Western Areas Struck By New Icy Blast and Floods
A severe storm lashed the western states causing icy conditions in Western Areas and heavy flooding in California. Rescue efforts continued as rivers rose and highways were blocked, with at least nine dead and hundreds homeless. Yosemite closed, trucks and rails disrupted, helicopters used for evacuations. Mayors and county boards coordinated warnings to residents near rivers like the Feather and Truckee.
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California
San Francisco
Feo
Sutter
Arth
Sierra
Truckee
Hell
AM Am
Yosemite National Park
Merced
Tw Lraiter
Stead Air Force Best
Reno
Plurous County
John Carter
San Ratari Nome
San Luis Obigaa
Awane Aslore
Death Toll at 72 in Ankara Beirut Crash
Reports say 72 people died when two planes collided at low altitude over Ankara and Beirut. Names given include C. W. Bartholomew, Miss Caroline Hopp, Pat Dragnic, Robert Pritchard, and Donald Wahl. Bodies found on rooftops, witnesses described the scene and rescue efforts while officials blamed the midair collision amid overcast skies.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Amenan
C. W. Bartholomew
Caroline Hopp
Pat Dragnic
Robert Pritchard
Donald Wahl
Mlss Hopp
Ankara
Minnesota
Nilay Caroline Hopp
American University
Ralph Hopp
Miverles
University of Minnesota
Turkey
Bartholomew
Aidan
Iran
Pritchard
Dragnic
Cain
Wahl
Kerachi
Three Men Arrested in Hospital Fight
Three men were arrested on breach of peace charges after a fight in a hospital corridor at St Vincent's. Anthony D. Lancia, 2, of 598 Pearl Harbor Street. Michael Balog, 20, of 161 Thompson Aird, Stratford. and Joseph Skibo, about 4, of Laurel Place, Derby. Balog held on $1,190 bond. Skibo alleged he was attacked after being stared at in an elevator by Balog and Lancia. police say seven officers responded.
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St. Vincents ‘Hospital
Anthony D. Lancia
Pearl Harbor Street
Michael Balog
Thompson Aired
Stratford
Joseph Skibo
Laurel Place
Derby
Balog
Lancia
Skibo
Val
Refugees Arrive in Milam Amid Plane Talk of Shooting
Oscar Iglesias a U S citizen born in New York City arrived in Milam with his mother Mrs Coro as refugees. He described feces in the plane and chatter about a shooting though he did not hear it himself. Iglesias left school thirteen years ago over political class disruptions and Marxist teaching rumors. He hopes to resume studies while caring for his worn shoes as replacements are scarce in Cuba.
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Washington
Traly
Turkey
Oscar Iglesias
Iglesias
U.S
New York City
Milam
Cuba
Public opinion in Canada fractures over nuclear weapon fears
The article notes a Canadian public split with opponents fearing nuclear weapons would threaten the country and prompt a mid ear attack scenario in war. Two people were injured in a Park Avenue car crash near Corn hit road in Fairfield. Frances G Pennington, 7, of Milford reported neck and shoulder injuries after her car was struck by one driven by Marian Adolphson, 42, of Easton. Adolphson's daughter Lois, 15, suffered neck injuries. Neither required hospitalization. Adolphson was cited for following too closely.
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Canada
Park Avenue
Corn Hit
Fairfield
Frances G. Pennington
Bryan Hil
Milford
Strick
Marian Adolphson
High Ridge Road
Easton
Adolphson
Lois
Duke of Sutherland Dies in Bahamas at 74
The Duke of Sutherland, Britain's large landowner, died at Lyford Cay in the Bahamas aged 74. He suffered a weak heart for years, with substantial estates in England and Scotland affected by high maintenance costs and recent sales. The report notes his prominence and financial burdens amid a forthcoming boxing bout in New York.
