Record of extreme cold toll across states and cities
The report tracks record low temperatures across Florida to Minnesota with contrasts in Illinois and New York. Notable readings include -32 in some northern areas, -14 near Duluth and -16 in Dickinson North Dakota, while Chicago reached 6 above zero and New York City 18. Train delays arose from severe freezing.
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Napoleon
Dickinson
International Falls
Minn
Duluth-Superior
Pars Falls
Wis
Alinot
N. B
Spo
Vero
New York City
Cold Shop Delays Hit New York Commuters
Freezing conditions crippled transit as New York Central and independent subways reported delays. A No. 546 train from White Plains to Grand Central ran late due to engine trouble, with diesel and electric replacements and a snowbound network triggering up to ten hours of disruption. Bus routes to Jersey City and the Port Authority Terminal faced added losses as rail service suffered from frozen lines and a water main break.
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New York
New York Central
Barlem
Central
Grand Central Station
Mariscele
Nork
Molt Haven
Bronx
Grand Central
White Plains
Brewster Giso
Sixth Avenue
Barceny
34Th
Fourth Streets
Upper Manhattan
Port Authority
34Th Streets
Hudson Terminal
New Jersey
Poole Honored by Bridgeport Housing Authority
Bridgeport Housing Authority members commend Harald C Poole for service as Executive Director. Poole says he will remain on the job until December 31 as vacancies in 277k units decline and new renters and applicants increase, with occupancy turning favorable at BIA.
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Gils Qither
Bridgeport Housing Authority
Harald C Poole
Dover
Poole
Earl
Peale
Douglas denies report of retirement to join Ford Foundation
Supreme Court Justice William Q. Douglas denied a published report that he plans to retire to join the Ford Foundation. He issued a statement in response to a column by Drew Pearson. A related note states about 70 percent of milk produced is used for dairy product manufacture.
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Washington, Des
UPL
Reds Set Maneuvers in Northern Seas
The Soviet defense ministry announced extensive maneuvers in the Barents and Kara seas from December 18 to 25, warning that a wide area would be dangerous for Soviet and foreign ships during the exercises. The Barents Sea lies near Northern Scandinavia and Northern Russia, with Tremva island noted as a testing site.
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London
Soviet Union
Barents Nant Kara Seas
Barents Sea
Scandinavia
Russia
Arctic Circle
Baray ‘Ysca
Ont Newaval Tremva
Defense Ministry
Barents and
Kara Seas
Britain and United States debate Skybolt and Polaris roles
Ryblo t stirs a US UK row over alternative nuclear options in the 1950s. Britain may contribute to Skybolt development costs if offered by the Americans. Polaris is cited as a possible alternative, though Britain’s defense ministry doubts heavy costs and looks to Skybolt to extend bomber force. Macmillan’s government faces war importance and McNamara says the US is “hard loving” Skybolt but no decision yet.
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Britain
Skybott
Defense Ministry
Skybolt
Ats Langer
Macmillan
London
McNamara
United States
Many at Douglas Work on Skybolt
SANTA MONICA Calif Dec 1 AP Any curtailment of the Skybolt air launched missile program would affect employment as a large number of workers at the Douglas Aircraft company. The spokesman said 1000 people including subcontractors are working on the Skybolt program. It is the biggest single program in dollars and employment. Douglas has no program in sight comparable to Skybolt. Some of the 10000 employees in California could be absorbed by other projects. Douglas also works on Saturn and Nike programs in research and development stages.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Douglas Aircraft Company
Skybolt
Douglas Aircraft
California
Douglas
Two More Arrested in Jobless Pay Cases
Police continued yesterday to make arrests of persons charged with obtaining unemployment benefits by false statements. John Quincy Kellum, 37, of 306 Newfield Avenue, and Thomas Creighton, 64, of 77 McWadden Drive, were taken into custody as part of a ten day sweep, each released on $109 bond pending circuit court arraignment.
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Cales
John Quincy
Kellum
Newfield Avenue
Thomas Creighton
McWadden Drive
School Budget Items Voted Amid Board Debate
The board discussed a proposed school budget with opposition to details including central office reorganization, high school curriculums, and a psychiatric program. A plan to open the Beachwood North End high school next September was questioned as weather delays construction loom. The staff changes and music instrument purchases were deferred pending broader personnel decisions.
