Castro Tactics Search U.S. Ambassador Recalled
The United States recalled Ambassador Philip W. Bonsal from Havana for consultations amid mounting tensions with Fidel Castro. Washington signals no haste to return him as Cuba faces new U.S. policy moves following Castro’s radio TV broadcast attacks and recent estrangements with the United States. Daniel M. Braddock will handle Havana duties in the interim.
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United States
Philip W. Bonsal
Havana
America
Fidel Castro
Consulta Ons
Castro
U.S
Bansal
Daniel M. Braddock
A.radio-Tv
Broad Yeast
Richard M. Nixon
Florida
Cuba
Bonsal
Miners Trapped as Rock Falls Block Clydesdale Pit
Rescue teams report contact with some of 506 workers trapped 600 feet underground at the Clydesdale Colliery near Johannesburg South Africa. Officials say air is reaching the entombed miners but no rescuers have yet reached them. The mine, owned by Clydesdale Collieries Ltd, faced a potential methane gas threat as relatives gather above.
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Coalbrook
South Africa
Clydesdale
Johannesburg
Henkelko
Manchuria
Clydesdale (Transvaal) Collieries Ltd
Orange Free State
Transvaal
Soviet Built Oil Refinery Opens in Lanchow China
A Soviet design oil refinery with a production capacity of several million tons annually has started operation in Lanchow China marking a significant energy project.
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Moscow
Lanchow
China
U S May Invite Red China to Join Disarm Plan
Washington officials say the United States could invite Red China to participate in a global arms disarmament program if talks progress to that point. Inspections on Chinese territory would be essential to any effective plan, potentially prompting a rethink of Washington’s policy of recognizing Communist China.
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Washington
United States
Tun
China
Corry area snow removal under control says foreman
Corry area roads including main and secondary are open after a heavy snow. Mike Kirik, Union City state highway foreman, says crews manage 240 miles of area roads with help from two other foremen in Mill Village and Waterford. Five to seven more inches fell in Corry, total ground 22 to 24 inches. Crews plow streets and sidewalks, press cinders, and plan to haul snow after 11:40 tonight as wetter snowfall returns and weekend temperatures stay cold.
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Mike Kirik
Union City
State Highway Department
Kirik
Mill Village
Waterford
Tri-County
Corry
Postmen Demand Clear Sidewalks to Deliver Mail
Local letter carriers insist on clear front door access despite winter weather. They emphasize that snow and gloom impede rounds, challenging the Post Office Department’s motto of swiftness. Carriers urge authorities to maintain walkable sidewalks for reliable delivery.
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Post Office
Corry
Bomber's Wife Bares Plot City Ends Year With Surplus
City finances end the year with a reported $14,155 cash balance and a predicted surplus near $4700, boosted by December receipts of $893,207 including $20,502 from wage and income taxes. Parking meter funds added $1600, while a $54,174 toll was cut from the bond issue fund. Disbursements largely paid for prison services and West Frederick Street repairs. The sewer plant fund closed December with $8,751 after $4,428 receipts and $7,499 disbursements.
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Guy Abvers Budger
Carl Smith
General Fund
West Frederick Street
Stoer Seark
Blast Defense Theory Hired For Killing Declares Convict
In Los Angeles AP report, jurors hear testimony from Jack Cody claiming he was hired to kill Barbara Jean Finch, not seduce her, as prosecutors argue Dr Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff plotted to end his wife’s life for a divorce settlement. Cody, a 29 year old ex inmate, denied other motives and said he killed only as hired. Prosecutors allege handwriting evidence points to Bernard Finch signing his wife’s name on a $3,000 check, with the trial nearing a conclusion after conflicting theories and witness accounts.
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Bara Jean Finch
R. Bernard_Finch
Carole Tregoff
Jack Cody
Cody
Minneapolis
Finch
West Covina
Donn E. Mire
Mire
Pinch
Abuse strike ends as Valley children return to class
Nine students at Little Valley Central School resumed classes after a one day protest over alleged abuse by a bus driver. The Rev George Mighells claimed the driver Marian Campbell shoved a student and forced pupils to push the bus on an icy hill. School officials denied a petition and defended Campbell while pledging to report disciplinary matters to parents.
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Ttle Valley
Little Valley Central School
Sen
Salamanca
Dents
Marian Campbell
George M. M. Mitchells
Jimmerstown Presbyterian Church
Campbell
Bryan
Memmett
Action Group names aides for 1960 chamber
The Chamber of Commerce organization session for 1960 named Dr. Joseph Seltz and five others as heads of six sub committees. Leaders include Dallas Smiley on reform, 5 A Long on labor issues, Frank Dodd on federal controls, Frank McKnight on federal intervention, and A Bruce Smith on social security expansion.
