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Africa. "The Congo has been brutally torn by civil strife, political unrest and public disorder." The worsening position of the West was soon spelled out in a State Department statement suggesting a drastic policy retreat (see FOREIGN NEWS...
With their party in disarray in the wake of the nationwide strikes that they instigated, Belgium's faction-torn Socialists last week sent for the one man with enough eminence to restore their battered prestige and give them a fighting chance in this spring's elections. He was NATO's Secretary-General Paul-Henri Spaak...
...Talking to Us!" Then came an anxious moment. Had Chimp No. 65 survived? The capsule's heat shield had disappeared, and its landing-shock bag was torn. Air Force Veterinarian Major Richard Benson stood close beside the mechanics as they took off the capsule's hatch. From inside came a whimpering sound. "He's alive!" cried Major Benson. "He's talking to us!" Soon the chimp chamber was on the deck. No. 65 grinned and shook hands with Major Benson. Then he was rushed to the Donner's battle dressing station for a physical exam...
Soby may have been torn at one time or another between recommending a painting for the museum or buying it himself. In the end, it will come to the same thing. Though he has a son, he has willed the whole collection to the museum...
...Eisenhower and G.O.P. Presidential Hopeful Richard Nixon all recognize the importance of this year's New Jersey election, and all three have already been active in candidate picking, with an eye toward the state's April primaries. But politically, New Jersey is a mess, with both parties torn by factionalism. As of last week, the Republicans had too many candidates while the Democrats had none worthy of note...