Truce Panel Arrives in Vientiane As Laos Talks Open
Twenty one representatives of the three nation Laos truce commission arrive in Vientiane to help restart cease fire talks between the Western backed royal government and the Pathet Lao rebels. A second group heads to Xieng Khouang to coordinate with rebel leaders as efforts continue.
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Vientine
Laos
Vieniane
India
Canada
Poland
Saigon
Viet Nam
Xieng Khouang
Red Pathet Lao
Souvanna Phouma
Semar Sen
Control Commission For
International Commission For
Vientiane
Xieng Khouan
Geneva
Na Mone
Hin Heup
Na Mon
Phon Hong
Pathet Lao
Savang Vathana
Luang Prabang
North Texas Regions Hit By Storms
A tornado struck Plano Texas at 3 40 am causing roof damage to homes and several businesses including a grocery, body shop and service station. Insurance estimators forecast near 100 roofs damaged with total damage near 100000. No injuries reported.
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Associated Press
Texas
Plano
Dallas
Department of Public Safety
Seymour
San Angelo
Oklahoma
Denison-Sherman
Wichita Falls
Archer
Clay
Young
Jack
Bricksdahl
Stamford
Panhandle
South Plains
J. B. Toler
Spencer Grocery
Miers Electric Shop
Webster
Nathan White Department Store
Allen Drug Store
Town and County Bug Co
Sam Purtle
Largest Pearl Under Heavy Guard in Mexico City Benefit
The world’s largest pearl valued at 250000 dollars is guarded by police in Mexico City awaiting display at a Red Cross fundraiser hosted by Mrs. Adolfo Lopez Mateos. The pearl, found in China a century ago, is owned by US importer Michale Mendels, who arrived with his wife by plane.
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Mexico City
Mexico
China
Michale Mendelsson
Palace of Fine Arts
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Red Cross
Kasavubu to prosecute Tshombe for treason in Katanga
President Kasavubu's government says it will prosecute Katanga leader Moise Tshombe for treason and seek to reintegrate Katanga, accusing him of murder, rebellion, theft, and counterfeiting. Foreign Minister Bomboko outlined charges and warned of possible force to regain control, with Tshombe imprisoned in Coquilhatville.
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Peter Grose Coquilhatville
Congo
Joseph Kasavubu
Katanga
Moise Tshombe
Justin Bomboko
Tshombe
Patrice Lumumba
Kasavubu
Lumumba
Kasagubu
United Nations
Bomboko
Congos
U. N
Leopoldville
Coquilhatville
Kennedy and Congress Honor Shepard Space Pioneer
President Kennedy and Congress saluted Alan B. Shepard Jr. as America's first space traveler. A crowd of about 250000 filled Washington venues from the White House to the Capitol for a parade and reception. Shepard praised fellow astronauts and pledged open sharing of Mercury program information.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
America
Alan B. Shepard Jr
White House
Capitol
Shepard
Lyndon B. Johnson
Sam Rayburn
Johnson
Free World
Soviet Union
Kennedy seeks bold civil rights desegregation bill
President Kennedy asks Congress to desegregate all racially segregated public schools within six months and to require school boards to file desegregation plans. The Clark Celler six bill package also expands Civil Rights Commission powers, injunctive relief, and voting rights reforms.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Secretary of Welfare
Joseph S. Clark
D-Pa
Emanuel Celler
D-N. Y
Clark-Celler
Civil Rights Commission
Commission
Attorney General
Clark
Celler
Filibusters Loom in Texas Legislature Final Three Weeks
In Austin AP reports Senate and House debate over teachers pay raises and a proposed corporate income tax as Gov Price Daniel and leaders seek revenue plans. A special session looms to avert a $2.5 billion spending bill and $100 million general fund deficit. The 140-day session ends May 29, risking derailing bills. the University of Houston four-year status fuels a Senate filibuster.
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Senate
University of Houston
Rusk urges NATO unity and nonnuclear buildup
Secretary of State Dean Rusk calls for closer NATO cooperation and a stronger conventional force posture to deter crisis, reduce reliance on nuclear options, and guide early allied input on policy. Ministers pledged to seek frank consults and pursue agreed goals at their Norway conference.
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Oslo
Norway
Dean Rusk
Rusk
NATO
Foreign Ministry
Kennedy
Southeast Asia
Europe
Latin
America
Laos
Algeria
Angola
Cuba
South Viet Nam
Dirk A. Stikker
Netherlands
Newsmen
Weather Summary Across Regions With Mixed Conditions
Weather reports show mixed conditions across areas with varying temperatures and warnings. Readings include 1 degree low and 52 high in places with readings suggesting 62 today and 73 on Sunday in others. Coastal winds 18 to 25 knots shifting to northeast, with cooler air moving in by Tuesday.
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Snyder
M Seturcay
Gegrees
Bisa Seturcay
Texas
Eheaduness
Tuwesder
East Uh
Panhandle
Northwest
Envoy Presents His Credentials Before Mexican Leader
U S Ambassador Thomas C. Mann presented credentials to President Adolfo Lopez Mateos in Mexico City marking the start of his duties. After the talks Mann planned to lay a wreath at the Monument to Independence as a diplomatic protocol gesture.
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Mexico City
Laredo
Bort
U.S
Thomas C. Mann
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Mann
Mexico
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