to Africa ahead of U N General Assembly debate. Stevenson notes talks on Geneva disarmament progress and potential reshuffle of Congo leadership amid opposition to Dag Hammarskjold successor Dayal.
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U.S
A E. Stevenson
Congo
U.N
Stevenson
Andrei A. Gromyko
Mewsmen
Geneva
Dag Hammarskjold
Rajeshwar Dayal
India
Kremlin Gets Final Plea To Cooperate In Laos Crisis
Washington prepared for a news conference as Sir Frank Roberts carried a British demand for Soviet aid to avert wider war. SEA TO leaders met in Bangkok to block a Communist Laos takeover while U S forces in the regionReadiness grew with Marine and carrier assets poised for possible intervention. Laos, a buffer state, faced factional power struggles among rightist forces, leftists, and neutralists amid Soviet arms shipments and failed cease fire efforts.
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Kennedy
Washington
Frank Roberts
Moscow
London
Kremlin
Foreign Office
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
SEATO
Bangkok
Thailand
Laos
Florida Weather Holds Steady With Scattered Showers Likely
The Associated Press reports Florida skies remain mostly clear with scattered showers possible. A Weather Bureau spokesman notes a weak cold front has moved through bringing drier air but little temperature change. In Miami area expect partly cloudy skies through Friday with highs in the low 80s and lows around 64 inland, 70 on the beach. North Florida highs near 80, low around 58, with Friday slightly warmer and partly cloudy conditions. Winds 6 to 10 mph. Also advertised Kensington Park Cavalcade of Homes and 1-acre Hig ee recreation, with prices starting at 11 950 and a 375 down payment.
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Associated Press
Florida
Weather Bureau
Miami
North
Kensington Park
Scoutmaster Tied Boy in Ransom Kidnapping Case
In Belleville Ontario police probe whether 41 year old Warren Williamson kidnapped 10 year old Tommy Mc Nevin and left him bound to a tree to die. Williamson, an elder at the United Church, died by own action after police questioned him about the ransom plot. The boy was abducted Monday after leaving to play hockey. a $25 000 demand followed. Williamson served as go between to deliver the ransom at a drive in restaurant.
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Belleville, Ont
UPI
Tommy McNevin
Tommy
Williamson
United Church of Canada
McNevins
McNevin
Officials Move Near Showdown
In Tallahassee State Merit System Director Gerald Howell and Development Commission Chairman Wendell Jarrard pressed toward a clash over job classifications. Howell sought lists of personnel added to the commission payroll since Gov. Bryant’s arrival, stating some hires were not notified despite requirements. He identified two hires: Roger Starke of Tampa as Tourist Services Division director and Otho Bruce of Jacksonville as head of the Industrial Service Bureau.
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Tallahassee
UPI
Gerald Howell
Development Commission
Wendell Jarrard
Howell
Commission
Farris Bryant
Roger Starke
Tampa
Otho Bruce
Jacksonville
Industrial Service Bureau
Russians Announce Censorship End For Newsmen
Pageant of homes and furniture fashions at Gulf Gate features U.S. 41 at Stickney Pt. Rd. Homes priced from $16 986 to $19 906.
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Gulf Gate
U.S. 41
Stickney Pt. Rd
Cuban radio figure Jose Pardo Linda defects in Mexico City
In Mexico City the Revolutionary Democratic Front claims Castro critic Jose Pardo Linda has defected, saying he rejects the Communist line. Intimates suggest exile in Spain for him and his wife, who sought refuge in a foreign embassy, while Pardo Linda cites safety concerns in Latin America and anti US history.
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Richard Valeriani
Havana
Castro
Jose Pardo Linda
Mexico City
Cuba
Pardo Linda
Fidel Castro
Anti- Castro Revolutionary Democratic Front
FRD
Pardo Liada
Spain
Mexico
FRC
Latin America
United States
Kennedy warns on Laos crisis and urges renewed U S push
President Kennedy signals stiff measures if Khrushchev ignores a last attempt to end the Laos civil war. He seeks broader radio and TV access to explain the Laotian crisis and the risk of Soviet airlifts aiding rebels. A neutral truce commission and renewed British diplomacy hinge on Kremlin response.
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Laos
Savang Vathana
United States
China
eSt
Washington
UPI
Kennedy
Russia
Nikita Khrushchev
White House
Kremlin
Khrushchev
Moscow
Frank Roberts
U.S
Asia
Legislature Holds Standby Tax Program For 1961
In Tallahassee the 1961 Florida Legislature prepares a standby tax program worth 52 million dollars a year for instant use if revenue needs rise. The interim committee on finance and taxation listed potential measures including extending the state sales tax to labor and services. The panel aims to equalize the burden and close evasion gaps while keeping options open for revenue hikes.
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Tallahassee
Florida
Legislative Council
Spy Trial Stirs Britain Security Fears Over Soviet Ring
Britain faced a political crisis as a Soviet spy ring operated for five years unseen. A master spy, an American couple, and two Britons were convicted of stealing royal navy secrets, prompting questions about security lapses and impact on Anglo American plans.
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London
Britain
England
Moscow
United States
Klaus Fuchs
Guy Burgess
Donald MacLean
Bruno Pontecorvo
Congress Raps Air Force Jet Contract Details
Congressional testimony alleges the Air Force signed a $12 million contract for six CJ-40 passenger jets without prior congressional approval. Built at Lockheed's Marietta Georgia plant, the jets replace propeller aircraft for special air mission flights in Washington. Whitten called for investigation into related wrongdoings and Air Force personnel involved.
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Lockheed
Air Force
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