WIFE SLAYER ARRAIGNED IN NEW JERSEY
John K. Van Arsdall Sr of West Creek, New York, appeared at Ocean County courthouse in Toms River for arraignment on a first degree murder charge after police say he set his wife Veronica on fire. She died at a Lakewood hospital after injuries from the December 1 incident. State investigator James Martlett and Ocean County prosecutors’ office handled the case.
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John K. van Arsdall Sr
West Creek
Ocean County
Toms River
N. J
Veronica
Lakewood
Ned
James Martlett
Thomas Kennedy
Ocean County Prosecutor's Office
Fifteen Die As West Coast Hotel Fire Rages
SAN FRANCISCO AP At least fifteen persons were killed today as a fire swept through the Thor Hotel in downtown San Francisco. The four story building at 7th Mission Street housed 160 rooms, with all but 14 occupied when flames broke out around dawn. Fire Chief William Murray said the blaze started in a school room and spread to the rear and elevator shaft. Victims included guests trapped in rooms and those overcome by smoke. two men identified as Ray Gorman and Ed Saylor were critically burned. Dozens were rushed to emergency hospitals as the city battled the blaze amid a cold, wet morning.
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SAN Whancisco
Thor
San Francisco
Mission Street
A.m
William Murray
Murray
Ray Gorman
Ed Saylor
Earl Blake
Seek Tax Cut To Bolster Buying Power
Washington AP reports AFL-CIO leaders propose a Kennedy backed income tax withholding cut to boost purchasing power if unemployment worsens. A $100 weekly cut for 10 weeks could inject $5 billion into consumers, aiming to spur demand amid 4 to 5 million idle workers. Industry execs favor business relief rather than broad stimulus.
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Washington
Afl-Cio
Kennedy
Apl-Cio
George Meany
U.S. Steel Corp
R. Conrad Cooper
Cooper
Cooper Ted
David J. McDonald
United Steelworkers Union
Teenagers Stage Expensive Scrap In Philadelphia
AP reports a scuffle involving 12-year-olds James Yalley and Robert Frasier led to police arrest on malicious mischief charges. A freshly split 100-foot concrete sidewalk in front of a house was damaged with footprints as Frank Black’s paying cone tractor sidewall suffered the impact, estimated at $2,900 for replacement.
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Philadelphia
James Yalley
Robert Frasier
Frank Black
Wattsburg High Band Seeks Funds for Washington D C Trip
Wattsburg High School band seeks 3600 to cover trip costs to the presidential inaugural parade in Washington D C on January 20. Band director Perkins JP announced the appeal after a prior invitation from Vice President Lyndon B Johnson. donations from industry partners and individuals are pouring in to fund the trip.
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Wattsburg
D. C
Wattsburg Ave
Diney Tir
Bind Ly
Washington, D.C
RE. Perkins Jp
Direc
Tor
Lyndon Sobirsor
Erie
Washington
Perkins
Hgh
Une
Loon
Cony Area
Air Force
Mansfield State Teachers College
Bob Hope Faints At Golf Match During Pro Am Round
AP reports Bob Hope faltered after a 14 foot putt during a pro am golf event. He attributed faintness to walking hills rather than the putt, saying doctors found nothing serious. Also noted: Vernon Hatch received 525 from the Chamber of Commerce to cover show expenses for the State Farm Show in Harrisburg, honoring his Keystone Farmer award and farm projects.
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Jim
Vernon Hatch
Corry Area
Chamber At Commerce
James Hammond
State Farm Show
Harrisburg
Hatch
Mr and
Sex Slaying Probe Uncovers Similar Case
A detective captain described a complex murder probe with no solid leads after a reported sex assault and attempted murder on Holland Street. The victim, a woman in her thirties, fought off an assailant who knocked her down in the snow. authorities questioned her young son as part of the widening inquiry. Continued on Page Three.
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Dover
Solley
Arminia Chimenti
Evie
Vngore
Fred UT
Vietin
Jeverson
Holland Street
Jun
Holland
Armen
Hig
Horth
Chiineuti
Laotian Forces Skirmish Near Vieng Khouwang
Laotian army, regrouping after an initial leftist offensive, is skirmishing with pro Communist rebels in northern Vieng Khouwang. No major action reported in 48 hours as government officials express optimism after the oath of office for Premier Boun Oum and Gen. Phoumi Nosavan.
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Vn En'tiane
UN Council Dismisses Cuban Invasion Charge
The United Nations Security Council dismissed Cuba's charge of planned invasion, with only the Soviet Union backing Havana. Western delegates argued no evidence supported the claim, urging settlement by peaceful means. Cuban Foreign Minister Raul Roa warned the invasion threat remains and pledged Cuba will defend itself.
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UN Council
Uniten
U.N
Conneil
United State
Fidel Casiy
United States
Clure
Benador
United Sales
Cuba
Wis Thula
LI Counell
Sovet Union
Ceylon
United Arab Republic
Cautiel
Britain
Chile
China
Routator
Brance
Liberia
Tukkey
Uniter
Uae
Delegaie Omar Loutti
Conc
Castro
Organization of American States
Assembly Iebate
Assembly
Raul Roa
Defini
US lawmaker proposes new military academy of medicine
Rep Francis Walter seeks a U S military medical academy modeled on existing service academies. Graduates would become commissioned officers and serve at least 10 years unless released by the defense secretary if demand falls. Walter cites a physician shortage and Health Service figures showing a growing population outpacing doctors.
