Two fires near Chauncey and Albany cause heavy damage
Two fires early today in Chauncey and north of Albany caused estimated damage of about 27000 dollars. The Carr residence, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Carr and two daughters, burned, with four people left homeless. The Plaza Cabins restaurant also burned, with about 12000 dollars in damage. Fire equipment freezing in subfreezing weather hindered efforts. One fireman was slightly injured.
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Albany
William Carr
Plaza Cabins
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Chauncey- Dover
Evelyn
Jean Tippett
Russ
Gallipolis Church Is Destroyed By Four Hour Fire
A four hour blaze destroyed the Apostolic Gospel Church at 1818 Chatham Ave Gallipolis causing about 13000 in loss with 10000 to the building and 3000 to contents Firemen saved nearby Billy R George’s home and two trucks aided by 11 firemen fought the fire estimated 1961s costliest fire The cause was suspected to be a floor furnace The church trustees Rev Willard Wickline and Rev Roosevelt York owned the structure PMID none
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Billy R. George
Chatham Ave
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Celanese Corporation
Mildred Denney
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Vicky Vaughn
Doc McCoy
Willard Wickline
Roosevelt York
Snow Lays Baneful Grip Across British Isles
Snow sleet and freezing rain paralyzed travel in Britain. The Royal Automobile Club warned of 120000 miles of icy roads as heavy snow fell in Scotland and eastern England with drifts up to eight feet near Glasgow and Aberdeen while rail lines froze and schedules collapsed.
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British Isles
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Scotland
England
Glasgow
Aberdeen
Five Day Forecast Warmth Shifts With Snow Expected
Temperatures run two to ten degrees below normal with highs around 88 down to 48 and lows near 22 to 28. A slow warming trend occurs through most of the period. Snow or snow flurries are possible late Saturday into Monday.
Arab League warns withdrawal if British forces return to Kuwait
Cairo report says the Arab League would pull security forces from Kuwait if British troops reenter. Sayed Nafal, deputy secretary general, said joint action with Britain is not allowed. Britain increased naval and air presence amid Iraqi threats, while a London official noted the alert may prove excessive.
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Nofal
Iraq
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Mideast
May Bring New U S Ambassador to Argentina
Washington reports Robert McClintock 52 a veteran diplomat and member of the State Department policy planning council has been chosen as the United States ambassador to Argentina and would assume duties after confirmation.
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Washington
Robert McClintock
State Department
U. S
Argentina
Smith Joins ABC News Staff in New York
Veteran radio and television journalist Howard K. Smith has joined ABC News staff in New York, with the announcement made on Thursday.
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New York
Radio-Tv
Howard K. Smith
ABC News
Reeves Enters Ohio Congressional Race Against Taft Jr
Alan Reeves quits his Commerce job to run for Congress in 1962. He faces an uphill primary against Robert A. Taft Jr. Reeves notes sons of famous fathers fare poorly and aims to raise name recognition during the campaign. The May primary lineup hinges on Feb. 7.
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Alan Reeves
Robert A. Taft Jr
Ohio
Taft
Ohio House
U.S
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Reeves
Iron Dust Question After New Pollution System
Republic Steel in Cleveland activated a 2.5 million electrostatic precipitator to curb red smoke from its plant tied to the oxygen lance steel process. The system produces iron oxide dust, whose usefulness remains undetermined, as Mayor Celebrezze turned on the device at the city’s request.
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Republic Steel Corp
Republic
Far Republic
Anthony J. Celebrezze
Kennedy seeks 100 million to buy UN bonds for Congo
President Kennedy plans to ask Congress for 100 million dollars to purchase United Nations bonds to fund Congo operations. Harlan Cleveland said the move could trigger debate as some lawmakers criticize the UN Congo action. Approval would curb Soviet efforts to collapse the UN and protect its executive role.
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Kennedy
Congress
United Nations
U. N
S Congo
Harlan Cleveland
International Organization
Congo
U.N
Airlines Seek Temporary Fare Increase Approved by CAB
The Civil Aeronautics Board authorized the 11 major airlines to raise fares by 3 percent on a temporary basis, costing travelers about 54 million dollars yearly. The board warned higher rates won't solve finances and urged load-factor improvements, cost cuts, and scrutiny of special fares. Any increase would expire after six months.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
U S Soldier Believed Kidnapped In Saigon
Saigon authorities reported a U S soldier stationed there has disappeared since Christmas morning and is feared kidnapped. Identification is withheld pending kin notification.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Funeral services for Fowler B. McConnell held today
Funeral services are held today for Fowler B. McConnell 67 longtime Sears Roebuck and Co chairman and native of Upper Sandusky Ohio McConnell led the firm through years of expansion and served as a key executive before retirement
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Chicago
Fowler B. McConnell
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Upper Sandusky, Ohio
Gamblers Pay Washington Ohio Tax Totals Reveal Wagering
Ohio gamblers paid 376000 dollars in federal wagering excise taxes last fiscal year, highlighting gaming activity and tax contributions in the region.
