Kennedy Announces Soviet Fliers Release At Press Conf
President Kennedy disclosed at his first White House press conference that the Soviet Union freed two U S airmen from an RB47 shot down July 1 over Arctic waters. He kept the ban on espionage flights and urged a path to easing East-West tensions while outlining plans on the nuclear talks and State of the Union address.
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Llewellyn E. Thompson
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State of the Union
Congress
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Fire destroys Shade grocery and residence. homes endangered
A fire in the furnace room of the Shade grocery store destroyed the market and adjoining Shade residence owned by the William Clonch family, with five people left homeless. Firefighters from two departments prevented spread to the nearby John Rankin home near Shade High School. Loss is estimated at least $10,000 as flames consumed the single story concrete block buildings after 8:40 a.m. Neighbors aided in salvaging belongings before the fire overtook the structures.
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John Rankin
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Route 33
Shade High School
Carl Welling
Richland Area Fire Brigade
Roy Clonch
Buster Fulton
Shade
W. O. Kail
Shade Schools
Sheriff's Office
Naval patrol shadows captive liner bound for West Africa
A U S Navy patrol plane shadowed the liner Santa Maria as it sailed toward West Africa with 600 aboard, including 38 Americans. Galvao, the 66 year old rebel leader, claimed destination Angola as Portuguese authorities pursue the ship off Puerto Rico.
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Heavy Snow and Ice Storm Hit Nation Across Regions
The ice storm battered the southeastern half of the nation with more snow across northern areas. Below zero temperatures persisted as winter’s severe cold wave lingered. At least eight deaths were linked to the ice storms, seven in Texas and one in Georgia, with widespread wet weather reported. The Weather Bureau forecast colder conditions in the Upper Mississippi Valley and northern Plains.
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Ford plant to furlough 2700 workers for 10 days
Ford Motor Co will close its car assembly operations after Friday for at least 10 days furloughing 2700 employees. The shutdown does not affect truck assembly workers at the plant.
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Lorain
Ford Motor Co
Panel Commended For Not Publishing 19 Hour Scoop
The New York Herald Tribune received a White House commendation for withholding a 19 hour world scoop on the Soviet Union release of two American fliers.
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Washington
The
New York Herald Tribune
White House
Soviet Union
Plant to Start Soon at Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co Plant
Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co plans a multi million dollar facility in Michigan's upper peninsula to produce high grade iron ore pellets. The project is described as imminent and will expand capacity for iron ore products.
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Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
1960 Income Drops for Republic Steel Corp
Republic Steel Corp reports net income for 1960 declined slightly from 1959. The company notes marginal earnings change amid steel market conditions and industrial demand in the year.
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Cleveland
Republic Steel Corp
Statehouse Meet Opens Columbus Delegates Gather
Delegates from all corners of the state converge as a statewide meeting opens in Columbus. Officials expect discussions on legislative priorities and policy directions. Community leaders signaled broad participation across regions.
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Ohio Supreme Court to rule on sales tax stamp law
The Ohio Supreme Court will intervene in a challenge to the 1959 law ending sales tax stamps in auto sales. A trial court held the act constitutional, reversed by Franklin County appellate court. Tax officials say the law cost dealers about 1 million dollars yearly in discounts and reduced stamp redemptions by another 1 million. Suit filed by George Byers Sons Inc. and Edward H. Minor Jr. against Tax Commissioner Stanley J. Bowers and Franklin County clerk of courts.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Franklin County
George Byers Sons, Inc
Columbus Auto
Edward H. Minor Jr
Stanley J. Bowers
Franklin County Clerk of Courts
Albany man advertises aluminum awning for sale
When Jack Daft of Albany placed a simple want ad for a 20 by 28 inch aluminum awning for patio or trailer he was surprised by more than a dozen calls. The ad listed contact numbers LY 3 1242 and MY 8 2238 after 5 p.m. as quick action Messenger Classified Ad guidance.
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Jack Daft
Albany
Blaze Destroys Buckner Home For Second Time
In Middleport at 1 20 a m today a blaze gutted Buckner s two room cement block house on Second Ave and its contents. Firemen suspect the blaze started near a coal heating stove. Damage estimated at 250. Buckner previously lost a similar home on Dec 26 when a kerosene cook stove exploded. Fire Chief Thomas Durst said Buckner was not hurt.
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Legislators Hold Inquiry On Budget In Ohio
In Columbus Republicans hear Finance Director James H. Malon explain Governor DiSalle’s $2.1 billion two year budget, which is $75 million out of balance, with a promise it will be balanced. Lawmakers discuss unemployment benefits, fishing regulation, education fees, pardons, nominating delegates, driver license photos, urban renewal studies, and a second judge in Clermont County.
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Control Of El Salvador In Doubt After Army Revolt
Reports say armed factions in El Salvador, led by a new five man junta, contend with loyalist troops at Zapote Fort while negotiations with rebels occur across the border in Nicaragua. Martial law and disrupted communications follow a Wednesday revolt.
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Two Fliers Wing Home From Soviet Prison
Washington awaits an ecstatic reunion as Captains Freeman B. Olmstead and John R. McKone return from a seven month captivity. Their RB47 was shot down over Soviet airspace last July and two crewmen were lost.
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Elmira
N. Y
John R. McKone
Peka
Kan
Atlantic
Topeka
Connie
Mrs. Olmstead
Mrs. McKone
U S Aircraft Believed Lost Off Argentia
A U S military C118 transport with 28 aboard was reported missing after last contacting Gander at 2 30 a m. It was east of Argentia 455 miles during a flight from Port Lyautey Morocco to Norfolk Virginia with planned stops in the Azores and Argentia.
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Driver Jailed After Hit and Run Incident in Troy
George Hallinger was struck by a car while walking on a highway north of Troy. The driver stopped, gave him $5, and urged him to forget the matter. Hallinger reported the incident and was jailed on a hitchhiking charge.
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Ayres Breaks Ranks on House Rules Committee Expansion
Ohio Representative William H. Ayres defied most of his party by stating support for enlarging the House Rules Committee from 12 to 15 members. The move signals a split within Ohio GOP ranks over committee control and procedural power.
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Washington
William H. Ayres
Ohio
House
House Rules Committee
Skelton to Return to Hollywood Television
Red Skelton plans a February return to television in a move announced for a comeback on screen. The comedian aims to reprise his classic format and bring new episodes to audiences.
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Hollywood
Red Skelton
EX POSTMASTER DIES TOLEDO
Walter F. Brown, former U S Postmaster, dies at age 91 in Toledo. Local officials recall decades of service and community work. Funeral plans pending as the city honors his contributions to the postal system.
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Walter F. Brown
U. S
Accidental Nuclear Chain Reaction Near Idaho Falls
The Atomic Energy Commission reported no danger after a brief accidental nuclear chain reaction occurred at the Reactor Testing Station west of Idaho Falls. There was no explosion and employees evacuated, returning a few hours later. A separate incident on January 3 at the same station caused a reactor to run away and an explosion that killed three men.
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Atomic Energy Commission
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Ohioan John W. Bush Named to Interstate Commerce Commission
Ohio official John W. Bush, director of commerce, is expected to be nominated today by President Kennedy to join the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington.
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Ohio
John W. Bush
Kennedy
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kennedy Demonstrates Qualities Of Command
President Kennedy, six days in office, projects seriousness and poise at his first news conference. He listened intently, spoke slowly, and showed three qualities including timing with big news last, an authoritative tone, and a firm stance against resuming U 2 reconnaissance flights over the Soviet Union.
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