Batista Troops Crush Rebel Push Toward Santa Clara
Government forces supported by armor and air power shell Santa Clara area and drive Fidel Castro fighters eastward from Las Villas. Officials say the rebel bid to split Cuba and threaten Havana is crushed as casualties rise. the drive will intensify toward Camaguey and Oriente.
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Havana
Santa Clara
Las Villas
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Camaguey
Oriente
Fulgenio Batista
Batista
Castro
U.S. Will Not Intervene In Cuban War
A State Department official told Senate Foreign Affairs subcommittee that the United States does not plan sending troops or intervening for either side in Cuba. Senator Wayne Morse announced the official stance after a closed session with Roy Rubottom, assistant secretary of state, clarifying no intervention is planned.
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Washington
State Department
U. S
Cuba
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Havana
Balista
Fulgencio Balista
Morse
Senate
Latin America
Roy R. Rubottom
Rubottom
Helen Lee to Lead Findlay Street Settlement House
Mrs. Helen Lee becomes director of the Findlay Street Settlement House succeeding Rev. Maurice F. McCrackin, the pacifist preacher jailed for failing to answer a summons about income difficulties.
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Cincinnati
Helen Lee
Findlay Street Settlement House
Maurice F. McCrackin
Turnpike review shows 1958 revenue rise and fatal crash
Ohio Turnpike Commission officials contrasted a $1,068,000 revenue increase in 1958 with the worst accident in its history seven killed in November. Chairman James W. Shocknessy defended road safety, noting one driver error caused the crash and praising reserves for debt service and maintenance after over three years of operation since opening October 1, 1955.
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James W. Shocknessy
Commission
Shocknessy
Ohio Turnpike
More Probes Are Asked By New Congress
Washington House investigators push for continuing and broadened probes of federal agencies by the new Congress. The Legislative Oversight subcommittee unanimously backs more inquiries linked to Sherman Adams and Bernard Goldfine, though revival of the panel in its current form is not recommended. The Commerce Committee would handle future inquiries.
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Washington
House
Congress
Sherman Adams
Bernard Goldfine
Adams
Eisenhower
Oren Harris
D-Ark
Dermatologist Links Acne to Personality Scars
Dr. Leon Goldman of the University of Cincinnati Dermatology Department warns acne can scar personality as deeply as skin. He notes acne affects about ninety percent of teens, urges early family physician checks, and says untreated cases can leave lasting psychological impact.
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Leon Goldman
University of Cincinnati
G@dman
Goldman
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Farm Bureau Plans to Push Aid Measures in Ohio
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will urge the Legislature to ease the cost price squeeze. Proposals include state aid for school district building programs, tax increases such as sales tax up to 4 percent and corporate franchise tax, restoration of federal excise on long distance calls, plus study of water and sewer line cost allocations and governor's water supply recommendations.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
D. R. Stanfield
State General Revenue Fund
Atlas Broadcasting New Year's Greeting
The Atlas satellite is broadcasting New Year's greetings to armed services members. Brig. Gen. Eric H. F. Svensson, commander of Fort Stewart in Georgia, recorded the message sent to the satellite via the Fort Stewart tracking station.
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Hinesville
Atlas
Eric H. F. Svensson
Ft. Stewart
Guerrilla War Ends In Malayan State
Singapore reports the 11 year old Communist guerrilla war ended in Johore state breaking curfews and travel limits for about 40,000 residents in Kota Tinggi and nearby rubber estates tin mines and lumber camps.
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Singapore
South Malaya
Johore
Kota Tinggi
Newmyer Named General Manager at Toledo Blade
The Toledo Blade reports Leroy F. Newmyer is appointed general manager. He previously served as vice president and advertising director.
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Toledo
Toledo Blade
Leroy F. Newmyer
Newmyer
Farm product prices fall 2 percent mid November to mid December
Prices for farm products declined about 2 percent between mid November and mid December. The drop reflects market adjustments with several commodities showing softer demand during the period.
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Washington
Common Market optimism faces mixed U S industrial view
U S industrialists assess the six nation common market with guarded hope. Some executives predict a larger European market for American goods while others warn exports could suffer from higher U S prices. Detroit automakers brace for competition as firms discuss sanctions and possible plant and licensing moves to fit a unified European economy.
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U. S
S. Riley Willians
Worthington Corp
Frank X. White
American Machine & Foundry Co
H. B. Pence
John Deere International S. A
Pittsburgh
Europe
Uncle Sam
Detroit
Ford
General Motors
Nicholas Keiley Jr
Chrysler Corp
Navy OKs Marine's Sentence for Conscientious Objector
Navy confirms court martial of Marine Pvt. Peter Green at Camp Pendleton. He faced charges of bringing discredit on the corps and disrespect to an officer, with initial two year sentence reduced to six months plus a bad conduct discharge upon completion. Green, 19, Evanston Illinois, was given 30 days to accept or appeal to the Military Court of Appeals.
