Castro Boasts Of Cuba's Readiness
In Havana Fidel Castro unveils new Soviet bloc weapons and advanced jets at the third anniversary parade. He claims Yankee imperialism drives Cuba’s rearmament and notes improvements since the Bay of Pigs defeat, denouncing Betancourt and Lleras Camargo as murderers of workers and students.
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Vatican declares Fidel Castro excommunicated for Cuban actions
Archbishop Dino Staffa stated that Fidel Castro and Cuban officials who impounded and imprisoned Roman Catholic bishops in Cuba have fallen under automatic excommunication. He noted the excommunication was incurred without a formal Vatican announcement, traditionally issued by the Pope, with no public papal declaration to avoid straining Vatican Cuba relations.
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Army Dream Realized In New Troops
The Pentagon announced that three battle groups of the 4th Infantry Division totaling about 6 000 men will be airlifted to Germany for a NATO exercise from January 16 to February 12 to form an air transportable brigade for possible use in the Middle East Africa or other regions.
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Five Day Forecast Temperatures Near Normal
Temperatures will average near normal with highs of 38 to 48 and lows of 21 to 28. Cooler conditions are expected Friday or Saturday and again Monday. Precipitation will average less than two tenths of an inch in light rain or snow Friday or Saturday and again about Monday.
U S Moves To Bring Laos Into Coalition Crisis
U S Ambassador Winthrop Brown met King Savang Vathana in Vientiane and urged Prince Boun Oum to accept a cross faction coalition. Vientiane sources say Gen Phoumi Nosavan rejected American demands to cede defense and interior posts to the right wing after a stormy New Year session. Neutralist Prince Souvanna Phouma seeks posts for his central group with Western backing.
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Franchise Threatened as Bus Strike Looms in New York
New York's largest private bus company faces loss of franchises on many routes unless settlements are reached today with the Transport Workers Union. Mayor Robert F. Wagner set a deadline for Fifth Avenue Coach Lines Inc. to accept the city's final offer of financial relief or risk the city seeking other operators.
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UC Takes Over Cincinnati General Hospital
The University of Cincinnati officially assumes operation of Cincinnati General Hospital, centralizing management of the city’s large medical facility and shaping ongoing healthcare administration in the region.
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Kennedy seeks bipartisan aid for tariffs and social programs
President Kennedy plans early week talks with leaders from both parties to win support for major proposals. The focus includes broad executive power to negotiate tariffs with Europe, foreign aid, and a Medicare for the elderly financed by Social Security. House and Senate leaders anticipate contentious debates on international trade.
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DiSalle Denies Polling for Governor Bid
Gov. Michael V. DiSalle rejects reports he plans to declare aims Friday and that a Kennedy adviser was told of a poll showing Atty. Gen. Mark McElroy could beat him for the Democratic nomination. He says White House had no knowledge of such a poll and calls the rumor hush hush.
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Soviet Berlin Talks Yield No New Kremlin Stance
Washington reports indicate Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko did not present a new position on Berlin during talks with U.S. Ambassador Lewellyn Thompson. Officials expect another meeting soon to seek a solution while keeping diplomatic contact open. Thompson’s initial dispatch summarized the talks and a fuller report was awaited for potential changes in Kremlin policy.
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Britain to offer talks over British Honduras dispute
London plans a sharp informal rejection of Guatemala's claim while proposing discussion to solve the century-old territorial dispute. Guatemala's President Ydigoras Fuentes threatens to break diplomatic ties and expel British nationals unless the claim is recognized.
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McNamara Seeks Boost in Military Quarters Allowance
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara proposes a monthly rise in quarters allowances for armed forces personnel costing about 250 million dollars annually. The scale covers ranks and family size with chief increases shown for first sergeants and sergeant majors. a single man would rise from 51.30 to 85.20 dollars, and with a wife and children from 96.90 to 125.10 dollars.
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Sanctions Lift Possible for Dominican Republic
The Organization of American States council expects to remove diplomatic and economic sanctions against the Dominican Republic on Thursday, signaling a shift in regional policy and potential restoration of relations.
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Gnu Arrives as First At Jacksonville Zoo
A new animal, the gnu, is expected today at the Jacksonville zoo. This ox-headed long-maned antlered creature will be the first of its kind to reside there.
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Traffic toll exceeds holiday estimate in three day weekend
Chicago report notes traffic accidents over New Year weekend killed 337 people, surpassing the National Safety Council pre holiday projection of 330 deaths.
