Eisenhower Breaks U S Cuban Ties Amid Crisis
President Eisenhower announced a break in U S relations with Fidel Castro's regime after Cuba demanded the withdrawal of most American diplomats within 48 hours. Castro vowed to stay alert as the United States kept the Guantanamo Bay base intact despite rising tensions. Kennedy declined comment as the dramatic move ends decades of limited ties.
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Eisenhower
United States
John F. Kennedy
Washington-Havana
Lyman Lemnitzer
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Christian Herter
U.S
Pacific
Three Killed in Idaho Nuclear Reactor Blast
At the National Reactor Testing Station near Idaho Falls a new style nuclear reactor exploded killing three military personnel trainees. The building became radioactively hot with radiological experts entering in protective gear to assess damage. The AEC said the area was sealed, wind was blowing away from populated areas, and no broader danger was detected. The accident marked the first fatal event in 41 years at the ARC installation.
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Atomic Energy Commission
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Wno
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Sun Spots A prutrt course The Federal Inmame Tax Course
A reporters rough notice lists a tax course called The Federal Inmame Tax Course to run eight weeks at Law College with enrollments through a public call JU 244716. Also noted is a study session by GuEers Creek Chapter of Eastern Star and an IRS filing deadline for 1960 incomes. Kiwanis officers slated for installation and a basketball tournament opens with High Island vs Han UAR in Big Town.
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Guuers Creek
Eastern Star
Ithe
Carlos “Worley
Sheridan Drive
School of
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Rs Tay
Doris Whitcomb to Appear on The Price Is Right
Doris Whitcomb and husband Glenn travel to New York for a week of business. Maude Maculkes bakes a birthday cake for Mrs. Harry Glock. Little Mary Ann Hughes entertains guests at a party. Lillie Ann Hudman hosts a friend. Mrs and Mrs W A Stevenson return from a trip to Alabama. Janice Mucellor reports cold weather in Dayton while visiting Baytown. Nathan McDaniel plans New Year’s Eve.
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Channel 2
Glenn
New York
Busi
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Harry Glock
Mary Ann Hughes
Lillie Ann Hudman
W. A. Stevenson Petra
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Janice Mucellor
Dayton
Ohio
Baytown
Nathan McDaniel
Charles Hunt
Virgina Whinak
Ly K Hlanaks
Cator TV
D. FH. Marshall
Otis Graham
John
Adv Riches
Baytown Man Injured In Oil Field Accident
Archie West of Baytown suffered a compound leg fracture in an oilfield incident near Dayton Tuesday while cleaning equipment on a mandrel unit. He was treated at Dayton Hospital then moved to Hermann Hospital in Houston and expected to use crutches in about two weeks.
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Archie West
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Marvin Read
Pam
Espergan-Doenve
Genie Kenined
Fisther
Dayton Hospital
Hermann Hospital
Houston
Incumbents Lose In McNair Water Board Election
Five former McNair district supervisors ousted by a court in August sought return Tuesday but faltered in a 14-candidate field. Winners in FWSD 1-A were Lester White 228 votes and Wilford Collins 119, Herbert Mays 149, Sherman Gray 111, Cephas Debose 151. Highlands FWSD 1-B elected four incumbents and Roy Hall, with Doris Tiner reelected tax assessor and Elia Wells reelected in Highlands. Several court-appointed members were defeated or chose not to run. A total of 66 voters cast ballots in Highlands.
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Board of Supervisors of Fresh Water Supply District No. 1-A
McSiar
Lester 3. White
Wilford Collins
Herbert Mays
Sherman Grayil
Cephas Debose
Fwsd Mo
Highlands
HL. Griffin
E. M. Gardner
T. J. Dukess
H.W. Oliver
Roy Hall
McNair
Doris Tiner
Elia Wells
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Jerry Pinchback
Scott Mills
Alton
Godfrey
L. J. Patton
A. QO. Kelley
J. F. Felton
Gregory Juarez
Jessie Bacile
John
B. Baker
Juarez
Felton
Gray
Tun
Tom Coleman
Ta Malori Ys
F. A. Ditbirth i
G. FL Weary
R. J. Wilcox
C. N. Adams
Id. Overand
Marg Parcthe Murray
JW. W. Riley
Investigation Opens Into Worst Aviation Disaster
New York hearing begins in Brooklyn as Civil Aeronautics Board probes December 16 mid air collision of a United Airlines DC8 from Chicago to Idlewild and a Trans World Airlines Super Constellation from Dayton. Four aboard the jet and forty four on the propeller plane died. ground casualties occur in downtown Brooklyn and Staten Island.
