Milestones, Dec. 5, 1960

Born. To President-elect John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 43, and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, 31: their second child, first son; in Washington. Name: John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. Weight: 6 Ibs. 3 oz. (see NATIONAL AFFAIRS).

Married. Debbie Reynolds, 28, Eddie Fisher's ex; and Harry Karl, 46, millionaire shoe manufacturer who has trouble keeping his laces tied—he married and divorced Hollywood's Marie ("The Body") McDonald twice, stayed married to Cinemogul Harry Conn's widow for 23 days; she for the second time, he for the fourth; in Hollywood.

Died. General Phao Sriyanond, 52, one of a triumvirate that toppled...

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