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April 24, 1961

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Headlines from April 24, 1961

PUBLISHERS FIND PUBLIC SUPPORTS KENNEDY ON CUBA; News Executives Gathered for Press Week Also Say Recession Is Ending PUBLISHERS FIND KENNEDY BACKED

By Russell Porter

delegates comment on various issues

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Paris Stays Calm In Algerian Alert; Troops Await Call; PARIS STAYS CALM IN ALGERIA ALERT

By W. Granger Blair Special To the New York Times

Paris calm

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CASTRO DECLARES CAPTIVES WILL DIE IF U.S. HELPS FOES; Premier Says Aid to Rebels Will Jeopardize Lives of 458 Seized in Landing INVASION CALLED NEAR Cuban Leader Makes First Appearance Since Attack -- Puts His Dead at 87 CASTRO WARNS U.S. TO END REBEL AID

By Tad Szulc Special To the New York Times

Castro estimates 87 of his followers dead and 250 hurt; repts about 200 rebels still being captured daily; says invaders had over 20 planes, with 5 shot down 1st day; charges battle plan was drawn by Amers; denies having MIG planes; dispatch is 1st by Phillips since rebel landings

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ROBERT KENNEDY JOINS C.I.A. STUDY; President Bids Brother Help Taylor Look Into Agency Role in Cuban Move ROBERT KENNEDY JOINS C.I.A STUDY

By James Reston Special To the New York Times

Kennedy asks Atty Gen Kennedy to join Taylor in probe of CIA role; Reston analyzes Kennedy aims in probe and in wish to divert blame from Dulles and Eisenhower; cites CIA problems in working secretly

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LONDON SEES BLOW TO EUROPE'S UNITY; French Revolt Regarded as Setback for the West at a Critical Moment LONDON SHOCKED BY ALGERIA COUP

By Drew Middleton Special To the New York Times

Brit leaders anxious, fear effects on Eur unity

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1961Andrew Murrison, English physician and politician, Minister for International Security Strategy^[†]

Surgeon Commander Andrew William Murrison is a British doctor, naval officer and Conservative Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for South West Wiltshire, previously Westbury, since 2001. He served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence People and Families from October 2022 to July 2024.

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1961Lee Moran, American actor, director and screenwriter (born 1888)^[†]

Lee Moran was an American actor, film director, and screenwriter.

Historical Context for April 24, 1961

In 1961, the world population was approximately 3,064,869,675 people^[†]

Headlines from April 24, 1961

PUBLISHERS FIND PUBLIC SUPPORTS KENNEDY ON CUBA; News Executives Gathered for Press Week Also Say Recession Is Ending PUBLISHERS FIND KENNEDY BACKED

Paris Stays Calm In Algerian Alert; Troops Await Call; PARIS STAYS CALM IN ALGERIA ALERT

CASTRO DECLARES CAPTIVES WILL DIE IF U.S. HELPS FOES; Premier Says Aid to Rebels Will Jeopardize Lives of 458 Seized in Landing INVASION CALLED NEAR Cuban Leader Makes First Appearance Since Attack -- Puts His Dead at 87 CASTRO WARNS U.S. TO END REBEL AID

ROBERT KENNEDY JOINS C.I.A. STUDY; President Bids Brother Help Taylor Look Into Agency Role in Cuban Move ROBERT KENNEDY JOINS C.I.A STUDY

LONDON SEES BLOW TO EUROPE'S UNITY; French Revolt Regarded as Setback for the West at a Critical Moment LONDON SHOCKED BY ALGERIA COUP

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