Two Rockets Explode In Final 1958 Tests
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP a busy 1958 ended with a double bang at this space age shooting gallery A Navy Polaris test rocket and an Air Force Thor were launched Tuesday before the New Year s Day shutdown and both exploded in the sky It highlighted a year of launches satellites long range missiles and space probes as the base pressed toward moon shots Residents took the blows in stride noting the nation s progress in the space race despite the blasts.
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New Year's Finds West Under Snow
A large portion of the Midwest and Southwest will welcome the new year under snow up to ten inches deep. The storm, after hitting New Mexico, moved east and north, dropping four to eight inches in parts of Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri. Thirteen deaths from traffic accidents were attributed to the storm amid sleet and freezing rain along the southern and eastern edges.
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New Year Quietly Welcomed In City Tonight
The city selects a subdued welcome with minimal public celebrations as the old year ends and the new year begins. Private gatherings and special watch events are planned, with business and industrial activities returning in stages after a short holiday.
Councilman Pushes Central Filing System for Hariborn
Council discusses upgrading Gouney Geese municipal building with new filing cases and a central, centralized filer for all authorities. Parks director Robert Grice notes a system to collect information on authority business. city finance chief Guy Abbey says purchases under 100 do not require council approval.
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Alaska Enters the Union Saturday in U S history
AP dispatch describes Alaska becoming a state with a formal proclamation and a noon ceremony. President likely to fly to Washington to attend, with plans for celebratory symbols and flag design discussions.
Mayor Praises Action Of 1958 City Council
Mayor J. Fred Kinley closed the 1968 session praising the 1954 and 1958 councils for high administrative quality. He noted the least within department transfers, confirming a well kept budget. An upcoming property tax mill increase to six and one fourth mills aims to fund planned changes. Continued on Page Five.
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World Welcomes New Year With Global Celebrations
Across cities from New Orleans to New Delhi and Berlin to Bangor, crowds mark the turn of 1958 with fireworks, bonfires, songs, and festive rituals. Eisenhower plans a quiet Gettysburg New Year as bowl games and bands light up the holiday.
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Fierce Fighting Continues As Rebels Press Toward Havana
In central Cuba, government forces and Fidel Castro’s rebels claim advantage as heavy combat rages near Santa Clara, capital of Las Villas. The government says about 4,000 casualties so far, while rebel claims of victory stretch elsewhere. Military assets, tanks, artillery, and air support bolster operations as insurgents push toward Oriente Heights and other fronts.
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Western Powers Stand Fast In Berlin
The Western Big Three and their 12 Atlantic Pact partners sent formal notes to the Soviet Union vowing to remain in Berlin despite Khrushchev's threats. The Allies reject gifting East Germany control of access routes and plan to discuss Germany’s future, seeking free elections as a path to ending East West division. Mikoyan's Washington visit is viewed as a Kremlin tactic to ease tensions.
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Senator Warns Of Legislation In Airline Strike
National Mediation Board urged immediate steps to settle the Easter Air Lines and American Airlines strikes that began Nov 24. Senator Barry Goldwater suggested possible federal legislation outlawing strikes in transportation if talks fail. National Air Lines dispute saw a potential strike vote by Ticket Agents Association after dismissals in New York.
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City Income Tax Forms To Go Out
Corry residents will receive special income tax forms prepared and distributed soon. Taxpayers are directed to mail or deliver forms to the City Treasurer in the Municipal Building or Fuller’s office, with R Elwin Puller named as receiver for the levy.
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Rose Bowl Game Comes to Attic Home in Pasadena
In Pasadena, Albert Anderson and his wife host the Rose Bowl crowd of 11 000 in their small cottage attic above Town and California. The former nurseryman supervises caretaking staff while the couple, amid a housing shortage, moved into a converted dressing room unit between Tunnels 22 and 23 as Town and California prepare for New Year’s Day football.
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Brush Pike Quelled Fire Near San Diego District
Wind whipped blaze erupted yesterday in a canyon at the northern edge of San Diego. Fire crews battled a dangerous brush fire threatening a residential area until containment halted the incident.
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Hoffa Drops Plan to Picket Police Depts
New York Times reports Teamsters President James R. Hoffa canceled a move to disrupt police supplies by picketing police facilities in New York. Hoffa said aides were told he would not tolerate interference with police operations and that he learned of the New York drive only after the fact.
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