Fire at Jewish center kills nine children and three adults
A flash of fire engulfed a music classroom at a Yonkers Jewish community center on the third night of Chanukah. Nine children aged 7 to 11 and three adults died from smoke and fumes. at least nine others were injured. Lucille Sacks died after reentering the building to rescue neighbors' children, while Richard Konoshima, 10, and his sisters were found together in the top-floor classroom. Neighbors mourn as authorities continue investigations.
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Yonkers
N.Y
New York
Lucille Sacks
Sandra
Sunset Green
Chanukah
UN Assembly Near End After Grueling Two-Year Run
Delegates at United Nations hurried to close a two year session that has broken precedents and faced windup debates. Assembly President Amintore Fanfani was to gavel the session to a close late tonight or early tomorrow after tackling unfinished financial and housekeeping work.
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United Nations, N.Y
General Assembly
Assembly
Amintore Fanfani
Paul VI
Harold Wilson
Josef Klaus
Mohammed Ayub Khan
Pakistan
Securit
Cyprus
Rhodesia
Portugal
Red
18 Homes Set For Lighting Contest In Corry
Judging of the Christmas decorations on Corry homes has been postponed to Thursday. Ned Johnson of the Corry Life Underwriters, sponsor of the contest, said prizes will be awarded Friday. The contest grew to 18 entries from a slow start as locals toured the city to view elaborate displays.
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Corry Homes
Ned Johnson
Corry Life Underwriters
Johnston
Thieves Steal Three Miles of Copper Wire
Police report copper wire theft near Parsons Kansas three miles of line taken from utility poles. The loss halted signal transmission as railroad crews noticed signals failed and notified authorities. Investigation underway to identify suspects and recover the stolen cable.
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Parsons, Kon
Cappal Lway
Mille
Parsons
City Council Questions Tax Committee Action
Council debates whether the Combined Earned Income Tax Committee violated the new ordinance by hiring tax receiver R Ebgin Fuller on a three year sliding fee contract. Abbey dissented, noting lack of bids and concerns over potential earnings and realism of revenue projections. Mayor and officials cited no other bids as Controller cites ethics barriers for a CPA bidder.
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Guy B. Abbey
Income Tax Committee
R. Ebgin Fuller
Fuller
Abbey
Council
Corry
Philip Zalzneck
City Eyes Land Purchase to Expand Rec Site
Corry plans to seek state and federal funds to buy 158 acres north and east of the municipal golf course in Wayne Township. Estimated total around $30,000 with state Project 70 and federal open space aid covering half each. City engineer David Johnson authorized to file the necessary forms while plans include a junior ski lodge and expanded recreation facilities.
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Corry
Wayne Township
David Johnson
Whisky Heist On London North Circular Road
Thieves jumped a truck on London's North Circular Road early today, forced out the driver and fled with 416 cases of scotch whisky valued at $28,000.
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London
North Circular Road
Titan 3 Launch Sends Four Satellites Into Orbit
A Titan 3 rocket from Kennedy Florida carried four satellites to a 21,000 mile high orbit. The mission included experimental communications gear solar radiation measurements and amateur radio payloads. Liftoff occurred at 9 a m EST and the complex flight spanned about six hours with over 150 events.
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Uape Kennedy
Fla
Air Force
United States
Titan
Winterset Night Scene Shows Traffic Lights in Motion
A grainy image captures a winter street scene with passing cars headlights and the glow of a traffic signal. The photo, credited to Eaton, reflects a cinema like glow of the Great White Way through a miniature theater setup.
