Blizzard Rages Stranding Thousands in Southwest
A raging blizzard buries Albuquerque and eastern New Mexico in heavy snow, with winds up to 60 mph creating six foot drifts. Thousands of motorists are stranded across the Panhandle and western Oklahoma, many headed to California for the Rose Bowl. National Guard help and shelters rise as roads stay blocked and hotels fill.
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Dumas
Tex
New Mexico
Panhandle
Texas
Oklahoma
Polena
Calif
Iowa
California
Tucumeari
National Guard
Lawrence Ends Selection of Cabinet Lineup
Lawrence today rounded out his Cabinet lineup with the selection of former state police sergeant Frank G. McCartney to head the State Police. McCartney, 59, of Lansford, will join as commissioner replacing retiring Col. B. J. Henry. Incoming governor William L. Batt dy, 42, of Cambria, remains secretary of labor and industry while David R. Baldwin, 35, of Pittsburgh, becomes budget secretary. Baldwin’s salary is undetermined. McCartney and Batt will each receive $2,000 annually in cabinet posts. Incumbents leaving include Harry Shapiro, John H. Pergu son, Lewis M. Stevens, and Col Henry. Henry plans retirement. Shapiro and Stevens return to private practice. Burgusotl returns to Penn State faculty. All appointments take effect January 20, the inauguration date.
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Lawrence
Frank G. McCartney
Lansford
State Justice Department
B. J. Henry
Harrishurs
William L. Batt Dy
Camm HI
Labor and Industry
David R. Baldwin
Pittsburgh
Baldwin
Walter W. G
John H. Perguson
Lewis M. Stevens
Col Henry
Henry
Shapiro
Stevens
Philadelphia
Bergusotl
Pennsylvania State University
Gay
George Leader
Leader
Corry Man Fined For Dumping Trash
A Corry man, Richard Stroup, 24, was arrested by city police for dumping portage and refuse along North Shady Avenue. An Alderman’s warrant led to arraignment, fining him $10 plus costs and ordering cleanup. State law bans dumping on others property with fines up to 40 and possible imprisonment.
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Richard
Stromp
Cobbett
Stroup
Portage
North Shady Avenue
Cobbeth
Woman falls to death in downtown street tragedy
A 41 year old woman, Louise Albina Stark, leaped seven stories and died in a crowded downtown street near 4th street and Broadway. Her body struck Victor Angel, 40, killing him, as two housewives nearby watched. Stark was on probation for gandhef and her husband is incarcerated for a similar offense. Police ruled it death by own action.
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Louise Albina Stark
Gandhef
Victor Angel
4Th Street
Broadway
Journalist faces jail over refused source in Judy Garland case
New York AP report says Wrenn Torre to begin a 10 day jail sentence after refusing to identify a news source in a CBS libel suit over a Judy Garland column. Judge Sylvester Ryan warned Torre she could be jailed again if she persists in defying court orders. Torre, mother of two, had been asked to reveal a source tied to a CBS executive’s alleged libelous quote about Judy Garland.
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Wrenn Tortevadin
Television Crite
New York Herald
Tribus
Tia
Shyter
Judy Garland
U.S
Sylvester J. Ryan
Torre
Miss Torre
Sint Woul
Columbia Broadcasting System
Ryan
Mish Torre
Mathias Correa
Correa
Duchie Ryan
Judy Garladd
CBS
Muss Garland
Area Youth Injured When Auto Crashes Off Route 958
Norman L Kibbey, aged 2, Pittsfield, was injured when his car left Route 958 near Wrightsville last evening and struck a tree. State Police say he apparently fell asleep at the wheel. He was taken to Corry Memorial Hospital with a fractured left leg and facial lacerations. relatives rushed to the scene as emergency crews responded.
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Corry Memorial Hospital
Norman L Kibbey
Pittsfield
Corey
Bilsbey
Te Hiehway
Hay
Gussine Mailorists
Vermeve
Chet Keibbey
Tim
Kibbey
Christmas Seal Sales Return to Near Normal
Christmas seal fundraising appears to rebound toward typical years as the Corry office reports returns and donations reaching expected levels. The piece notes contributions continuing through the coming months and highlights a local office on North Center street. A separate obituary reports Dr. Paul E Sabine, 80, Colorado Springs, an acoustics expert, passing away after a long career with Riverbank Laboratories.
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Colo
Paul E Sabine
Geneva
Tih
Aiblin
Rebels Open Battle In Cuba GOP Liberals Seek Accord On Senate Leaders
In Washington liberal Republicans push for a Senate leadership accord ahead of a closed meeting with Senator George Aiken. The insurgents aim to challenge veteran leaders like Everett Dirksen and explore candidates such as Kuchel and Knowland for the floor post, amid a tense party split over leadership and strategy.
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SHALE
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Tele Party
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Sonie
George Aiken
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Anybucky
Vale
Joe Lorit
Thomas Kuchel
R-Calif
Ubera
Guiling
Fate
Jinemp
Hout
Bop
Everett Dirksen
Dirksen Tong
Knowland
Sen Styles Bridges
Sen
Leverett Salton
Repulican
Saltonstall
Dirksert
Representat Hott
Castro Forces Wage First Big Assault On Batista Gov't
Havana AP dispatch describes street fighting in Santa Clara as Castro rebels press a major attack to split Batista’s regime. Government troops use booters and armored units. rebels seize key positions, threaten Las Villas capital Santa Clara, and push toward Santiago as civilians flee. Cuban police remove two American passengers from a New Orleans Dallas Air Lines flight.
