McNamara Warns NATO of Western Nuclear Deterrence
Paris AP Defense Secretary Robert McNamara told the NATO ministerial meeting that the growing U S atomic arsenal could destroy Russian society if a nuclear surprise attack occurred. He argued the West can fight a conventional war without immediate nuclear escalation and urged stronger NATO conventional strength to meet Soviet forces.
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DPW Board Appointments Face Senate Scrutiny
Boston AP report says three of five new state public works commission appointees may be in jeopardy after executive council interview, with requests for an attorney general opinion on conflict of interest. Fitzgerald linked to Milton contractor, Dwight cited by union over strikebreakers, Rosselli under scrutiny for head of engineering. Sargent and Warner face no opposition as hearings loom.
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South Hadley
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Somerville
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Holyoke
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Francis W. Sargent
Orleans
John D. Warner
Westfield
Salt Truck Crash Shuts York Icy Road
A salt truck skidded on an icy York road Monday causing a crash. The incident involved a vehicle carrying road salt intended for winter treatment and ended with emergency services at the scene. No further details on injuries or casualties were provided by UPI.
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UPI
Berlin Wall Opens for West Berliners Christmas Visit
West Berlin and East German officials signed a compact allowing West Berliners with relatives in East Berlin to cross the border for the Christmas season. About 400,000 eligible, one day permits to be issued at 12 West Berlin points. Korber signed for West Berlin government after earlier refusals.
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Red Party Conviction Overturned by Appeals Court
A federal appeals court in Washington overturned the Communist Party of the United States conviction for failure to register under the 1950 Subversive Activities Control Act. The court ruled the government failed to prove no volunteer could register for the party and sent the case back for a possible new trial or acquittal.
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Oswald Street Renaming Sought In Boston Too
Residents of Oswald Street petition the Public Improvement Commission to rename the street citing the Kennedy assassination made the name distasteful. Led by James W. Hurley of 3 Oswald St they plan to propose alternative names in February.
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UPI
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James W. Hurley
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Boston Navy Yard To Be Spared In Closings
Senator Margaret Chase Smith says a defense official told her only the Boston and Puget Sound shipyards would be spared in any future Defense Department economy moves. Gilpatric denied plans to close yards except San Diego and said a study of excess capacity would precede any action. Most remarks focused on Portsmouth-Kittery Naval Shipyard along the Maine-New Hampshire line.
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UPI
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San Franccisco
Philadelphia
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Portsmouth-Kittery
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Conte Attacks Both Sides Over Foreign Aid Battle
Rep Silvia Conte of Pittsfield criticizes Democratic and Republican leaders in the House for not restoring $20 million to the United Nations budget as part of the foreign aid cuts. He urged support for his resolution, calling the lowered UN allocation a prescription for defeat and noting the President’s upcoming U.N. General Assembly address. The measure failed 105 to 149.
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Pittsfield
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GOP
Chrysler stockholders approve second split in a year
In Detroit AP report Chrysler Corp stockholders overwhelmingly voted for a second 2-for-1 stock split within the past year. More than 16.265 million shares supported the move while 29,039 opposed. The split raises outstanding common shares from 40 million to 80 million and halves par value from 12.50 to 6.25.
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Chrysler Corp
Chrysler
Lynn A.townsend
Townsend
Mayor promises aid to Baldwin Hills flood victims
Los Angeles Mayor Samuel Yorty pledged compensation and help filing claims against the city and the Department of Water and Power for Baldwin Hills Reservoir flood victims. Officials estimate damages could exceed $1 million as rescue crews search for a missing man and residents survey wreckage after the disaster that claimed at least three lives and damaged dozens of homes.
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Baldwin Hills Reservoir
Samuel Yorty
Department of Water and Power
Yorty
Our Aims Unchanged, He Declares Our Aims Unchanged
UNITED NATIONS New York United States President Johnson told the UN General Assembly that America faces the new year determined to achieve world peace civil rights and human welfare He urged delegates to carry the message home from a nation sobered by tragedy united in sorrow and renewed in spirit He called for an end to the cold war and a worldwide effort to end hunger poverty illiteracy and disease He praised John Kennedy as a great reader and friend of world peace whose memory would be honored by progress toward security and peace.
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UPI
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Kennedy
World Peace
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Johnson To Deliver State of Union Jan. 8
President Jamsoan will deliver his first State of the Union Message to Congress on January 8, as decided in a meeting with Democratic leaders in both houses. Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said Congress should adjourn this Friday or Saturday and return January 7, with the timetable subject to Republican leaders’ consent.
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UPI
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Senate
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President Johnson to General Assembly on Kennedy assassination
In a pre General Assembly address Johnson urged unity and continued U S resolve after Kennedy's assassination, declaring the killer's act would not derail the nation's purpose. He spoke of hope shared by a new generation of leaders across continents and condemned hate and violence.
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Kennedy
Johnson
Weather announcer warns of freeze then pipes burst at home
Sherman Texas television weather man Jack McManus urged viewers to take precautions against a hard freeze. He woke to find several water pipes in his home had frozen and burst, causing damage overnight.
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