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Eaton
U S Planes Hit Deep North Viet Nam Port Area
U S planes moved within 12 miles of Haiphong and attacked the Yong Bi power station and a major highway bridge north of Haiphong. In Vietnam, 52 air assaults dropped 750 pound bombs. three fighter bombers were shot down, one pilot rescued. A Dutch hostage was killed as Viet Cong abductees were pursued. Rescue efforts saved three Americans and a Vietnamese driver. four construction workers seized.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
North Viet Nam
Haiphong
Vong Bi
Hanoi
Tuy Hoa
di An
Haiphong-Hanoi
Yong Bi
Air Force
Gulf of Tonkin
John S. Rulfo
Mount Morris
N.Y
China
Roel
U.S. 1St Infantry Division
Otto Shulton
South Burnaby
B.C
Canada
Edwin D. Jones
el Centro
Calif
Henry Hudson
Menlo Park
Hudson
van Xuong
R.M.E. International
Jones
Zone D
George Steinberg
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Police Cite Four Local Drivers In Crashes and Hijinks
City police cited two Legast two adults for moving violations of the motor vehicle code with crashes involved. Robert J. Wolny, 22, Pittsburgh, cited for driving too fast for conditions after a four car collision on First avenue last Friday. Alta Walker, 35, 539 East Columbus avenue, cited for reckless driving following a two car crash on East Columbus avenue last Wednesday. Robert E. Raupach, 18, 105 Brook street, cited for reckless driving after peeling and sliding in a Loblaw parking lot Sunday. Eugene P. McChesney, 16, R. D. 3 Corry, cited for reckless driving after peeling and sliding in Corry Area High School lot last night.
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Robert J. Wolny
Pittsburgh
Wolny
First Avenue
M. $. Cobbett
Alta Walker
East Columbus Avenue
Walker
Porter Auer
Robert E. Raupach
Brook Street
Loblaw
Norbert Bachemer
Eugene P. McChesney
Corry
Corry Area
Merle Ottaway
Fire causes $80,000 damage to city furniture warehouse
A three story brick furniture warehouse on the East side sustained $80,000 in damage after a fire yesterday. Firemen reported the blaze caused significant damage to the structure and contents of the building.
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Buffalo
Seven Conspirators Tied to Major Heroin Import Ring
Federal agents in Columbus arrest seven conspirators after a large heroin shipment valued at 109 million on the black market is linked to a network including French nationals and a Brazilian. U S Narcotics Commissioner Henry L Giordano faces arraignment as the case unfolds with ongoing investigations at Ft Benning and in New York where Robert Morgenthau notes the seizure.
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Ft. Benning
Orleans
France
Fimea
Henry L. Giordano
U.S. Narcotics Bureau
U.S
Edward
New York
Robert Mi. Morgenthau
Giordano
City Council weighs insurance bids for city year ahead
City officials reviewed proposals from three local firms to manage the city insurance next year. Embert Earle Leo Dolan and Jerome Davis presented a blanket coverage plan while Rossbacher Insurance Service highlighted its current role. A council committee with a $200 outside consultant was approved to evaluate all bids before December 30. In other news Drew M Greg, refractories chief, dies in Philadelphia.
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Corry
Embert Earle
Leo Dolan
Jerome Davis
Rossbacher Insurance Service
Rossbacher
Earle
Dolan
Davis
Dorr Clark
Streets
Clark
Eney Coal
William A. Peiffer
Jack Downey
Philip Zalznesk
Mysterious Delays in East Washington Parking Meters
City officials recounted a lengthy saga of ordered meters from Park-O-Meter with a November shipment date and December delivery plan. Meters were lost in transit, arrived partially, and missing parts delayed installation beyond expectations. A salesman and multiple hubs Pittsburgh and Arkansas fueled a chaotic supply chain ending with parts found at the airport.
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East Washington Street
David Johnson
Johnson
Pittsburgh
Arkansas
Here
Corry
American Airlines
Stewart Hospitalized in London for Kidney Stone Removal
Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart, 59, has entered a London hospital with a kidney ailment. He will undergo a procedure described as manipulation to remove a stone from his system.
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Stewart
London
Foreign Office
Michael Stewart
Defense chief signals half of 1968 military construction delayed
Secretary McNamara outlined a defense budget shift delaying about 620 million in family housing barracks and related facilities across 42 states, DC, and 18 overseas locations. He warned further postponements and a separate list of 685 million in high priority projects may proceed in 36 states and abroad.
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Washington
Robert 8. McNamara
McNamara
Tne
States
District of Columbia
City to audit city books by local firm this month
City Controller David Nichola told the council that City Systems Che Accummundum of Elston and Powers of Meadville will conduct a certified audit and systems review of the city's books, for up to 1500 dollars, starting this month and running into January. The council approved the plan. Nichols seeks authority before year end changes.
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Che Accummundum
Elston
Powers
Meadville
David Nichola
Nichols
Cotncil
Council
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Columbus, Ga
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Drew M.eaez
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