Congress Opens With Political Showdown Over Kennedy Program
The 88th Congress convenes with Kennedy seeking to push his legislative program. A White House breakfast with Democratic leaders tees up proposals before noon. House and Senate members take oaths, with 258 Democrats and 176 Republicans in the House and 67 33 Democrat leaning in the Senate. Kennedy hopes to reshape the Rules Committee to outvote a conservative coalition.
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GOP Juniors Move Into Party Council
A young cohort of Republicans seized key positions in the House GOP framework. Gerald R. Ford of Michigan, 49, was elected chairman of the party conference while eight seats were won on the policy committee. Ford unseated Charles B. Hoeven of Iowa 86 to 78, as Hoeven disputed claims the move sought only greater junior influence. Halleck and Byrnes were re elected to their respective leadership roles.
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Ohio Solons Organize For Session With New Committees
Ohio Legislature sets 34 standing committees overall with 21 in the House one more than 1961. New Liquor Control Committee plus renamed Highways to Highways and Motor Vehicles. Senate adds three new committees and renames another. Courts report 2,265 sent to Ohio Penitentiary, an all time high. Marion Power Shovel president Bucisk Jr. resigns as president yet remains as consultant.
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Limits Audit Of Rhodes To 2 Years
Ohio Attorney General McElroy ruled that outside accountants should have audited State Auditor James A Rhodes every two years for the past decade, but only the last two years can be audited. Gov. Michael V. DiSalle sought $60,000 for broad audit but Controlling Board capped at $12,000 for the two-year term. DiSalle, a Democrat, appealed the limit.
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Secrest Returns to Congress for Second House Term
Former Rep. Robert T. Secrest of Ohio returns to the House today. He previously served 1933–42 and 1949–54 before resigning to join the Federal Trade Commission.
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Shultz Named Deputy Director in Design and Construction
Ross E. Shultz, 63, a longtime highway department employee since 1929, will assume the post of deputy director in the division of design and construction next Monday.
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Lausche Opposes Secret Hungary Pact to Drop Issue
Ohio Senator Frank J. Lausche told the State Department he would not permit a hidden deal to drop the Hungary issue. He cited press reports of a secret agreement involving Mindzenty and 20 1956 revolt leaders and warned such a price would hurt free peoples.
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Kennedy to Meet Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Kuznetsov
President Kennedy holds first high level talks with Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Vasily Kuznetsov since the Cuba crisis windup. Kuznetsov schedules a noon meeting with Secretary of State Rusk followed by a State Department luncheon.
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Store Robber Cites Daytime Heists and Night Fear
Charles D. Everett, 20, told Washington police after his arrest Tuesday that he robbed liquor stores only during daylight hours. He said he feared being on the street at night with the money.
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Hawaii Hit By Lightning Snowfall Delays In Honolulu
A rare lightning bolt struck downtown Honolulu while mountain snow trapped two men overnight. The city endured the heaviest rain in five years for a second day. The Governor’s Commission on Education Beyond the High School plans to disband without proposals or a final report.
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McElroy Files 12 Blue Law Suits in Ohio Supreme Court
Columbus Atty. Gen. Mark McElroy says he is filing five more Sunday closing law suits in the Ohio Supreme Court, bringing total suits to 12 in two weeks. He argues the blue laws protect respect for all laws as he exits office Monday despite GOP Atty. Gen.-elect Saxbe criticizing the moves as lame duck grandstanding.
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Mariner 2 Venus Flyby Data Delayed
NASA says full Mariner 2 Venus flyby data will not be ready until February. Scientists and technicians are still analyzing Dec 14 observations and had hoped for a belated February release.
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Cleveland Burglaries Lead State Liquor Stores in 1962
State Auditor James A Rhodes reports that 54 percent of all burglaries of state liquor stores in 1962 occurred in the Cleveland area.
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DiSalle Bids Farewell To Legislators
Gov. Michael V. DiSalle delivered a farewell address to the Ohio General Assembly. He urged lawmakers to remain independent of both the governor and party aims and planned to turn over a collection of letters to the Ohio Historical Society with some letters sealed for years to avoid political consequences.
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Theft Hauls 500 Pounds Of Coins From Newark Offices
Five hundred pounds of money was stolen from the Ohio Vending Co. offices in Newark. The loot, consisting of 19 bags of coins, was removed while employees were at lunch on Tuesday.
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Tshombe Agrees To Quit Struggle
London reports President Moise Tshombe issued a statement indicating he is quitting the Katanga secession. In Elisabethville troops defend assets as UN warns of possible sabotage amid a tense push for reintegration before Thant’s looming deadline.
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Freeze Halts Gas Service To Hollister
Hollister gas service restored to 53 Ohio Fuel Gas Co customers after an ice blockage at the town border station cut supply from 12 45 a m to 8 a m. Crews thawed the line and restored gas while lines were shut off and then turned back on. London Film star Pier Angeli gave birth by Caesarean to a 7 pound 14 ounce son Tuesday night. She recovers.
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Mona Lisa smiles on Kennedy as Congress opens
President Kennedy faces a cautious market and unsure labor talks as Congress convenes. Economists warn of tax reform and loophole closures while trade with Europe remains a testing ground. Amid strikes and weak optimism, analysts expect a modest, seasonal winter rest with no dramatic shift.
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Empire State Building Evacuated After Fire On Upper Floors
A troublesome fire burned a pipe shaft inside the 102 story Empire State Building injuring no one. Firefighters closed floors 64 through 66 as flames spread and later reopened the structure. the 16 000 workers and 60 000 daily visitors faced delays while authorities kept the upper floors off limits. The building, opened in 1931, had a prior blaze earlier in the week.
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Plane Crash Near Langsville Under Investigation
Meigs County sheriffs department investigated a jet crash between Langsville and Dexter at noon. Early reports said the pilot parachuted to safety before the wreck.
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Admiral Felt Talks Over Vietnam War Course In Saigon
U S Admiral Harry D Felt arrives in Saigon for talks on war strategy with Vietnamese leaders and US commanders. Discussions focus on heightened air strikes and faster delivery of economic aid to strategic hamlets as Viet Cong attacks continue near the Cambodian border.
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Attorney General Kennedy to argue first case before Supreme Court
Washington reports Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy will argue the government's position in the Georgia county unit vote case next week marking his first appearance as a lawyer before any court. The notice came via a Justice Department letter to Court Clerk John F. Davis from Solicitor General Archibald Cox. The president is concerned about the strike impact on foreign aid.
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