Kennedy Trip Seen Useful In Hemisphere
Paris dispatch from December 18 notes U S interest in Latin America shown by Kennedy's rapid swing through Caracas and Bogota. Viewpoints reflect mixed critique of past policy, urging clearer goals, stronger alliances, and cautious optimism about Castro and regional leadership. Palm Beach report says Kennedy lands with a heavy cold ending Latin America swing.
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Albany Seclusion Push Aims At Segregation Crisis
In Albany Georgia a grassroots group led by Marion S Page seeks outside help to ease the citys segregation fight and may release 11 of 400 jailed Black residents while delaying their trials for two months. Prominent figures include C B King and Donald L Hollowell amid mayor Asa D Kelley and Police Chief Laurie Pritchett as government officials discuss steps.
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Peoria Road Link Opens Seven-Mile I-74 Section
East Peoria on December 18 reports that a seven mile stretch of Interstate 74 between Morton and East Peoria was dedicated and opened to traffic by Governor Kerner. The project cost 10.247 million dollars, about 1.443 million per mile, with future plans to extend I-74 from Rock Island-Moline to the Indiana line via Galesburg, Peoria, East Peoria, Morton, Bloomington, and Champaign-Urbana.
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Colder For Southern Illinois Weather Outlook
The forecast for Southern Illinois calls for cloudy skies with light rain at night changing to occasional light snow. Temperatures will turn colder late tonight and Tuesday with a low around 34 to 49 before temperatures fall slowly Tuesday.
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Tshombe Seeks Congo Unity Talks in Katanga Crisis
Ambassador Gullion flew to Katanga to lure Moise Tshombe to unity talks with Congo Premier Adoula. Reports say Tshombe remained inside Elisabethville as U.N. troops pressed the siege. fighting raged in streets while U.N. armored patrols advanced toward the center. Gullion planned to meet Tshombe in Neola if safe passage could be secured, with U.N. approval and conditions tied to restoring Katanga under Leopoldville rule.
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Powell Denies Fee Reports In Goofy Illinois Insurance Affair
Illinois House Speaker Paul Powell rejected reports that he would gain large commissions from the Trinity Investment Co. He said he bought stock in Christian Universal Life and that his role as district director involves modest expenses. Powell denounced assertions of a one fourth of one percent commission as absolutely false and said he has no strong ties to Trinity Investment Co.
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India Claims Capture Of Two Enclaves In Goa Campaign
India announced the liberation of Damao and Diu enclaves north of Bombay on the first day of a campaign against Goa. Portugal denied occupation claims and said its forces, though outnumbered, defended Goa with scorched earth tactics and minefields. A Portuguese ship was reportedly neutralized in a sea battle off Goa.
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UN Security Council to meet over Indian Goa action
United Nations Security Council summoned for urgent 2 p.m. CST meeting after Portugal requested fast action on India’s Sunday attack on Portuguese Goa. Portugal demanded cease fire and withdrawal of Indian forces, while Nehru defended India’s UN charter fidelity and Portugal’s colonial defiance.
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Attacks on India Spark International Tension
A newspaper notes criticism of Indian policy amid claims of aggression by Communist states. Premier Khrushchev comments prompt calls for Portugal to relinquish enclaves and for colonial powers to withdraw. The article frames the dispute as a defense of India's long held principles.
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Eichmann’s Appeal Filed in Israeli Death Sentence
Eichmann's attorney notice of appeal filed in Jerusalem as Israeli Supreme Court prepared to hear January challenges. Robert Servatius and Dieter Wechtenbruch argue unlawful return to Israel, pre state crimes, and unjust death sentence. Eichmann held at Ramleh prison with restricted contact.
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Circus Tent Fire Toll May Reach 300
Niteroi Brazil December 18 AP A circus nylon tent fire killed many spectators and threatened as many as 300 dead officials said 180 bodies recovered so far many injured burned beyond life expectancy arson suspected Two trapeze performers survived Antonietta Estevanovich recounted leaping into the safety net as flames engulfed the tent and exits failed Police and hospitals scrambled to treat the wounded with helicopters bringing plasma and doctors from Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo
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Postmark Holiday Town Names Spark Seasonal Fun
Washington reports a playful list of Christmas themed town names and places across the country. The item notes readers can send holiday greetings via whimsical postal stop names such as Christmas Cove Maine Noel Va and Holly Cola while offering quirky options for gifts and decor among numerous U S locales.
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Suits Unnecessary Kerner Urged Court Action
Chicago November 18 AP Ally General William Clark advised Gov Kerner no lawsuit is needed to fix an error that left 2700 voters in Stickney, Cook County, off the new congressional district maps. He noted a 1947 similar omission in Slickney was rectified by the Illinois Supreme Court. He said the 1961 error would likely reach the high court by petition with his office arguing for including the unrepresented Stickney area in the 3rd District.
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ISUPERINTENDENT REJECTS PARENTS BOOK CHARGES
Pontiac Michigan December 18 The Good Darth and Drums Along the Mohawk will stay in Pontiac high schools after Dr Dana P Whitmer superintendent rejected protests by 22 parents who said the books were unsuitable for ages 15 to 18 due to degrading language and vulgarity.
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