France Devalues Franc as Western Europe Moves Toward Market
U S business circles see mixed effects as France cuts its franc by 17 percent and nine other nations loosen currency controls. The Common Market cuts internal tariffs by 10 percent while maintaining barriers to outsiders, aiming for a unified tariff wall. American exporters face higher outsiders' quotas despite possible long term gains if European trade stabilizes.
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Holiday Death Toll Seen Dipping From Preholiday Estimate
Traffic deaths during the 102 hour Christmas weekend started strong but slowed toward the end. Officials warned the pace could still push totals near 620 but late Sunday reports may lift the toll. Fires also spiked with a tragic farmhouse blaze near Auburn Washington killing a mother and eight children.
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Third Line May Be Hit By Strike
The threat of a strike against National Airlines loomed as two major carriers remained grounded by labor disputes. The Airline Ticket Agents Association said it would vote on a strike over a New York employee's discharge, possibly starting early next month. One third of U.S. commercial airliners idle amid Eastern and American stoppages. A New York Times report notes federal mediators may offer a settlement between Eastern and its engineers, who quit on November 24 over pilot qualification demands.
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Russians Threaten Major War Over Berlin Provocation
The Soviet Union warned that any provocation in West Berlin or aggression against East Germany could start a major war. Pravda, the communist party newspaper, cited deterring actions including an intercontinental ballistic missile and hydrogen bomb head in defense of East Germany.
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No Injuries Reported In $100 000 Blast
Explosion and ensuing fire at a Valvoline Oil Co refinery in Freedom Pennsylvania caused damage unofficially exceeding 100000 dollars. The blast occurred in the Ohio River town north of Pittsburgh and injured no one.
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Pittsburgh
Huntington publisher Col. Joseph Harvey Long dies at 95
Col. Joseph Harvey Long, board chairman of Huntington Publishing Co., died Sunday night after a three year illness. He led the firm for decades and was a prominent local figure in Huntington.
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Child Suffocates in Pre-Dawn Lima Fire
A seven year old died after suffocating in bed as a pre-dawn fire swept his Lima Ohio home. Parents and two other children escaped unharmed.
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For Once Ohio Not In Lead
Other states posted high accidental death rates preventing Ohio from again leading the nation in holiday fatalities. The state's toll was similar to last year with 27 traffic deaths, two from fires, three from other causes from 6 p.m. Wednesday to midnight Sunday. Last year Ohio had the highest rate with 24 traffic deaths, four fires, and three other causes. A 64-year-old ex steelworker, Nick Jacovetti, died from a second floor stairway fall in Lorain in an accident not yet ruled on. Gennaro Santiro, 61, in Cleveland Heights died Sunday. police suspect heart attack while watching TV as the couch burned, death not yet ruled on.
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Ist Of Three Marine Trials Starts Today
Marine training instructor Sgt. Ralph A J Grant of Racine Wisconsin faces court martial at Parris Island on charges of beating recruits and taking payoffs from 69 Ohio recruits. Sgt. Willard B Poss of Augusta Georgia shares the payroll charge. a third instructor Sgt Ronald J Heller of Milwaukee Wisconsin faces only assault and battery.
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Milwaukee
New Base To Start Little America Trail Team
A 10 man ground party left today to set up a U S auxiliary base 160 miles from Little America on the trail to Byrd Station.
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Byrd Station
Climax in Cuban Civil War Advances in East and Center
Rebels under Fidel Castro pressed toward Oriente's capital Santiago de Cuba as government forces mobilized tanks bombers and heavy artillery in Las Villas to counter rebel advances. Reports say Santa Clara and Jatibonico faced air and artillery strikes while both sides threaten key roads and towns. The conflict intensifies amid calls for open cities.
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Soviet Submarines Said Active Near Missile Test Area
Naval sources reported Soviet submarines may be cruising in waters near Allied missile test areas. Soviet scientists are eager to study warheads from Allied missiles, many of which float when they drop. Reports also mention unidentified subs in South Atlantic waters.
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South Atlantic
Cincinnati 170 Years Old Queen City Birthday
Cincinnati marked 170 years since its founding on December 28 1788. Original name Losantiville changed to Cincinnati by 1789 in honor of Revolutionary War officers. Notable natives include four presidents William Henry Harrison Rutherford B Hayes Benjamin Harrison and William Howard Taft. The city hosted America's first professional baseball team the Red Stockings later Redlegs and long welcomed German immigration shaping Over-the-Rhine.