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National Safety Council
Seek Slayer Of Socialite In Pacific Palisades Death
Police hunted clues in the slaying of Doris June Bowman 32 a socialite and mother of three found beaten in her $100000 home then dumped in a water filled tub Bowman's husband Dr Frank Potter Bowman 39 medical director for Southern California Edison Co is named as the victim's spouse in this Southern California coast town case.
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Southern California
Public Schools Short 127200 Classrooms Despite Construction
Washington reports a record year for school construction yet public schools still lack 127,200 classrooms. The Office of Education cautions that demand outpaces supply, impacting districts nationwide.
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Office of Education
Weavers barred from NBC over loyalty oath
NBC refused to let The Weavers appear on Jack Paar's program after the quartet declined to sign statements denying Communist Party membership. The group’s spokesman Fred Hellerman said the demand was an indignity and that NBC has no right to bar patriotism proof. Two members reportedly refused to testify before a congressional committee.
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Indonesia Rejects Dutch Offer on West Irian
Indonesian Foreign Minister Subandrio dismissed the Dutch bid to negotiate West New Guinea, saying talks must include a transfer of administration to Indonesia. He warned Indonesia would seize the western half of New Guinea by invasion if terms were not accepted.
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Young Says He Does Not Favor Any Candidate in Ohio Primary
Sen. Stephen M. Young of Ohio states in a letter to county Democratic chairmen he does not back any candidate for the May primary for congressman at large. He hints at an unnamed aide’s unsatisfactory service and references Alan F. Reeves, who resigned from the Commerce Department to run.
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Terror Rises In French Algeria
Algiers reports nine killed and scores wounded in attacks by Europeans and Algerians as violence spikes amid opposition to Charles de Gaulle’s push for Algerian independence.
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Akron Board Backs OHSAA Suspension Authority
The Akron Board of Education adopts a resolution supporting the right of the Ohio High School Athletic Association to suspend high schools from interscholastic competition for rule infractions.
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Kennedy and Advisors Review U S Defense Outlook
President Kennedy and top defense leaders meet at a Florida estate to assess 1962 military challenges. The talks cover organizational efficiency, integration of regulars, National Guard, and reserves, with plans to add five combat-ready divisions and a possible Mexico trip in early 1962.
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U2 Crashes Within United States Near Picayune
Air Force rescue crew plucked U2 pilot Charles Stratton from a swamp near Picayune Mississippi after the single seat aircraft went down. The 32 year old Detroit native was taken by ambulance to Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi for treatment. Recovery crews search the swamp west of Picayune for the wreckage amid secrecy on the operation.
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Back In Jail For Secretary Miss Paperman Jailed For Letters
Mildred Paperman secretary to Bernard Goldfine Boston industrialist began a 30 day sentence for smuggling letters to the ailing magnate. Paperman admitted delivering letters to Goldfine while he served a year for federal income tax evasion at Danbury Conn. Goldfine is hospitalized in Staten Island after a cerebral thrombosis.
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Portuguese Accuse Red Party of Beja Revolt Plot
The Portuguese Army Ministry blamed the underground Communist party for planning and leading the Beja revolt attempt against Premier Salazar. About 40 men tried to seize the Beja army garrison. 16 rebels remained at large as authorities hunted them along the Spanish border. Police and military units held a state of precaution.
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Beja
Kennedy's Schedule Announced for DiSalle Birthday Dinner
President Kennedy will visit Columbus for a little over four hours on Saturday to attend Gov. Michael V. DiSalle's birthday dinner. He is to arrive from Palm Beach by jet between 5:30 and 6 p.m. and address the $100-a-plate dinner at the Buckeye Building on the Ohio State Fair grounds around 8:30 p.m. He will depart after the program.
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Senecaville Man To Succeed Gibson As Commerce Director
Robert T. Secrest of Senecaville is named to succeed Rankin M. Gibson as Ohio commerce director. The appointment, announced by Gov. Michael V. DiSalle, moves the former 15th District congressman from Guernsey County to the $14,000-a-year post, with Gibson moving to the utilities commission.
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Burglar Steals Car From Showroom in Cartersville
In Cartersville Georgia burglars failed to crack a company safe then drove off with a new car parked in the showroom. Police recovered the vehicle about ten miles away abandoned and out of gas.
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