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Chamber of Commerce
Clyde T. Keith
Chamber
Joseph Seltz
Dallas Smiley
5. A. Long
Iybor Jexisla
Frank L Dodd
Frank McKnight
A. Bruce Smithi
Assaub
Bre
Nional Chamber of Commerce
Unusual snowflake formation draws reverent attention
The report notes a bizarre snowfall pattern featuring large five pointed star shaped flakes. Observers describe the star shapes as prominent and bright, with the pointed tips standing out in the otherwise quiet scene as the unusual phenomenon fascinates onlookers.
Spaniards Rally Against Castro at Cuban Consulate
Five hundred students gathered outside the Cuban consulate in Seville shouting down with Castro. The protest followed the expulsion of Spain's ambassador from Cuba as Prime Minister Fidel Castro acted.
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Castro Sevilla
Spain
Castro
Fidel Castro
Cuba
No Connection Seen Ground Travel Steps Up With Rash Of Tragic Plane Crashes
New York AP report notes ground transportation facilities report increased passenger traffic during a series of plane crashes. Officials cite possible weather impacts and seasonal travel but find no definite link to airline problems. Railroad and bus spokesmen downplay connections, saying business trends are normal and not caused by crashes.
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New York
Pennsylvania
New York Central Railroad
Sone Yiéreasé
Midwest
Greyhound Bus Lines
Tan
Living Costs Edge Down in December
December living costs fell one tenth of one percent led by lower prices for food clothing and durable goods while services rose. The Labor Department reported the consumer price index at 125.5 relative to the 1947 49 base and noted a wage boost for about 575 000 workers despite the dip.
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Washinginn
Labor Department
Witie
Ewan Clagne
Labor Statistics
Tool Theft Under Probe In Corry Area Construction Site
Three carpenters Donald McCray Philip McCray and Harry Horton building a Concord Township home for Burnel Huff south of Corry reported tool thefts valued at about 853 dollars. State Police say small carpentry tools were taken during the night of the 18th or morning of the 19th as investigators continue the inquiry.
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Comyany Ares
Stewart Road
Corry
Sabtation
Donald McCray
East Prederick Street
Philip McCray
Pleasantville
Harry Horton
West Main Street
Car Of Corryite In Route 6 Crash Involving Snowplow
Aut o Green By Anaries M Armitage 64 of South Center street Corry was struck by a state highway snow plow on Route 6 east of Union City while attempting to pass The plow driven by James F Morgan 22 Union City was westbound and hit ice throwing the car onto its side There were no injuries Damages put at 50 to the plow and 250 to the car
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Anaries M. Armitage
South Center Street
Corry
State
Armitage
Union City
James F. Morgan
Southes Street
Cers
Garry
Wife says husband sent substitute to plant bomb. 42 dead
Frances Spears claims her husband Dr. Robert Vernon Spears arranged a substitute to travel on a National Airlines flight that crashed killing 42. She says the husband provided the real traveler’s reservation and hid after the crash in Phoenix. Investigators probe possible bomb links while CBS and a Senate subcommittee review both National Airlines crashes.
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Tex
Robert Vernon Spears
Spears
Frances Spears
PBS
Phoenix
Ariz
William Allen Taylor
Tampa
Gulf of Mexico
Arizona
William A. Turska
Desert
National Airlines
FBD
Civil Aeronautics Board
Senate Aviation Subcommittee
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N.C
Eddie Barker
KRLD
Krld-Tv
Dr. Spears
Dr. Turska
Meadville Area School Evacuated After Bomb Threat
Authorities investigated a bomb scare at Linesville-Cotmeaut Summit High School after an anonymous call at 11 50 a m. All pupils were evacuated and excused for the day. Four State troopers helped search, but no device was found. The threat marked the county's third such incident.
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Luneaville
Linesville - Cotmeaut Summit High School
Sgt
A. A. Grill
Herman Kimple
Linesville
Kimple
Townville
Peru ambassador thanks UW for aid to earthquake victims
The Peruvian ambassador Jose Francisco Mariategui delivered a note to UW Caribbean Command expressing gratitude for emergency assistance. The United States provided food blankets tents and other supplies to the quake stricken area in Apa Peru.
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Jose Francisco Mariategui
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Caribbean Command
Apa
Peru
U. S
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