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Windom Named Adjutant General as DiSalle Forms Cabinet
Gov elect Michael V. DiSalle completed his Ohio cabinet appointments with Loren G. Windom of Reynoldsburg chosen as adjutant general. Windom brings 34 years in the Ohio National Guard and will oversee reform of the 37th Division to a fast moving pentomic unit and the Ohio Air National Guard. Windom, a Columbus native and Ohio State Law graduate, previously worked as assistant U. S. attorney for 30 counties.
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New Session Arranged In Harvester Strike Talks
Chicago reports a new bargaining session between International Harvester Co and the United Auto Workers with federal mediators Douglas Brown and William Murray. No progress reported. seven dispute areas remain. A subcommittee will study piece work rates and day work classifications.
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Young Mother Misses Trip Home By 1 Day
ST. LOUIS Mo Mrs June Walter 22 year old mother of two learned three weeks ago she had leukemia She wished to die in her native England but Saturday night she hemorrhaged and Sunday morning she died one day before she was to leave for England
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S. Ward Sullivan
Ventura
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260 Escape Injury At Topeka State Hospital Fire
About 260 patients were moved to safety Sunday when a fire broke out in a 70 year old wing of the Topeka State Mental Hospital. No injuries were reported.
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Topeka State Mental Hospital
Suspects Held After Venezuela Presidential Plot
Seven men suspected of planning an attack on President-elect Romulo Betancourt were detained in Caracas and are held for questioning.
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ColumbusNames Cabinet For Gov. DiSalle Administration
Governor DiSalle unveils his cabinet including Loren Windom Reynoldsburg for Adjutant General, Robert Terhune Washington Court House in Agriculture, John Bush Portsmouth Commerce, James Maloon Columbus Finance, Dr Ralph Dwork Columbus Health, Grant Keys Elyria Highway Safety, Everett Preston Columbus Highways, Margaret Mahoney Cleveland Industrial Relations, Edward Stowell Toledo Insurance, Richard Crouch Dayton Liquor, Dr Robert Haines Cincinnati Mental Hygiene, Herbert Eagon Delaware Natural Resources, Richard Larimer Columbus Public Works, Mary Gorman Cincinnati Welfare, plus aides Maurice Connell Rankin Gibson Toledo and Jerry Poston Columbus handling commutations, research and press.
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Washington Court House
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Portsmouth
James Maloon
Columbus
Ralph EB. Dwork
Grant Keys
Elyria
Everett S. Preston
Margaret Mahoney
Cleveland
Edward A. Stowell
Toledo
Richard C. Crouch
Dayton
Robert A. Haines
Cincinnati
Herbert B. Eagon
Delaware
New York Newspaper Strike Ends with Two Year Deal
New York city newspaper strike ends as deliverers accept a two year contract granting a 5.30 dollar wage hike and fringe benefits. About 50 million dollars in losses reported as four morning papers resume by 2 a.m. and plants reopen after the December stoppage.
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Avuay Wainout
Independent Newspaper and Mail Deliverers Union
De Gaulle reveals austerity drive to reform France economy
Premier Charles de Gaulle outlined a stringent austerity plan including a 17.5 percent franc devaluation and partial convertibility. The budget tops 15 billion dollars with higher taxes and subsidy cuts, aiming to reduce the deficit but raising prices on many goods. Improvements promised in welfare, housing, schools, and Algerian spending accompany the hard measures.
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Balloon voyage over Atlantic prompts shipping alert
London reports a 46 foot British balloon attempting a 3000 mile float from Canary Islands to Barbados with four Britons. Venezuela called a hoax on a report of a downed craft, while radio silence raises fear for the Small World's crew though not yet declared lost.
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Jap Prime Minister Faces Cabinet Threat
Tokyo Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi confronts his deepest political challenge in 19 months as three Liberal Democratic dissidents refuse resignations. The trio seeks larger roles within the party and Cabinet posts, challenging Kishi and his pro West governing coalition.
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Liberal Democratic Party
Jet Crash Rips Through Kelgrave Killing Local Resident
A United States Air Force jet crash in Kelgrave England caused a 100 yard trail of destruction and killed a village resident. Emergency crews cordon off the area as investigators begin work.
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