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Batista Gov't
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Santa Clare
Chiba
Purgencia Batistas
Dare
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Bay Villas
Hivana
Bi- Lista
Tlistso
Cuba
Santiago
Oriente
Catiaguey
Las Villa
Santi Ugo
Manuel Arrubia
New Orleans
Dalla Air Lines
Havang
Trom Shuneten
Louis PL Branley
Janes W. Held
Polaris Test Rocket Fired
A Polaris test rocket was launched from Cape Canaveral but exploded after liftoff. The Navy later announced the range was destroyed by debris shortly after the blast. This marks the third failure after two earlier explosions in September and October as part of a top priority program to develop a shipboard 1.70 mile missile for potential submarine use.
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Canaveral
Pla
Neha
Navy
Atlantic
Polaris
Jackpot Baby Gift Set From 1950 Born Memorial Hospital
Merchants along First Avenue stage a gift event for the first baby born at Carry Memorial Hospital near midnight. Stores including Johnson Brothers, Borstartt and Piirh, Gully Cash, Pat Terson Photo, and others display presents. Rosabacher Insurance Service and Root's Furniture participate.
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Tess Han
Vidlerway
Pirst Avenue
Deere Mechants
Johnson Brothers
Borstartt
Piirh
Gully Cash
Patterson
Clarence Wallace
Pressian
Joseph Amoro
Rosabacher Insurance Service
Root's Furniture
A and B Distributors
Peterson Phunbing
Common Market Pact Signals Free Trade Era for Europe
A six nation bloc moves toward a Western European Common Market with tariff cuts and freer borders. The plan aims to reduce trade barriers among the six nations and extend to overseas territories, despite a 12 to 14 year transition for full integration and ongoing barriers to the outside world. France is pivotal to the process as Rome papers noted the pact’s progress and broader regional impact. The article also notes Dan Caley’s innocent plea on a drunken driving charge ahead of a February trial.
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Uerick
Rome
France
West Germany
Haly
Belgium
Netherlands
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Whlishes
New York Nightspots Set New Year's Eve Prices
New Year prices at top hotels and clubs across the nation mirror past trends with dinner and entertainment around 37.50 per person plus drinks. Budgets rise for luxury venues in New York Waldorf Empire Room Los Angeles Coconut Grove and other spots offering dinners, shows, and noisemakers. drink extras push total well beyond basic charges.
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Empire Row
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Los Angeles
Both Places
Waldorf
Empire Room
Urtha Kitt
Coleman
Bela Betyut
Riliey
Anolel
Miami
Stinsel Stein
Nikas
Marien
Washington
Hel
Bredetast the Waldorf
Postcard style bills debut for January telephone charges
Erie division manager E Garnahan of General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania says January bills will use a postcard format to offer a readable, economical statement with all required details. Non toll users receive a plain card. toll users get an envelope with a separate toll statement, and long distance calls will be shown on the postcard later.
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DB. E. Garnahan
Erie
General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
Hope Returns Home From 18000 Mile Christmas Tour
Bob Hope arrives back in Hollywood after an 18000 mile Christmas tour entertaining about 50000 U.S. servicemen. It was his eighth holiday tour. He called the greatest joy the gratitude of overseas troops and said they were wonderful.
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Hope
Hollywood
Bob Hope
Us. S
Safe As Ship Breaks Near Atlantic Ocean
Oil tanker African Queen, 540 feet long and 13,000 tons, broke in half in the Atlantic off Newfoundland. Coast Guard surface ships and helicopters from Coast Guard units and allied navies rushed to the scene, towing and rescuing crew members from the wreck. The vessel, en route from Colombia to Paulsboro with crude oil, sent an SOS before splitting, with captain Kia Duwielsen aboard and Liberia registry.
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Mioylunil
Lie Coast Canad
Navy
Marines
Esror
Paulsboro
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South America
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African Enterpr Ltd
Liberia
Kia Duwielsen
Norway
The
Coast Guard
Moscow Enforces New Year Vodka Limit on Revelers
Moscow restaurants and cafes face Khrushchev approved limits as officials restrict patrons to about one shot of vodka per person for New Year celebrations. Hotels and eateries with bookings report wine champagne and light drinks available within budget, with a charged dinner set at 150 rubles.
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Butte
Iquiress
Khrushchpy
Weithen
Weather report from Corry and Meadsville notes near freezing temps
Cold weather returns to Corry with afternoon readings near 32. A mild day reached 54, the warmest since late November. Misty rain caused slick streets, Meadsville records a high of 50 tied for warmest December in 16 years. Outlook calls for a chance of snow and a high near 35 with a low of 15 to 30 tonight.
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Corry
Weather Bureau
Meadsville
Coast Guard Mourns Three Killed in Crash in Massachusetts
AP report states three coast guard men died when their car struck a tree in slasourish D Mass. Bear man John J Zill of Pittsburgh, Radioman 2/c John F Hooker of Syracuse N Y, and German Gerald Anderson of San Francisco died at Jordan Hospital Plymouth. One coast guard man survived serious injuries.
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Mass
John. J. Zill
Pittsburgh
John FP. Hooker
Syracuse
N.Y
Gerald Anderson
San Francico
Jordan Hospital
Plymouth
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