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North End
Beachwood Pack
Afk reports outlay for Ole Miss crisis
The Justice Department disclosed that federal marshals and lawyers spent 406,580 dollars from October 18 to December 11 in the University of Mississippi integration crisis. The total covers travel and equipment costs but excludes federal troops used to enforce James Meredith's admission, which triggered deadly rioting on September 30. Security remains, though restrictions on entering Baxter Hall have eased. Norway votes budget
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Washington
University of Mississippi
Justice Department
Otat
Mississippi
James H. Meredith
Meredith
Robert F. Kennedy
Baxter Hall
Suspect Seized In Bridgeport Shop Hold Up Case
Police reportCapt Conte describes a shop robbery in Bridgeport where suspect Rogers held three men in the basement and fled with cash and goods. A 43 caliber automatic was found in a suitcase believed tied to the crime, along with a wrist watch pawned for $5. Rogers planned to leave the city with loot. his girlfriend is not charged.
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Conte
Rogers
Bridgeport
New York City
Mr. Fisher
Alan J Evans
Peet Street
Jacob Kreinschmidt
Maplewood Avenue
Castos Mer
Bandit
Theoney
Witton
Capt
TWO AF LEADERS FIRED BY GUIDO
The article reports that military leaders oppose elections and favor a democratic dictatorship while President Guido Ongania solidifies control. Artur o Frandizi remains imprisoned on a navy ship at the River Plate as political and economic reforms unfold.
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Guido
Ples
Armanin
Argentina
Arturo Frandizi
River Plate
South America
Juan Ongunia
Campo de Mayo
Buenos Aires
Ongania
Ond
Ongenin
Aristotle Painting Stolen From Broadway Set
New York theater reports a copy of Aristotle Contemplating the Host of Homer was stolen from the Broadway set. The original hangs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and is valued at about 2.6 million dollars. the stolen replica is worth around 400 dollars. Police and detectives investigated as stage crews quickly arranged a replacement copy during production.
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New York
Royale Theater
Pengo
Aristotle
Tonzes
Horner
Homer
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum
Charles Boyer
Lord Penga
Lord Duveen
Soviet Accusations Tie Penkovsky to Secret Leaks
Moscow accuses Russian scientist O V Penkovsky of selling state secrets to Western intelligence. Tass claims he worked for U S and British services since last year. British businessman Greville Wynne, held on spy charges in Moscow, pleads guilty as diplomatic expulsions loom.
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Moscow
Tec. Bt
iSoviet Union
Tass
0.V. Penkovsky
U.S
State Department
Ington
Richard Carl Jacob
Washington
Tacob
Penkovsky
Greville
Wynne
Soviet Union
Hungary
England
Soviet State Committee
Jacob
Karlson
United States
Britain
Pet
Rodney Carlson
Alnn
Jacol
U. S
Hudanest
U. S. Navy
Raymond Db. Smitts
Kermit
Midihan
Meir
Leo
United Nations
Fron U Navy
McDonald Isaac Renamed Head of Bridgeport Housing Authority
In a 2 to 1 vote at a zonal meeting M. McDonald Isaac was named head of the Bridgeport Housing Authority continuing the expired term of Rev. Edvard G. Zibell. Anthony F. Kindzierski spearheaded the bid with opposition to a prior selection and broader governance questions within the BHA. Francis H. Shanley was named executive director last month and Harold C. Poole’s successor was discussed for January.
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M. McDonald Isaac
Bridgeport Housing Authority
Wil
BHA
Isaac
Anthony F. Kindzierski
Kladzierski
Clifford Meaney
Meaney
Esaac
William E. Fox
Charles I
Bonifati
Edvard G. Zibell
Kindsierski
Isate
Isase
Francis HT. Shanley
Harold C. Poole
Kindzierski
Tonlinti
Shanley
Kiadzierski
Ashe Marner
John Gill
Gill
Shiney
Willian Ee. Fox
Kindaleraki
J. Clifford Meaney
Minuteman Missile Now Operational at Malmstrom AFB
In Great Falls Montana on December 11 the Minuteman intercontinental missile was declared ready for war during a ceremony at Malmstrom Air Force Base. Twenty missiles in underground silos are now in place aimed at specified Communist targets and ready for firing on short notice. The event marked the turnover of the first two Minuteman flights from Air Force Ballistic System Division to Strategic Air Command.