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Bahamas
Duke of Sutherland
Britain
Lyford Cay
Frends
Claire Josephine Dunkerly
New York
UPI
England
Scotland
Dominican Republic
Roland
Kallen
Brooklyn
Sunnyside Gardeni
Thurmond Questions Cuban Arms Buildup Power Play
Senate Armed Services member Thurmond disputes Pentagon figures on Soviet arms in Cuba and questions the removal of missiles. He cites a public intelligence summary showing substantial stockpiles of tanks guns and personnel, while Pentagon officials challenge his counts and insist no clear evidence of certain missile types exists. The debate accompanies Senate inquiries into Cuba and potential hemispheric interference.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
Cuba
U.S
Pavil B. Dankevich
Russia
Pentagon
Caltalians
State Department
Thurman
Rusk
Senate Armed Services
Guba
Jean Stennis
D-Miss
Senate
Armed Services Committee
Mallon
Cas
State
Defense Department
Central Intelligence
John A. McCone
Testimony Ends as State Witnesses Detail Miller Case
Westport witnesses testified in Norwalk circuit court about rope fragments hair samples and an echoed confession by Miller during questioning in Georgia. Dr. Stolman affirmed sample handling and a hair find linked to Gail Lilian while Sgt. Marks detailed piece transfers to Hartford and back. Det. Smith described Miller’s religious questions and remorse while the defense pressed for photographic evidence and a pending report as 15 witnesses remain to be heard.
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Westport
Sgt. Marks
State Laboratory
Hartford
East Haven
Lown
Bundeck
Norwalk Handyman
Frank J. Bowes
Dr. Stolman
Connecticut
Sei. Marks
Miller
Georgia
Willem Smith
Westpe
Jen
Det. Smith
Baptist Church
Smith
Mier
Mrs. Sillan
FBI
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JL Stoneybrook Road
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Bundock
Spi Marks
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Marks
Nu Man
Gail Lilian
Byl Setparks
Aupatista
Jal
Isabelle
Siljan
Louis Rosenau
Westport Police Detective
Quest Sioning
Sgt
Dr. Nesper
Westport Medical Examiner
Gail
Norwalk
Nesper
Bundack
Saur
Siad
Gall
Father
Pierre
Gcorgia
Milleri
Tniman
G. Sarsfield Ford
Lilian
Torelim Miller
Plans Mapped for Route 25 Back at Conference
A regional meeting including Mayors, development groups, and legislators urged speedy Route 25 construction. Mayor Tedesco and Lt Governor will press the project amid a statewide push for road funding. Attendees from Trumbull, Bridgeport, and surrounding areas pledged to mobilize public support and coordinate with state leaders.
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Development Commissions
Likend
Lems
Tedesen
Senate
Robert
J. Testo
D-Hridgeport
Mildred A. Diel
R-Truimbull
George
F. Weight
Albert Provyens Zane
Stratford
Democrats
State
J. Edward Caldwell
Bridgeport
Edward 5. Meadfeed
Trumbull
William L. Keller
Joseph M. Dearborn
Han 6 Held In Tax Frauds Case Details Deskin Scheme
Federal agents say Deskin filed falsified tax returns and mailed refund checks to service stations across multiple states. A Springfield, Missouri station owner received a misleading letter asking to cash a check, prompting an undercover IRS contact. Deskin allegedly sent three $3410 rebates in 1961, with this year claiming about $333.10.
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Deskin
Internal Revenue District
Wallace
Nty
Miami
Bob Perett
Springfield
Sprinfield
Pryall
Inter-nal Revenue Service
Pruett
IRS
Chtefs
Degkla
Fort Lauderdale
Jacksonvllle
Tamps
Fla
Phoenix
Ariz
Kansas City
Chicago
New Haven
Walsrbury
Conn
Frederickson Brothers
Emeryville
Clif
Salisbury ski meet draws top jumpers for Olympic trials
Salisbury will host tryouts for America's Olympic ski jumping team and the U S championships this Sunday drawing more than 75 jumpers to the Stmeter hill. Swedes Kjell Sjoberg and Harry Dergkvist compete for eastern honors as three films are produced in Italy.