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Washington
Ohio
Kennedy Considers Modernized Farm Program for 1960s
President Kennedy plans a new farm program aimed at raising farm income and using national abundance. Secretary Freeman met Kennedy for three hours at the White House to finalize details and a special agriculture message to Congress will announce the plan. Freeman said the program has general approval and will be in the State of the Union.
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Palm Beach, Fla
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Orville L. Freeman
White House
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Congress
Washington
Palm Beach
Air Force
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson's Widow Dies At Washington Home
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson former First Lady and widow of President Wilson died at the S Street home at age 89. She cared for her husband through illness and his final years, married in 1915, and the gift home remained with her after his stroke. Funeral details were not announced.
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Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
Pakistan Trip Doubtful For Mrs. Kennedy
Mrs. John F. Kennedy may postpone her January journey to India and Pakistan due to her father-in-law’s illness. White House says a decision will come in a few days. Pierre Salinger declined to comment on factors such as India's Goa invasion as a potential influence.
Crab Creek Home Burns To Ground
Floyd Henry, 21, of Crab Creek, awoke to find his five room one story home on fire at 1130 p.m. He fled in night clothes and a shirt caught fire. Firefighters saved canned food in a cellar house. Loss estimated at 4000 for the house and 200 for furniture. Neighbors planned a donation to buy Henry clothes.
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Floyd Henry
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Raymond Smith
Young Henry
Clerk Held Door Open For Thieves In Glens Falls
Police questioned two young boys about a typewriter theft after one clerk admitted to holding the door for them. The boys said the act was easy because the door was kept ajar by the clerk.
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Glens Falls
N. Y
Traffic deaths fall slightly in early 1961 period
Chicago report notes nationwide traffic fatalities for the first 11 months declined to 34,370 from 34,700 in the same period of 1960 a 1 percent drop.
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Chicago
DiSalle Elevates Akron Woman to Public Utilities Post
Governor Michael V DiSalle named Miss Frances McGovern of Akron to chair the Public Utilities Commission in Columbus. The move places McGovern at the helm of the state agency overseeing utilities and regulatory matters.
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Columbus
Michael V. DiSalle
Frances McGovern
Akron
Public Utilities Commission
Laos Princes Collision Ends Talks Again in Laos
In VIETIANE Laos a new effort to form a three prince coalition government collapsed as Prince Souphanouvong left for Plaine des Jarres. Prince Souvanna Phouma gave no clear sign on staying or negotiating with Prince Boun Oum while Boun Oum refused joint talks for posts in a neutralist government. The princes dined together amid a reportedly excellent atmosphere but no negotiations progressed.
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Laos
Souphanouvong
Pathet Lao
Vientiane
Plaine Des Jarres
Souvanna Phouma
Boun Oum
Souvanna
Steel output seen rising next year says Armco chief
Middletown Logan Johnston president of Armco Steel Corp. forecasts American steel production will rise substantially next year above 1961's 97.5 million tons.
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Middletown
Logan Johnston
Armco Steel Corp
Free Car Offered To First Buyer At Fort Worth Dealer
Midwest Auto Sales in Fort Worth lured Saturday cash buyers by giving away a 1950 sedan to the first customer who bought a car that day. The ad also promotes a 1948 Chevrolet Coupe described as real clean with new tires priced at $125, and provides a contact phone number for placing Sunday Classified ads.
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Fort Worth
Civil Rights Progresses in 1961 Under Kennedy Policy
Palm Beach Florida reports the Kennedy administration cites progress in civil rights during its first year while noting it did not claim all credit. Justice Department year end review stresses local and state officials provide guarantees and actions without court action amid desegregation efforts.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Justice Department
Parking Czar Goes To Jail
Cincinnati officials report Leo Cafferata once led city off street parking. A Common Pleas Court judge granted 10 days to wind up affairs before prison. Cafferata was convicted of taking a 31250 commission on a city parking site sale and of lying to a grand jury. He faces two concurrent terms of 1 to 10 years.
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Cincinnati
Leo Cafferata
Common Pleas Court
Charles Bell
Caffera
Cafferata
Algerian Guerrilla Attacks Kill 21 French and Moslem Troops
The French army reported two major ambushes in eastern Algeria and the Algiers region. Eleven French soldiers and ten Muslim auxiliary troops were killed in the attacks on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Algeria
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