Sheep and train wreck fatalities disrupt Sheridan area news
Approximately 40 sheep and 11 cattle were killed when a truck carrying them overturned on New York State Thruway near Sheridan. Details include driver Lawrence Umbaugh, 29, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, with 180 sheep and 36 calves aboard. Separate items note Chautauqua Institution treasurer change, hospital expansion bids and weather, plus local notices on vehicle damage, a door prize, marriage license, library events, and a Batavia report on Mrs Matie Wilson.
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Sheridan
Fredonia
Lawrence A. Umbaugh
Upper Sandusky
Ohio
Mona Lisa Delayed for American Debut at National Gallery
The 450 year old Mona Lisa arrived from the Paris Louvre on December 19 and was locked in the National Gallery vault. French officials and authorities delay the unveiling until January 8 1961 with a public show starting January 9 for three weeks.
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Waorungiun
Paris
Louvre
National Gallery of Art
Ceremoney
Congress
Kennedy
Illegitimacy Rate Rises in London
London officials report one in eight births illegitimate last year, with 6,732 illegitimate births out of 60,052 total. Health officer Dr. J A Scott notes the rate is double the national average and highlights urban concerns.
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London
J. A. Scott
Groom Admits Setting Fire At Race Track
A 57 year old groom confessed to starting a Wednesday night fire at Buffalo Raceway that killed 19 harness horses and another groom. Police cited an irrepressible urge prompting the act, with total damage around 110000. Briggs, held on second degree arson, was ordered to a mental hospital for examination.
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Buffalo
Buffalo Raceway
George Fara
Mansfield
Mass
Briges
Raceway
Batavia Downs
Suffolk Downs
Boston
Griggs
New York
Robert Wimberly
Philadelphia
Briggs
Meyer Memorial Hospital
Polter
Jimmy Durante Pleads Guilty in Chicago Traffic Case
AP reports comedian Jimmy Durante pleaded guilty by mail to traffic charges after a December 16 incident in downtown Chicago involving a rental car, another vehicle, and a police squad car. He was fined $10 for following too closely. other charges of damaging city property and driving without a license were dismissed due to a Las Vegas nightclub engagement.
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Jimmy Durante
Cago
Durante
Oecago
Las Vegas
Casimir V. Cwlkiinski
Real Estate Exec Alfred Burg dies in taxi in New York
Alfred G Burg er a 50 year old real estate executive died of a heart attack last night while riding in a taxi in New York City. The incident halted traffic as emergency responders arrived at the scene. Burg er was known for developing several major properties and served on local business boards. He leaves a wife and two children.
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New York
Alfred G. Burger
East Havana housing project shown by Castro in Cuba
In Havana East Havana a multimillion dollar workers paradise housing development costs six thousand dollars per unit and is meant as a showcase of Castro's revolution. Castro toured the area with visiting Americans and emphasized security for children and the need for more such units while noting the project shelters about fifteen thousand people and prioritizes larger families.
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Miami
Fla
Paradise
Fidel Castro
Castro
East Hava
Alfred Boerum
Leonard Scheele
United States
F. Barrett Prettyman Jr
Washington
Boerum
Havana
Bay of Figs
Scheele
Prettyman
Cuba
Budget Juggling May Offset Tax Cut With Social Security Hikes
New York report notes 1963 tax cuts may be offset by automatic Social Security increases. Rates rise to 4.25 percent on the first 4800 earned, split between employee and employer, with self employed paying 0.7 percent more. Erie County expected SS payments climb from 15.99 million to 18.55 million dollars, the ninth rise since program began. Projections include further boosts in 1966 and 1968, with possible higher costs if Congress expands benefits or adds aged care. Individual workers averaged 89 dollars yearly in Social Security costs nationwide.
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New York
Erie County
Eriz County
Sarre
Congress
United States
Teachers Oppose Ban On School Bible Reading
Harrisburg AP reports more than 500 Pennsylvania teachers oppose curtailment of Bible reading in state public schools. A resolution adopted at the Pennsylvania State Education Association convention condemns the Supreme Court ruling banning official prayers in public schools. The PSEA plans further action at its 110th annual convention.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Dateroom
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Department of
U. S. Supreme Court
Separation of Church
Stats
PSEA
Western State School and Hospital admits first patients
Seven youngsters from western Pennsylvania have been admitted as the initial patients at a new 9 million Western State School and Hospital for mentally retarded and emotionally disturbed children. Acting superintendent Dr. Jens A. Dalgaard notes that initial admissions are limited until staff increases. The facility is designed for 748 patients and will later expand to 2,000.
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Manunsburg
Pavar
Pennsylvania
Western State School
Jens A. Dalgaard
Journalists Visit U. S. Commerce Officials in Harrisburg
Five Korean journalists toured Harrisburg to observe Pennsylvania Commerce Department operations under Gov Lawrence and aides. The visit, part of a Korean editors association tour, aimed to learn American urban redevelopment and planning methods, including meetings with Dr David Kurteman and J Erle Jones.
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U. 8
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of Commerce
Korean Newspaper Editors Association
David L. Lawrence
David Kurteman
J. Erle Jones
Commerce
Tax ceiling rises as incomes drive Erie County payments
In fiscal 1961 the maximum payment was 144 dollars and next year the ceiling will be 174 dollars. Erie County had higher per person payments than many areas due to stronger local incomes.
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Erie County
Merrill shines on TV bridging opera and pop stars
Brooklyn born baritone Robert Merrill reflects on fame after gaining TV exposure on The Tonight Show. He discusses being seen as a person, not just an opera singer, and highlights upcoming TV appearances on Voice of Firestone and Rodgers tribute. ABC to reorganize news operations Jan 14, James Hagerty outlines expanded reach and personnel.
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New York
Robert Merrill
Jack Paar
Merrill
Metropolitan Opera
Bob
Mbike
ABC
Oscar Straus
Richard Rodgers
James. Hagerty
Network News
Washington
Hagerty
Ed Sullivan
CBS
Tralian Podrecca
Piccoli Theatre
Dinah Shore
NBC
Jack ‘Lemmon
Cyd Charisse
Voice of Firestone
Leontyne Lee
Carol Lawrence
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