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Salisbury
America
U.S
Kjell Sjoberg
Harry Dergkvist
Weather hazards sweep New England and Mid Atlantic areas
Connecticut and New England face snow mixed with rain and freezing rain. Hazardous driving warnings issued for Saturday with high temperatures around 30s to 40s, colder conditions inland. Snow totals vary by region, with lighter amounts east and heavier amounts in the Berkshires. Rhode Island New Hampshire Vermont and Maine expect snow and changing precipitation, with easing Sunday.
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Connecticut
Massachusetts
Berkshires
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Vermont
Sogo
Maine
Waterbury gambling raid arrests five men
Waterbury police and circuit court officers raided four locations and charged five Waterbury men with gambling violations including policy and pool selling. Police Superintendent Joseph Sailmile led the operation, noting ongoing investigations and future raids. Cash and gambling evidence were confiscated.
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Waterbury
Joseph Sailmile
Helaso
Smoke Triggers Fire Call at North Washington Apt Block
Fire crews responded to a three story house on North Washington Avenue after patrolman Donald Leach observed dense smoke from a chimney at 4:23. Aust. Chief Robert H. Carlgon reported no fire. smoke resulted from the landlord overloading the furnace with wood. Recall issued at 8:38.
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North
Washington Avenue
Donald Leach
Robert H. Carlgon
Accord Reached In Transit Tieup Amid Snow Disruptions
Reading transit strike ends after peak week of snow and ice crippled city streets injuring 279 commuters in a crash. Court receivership keeps system moving as Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturns earlier ruling. Mayor Tate warns on losses while the company seeks higher fares and wage increases. workers earned 2.25 to 2.74 dollars per hour. Transit petition before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
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Reading
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Tate
Strlke
Bylte
Pennsylvania Pulse, Utility Commission
Toleens
Danbury Reports Five Hepatitis Cases In Outbreak
Danbury officials and the State Health Department are investigating an hepatitis outbreak with five cases, all in the same area. Four cases since Wednesday include three children hospitalized. a fifth adult case diagnosed but not reported. Further cases are being checked.
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Danbury
State Health Department
Chigh Health Officer
Mitz Rindge
Frax Tomajno
Gare
Rindge
Tomaino
Tomaing
de. Rindge
Frank Genovese
Hoffa and Justice Dept Clash Over Teamsters Bond Trouble
In Washington on February 1 AP reports a clash between James R Hoffa and the Justice Department over bonding delays for Teamsters officials. Hoffa claims government pressure blocks insurers from covering Teamsters bonds, while the department denies meddling. A House Labor Committee chair adjourned hearings after noting 260 insurers had been contacted with no action yet.
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Hoffa
Justice Department
Washington
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters
Team
Ters
Gorlman
Ho Ohfs
Congressional
House
Holla
Uniion
Department Is Justice
Nicholas’ Kantzenbach
Department
Department of Justice
Attorney General
Dorfman
Paull Dorfman
Chicago
Allen
Katzenbach
White House revises Kowalski nomination in Senate move
Washington Feb 1 The White House withdrew former cp Frank Kowalski of Meriden from the Subversive Activities Control Board slate and sent a new nomination to the Senate. The first term ran to April 9 1966 while the revised term aligns with the panick war commissioning ending Aug 9 1968. Sen Thomas J Dodd D Conn backs Kowalski and a subcommittee is expected to be named soon.
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Carey Cronan
Washington
Frank Kowalaki
Meriden
Senate Judiciary
Lerfis
Jena
Thomas J. Dodd D-Cann
Kowalski
Korwalski
Sevale
Norwalk woman hurt in home invasion on Juntrest Road
In Colonial Village at 1:45 pm a 70-year-old partially blind resident was startled by a salesperson who entered her apartment after she believed she recognized him from a prior meeting. She froze with fright and did not resist as police investigated the intruder incident.
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Norwalk
Vile Wan
Juntrest Road
Colonial Village
Wales
Macy Paylik
Jack Tent
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