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Belgium Strikes Claim Slow Return to Normal
Brussels reports say strike damage is easing as protesters plan further demonstrations against austerity. Socialist led General Workers Federation orders a rally after a failed morning push to close department stores amid police presence. In Albany, Gov Rockefeller proposes increasing state spending to a record 2.5 billion with focus on education highways aid and aid for the aged.
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General Workers Federation
Albany
Nelson A. Rockefeller
U.S. Blames Castro as U.N. Break Deepens
At the United Nations in New York the United States charged Fidel Castro with deliberately forcing a deterioration in U.S.-Cuba relations. Cuban Foreign Minister Raul Roa defended Cuba’s charges of economic aggression and invasion plans as the Security Council met to review the case, with responses muted and a demonstration breaking out in the public gallery.
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United States Eyes Peaceful Path Through Kennedy Welfare Plan Push
Senate Democrats unite behind JFK backed social welfare bills amid a rules fight. Montana and Wisconsin leaders urge speed while House Speaker Rayburn and Colmer mull liberal substitutes. Civil rights, Laos policy, and SEATO terms frame looming battles as Eisenhower hands power to Kennedy in 16 days.
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Mike Mansfield
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William Colmer
Rayburn
Paul Douglas
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Thomas H. Kuchel
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Laos
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Clement J. Za
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Erners
John M
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Clinton P. Anderson
N.M
Tion
SEATO
Mystery Man Testifies First in Texas Vice Probe
In Beaumont a so called mystery man testified as the state House committee opened hearings on a Southeast Texas vice network. The witness, unnamed to protect undercover status, is described as an intelligence agent of the Public Safety Department. About 40 witnesses appeared and some refused oath until legal counsel was arranged for them.
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el Roy Mauldin Jr
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Mail campaign to close businesses on Sundays urged by Texas clergy
The Baptist General Convention of Texas mails 620 letters to ministers and laymen urging pastors to cooperate in a campaign pressuring businessmen to close on Sundays. The effort reflects church leaders seeking broader observance of Sunday closures across Texas, aiming to boost religious and community standards.
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Americans Urged to Depart Cuba After Break in Ties
The U S embassy arranged a rapid exit for Americans from Cuba after President Eisenhower cut diplomatic relations with Fidel Castros government. The first wave of diplomats and other citizens was expected this afternoon though the Cuban note urged calm, pledging safety and extending a 48 hour permit for embassy staff to leave. The note promised full cooperation in removing embassy equipment while Castro said there was no immediate rush to leave. The American colony, estimated at 500 to 2,000, includes many who are married to Cubans and have lived there for years.
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Johnson Likely to Take Powerful Senate Role
AP reports Lyndon Baines Johnson is poised to preside over Senate Democratic policy discussions in the new Congress. Montana Senator Mike Mansfield gains majority leadership as Texas Senator/democrat leader Daly resigns, with Johnson possibly invited to preside over Democratic caucuses and committee meetings, a move unusual for vice presidents.
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Solon Charges Johnson With Falsifying Truth
Washington AP Rep Bruce Alger claimed Vice President elect Lyndon B Johnson falsified the truth during a Dallas hotel incident the senator and his wife allegedly faced. Alger said Johnson sold out on issues and refused further comment.
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London
State Supreme Court Welcomes New Faces and Chief Justice
Austin Ledger reports the state supreme court opens its term with a new chief justice and a new member. Calvert indicts two associate justices for six year terms while Steakley Lake leads a crowded ceremony. Seniority keeps Griffin in place as seating is rearranged to honor long service.
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Texas
Zollie Steakley
Texas Supreme Court
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Tix
Pleehoy
Patuins
Meade F. Griffin
Texarkana Editor Named Pulitzer Judges From Texas
Tex arkana editor J Q Mahaffey has been named one of three Texas Pulitzer judges among 30 judges to nominate 1961 prize winners. Texans William P Steven and Feliz McKnight also honored. Baytown Chamber dinner set for Jan 16 at 7 pm in Robert E Lee auditorium with $4 tickets. Reservations through chamber office. committee members listed. New officers to be installed at dinner.
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J. Q. Mahaffey
Baytown
Chamber of Commerce
Vvice
Treassurer
Fred Hartman
Robert L. Gillette
Roy Elms
Sgecretary
M. C
Buddy)Bray
Gordon L. Fat
Ned
W. T. Busch
Harry Massey
Cloudy Texas Weather Moves North Northward
Clouds spread from the coast across Tenax as a slight warming trend begins in the north. Temperatures ranged from 14 degrees at Oakhart to 58 at Houston with light rain possible in extreme South Central Texas. Maximums reached 58 in Houston and 4 at Wink. Brownsville saw the heaviest rainfall at 0.2 inch. Freezing temperatures extended as far south as Lufkin and Waco.
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Weather Bureau
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Lufkin
Waco
Oakhart
Wink
Houston
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