Eisenhower Kennedy Hold Warm Transition Talks
The two presidents met at the White House for 31 hours and reviewed global issues, pledging to seek peace with justice. They discussed the dollar, balance of payments, and security, stressing orderly transfer of power and continued national unity in leadership. Kennedy offered Ike future service if valuable, while both stressed a calm, informative exchange.
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Yule Carolers Find Former Teacher Dead in Home
In Denison Texas a group of carolers found Gaitha P Brouse 72 a retired school teacher dead in his chair after singing outside his home Investigating officers said he likely died from natural causes several hours earlier with the lights on and the door unanswered
Kennedy Baby Christening Is Tomorrow
Washington UPI reports the Kennedy family will christen John F Kennedy Jr in Georgetown University Hospital chapel at 4 p.m. EST Thursday. Godmother Mrs Charles L Bartlett stands in for Prince Stanislaus Radziwill, who cannot attend. Reverend Martin Casey will perform the ceremony, with the infant wearing the family christening dress and a medal from his godfather.
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Kennedy Secured New Jersey Votes in Certifying Electors
The New Jersey Board of Canvassers certified 186 Democratic electors on Tuesday, officially assuring Senator John F. Kennedy of New Jersey's 16 electoral votes. The formal certification seals Kennedy as the state's presidential winner according to UPI reporting from Trenton.
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Jack Guilty Faces Ouster In New York
Manhattan Borough President Hulan Jack, earning 925000 a year, faces automatic removal after a conflict of interest conviction. A 4400 renovation payment by Sidney Ungar tied to city business led to a guilty verdict. Jack, 55, plans appeal and refuses to resign. He faces possible three years in jail and $1500 in fines, with sentencing set for January 18.
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Hoover urges relentless campaign against child molesters
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover called for a relentless campaign by the public and police to combat child molesters. He cited rising attacks on children and said America's hope lies in its children and they must be protected at all costs in a Tuesday statement.
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Change of Address Notice for Berkshire Eagle Subscribers
Change of Address: To avoid interruption of service subscribers by mail please note Joes Post Office and The Berkshire Eagle giving old address and new address.
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X15 Passes Its Final Civilian Test
Edwards AFB California UPI Scott Crossfield pilot completes seventh and final civilian X15 flight amid six Gs and 1900 mph cruise. Officials say the rocket plane is near ready for military tests next spring aiming for space edge 100 miles high.
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Dulles stamp issued in honor of John Foster Dulles
Washington reports the Post Office Department dedicated a four cent stamp honoring the late Secretary of State John Foster Dulles. About 120 million copies will be sold at post offices nationwide.
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New York Wagering Hits Billion
New York State reports the first billion dollar handle in pari mutuel betting with state taxes of 96.5 million this year. Handle across three thoroughbred and eight harness tracks reached 1.037 billion, with attendance at 13.36 million and total betting 1.037 billion. taxes total 917.1 million, under a 9 to 10 percent rate depending on track.
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Federal agents probe Chicago election irregularities
Federal agents are active in Chicago and Texas amid a probe into alleged Democratic double-dealing at the polls. The Justice Department says it is pursuing a substantial number of voter complaints and may call a federal grand jury if fraud ties to Kennedy’s 1960 Illinois win are found. Cook County suspended grand jury sessions for a week to review poll evidence as GOP claims of a concealed election grow.
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Bailey Eyed As Likely Party Chief
Rep. William J. Green of Philadelphia says Connecticut Democratic Chairman John Bailey is likely to be named chairman of the Democratic National Committee after meeting with President elect John F. Kennedy. Green notes Bailey’s early Kennedy support and predicts a post in the party’s administration, while Kennedy aides say a decision may be announced next week.
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