U2 and Allied Events Rated Biggest News of 1960
United Press International editors across four regions pick the top stories of 1960. U2 heads the global lists, with Kennedy's election, Congo turmoil, and the United Nations session also among the four standout stories. Castro and Cuban affairs appear in Latin America rankings.
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New York
API
L’affaire U2
Free World
United Press International
United States
Canada
Europe
Latin America
Asia
U.S. Kennedy
Congo
United Nations
U.s.-Canada
Kennedy
U.N
Merger Move Rejected by Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad directors voted to reject a proposed merger with Missouri Pacific. President David O. Mathews announced the decision after a special board meeting to consider consolidation of the two carriers.
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Chicago
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Co
Missouri Pacific Railroad
David O. Mathews
C&ei
Leave a Pepsi by the Fireplace for Santa Claus
A lighthearted note advises placing a Pepsi by the fireplace or under the tree for Santa Claus this year.
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Santa Claus
Missionary Church Services at Great Commission Schools
Services are held in the Chapel of Great Commission Schools at 2700 West 25th Street Road. Church School at 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship at 10:30 A.M. Evening Worship at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:00 P.M. Designed with God in Mind, a friendly welcome for everyone. Everyone welcome.
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Chapel of Great Commission
25Th St. Road
Elwood Celebrates Golden Wedding of Goodwins
Elwood hosts open house for Mr. and Mrs. Mancel O. Goodwin celebrating 50 years since their Dec 21 1910 marriage. Guests enjoyed a gold tier cake, bells, and roses in the Mangas Cafeteria Grecian Room with family members assisting in serving and setup.
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Emily
Nancy Kane
James Kane
Gladys Weismiller
Leona Simmons
Catherine Donofrio
Marsha Racobs
Dorothy Blevins
Anderson
Catherine Kane
Mr. Goodwin
Alva P. Turner
Sharpesville
Mangas
Mesdames
Carrie Hook Dies Sunday in Elwood at 96
Carrie Hook 96 widow of John E Hook died at home in Elwood at 7 am Sunday after brief illness. Rites set 10:30 am Tuesday at Clark Chapel with Rev. R. W. Sage. burial in Newbern Cemetery near Hope. Survived by daughter Mrs. William Retz Elwood son John E Hook Jr Elwood brother Harry Rogers Columbus eight grandchildren sixteen great grandchildren. Born Dec 15 1874 in Bartholomew County to James and Margaret Rogers married Nov 1897. Member First Baptist Church.
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Clark Chapel
R. W. Sage
First Baptist Church
Newbern
Hope
Ind
William Retz
Elwood
John E. Hook Jr
Harry Rogers
Columbus
Bartholomew County
James
Margaret Rogers
Mr. Hook
Hook
Scalp of Abominable Snowman Halts Doomed Plane Trip
Chicago report details how a scalp alleged to belong to a yeti drew scientists and researchers, delaying Sir Edmund Hillary and his party from boarding United Air Lines flight 868 which later crashed in Brooklyn. Hillary joined Khumjo Cumbi and Desmond Doig in Chicago before canceling the flight and later taking another UAL flight to New York.
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Chicago
UPI
Edmund Hillary
Hillary
Mt. Everest
Khumjo Cumbi
Desmond Doig
United Air Lines
Brooklyn
Doig
New York
UAL
O'Hare International Airport
Arrest Follows Elwood Accident
Elwood police report a 2:30 a m Sunday crash when William R Trick 39 of Rt 1 Frankton struck a parked car owned by Warren Waymire 23 of 2504 So A St The driver was arrested for leaving the scene and driving while intoxicated Waymires car rear was badly damaged In another incident Jake Ewing 29 of 2901 Main St suffered a head blow at the Palms Cafe and was treated at Mercy Hospital and released Mrs Ruby Van Ness 45 of 2023 So A St broke a hip in a fall was admitted to Mercy Hospital and later moved to Ball Memorial Hospital Munice
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Elwood
William R. Trick
Rt. 1
Frankton
Warren Waymire
So. A
So. H and
Anderson Sts
Trick
Waymire
Jake Ewing
Main St
Palms Cafe
Mercy Hospital
Ruby van Ness
Copher
Fesler
Ball Memorial Hospital
Muncie
AMA Calls War on Dodge City Disease
The AMA urges a campaign against Dodge City syndrome blamed on gunslingers in Western TV. It cites a rise in gunshot foot wounds from outdrawn shots and says young men are the typical victims. Cowboys and actors react with varied views while Matt Dillon is not quoted on statistics. A separate note reports a 10 percent import duty on cut diamonds.
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Hollywood
UPI
American Medical Association
Dodge City
Matt Dillon
Dillon
Jim Arness
Arness
Oater
Dick Boone
Will Travel
Medical Association
Audie
Smith” Murphy
Hugh
Wyatt Earp
O'Brian
Uncle
AMA
Steve McQueen
Bob
Culp
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Samuel C. Alexander
Alexanders
Fountain City
Alexander
Leah Marshall
Susie Spahr
Mabel Allen
Zelpha Adams
Lora Osting
Dessie Nuding
Mabel Sowash
Vera Hollowell
Maude Castor
Golden Hours
Golden Hours Club
W. Ault
Garland Blair
Ward Ault
Wilbur Pierce
Joseph Headley
Blanchard Cochran
Purl Mack
Percy Beckett
Bill Holtsclaw
Orin Clymer
Naden
Bert O. Naden
Lenore Drive
San Diego
Calif
Chloe Shaffer
la Mesa
Ariz
California
First Methodist Church
Lauren J. Naden
Atlanta
Elwood Country Club
Arthur Noble
Virgil Ray
Westminster Circle
Woman's Association of the
First Presbyterian Church
Wayne Dean
Davis
Carrie Hook
Carrie Hoo
John E. Hook
Ronald Gilley
Fred Longerbone
New Albany
Mullineaux
William Twiford
Juliette Richwine
No. C St
Forrest Heller
Larry S Groover
Melba Walker
Ferris Johnson
Alexandria
John E. Cessna
Harcourt Rd
Indianapolis
Gary
Helsinki
England
Scotland
Ireland
Finalnd
Monte Carlo
Monaco
Gore Vidal
Merrill Parrott
TV Guide
Judith Anderson
Washington
The
Hill
Air Force
Denier
Continental
Orion
Bobby Sox
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