Soviets Cut Military Budget and Boost Consumer Investment
The Soviet Union announced a 4.3 percent cut in the 1964 military budget and a 53 percent rise in investments for consumer goods industries over the next two years. Finance Minister Vasily Garbuzov said 1964 military spending would fall by 600 million rubles, while national planner Pytor Lomako promised higher investments in agriculture housing light industry and food processing in 1964-65.
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Moscow
Supreme Soviet
Khrushchev
Vasily Garbuzov
Pytor Lomako
Dam Break In Baldwin Hills Reservoir Flood Kills Three
AP reports 300 million gallons surged from Baldwin Hills Reservoir after a dam crack, killing three people and causing at least 10 million dollars in damage. Investigators, led by Mayor Samuel Yorty, probe why the dam failed while cleanup crews and residents assess wreckage across multiple neighborhoods and districts.
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Los Angeles
Baldwin Hills
Six Children Die In Blaze At Portland Duplex
A fire in a wood frame Portland duplex killed six children, five girls and a boy, as the Harrigan family tried to escape after oil spilled while lighting a space heater. Seven remaining children and three state wards were rescued or escaped, with hospital observation for smoke inhalation.
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Portland
William F. Harrigan
Harrigan
Leona
Emeve
Major Legislative Issues Revived By Committee
Gov Reed submitted six measures for the Jan 6 special session. Acts would reapportion House seats, restore welfare rolls, review public assistance biannually, and reclassify Blue Hill ponds for mining. The Reference Bills Committee, led by Sen. Marden, opened public hearings with 110 bills on docket.
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Reed
Blue Hill
Senate
Robert A. Marden
Waterville
Johnson vows U S troops stay in Europe for NATO defense
President Johnson assures NATO partners the United States will keep the six American divisions in Europe as long as needed. He urges allies to share burdens and affirms Kennedy era support while addressing demands for a balanced nuclear and non nuclear defense posture.
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Paris
Johnson
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Europe
Dean Rusk
NATO
Kennedy
U.S
Big List
America
Cold Wave Grips New England Amid Frigid Forecast
A mid winter cold wave grips New England with temperatures near or below zero for at least two days. The U S Weather Bureau predicts below normal readings until Wednesday with Lebanon N H posting 5 below and Boston at 12 below as winds gust to 30 mph.
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Concord
Worcester
Mass
Portland
Providence
R.I
Water rushes from LA reservoir gap killing three
Three hundred million gallons pour from a gaping hole in a Los Angeles reservoir killing three and causing extensive property damage. The disaster raises questions about why it happened as authorities investigate.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Frank Sinatra Jr
FBI
Sinatra
Washington
Sinatra Jr Plans to Sing Again After Abduction
Frank Sinatra Jr. plans to return to singing with the Tommy Dorsey Band at Lake Tahoe while three men face federal court over his kidnapping. An appearance at Harrah's Casino was prepared in a new motel room, with officials noting he would not sing before Tuesday. The FBI reported recovery of most of the $240000 paid for his release, and a federal grand jury is expected to indict the alleged kidnappers John W. Irwin Joseph C. Amsler and Barry W. Keenan.
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Hollywood
Frank Sinatra Jr
Sinatra
Lake Tahoe
Harrah
Pat France
Harrah's
Sinatra Jr
Frank Jr
Los Angeles
FBI
Sinatra Sr
John W. Irwin
Joseph C. Amsler
Barry W. Keenan
Zanzibar and Kenya Join the United Nations
Zanzibar and Kenya join the United Nations bringing total members to 113. The Security Council was to adopt resolutions recommending admission and the General Assembly was expected to vote soon. Zanzibar gained independence Tuesday and Kenya Thursday, both remaining in the British Commonwealth.
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Juan Lechin
Zanzibar
Kenya
United Nations
N. Y
Security Council
General Assembly
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