Storm Battered Southwest Freezes After Heavy Snow
States from Texas to New Mexico endure subfreezing temperatures as blizzards paralyze towns and strand travelers. Officials report at least 10 deaths, with cattle losses from roaming onto rails. National Guardsmen assist, helicopters search for stranded families, and isolation of communities continues amid driving snow and frozen roads.
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Amarillo
White Deer
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Oklahoma
Goldwater Says Peacetime Draft Not Needed Now
Republican Sen. Barry Goldwater told Exeter townspeople that peacetime conscription could end, arguing volunteer service could meet the nation’s needs while acknowledging a son may still wear uniform. He spoke at a town hall after addressing about 500 residents.
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Council Approves Woman Judge
Boston report says Springfield City Councilor Gileen P Griffin was confirmed by the Executive Council as justice of the Palmer District Court. She was approved by an 8 to 0 vote on Thursday to replace the late Ernest B Hobson.
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Unemployment Rises 700 000 During January
Washington AP reports unemployment increased by 700000 in January to 4600000, the Labor Department calling it the usual sharp seasonal change. A Bureau of Labor Statistics spokesman attributes the rise to declines in retail trade and Christmas postal employment, plus winter reductions in construction and outdoor work, yet overall employment remains the highest January on record.
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Nuclear desalinization drive by U S and Israel outlined
President Johnson announced plans for American Israel cooperation in nuclear based desalinization research. The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovoth will host the first joint venture, aiming to turn salt water into fresh water to ease regional water shortages. Johnson urged broader international aid to combat water scarcity. He met Democratic leaders including John Bailey and Mayor Wagner amid New York political events.
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Dewey D. Stone
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New York Times
Robert ¥. Wagner
John M. Bailey
Extra Apollo Flight Sought After Ranger Fiasco
A group backing the moon mission program asks for an extra Apollo flight to photograph the moon during a reconnaissance mission. The move follows Ranger 6 failure to return surface pictures amid a history of 12 unsuccessful lunar data attempts.
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Earth
Not Just a Job Acknowledges Pharmacy Duty and Service
A piece extols pharmacists as more than workers, calling filling prescriptions a life saving, community serving pleasure. It emphasizes dedication, accuracy under pressure, and the rewarding nature of serving the public.
Oswald Gun Identified Mother Set To Testify
Marguerite Oswald, Lee Harvey Oswald’s mother, prepared to testify at the Warren Commission hearings claiming no one saw her son fire the gun. Marina Oswald, the widow, had identified the rifle linked to the Dallas assassination and said facts pointed to Oswald as the lone shooter.
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Lee
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Boston Bill Would Boost Cigarette Tax
A Revere legislator urged a 2 cent hike in the state cigarette tax, saying it could raise 16 to 17 million dollars in revenue. Rep Raymond E Carey Democrat testified before the Taxation Committee to fund elderly tax relief and local reimbursed losses from exemptions, while another proposal faced no supporters. Morris Kirschbaum for the tobacco industry warned the move could be disastrous as smokers cross state lines to buy cheaper cigarettes.
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UPI
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Taxation Committee
Paul C.menton
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Morris Kirschbaum
New Hampshire
Pentagon Hit on X22 Plane Contract
The preparedness subcommittee accuses the Pentagon of rejecting a cheaper design when awarding a $20 million X22 vertical takeoff and landing plane contract to Bell Aerosystems over Douglas Aircraft. The report blames former Deputy Secretary Roswell Gilpatric. Sen. Symington dissents defending the Douglas award.
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