Rusk Holds Briefing With Senators on Congo Policy
Secretary of State Dean Rusk met with key senators amid criticism of United Nations action in Congo. Senators Mansfield Humphrey and Sparkman pressed for alternatives to Kennedy’s backing of UN efforts while questions linger on Katanga secession and regional tensions.
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Congo Secession Talks Open Between Tshombe and Adoula
In Kitona Congo capital Kinshasa Katanga premier Moise Tshombe and Premier Cyrille Adoula start high level talks on Katanga secession as U.N. mediators observe. Both leaders seek a cease-fire and political settlement amid U.N. offensives and renewed fighting in Elisabethville and surrounding areas.
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U N again raps Portugal over overseas territories
United Nations delegates condemned Portugal for refusing to provide information on its non self governing territories. A Security Council veto blocked a resolution on India’s invasion of three Portuguese colonies, while a new seven member committee was authorized to probe conditions there. United States supported the resolution after attempting to soften its language. Portugal’s allies include the United States Britain and other NATO members.
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Sunset Drive Births Spark Neighborhood Stork Visits
AP reports a busy weekend on Sunset Drive with three newborns delivered near 817, 816, and 818 Sunset Drive. The incidents occurred Friday and Sunday, with two boys born the same day in adjacent homes.
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India claims Goa victory now complete
New Delhi reports India has completed the conquest of Portuguese Goa and Diu. Portuguese forces at Marmagao base reportedly surrendered after heavy fighting as Maj. Gen. Candeth is named to lead invading troops. Casualties cited show eight Indian dead and several wounded with Portuguese losses including forty wounded in Panjim hospital. News access remains restricted as cleanup continues.
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Hart dies at 57 famed playwright Moss Hart
Palm Springs California December 20 AP Moss Hart renowned playwright and director died at his winter home aged 57 He formed landmark collaborations with George S Kaufman and created hits including You Can’t Take It with You Once in a Lifetime and The Man Who Came to Dinner He authored Act One and wrote or produced Broadway classics and films Hart’s wife Kitty Carlisle joined him in Palm Springs after leaving a New York television panel show.
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Kennedy’s father improves as Bermuda meeting planned
President Kennedy’s ailing father shows slight paralysis reduction and doctors report improvement. A Macmillan meeting remains on. site decision to be made after late doctor report, with Palm Beach as possible venue if the elder Kennedy worsens. JFK travels to West Palm Beach hospital to check on his father and keep plans for Bermuda conference.
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Special Session Studied Kerner Urges Economy
Governor Otto Kerner pressed state officials to curb spending and signaled a special legislative session next spring to address an anticipated 133 million dollar deficit in public aid funds. He ordered withholding capital improvements from general revenue funds until the tax impact is clear and denied requests for $10 million in construction funds.
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Slim Chance For Scatback Lost in Space Monkey Rescue Hopes Fade
An Atlas missile carried a tiny rhesus monkey named Scatback on a 600 mile space flight and searchers in heavy seas in the south Atlantic scanned the recovery area for the capsule. Officials said the odds of recovering the four pound animal were slim and the capsule might have sunk. If not spotted by sundown, the lone vessel would end the hunt.
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Indonesians Claim Right To Use Force
Jakarta reports Foreign Minister Subandrio told parliament Indonesia may take West New Guinea by force but open to peaceful settlement with the Dutch rulers. Sukarno instructed armed forces to prepare to seize West New Guinea if needed. Subandrio urged a peaceful option while warning the Dutch not to misread Indonesia’s strength.
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Colder For Southern Illinois Weather Update
Partial clearing and parity cloudy conditions with little temperature change tonight and Thursday. Low tonight 18 to 25 degrees, high Thursday 30 to 35 degrees. Local forecast notes include a forecast map and figure 12.
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