Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt Dies in New York
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt widow of Franklin D Roosevelt dies in her Manhattan apartment at 78 after a long illness marked by anemia and tuberculosis. President Kennedy calls her one of the great ladies in U S history and notes her tireless idealism. Private funeral at St James Church Hyde Park with burial beside husband. memorial service planned at St John the Divine.
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Bulgaria Charges U S Piracy Across Cuban Note
Sofia officials accused the United States of piratical action against Cuba in a Soviet reception marking the Bolshevik Revolution anniversary. U S Minister Eugenie Anderson walked out after the accusation. The Cuban and Soviet delegates attended with Bulgaria's diplomatic corps present. Dayton votes Sunday sale limits prompt follow up by merchants. The Dayton Retail Merchants Association says the result mandates immediate enforcement of existing law.
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Elmer T. Scheuermann
Casey Jones Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison
Casey Jones a 59 year old moonshiner from the Glouster area was sentenced to three years in a federal prison after pleading guilty to operating a still. Judge Mell Underwood presided noting Jones had prior liquor offenses and that part of his proceeds aided needy persons. The still was raided last summer by U S Alcoholic Tax officials and the Athens County sheriff.
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Nixon blasts press after candidacy exit in California
Former candidate Richard Nixon laments unfair press coverage at his final news conference in Los Angeles. He accuses newspapers of bias while praising television and radio for balancing reporting. He hints at a long holiday and plans to return home to his family.
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News Stand Raid At Pete's Shop Near University
Cincinnati police and detectives seized 51 obscene books from Pete's News Shop near the University of Cincinnati. Manager Louis Mazes, 26, faces charges of possession exhibition and sale of obscene material.
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Ohio Republicans Celebrate Election Sweep Across State
Ohio Republicans hold a sweeping victory as James A. Rhodes prepares to become governor on January 14 with a Republican dominated General Assembly. The GOP gains include lieutenant governor attorney general secretary of state treasurer and auditor positions and a 3 1 ratio in the U S House delegation. Democratic Senator Lausche wins reelection despite the nationwide trend. Voter turnout falls short of expectations with about 3.1 million cast. A proposed Sunday sales amendment is rejected though backing groups plan a future push.
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Roger W. Tracy
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West Virginia Dry Booster Seeks Closing
Charleston West Virginia's leading dry spokesman says it is time to close establishments selling liquor illegally. Rev. L E Crowson, chairman of the Citizens Committee for Defeat of the Liquor Amendment, spoke after the election showing voters rejected the liquor by the drink amendment 3 2. Seven of the 55 counties supported it, mainly northern panhandle. Crowson said no plan to form a committee to enforce existing prohibition laws. The constitution forbids consumption in saloons and similar places. The amendment would have legalized liquor sales by the drink in hotels restaurants and clubs. Kennedy proclaims Thanksgiving Day urging reverence and humility for November 22.
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Liquor Firm Boss Hunted and Toledo School Closures
Atty Gen Mark McElroy and Adrian Fink Jr went to Chicago to search for Joseph Mahler president of Waterfill and Frazier Distillery amid a grand jury probe over alleged 1959 payoffs for liquor listing. The jury recessed until next week. In Toledo Oregon Board votes 4-1 to close schools indefinitely November 26 after a 4 mill operating levy defeat.
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GOP Seeks Personality-Plus Candidate to Beat JFK in 1964
The piece notes Republicans won by charm and TV savvy in the 1962 contests and may need a personality-led bid in 1964. It highlights Rockefeller, Romney, Scranton as top figures, plus Taft Jr and Hatfield as potential VP contenders, with Nixon cited as central but defeated in California.
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Chinese Reds Launch New Indian Attack
Indian Defense Ministry said fresh Communist attacks at Wa long on the eastern Himalaya front followed a week of lull. A patrol clash occurred near Chang close to Towang, which was captured last week. Nearby, buildup continued near Chushul in Ladakh as Parliament praised Nehru's stance against Peiping.
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Navy to verify missiles leaving Cuba with ship inspections
The U S Navy prepared to check outbound Soviet vessels for missiles from Cuba as Khrushchev claimed 40 missiles dismantled and likely en route home. Pentagon said talks with Soviet reps set up to count dismantled missiles aboard ships leaving Cuba amid Kennedy S UN verification push. Gridder expelled in Georgia for marriage ends high school football star’s season.
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Estes Sentenced Eight Years for Liquid Fertilizer Swindle
Tyler Texas jury convicts Billie Sol Estes of swindling in a mortgage case involving non existent liquid fertilizer tanks. The 37 year old faces state anti trust charges over fixing fertilizer prices and faces federal fraud conspiracy and perjury charges tied to 22 million in loans.
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10th District Costs Reported in Preliminary Totals
Democrat Walter Moeller reported campaign contributions of 485 dollars and his opponent Homer Abele Republican reported 500 dollars in contributions in preliminary filings with the House clerk. These figures do not reflect total contributions or expenditures as candidates are not required to report money raised and spent by committees or other campaign groups.
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