Connally Nominated as Navy Secretary and Fort Worth Native
John B Connally of Fort Worth a cattleman and oil executive emerged as a strong Texan for Navy secretary under Johnson. He rose from University of Texas leader to national adviser, married Nellie Brill, has three children, and lives in Westover Hills Fort Worth as he heads toward the post amid praise from supporters.
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Army Employe In Japan Helping Blind Children
In Tokyo AP reports, American couple Robert Nieman and Jacquelyn fund a drive to aid blind children in Yokohama. Yoshiko Kagawa, 18, regained sight with help from a Japanese eye specialist. The Sight For Blind Children Fund Council, chaired by Nieman, funds exams and aid for dozens more, with officials and medical advisers listed and a major donation of 2 million year dollars.
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Art Holland
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John Purcell
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Tsuyoshi Okada
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Nixon Acknowledges Aspirin Tablet Gift
Salisbury Maryland AP report notes vice president Richard M Nixon gratefully acknowledged a gift of four aspirin tablets from Rosa Humphreys, who sent the items after his 1960 election loss. She said pass them to someone who might need them, referencing President-elect Kennedy. Nixon replied that the act of thoughtfulness will remain in their hearts.
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Hamz
Mileage Death Rate Lowest On Record
Chicago reports 34 540 traffic deaths in the first 11 months, a 1 percent rise from 1959. Despite more travel, the mileage death rate reached a record low, and November proved the safest month since 1924 when records began.
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National Safety Council
Hope's Christmas Tour Ends With Gag At Guantanamo
Bob Hope and troupe including Zsa Zsa Gabor and Janis Pringle wrapped an eight day overseas tour visiting Caribbean bases and stopping at Guantanamo Bay Cuba. Hope quipped about veterans with a cheeky line drawing laughs from the sailors and Marines alike.
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Red China Reports Crop Losses Amid Drought Typhoons
A terse dispatch from an unnamed source states that 1990 crop totals in Red China were hit by natural adversities including drought and typhoons. The report notes widespread acreage damage and limited yields due to severe weather.
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January Steel Output Forecast Upward Shakeout in Auto Sales
New York AP reports cautious optimism amid light post-holiday activity. Steel production and auto sales show tentative gains, with 46.9 percent anticipated production rise and car dealers holding over a million vehicles, signaling expected January curtailments and a cautious February. Commerce Dept notes weaker inventories and new orders, while economists foresee a mid-year rebound.
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Architecture Drives Starlings To Suburbs
Washington birds adapt to new steel and glass offices driving starlings from old buildings. The urban shift worsens suburb roosting issues, with Howard A. Merrill of the Fish and Wildlife Service noting 2 to 3 million starlings remain in the Washington area.
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