Kennedy and Wife Start Latin Tour to Bolster Aid Drive
President Kennedy and First Lady depart from Andrews AFB bound for San Juan then Caracas and Bogota on a Latin America swing. The trip aims to spotlight the Alliance for Progress amid anti U S protests in Venezuela.
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Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa
Nicaragua
Reds Blamed For Violence In Caracas Terror Attacks
In Caracas on December 18, the government blamed Communists and other leftists for anti American bombings and terror acts aimed at pressuring President Kennedy during his visit. Several stores including Sears and a GE outlet were attacked with firebombs and gunfire, with one terrorist shot by a guard. no injuries reported except a passerby grazed by glass.
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South America
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Sears
General Electric
Daily Journal
Eichmann Death Sentence Pronounced by Israeli Court
Adolf Eichmann, 55, was condemned to death for crimes against the Jewish people and humanity by a three-man Israeli court. The sentencing procedure lasted about 15 minutes as he stood impassive. six hundred spectators watched in silence. Eichmann has 10 days to file an appeal and five days to draft grounds. mercy options may follow with clemency possible from President Izhak Ben-Zvi.
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Ben- Lyi
Landau
United Nations Vote on Communist China Bid
United Nations General Assembly to vote on whether to recognize Communist China in Peiping. The United States remains confident the Reds will be kept out as balloting was expected later today after two weeks of debate on the seat in the world organization.
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Bank Guard Slain As Brooklyn Bank Robbery Flares Up
Two robbers robbed a La fayettes National Bank in Brooklyn at 9 40 am firing at victims and a patrolman Salvatore Accardi. Guard Henry Kraus 53 was killed and Accardi was struck by a bullet in the shield but survived. The bandits escaped in a white Oldsmobile with between 20000 and 30000 dollars taken. Accardi later aided by hospital staff said the badge saved his life.
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Salvatore Accordi
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Henry A. Kraus
John Condon
Cardi
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Kennedy Actions to End Fighting at Katanga
Diplomatic chatter at the United Nations says a cease-fire with Katanga is unlikely despite President Kennedy’s intervention. Thant plans to push on with U.N. military action until Tshombe is ready to negotiate in good faith for a unified Congo. Ambassador Gullion named as Kennedy’s personal envoy. Tshombe seeking talks with Adoula in a neutral country under Senghor mediation. Thant convenes an 18 nation Congo advisory committee to argue delaying any cease-fire until U.N. objectives are met.
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Amund Gullion
Brussels
Iain Tshombe
Adoula
Senegal
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Thant
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George W. Ball
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Kerner Criticizes Illinois Liquor Commission Head
Governor Otto Kerner criticized the Illinois Liquor Control Commission and its chairman Loren Sackett of Morris saying cooperation has been lacking and the body acts like a one man commission. Sackett defended cooperation with the administration and denied quarrels, while the governor did not seek Sackett's resignation.
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Otto Kerner
Ilinois Liqquor Control Commission
Loren B. Sackett
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Sackett
Howard Cartwright
Chicago
Leo. Nelson
Dick Mudge Jr
Madison County
Associated Press
2500 March In Protest In Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge police arrested Ronnie Moerd, about 2,500 protesters marching toward downtown. The 20 year old CAPE leader faced obstruction charges as demonstrators moved on foot and by transport toward the jail to protest the arrest of 23 Negroes.
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Hopeful for Peace in Congo Dispute in Washington
Washington measures suggest optimism for a peaceful Congo settlement as crowds gather near the old state capital area. White House press secretary notes Kennedy may publish a letter to Tshombe, with Moïse Katanga’s stance shaping the proposals.
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Seven Saved From Plane Off Nassau Coast
Seven persons clung through the night to a wrecked Navy PBY flying-boat and were rescued by the tug Maggie after dawn near Green Cay south southeast of Nassau. Coast Guard reported all seven appeared well and plan to repair the aircraft at Green Cay.
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School Bus Tragedy Crash Cause Sought
Colorado officials probed the fatal school bus train crash near Greeley killing 20 children. Frosted windows and poor visibility were considered possible factors amid conflicting driver statements. Union Pacific engineer Herbert Sommers said the bus failed to stop. the driver claimed she stopped and applied emergency brakes before impact.
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Merl Evans
Kennedy orders increased Viet Nam aid to bolster South defense
President Kennedy today ordered higher assistance for South Viet Nam’s defenses in response to a plea from President Ngo Dinh Diem. Officials say no American combat troops will be sent. Diem described a grave crisis and sought further U.S. aid to match international communist forces. Kennedy said he would promptly increase defense support and aid to relief floods.
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Weather and race talks mix in late December news
Weather notes report snow and rain with cloud cover and temperature drops across the region. Separate coverage details a racial dispute in Albany with white and Negro leaders meeting to seek agreement while city officials hold separate talks.
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Indian Units Move In Katanga Amid Rising Fire
Indian U N detachments struck Yombe north into Elisabethville at dawn and pushed toward Katanga defense positions. Heavy skirmishes with mortars and machine gun fire followed along the lines near the secessionist capital. The U N said it opened a major operation with initial objectives achieved and no casualties reported. Refugees flowed into central Elisabethville as Katangan armor patrolled streets. a mortar bomb killed Margaret Dyer, 37, in the home of British accountant George Dyer.
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