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W Washngton
United States Military Academy of Medicine
Francis Walter
D-Pa
Army
Navy
Air Force Academies
Air Force
Coast Guard
Secretary of Defense
Walter
United States
U.S. Public Health Service
Study Blow-up Of New Missile Test
Technicians witnessed a spectacular in fleet explosion as a Pershing missile exploded 35 seconds after launch on a 180 mile test flight in the Atlantic. Flaming debris showered into the water off the cape while beach observers watched. some fragments fell harmlessly nearby.
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Ware Wan AV Etal
Atlantic Ocean
Cape
Plane Forced Down Near Farmington During Test Flight
A light plane en route to its new owner was forced to land near Farmington ten miles east of Triloritown after developing engine trouble. The pilot, Rotal d' Ann derson of Corneliaville, reported no injuries. The aircraft’s landing gear and propeller were slightly damaged.
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Uniontown
Farmington
Triloritown
Annderson
Corneliaville
Cumberland
Anderson
Cuba Prepares Invasion Buildup Amid Castro Alarm
Cuba readies for a possible U.S. invasion as artillery emplacements and antiaircraft guns appear across Havana and suburbs. Militias man rooftops while revolutionary youths march with guns at the Hotel Nacional. The display shadows the Day of Three Kings celebrations.
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Malecon
Havana
Revolutionary Youth Organization
Hotel Nacional
Gulf of Mexico
Latin America
Hepatitis outbreak tied to injections investigated in NJ
In New Jersey and nearby Pennsylvania, a hepatitis outbreak linked to injections given by osteopathic physician Dr. Albert L. Weiner prompted a wide federal and state probe. Authorities say 14 deaths occurred among 44 reported cases, with patients from Camden and Burlington counties as well as Bucks and Philadelphia counties. The health department started the investigation Oct. 24 and temporarily suspended Weiner’s license on Dec. 21. The state Attorney General’s office, Medical Examiners board, and Health Department are coordinating to determine how infections occurred and whether criminal charges are warranted.
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Trenton
New Dirseyts Investinat
Studey General’s Office
State Board of Medical Examiners
State Health Department
Albert L. Weineroferker
Camsden County
Philadelphia
The
Health Department
South Jersey
Weiler
Aaid Weiner
Weiner
Alty
David D. Firman
Andrew Salvest
Furman
Roscoe P. Kandle
Bucks
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Camden
Burlington
Gloucester
New Jersey
Kandle
City Sewer Authority approves contract plan with consultants
The City Sewer Authority last evening approved a master contract with engineering consultants Consoer Townsend and Associates. Work on sewer projects will proceed by written requests, with discretion for steps to be taken as funds allow. A $20,000 cost estimate prompted a phased approach and reevaluation of total expense. Reorganization kept Lloyd Lunphert as chairman Leo Hooks secretary and Dorr Clark treasurer. Cassius Elation was reappointed as editor at the same fee for the coming year.
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Conty
Consoer
Townsend
Axiociates
Roger Brown
Bar
Wroung
Leo Heberleinnd
P. B. Sonik
Cassius Elation
CJ Lays Off More Extra Men
Corry sanmescone Corp continues a gradual layoff of 100 extra workers hired last year to handle increased workload from a government contract. About 16 men were in the latest group cut, as personnel director Thomiy Russell notes most affected were the temporary extras brought in to cover peak demand.
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Corry Sanmescone Corp
Thomiy Russell
Raid Notte
Pogular
Russell
Bovine Brawl Ends With Spreader Mishap
In Randolph a cow from Elton Dalrymple’s herd tangled with another during movement. The front legs entered a manure spreader, then the back legs. Dalrymple and neighbors freed the animal, pulled the spreader outside with a tractor, and a service station wrecker tipped it. The spreader rolled on its side and the cow escaped.
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Randolph
Elton Dalrymple
Dalrymple
Bossy
Centennial, Inc. Holds First Meeting For City Birthday Plans
Centennial Inc will hold a Wednesday 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Municipal Building to set a schedule of regular meetings through the citys 100th birthday celebration. The agenda includes choosing a beneficiary for the nonprofit's net income and hearing reports from division and special committee chairs.
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Italy
State Banking Dept Calls for Annual Bank Reports
Harrisburg The State Banking Department issued a call for a condition report as of December 11 to all state banks trust companies savings banks private banks and muted banking associations.
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Harrisburg
State Banking Department
Northwest Pa Asks Federal Aid for Distressed Areas
Delegates from several counties adopted four resolutions urging the federal government to aid distressed Northwestern Pennsylvania areas. At a full day meeting in Maadville they formed the Northwestern Pennsylvania Conference. William R. Davish, state secretary of commerce, said the Kennedy administration will focus on distressed areas and praised local bootstrap efforts. He predicted new versions of the Douglas-Flood bill would be introduced this session to spur industrial expansion. The resolutions seek faster nodal projects, funds to expand secondary roads, reuse of former Keystone Ordinance Works facilities as a defense plant, and training funds for unemployed in all distressed areas.
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Maadville
Pennsylvania
Northwestern Pennsylvania
William R Davish
John
Kennedy
Davlin
Congress
Daylin
Pennsylvanis
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Academy of Medicine
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