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Great Falls
Mont
Minuteman
Malmstrom Air Force Base
Air Force
Montana
Afe
Air Force Ballistic System Division
Strategic Air Command
Women in Hearing Clash Over Nuclear Peace Protest
The hearing room grew tense as Rep William Fills Ryan and Rep James Roosevelt protested the proceedings. Mrs Posner of Women Strike for Peace argued the movement is driven by maternal concern over child health amid nuclear tests, prompting a chaotic exchange with Chairman Doyle and calls to cancel the investigation from New York academics.
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William Fills Ryan
Ryan
James Roosevelt
D-Calif
Levine
Tying
Ney
Doyle
Pagnor Wilson
Wamm
Washington
White House
House
Naval Reserve Christmas Party Scheduled Sunday
A Christmas party for Naval Reserve members and their families will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Naval Reserve Training Center Barnum ey Gits provided by the parents will be distributed to the children by Santa Claus. Beck and Quint Television of Norwalk arranged entertainment. A buffet will be served for adults and treats for children.
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Naval Reserve
Naval Reserve Training Center
Barnumey
Satta Claus
Beck and Quint Television Company
Norwalk
U.N. Invitation Granted for South Korea in Korea Debate
The U.N. Political Committee approved a U.S. resolution inviting South Korea to participate in the ongoing U.N. debate on Korean unification, overriding Soviet opposition. The vote was 65 in favor, 9 against, with 26 abstentions, while a Soviet bid to include North Korea failed 29 to 58 with 14 abstentions. France will ship vitamin abroad.
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United Nations
U.N
U.S
South Korea
North Korea
Brunei Rebels Hold 9 Hostages Amid Brunei Uprising
Rebels at Seria oil town seized nine Shell staff, using hostages to hinder British operations as fighting spread. Brig. A. G. Patterson urged safe release of captives, while Gen. Sir Nigel Poett flew in for a situation briefing. Indonesia and Malaysia debate roles as Kuala Lumpur reviews regional stability.
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Kuala Lumpur
Malaya
Bee
Mgap
Sarawak
North Harden
A. G. Patterson
Patterson
Sl Nive
Shell Gil Co
Shell
Nigel Poett
Heltish
Far East
Sultanate
Bruttei Fawn
Indonesia
Borneo
Sukarno
Commonwealth
Malaysia Federation
Singapore
Boiira
Brunei
House of Commons
London
Franei
Protention
Manila
New York
United Nations
Azahari
Ponalt Stephens
Sabah Alliance
Azabari
North Borneo
Legislative Council
Tesselian
Stephens
Philippines
City approves master plan for land uses and growth
The board adopts a comprehensive land use plan emphasizing mid to high density housing near the central business district and major highways while preserving industrial zones in the West End and along river corridors. It maps secondary business districts, shopping areas, and varied residential densities with school site placements and Route 1 redevelopment implications.
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Pee Press
Nearhim
Central Business District
Seaside Park
Main Street
Holly
Pequon+nock river
River Street
Berkshire Avenue
William Street
East Main Street
Searview Avenas
Yellow Mil Pond
General Electric Company
Remington Park
Bataam Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Bridgeport-Stealford
Overland Street
Barnum Avenue
Willow St
Stratford Ring
Stratford Avenue
Bunnell Street
Logan Street
Fairfield Avenue
Fox Street
King Street
North End
St. Mary's
North Avenue
Fairview Avenue
Old Mill Geen
Boston Avenue
Success Park
Stratford Line
Soviets Reject Expanded Nuclear Test Ban Hopes
Geneva dispatch reports Soviet delegate Tsarapkin resisting expansion of Moscow's proposal for a monitored test ban using periodic checks by international personnel. U S ambassador Stelle and British ambassador Wright welcomed unmanned seismic detectors but urged broader and clearer terms to the 17 nation disarmament conference.
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Geneva
Soviet Union
Semyon K. Tsarapkin
Moscow
Charles 2. Stelle
Michael Wright
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