Labor Secretary Pins Losses on Shifts in Jobs and Unions
Washington reports the Labor Department cites a shift to white collar work as the main cause of union membership declines. AFL-CIO affiliates shed 220,000 members from 1960 to 1962 amid broader industry changes, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Youth sets building fire for capture in Missouri
A 19 year old set fire to the abandoned Holiday Hill Hotel near Branson Missouri and fired at firemen with a shotgun. He fled down a timbered Ozark hillside but was captured. He said he wanted to get caught and planned to die in the blaze. The three story hotel burned completely and was later sedated in hospital for evaluation. He faces arson charges pending a mental examination.
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Jury weighs murder case in Thompson trial
In Minneapolis the six men and six women jury returns to deliberations over first degree murder charges against T Eugene Thompson. He is accused of plotting his wife Carol Thompson's March 6 slaying at their home after leaving for work. Prosecution cites motive is love for former secretary Jacqueline Olesen and $1 055 million insurance bought in 13 months.
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Fort Shooting Under Inquiry
Fort Riley Kansas military authorities probe a fatal barracks shooting that killed Sgt J C Thomas L Storey 37 of Henryetta Oklahoma and Sgt Godfrey Anderson Jr 28 of Marianna Florida while injuring Staff Sgt Larry Johnson 40 of Albany New York who was hospitalized with three bullets. Anderson apparently fired the shots after early morning guard duty.
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Marianna
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Albany
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Fitzsimmons General Hospital
Denver
Anderson
Comedienne Martha Raye Treated After Overnight Incident
Hollywood AP reports comedienne Martha Raye was treated at a Santa Monica hospital for what authorities described as an accidental sleeping pill overdose. The incident occurred Thursday prompting hospital care.
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Martha Raye
Santa Monica
Weather Summary for Area Forecast
Partly cloudy conditions to start, cooling Saturday afternoon. Highs 60 to 65, lows 30 to 35. Saturday night expecting 55 to 60 for high again. Relative humidity moderate, barometer steady to falling.
Cold front brings showers and cooler weekend across Kansas
AP reports a modest cold snap is forecast for Saturday and Saturday night as a cold front moves into northern Kansas. Temperatures rise briefly before the front with highs in the 60s and overnight lows in the 20s to 30s. Thursday’s highs ranged from 58 in Manhattan and Lawrence to 68 in Goodland and Russell with lows from 21 in Garden City to 40 in Pittsburg.
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Agency Releases Reaction Survey on Johnson Start
The U S Information Agency released a survey showing highly favorable foreign press reaction to President Johnson in his first days in the White House. The study, based on material through December 2, notes a general confidence in Johnson among world media.
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U.S. Information Agency
Johnson
White House
Tribune Phone Contact Guidance
The notice directs readers to contact Tribune via phone through their carrier and provides an after hours number HE 1 3400 to dial after 6 pm if the primary contact cannot be reached.
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Remembering Pearl Harbor as Nation Mourns JFK
The nation pauses on Pearl Harbor Day to honor 2,300 dead from the 1941 attack while a half mast flag marks the death of John F Kennedy two weeks earlier. The Arizona remains afloat with its crew aboard as dignitaries and sailors pay quiet tributes.
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Johnson Holds Talks With Advisers On Defense Budget
President Johnson met with top diplomatic and military advisers to discuss defense spending and NATO issues. He stressed maintaining military strength while ensuring value for money, and outlined a foreign policy of strength tempered by patience.
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William Bundy
Walt W. Rostow
State Department
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Intercepted Letter Reflects Social Strata Note
An intercepted letter addresses Cha and implies British justice assigns a lower social status to Chirish tine. The fragment hints at class prejudice embedded in legal or social judgment.
Traffic Fatalities Report For Topeka Kansas 1963
AP report shows Kansas traffic death log for 24 hours to 9 am Friday with 0 fatalities. December total 6. Year 1963 cumulative fatalities 534 versus 558 in the comparable 1962 period.
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Topeka
Kansas
Court Strikes Out Redistricting Law in Kansas
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled apportionment of both legislative houses unconstitutional. It found Senate apportionment invalid for omitting Leawood in Johnson County and House apportionment invalid for awarding 20 seats to larger counties. The court allows a regular budget session and notes governor may call a special session.
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Wreck Leads To Charges In Erie One-Car Crash
A Kansas City motorist posted a 190 bond after his 1961 Ford was wrecked in a one car crash on US 169 south of Chanute. He faces driving while intoxicated reckless driving and open bottle charges. Lawler was uninjured and trial set for Dec. 20.
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Empty Shells Tied Oswald to Guilt in Kennedy Case
Investigators found empty shell casings and a head sized target near the Trinity River between Dallas and Fort Worth, suggesting a rifle range site linked to Lee Harvey Oswald. Witnesses reportedly saw Oswald at a Grand Prairie range between November 10 and 16 as federal agents reenacted the Kennedy assassination. A camera on a wooden rifle barrel replica tracked the motorcade route, while measurements in Dallas City Hall explored bullet trajectory. Ruby later killed Oswald.
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Douglas-Home to Visit Ottawa for Talks with Pearson
Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home will confer with Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson during a February 10 to 12 visit to Ottawa. The trip precedes Pearson’s Washington talks with President Johnson on February 12 and 13.
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Lester B. Pearson
Canada
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Washington
Johnson
Kennedy Receives Posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Johnson bestowed the nation's highest civil honor posthumously on John F. Kennedy and Pope John XXIII. The Presidential Medal of Freedom honored Kennedy for his life and death for the republic, and recognized the pope for his work toward peace and human brotherhood.
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Johnson
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John XXIII
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Brotherhood of Man
Christine Keller Gets Nine Months In Profumo Case
Christine Keller the 21 year old prostitute linked to the Profumo affair received a nine month prison term after pleading guilty to perjury and conspiracy to frame a discarded Negro lover. Paula Hamilton Marshall 23 got six months, housekeeper Olive Brooker 56 was placed on probation.
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John D. Profumo
Paula Hamilton-Marshall
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Olive Brooker
Congress Pursues Civil Rights and Tax Cut Timetable
Washington reports nine days after President Johnson urged swift action on civil rights and tax cuts, there is little fresh progress. The Senate Finance Committee sped up action on the 11 billion tax cut, while the House Rules Committee plans no civil rights sessions until next month. Leaders still expect eventual passage but foresee no rapid resolution this year.
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