Thanksgiving Holiday Toll Tops Four Year High
The Associated Press reports the four day Thanksgiving weekend claimed at least 505 lives in traffic, plus 48 fire deaths and 150 other accident fatalities, totaling 703, the highest in five years. The period ran from 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve to midnight Sunday, with the survey noting record danger yet Thanksgiving not deemed a major killer. President Kennedy then visited Ft Stewart, Georgia, inspecting troops from the 1st Armored Division as part of a military buildup tied to Cuba missiles, before moving on to four bases in Georgia and Florida.
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Savannah
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Ralph E. Haines Jr
Pennsylvania Junior Miss crowned Thandré Kay Shenesky
Thandré Kay Shenesky, 17, a senior from Koppel Beaver County, was named Pennsylvania's Junior Miss 196% at the Junior Miss Pageant in Shillington near Reading on Saturday night. Runners-up were Ith Welsh of Mercer County Bristin Sue Smith of New Kensington Anne Louise Brenlyer of Pittsburgh and Carole Anne Smith of Butler County.
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Biltsburgh
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Butler County
Army Crushes Revolt In Guatemala
GUATEMALA AP The Guatemalan army quickly crushed a Sunday morning revolt as pro Communist air force rebels strafed the presidential palace and an army barracks with machine gun and rocket fire from two commandeered warplanes. President Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes blamed Fidel Castro for the abortive coup. Two civilians were killed and about 30 injured including Mrs Philip Snare, wife of the American embassy attache, shot in the arm by a window. Antiaircraft batteries shot down one plane. the president and his grandsons were in other rooms when the attack began at 9:30 a.m.
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Donna Reed and Tony Owen Loss in Home Burglary
Actress Donna Reed and producer Tony Owen report burglars stole 25000 worth of jewelry from their Renton home. They found the loss after returning from a Thanksgiving holiday in Palm Springs. Financier Hassler Dies at 96 in Denver.
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De Gaulle Wins Clear Majority in French Assembly
Charles de Gaulle and his Union for a New Republic gain a strong majority in the National Assembly after first round and runoff results. UNR seats 233 with 30 allied deputies, total support above 260, surpassing the 242 needed for control. Voter turnout high. Pompidou expected to form a new government for the term.
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Pro Tem Battle Down To Wire And Candidates
Harrisburg AP reports Republicans in the Senate moved to choose a president pro tempore with three candidates in play. Veterans M Harvey Taylor of Harrisburg and George Wade of Cumberland County mounted campaigns while Paul Wagner of Schuylkill County would run only if party harmony neared threat. Newly elected Richard A. Snyder and Richard Frame opposed Taylor, who had suggested his election was nearly assured.
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Schuylkill County
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Richard A. Snyder
Lancaster
Richard Frame
Venango County
Community Effort Promotes USA Student Aid Program
Corry high school graduates can access college funds based on grades character and desire. Citizens National Bank of Corry and National Bank of Corry back USA Student Aid, a private nonprofit partnering with colleges to provide loans up to $1000 yearly. Steps include consulting a bank aid officer applying through the officer and college verifies grades. Loans are endorsed by USA funds and repaid starting four months after graduation. The program already offers a wide college choice with 1445 participating schools nationwide. Continued on Page Eight.
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U S To Reject Reds Proposals On Cuba
UN dispatch reports Anastas Mikoyan returns to New York after 24 days with Fidel Castro to hear a U S rejection of Soviet Cuban demands. He plans talks with U Thant and Adlai Stevenson before possibly leaving for Moscow.
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Split on school bill as Republicans push repeal or delay
Philadelphia and Havana dispatches report varied GOP and Democratic positions on the 1961 school district reorganization law and on Cuban arms inspections. Republicans favor a one year moratorium or repeal, while Democrats seek limited amendments. Castro government seeks UN verification of Nuclear weapons withdrawal and inspection rights for U N forces.
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Collision on Smithfield Street Bridge Injures 13
An AP report from Pittsburgh states two crowded streetcars on the Smithfield Street Bridge collided injuring 13 people. The rear trolley struck the other after a morning suburb departure jam. Traffic was blocked for about 30 minutes as officials investigated the crash. The injured included the rear car operator Philip, age 69, and 12 passengers.
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Mount Climber Killed In Fall
Three climbers taped together fell from a crevice on Storm Mountain in Utah. Dalen Jorgenson age 22 from Alta Lake was killed. Pal Burton 22 and Carlotta Fon 24 from Salt Lake City were injured, Burton in serious condition.
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Architect Henry R. Shepley Dies After Quiet Life
Henry R. Shepley, a noted architect who designed numerous college and hospital buildings, died Saturday. He stored a bted career influencing early 20th century architecture and left a legacy of public projects across several states.
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Fire destroys Cappy's Cleaners in Beaver Falls
A late night basement fire wrecked Cappy's Cleaners, a one story brick building in Beaver Falls. Fire officials reported extensive damage but no estimate yet and said the blaze was brought under control about an hour and a half after it started in the rear of the basement. The cause remained undetermined.
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Slaughter Described After Viet Cong Rout Near Da Nang
In Danang region of South Viet Nam an American adviser recounted a brutal scene after a pre dawn Viet Cong attack 50 miles south of the corps HQ. At least 124 guerrillas were killed including two battalion commanders. 10 government soldiers wounded, no deaths. Captain Graham Vernon of Tallahassee helped direct defense.
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Fire destroys Victory Glass Co. plant in Jeannette
A Saturday night blaze gutted the Victory Glass Co. factory in Jeannette Pennsylvania. Firemen said the warehouse ignited first and flames quickly spread to five adjacent buildings. No injuries were reported, but damage estimates and fire cause were not immediately available.
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Hunter Shot in Leg Escapes Serious Injury After Hunting Accident
Ronald Henry, 21, of Brie, escaped serious injury when an accidental shooting occurred during a rabbit hunt in Le Boeuf Township. A Mill Village Fire Department captain discharged a 16 gauge shotgun, penetrating Henry’s boot and left leg. Henry was treated at Union City Memorial Hospital and released. game protector Elmer Simpson ruled the shooting accidental.
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India Rejects Chinese Ceasefire Offer In Himalayas
An Indian spokesman rejected the key provision of China’s ceasefire and troop withdrawal plan in the Himalayas. He warned that Beijing’s withdrawal could leave Chinese troops deep inside Indian territory as India declines to accept the terms. The statement signals New Delhi’s stance while China says withdrawal will begin soon.
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