Army plan for guard revamping outlined in joint talks
Washington state leaders and Army Secretary Vance race to agree on a national guard restructuring to align guard divisions with the ROAD program. The plan opens a path to simultaneous reform of guard units and regular army divisions by late 1964, expanding to four division types and three brigades per unit for enhanced battlefield flexibility.
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Washington
States
Pentagon
Army
Gov. Erbe
Iowa
Vance
National Guard
First Armored
Fort Hood
Texas
Fifth Infantry
Fort Carson
Colo
U.N. Halts Katanga Push as Peace Talks Loom
U.N. forces halted their advance toward Katanga's capital Jadotville, 80 miles from Kolwezi, signaling a pause for possible peace talks. Dr. Ralph Bunche voiced confidence in ongoing political channels while tensions rose over the Jadotville capture and a communications rift with headquarters. The Union Miniere Congo operations were suspended due to sabotage.
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Leopoldville
U.N
Moise Tshombe
Katanga
Jadotville
Tshombe
Kolwezi
Ralph Bunche
New York
Robert Gardiner
Car Breaks Through Ice During Fishing Trip
Three Elkport men drifted out on the Mississippi near Harpers Ferry in a car for ice fishing. The vehicle broke through about 150 feet from shore. driver Carter Smith jumped free and assisted Lawrence Waterman and Norbert Meyer to solid ice. All escaped unharmed. car lies in 12 feet of water.
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Elkport
Mississippi
Harpers Ferry
Carter Smith
Smith
Lawrence Waterman
Norbert Meyer
Gaitskell Improves at London Hospital With Virus Infection
London AP reports Labor party leader Hugh Gaitskell has shown some improvement while under treatment for a virus infection at a London hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hugh Gaitskell
Hughes Circulates Bid for Bipartisan Iowa Governance
Governor-elect Harold Hughes spoke at a Linn county victory banquet praising bipartisan support that aided his win. He cited a 9,000 plus majority, elected officials, and Republican votes while outlining steps to foster cooperation with a Republican legislature and detailing a conference with the attorney general and public safety commissioner on law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Franks
Linn County
Harold Hughes
Hughes
N. E. Lillies
Robert F. Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Jack Fulton
Anthony Scolaro
John Ely
Public Safety Commissioner
Hughes Says He Expects Bipartisan Talks Ahead
The speaker reports discussions with Mr. Pesch and Gov. Erbe and says many legislators from the majority party want to work with his group in the coming session. He notes Mr. Hultman was ill but characterizes talks as satisfactory and expresses good faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hultman
Pesch
Gov. Erbe
Hughes Defends Liquor Plan Against Crackdown Label
Cedar Rapids reports Gov elect Harold Hughes rejects the crackdown tag on enforcing liquor laws. He says the aim is upholding existing laws including the illegal sale ban on liquor by the drink. He expects a legalization bill within three months, but enforcement may take longer, with most laws taking effect July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hughes
Hughes
Iowa
1963 Is Sunless So Far Hope for Glimpse Sunday
Iowa residents waited for sun as clouds and light snow lingered across the state. Glaze warnings were in effect for southern counties while a Friday night storm failed to fully develop. Highs near 26 to 31 were reported in several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Mercury
Iowa panel backs sales tax on services and higher rate
The Iowa revenue study committee recommends extending the sales tax to all services to raise about 60 million yearly and raising the rate from 2 to 3 percent. It also proposes a 1 percent tax on net incomes before deductions, plus a 35 million and 40 million estimate for the tax changes. The panel aims to relieve local property taxes and meet state needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Iowa Legislative Revenue Study Committee
Richard Stephens
Ainsworth
Revenue Committee
Peru Rounds Up Leftists Following Plot Claims
The Peru military government began a nationwide roundup charging Moscow Prague and Havana with directing a subversive plot. Civil guarantees were suspended and about 300 were arrested in raids on leftist leaders. The regime alleged Russian financing and arms shipments from Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Moscow
Prague
Havana
Russia
ORCB Seeks 10 Percent Pay Increase and Benefits
The Order of Railway Conductors and Brakemen announced it is serving notice on railroads demanding a 10 percent basic pay rise. It also seeks a carrier paid health welfare program that includes life insurance equal to the employee’s full-time annual earnings with a $5,000 minimum and coverage for hospital medical and surgical expenses for spouses and dependents including children under 18.
U.S. helicopters keep Vietnam airlift role amid losses
UPI reports the Defense Department says U.S. helicopters will continue airlifting South Vietnamese troops after heavy ground fire damaged crafts. Gen. Harkins notes 115 Army helicopters were hit or shot down in 1962. four waves of 15 aircraft attempted a mass operation, with one forced landing and one crash salvage ongoing.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
Defense Department
Paul Harkins
South Vietnam
Joint Chiefs of Staff
McGeorge Bundy
Vietnam
UAR to Lend Algeria 100 Million Francs
The United Arab Republic agreed to lend Algeria 100 million francs, about 20 million dollars, to support its economy. The loan signals Cairo’s backing during a period of regional financial strain and relations between the two Arab states.
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Algier
United Arab Republic
Algeria
Pina Family Welcomes 21st Child On New Year’s Eve
Albert Pina a sheriff’s deputy and radio musician in Tucson and his wife run a crowded three bedroom home with 21 children birth to 29 in a large blended brood. The family lists names ages and shares chores while buying groceries wholesale and rationing resources.
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Tucson
Albert Pina
Eve
Pina
Margaret
Francis
Albert , Jr
Mary
Kathy
Judy
Ferdy
Joe
Jesus
Ruth
Rita
Anthony
Patrick
Anne
Albert, Jr
Terry
Irene
Ray
Mond
Emma
Richard
Freddy
Alberts
Barnett Showdown Is Set for Feb. 8
A federal appeals court on Saturday ordered Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett and Lt. Gov. Paul Johnson to show cause by February 8 why they should not be held in criminal contempt for blocking desegregation at the University of Mississippi. The order warned that failure to show cause could lead to immediate contempt and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mississippi
Ross Barnett
Paul Johnson
University of Mississippi
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Thant
U. S
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