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Washington
Navy Judge Advocate’s Office
Peter Green
Corps
NAVY
Green
Military Court of Appeals
Evanston
Ill
Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Marine
Pendleton
West Coast Navy Board of Review
Western powers demand unity and plan Big Four talks over Berlin
The United States Britain and France delivered coordinated notes to the Kremlin on Berlin crisis calling for a Big Four conference to solve the German problem. They rejected Khrushchev's threats to hand East Berlin to East German Communists and suggested restoring parts of East Germany captured during World War II. The notes revisited 1944 45 arrangements and Berlin's division among the Allies.
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Washington
United States
Britain
France
Soviet Union
Berlin
Kremlin
Nikita Khrushchev
East Berlin
East Germany
Moscow
Hitler
Germany
Mecklenburg
Saxony
Thuringia
Anhalt
ONeill appoints Buenzogg to State Board of Accountancy
Republican Gov. C William ONeill names Dayton Democrat Leslie W Buenzogg to the State Board of Accountancy for a term ending Sept 25 1961, subject to Senate confirmation. Additional appointments include Ezra Welton to the State Housing Board until Dec 21 1963 and Laura F E Rosnagel to the State Board of Nursing Education and Registration. Ethel Gesue also renamed to the Nursing board.
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Columbus
Leslie W. Buenzogg
Dayton
State Board of Accountancy
William O'Neill
Ohio Senate
Ezra Welton
Columbus Insurance
State Housing Board
Laura FE. Rosnagel
Cincinnati
University’s College of Nursing and Health
State Board of Nursing Education and Registration
Ethel Gesue
Warren
Dayton Couple Donates $5 To Huntington Cops
A Dayton couple, the Buffeds, stopped at Huntington police headquarters before Christmas asking for ideas to help strangers. Officers Vernon Morris and Bayless pooled $5 and handed it to the couple who later sent a Christmas card with a note of thanks and a joke about buying hamburgers and cokes.
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Huntington
W. Va
Dayton
Helge Buffed
Police
Hartington
Buffods
Excise Tax Changes Take Effect Across 1959
Washington reports about 200 federal excise tax changes start in 1959 with an expected revenue loss of 42 million dollars annually. Major revisions redefine taxable items including admissions, luggage, jewelry, cabaret venues, documentary stamps, and gambling devices.
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Washington
Congress
Moscow-Trained Man Leads In Red China
The Moscow-trained Chinese Communist theoretician Liu Shao-chi appears to head the field for a new Chinese leadership role as Mao Tze-tung is absent from Beiping. Official Peiping press gives Liu top billing amid Mao’s absence.
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Hong Kong
Liu Shao-chi
Mao Tze-tung
Red China
Liu
Peiping
Mao
Smallpox Epidemic Triggers Quarantine For Infants
Twenty nine unvaccinated American babies arrived from Germany since Sunday are quarantined for 14 days due to a smallpox outbreak there. They are accompanied by their mothers and none is known to have the disease, per U S Health official Joseph B. O Connor.
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New York
Germany
Joseph B. O'Connor
U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Navy to Build Heavier Polaris Submarines
Washington reports the Navy will begin constructing a new class of Polaris missile submarines, expected to be heavier than any submarine currently afloat, signaling a major expansion of strategic sea power. The project aims to enhance deterrence and patrol capabilities amid evolving defense needs.
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Washington
Tree Kills Timberman in Chillicothe Area
Willard Aldridge a 48 year old timber cutter of Chillicothe Route 5 was killed when a falling tree crushed him. He left a wife and seven children.
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Chillicothe
Willard Aldridge
Chillicothe Route 5
New Year Celebrations Across the World in 1959
The article notes New Year festivities across nations including the United States Soviet Union and Europe. President Eisenhower spent New Year’s Eve at Gettysburg while Khrushchev hosted a Kremlin party with officials and diplomats. Athens urged world leaders to cooperate for peace.
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Berlin
Kremlin
Kalamazoo
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
New York
Times Square
Moscow
Nikita Khrushchev
Europe
United States
Athens
Paul
Greece
Ogden Reid Resigns as NY Herald Tribune President Editor
Ogden R Reid has resigned from his roles as president and editor of the New York Herald Tribune, ending his long tenure at the paper. The move leaves the leadership position open and prompts questions about the paper's future direction.
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New York
Ogden R Reid
The
New York Herald Tribune
Arson Suspected In Santa Monica Mountains Fire
Chief reports arson suspected as brush fire near Woodland Hills and Topanga Canyon exploded at 9 45 a m driven by 40 mph winds. Eight homes burned two hours in. by afternoon over 2000 acres charred. Two more fires started nearby as thousands evacuated. over 1000 firefighters plus planes battled flames.
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Topanga Canyon
Calif
Santa Monica Mountains
San Fernando Valley
Woodland Hills
Los Angeles
Paul Clark
CAA Merges Into Beard
Washington reports the Civil Aeronautics Administration vanishes from the aviation scene and merges into the Civil Aeronautics Board by taking over the CAB Bureau of Safety rule making. The move completes the consolidation ordered by Congress to unify civil and military flying operations. Vatican City adds Pope John XXIII hosted 7000 people for a New Year’s Eve audience.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
Bureau of Safety
Congress
Vatican City
John XXIII
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