U.N. NAMES THANT FOR 4-YEAR TERM; Secretary General Sees Role in 'Bridging the Gulf' Between Big Powers Reaffirms His Oath No Longer 'Acting' U.N. NAMES THANT FOR 4-YEAR TERM Salary Increase Favored U.S. Preferred Full Term
UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., Nov. 30--The General Assembly unanimously elected U Thant today as Secretary General of the United Nations until Nov. 3, 1966.