Johnson delays Kennedy death news amid conspiracy fears
President Johnson restrained release of the Kennedy death announcement citing a possible worldwide conspiracy against him and others in line of succession. Malcolm Kilduff described Johnson's reluctance to disclose the death until he reached the presidential plane in Dallas, and Kennedy was pronounced dead at 1 p.m. local time.
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Malcolm Kilduff
Dallas
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Japan
Kenneth O’donnell
O’donnell
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Two Killed Two Hurt In Potosi Accident
Two people died and two were injured in a collision at the intersection of Missouri 8 and Missouri 21 near Potosi Missouri on Monday. Victims were Ruby Lawson 19 and Floyd Lawson 21 Route 1 Potosi with Floyd listed in serious condition at Bonne Terre Hospital. Judy Coffman 22 Route 2 Potosi a Lawson passenger and Carl Marler 36 Irondale Mo the other driver sustained injuries.
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Potosi, Mo
Missouri 8
Missouri 21
Potosi
Ruby Lawson
Fons Lawson
Floyd Lawson
Bonne Terre
Lawsons
Judy Coffman
Route 2
Carl Marler
Irondale
Weather: Fair and Warmer in Central Missouri Today
Jefferson City and Central Missouri are forecast to remain fair and warmer through Wednesday with highs near 30 to 38 and a low around 18 to 25. Data from the Weather Bureau notes 0.0 inches of precip in the past 24 hours ending midnight and a 1.30 inch rain day in 1932 as the heaviest on record for the date in 45 years.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Tribune Weather Bureau
Memorial Airport
Joy Reigns at News-Tribune Yale Party for Needy Children
More than 200 Jefferson City children attended the News-Tribune annual Christmas Party for underprivileged kids at the Hotel Governor ballroom. Major Wayne Lockhart performed magic while Santa Claus handed out presents to students from ages three to six grade, with Leroy Howser assisting. The event was organized by Mr. and Mrs. William H. Weldon, with help from the Junior Chamber of Commerce and Jaycee Jills, and civic volunteers who arranged transportation and refreshments.
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News-Tribune
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Santa Claus
Wayne Lockhart
Jefferson City
Governor Ballroom
William H. Weldon
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Junior Chamber
Police Department
John Georges
Santa
Ray Karr
Christmas Cruise Disaster Rescue of 877 From Lakonia
An international rescue fleet saved 877 passengers and crew from the burning Greek liner Lakonia in the Atlantic after explosions and fire swept the ship. 160 were dead or missing. Capt. Mathias Zarbis survived aboard the Belgian ship Charlesville. The liner, 603 feet long, lay crippled north of Madeira as life rafts and planes aided attempts to evacuate.
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Lakonia
Britain
Canary Islands
Mathias Zarbis
Charlesville
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U.S
Azores
Maideira
England
Processing Study Aid For Missouri Fruit and Veg Processing
The Area Redevelopment Administration allocates 41000 to Missouri Division of Commerce and Industrial Development for a feasibility study on producing and processing fruits and vegetables in southeastern Missouri. The study is funded also by 10000 from the Federal Agriculture Department and 6000 from the University of Missouri Extension Service. Gerald Massie notes long sought funding due to processors’ interest if results are favorable.
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Commerce and Industrial Development
Political skirmishes resume as moratorium ends
The 30 day political moratorium ends with renewed activity as Gov. William W. Scranton of Pennsylvania emerges as a strong eastern GOP contender. Goldwater silent after Kennedy death. Edens says GOP nominating drive resumes. Sargent Shriver and Adlai Stevenson discussed as possible contenders or veep options.
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William W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Wendell L. Willkie
John F. Kennedy
Nine U S Flyers Die in Air Blast
Two explosions destroyed a B52 bomber after takeoff from a Strategic Air Command base near Aberdeen Mississippi. Nine crew and three trainees were killed, including Maj Karl M Funk of Abilene Kansas and Capt Elbert J Andoe of Tulsa Oklahoma. Wreckage damaged a farmhouse as air force confirms the plane was unarmed.
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Miss
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Air Force Base
Mississippi
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Air Force
Paul Brasfield
Karl M. Funk
Abilene
Kan
Maj. Funk
Howard Funk
Dickinson County
Lornitta McCune
Scott
Mark
Johnson pushes foreign aid and talks with Erhard
President Johnson combines a heavy schedule with urging a foreign aid bill. He plans talks with West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard at the LBJ Ranch on the weekend. Topics include East West relations the Atlantic partnership and European American defense structure.
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West Germany
White House
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Johnson City
Tex
Pierre Salinger
White
Republicans Upset Democrats In House Vote On Russia Aid
In Washington on Monday Republicans used snow and a heavy session to win a major vote against a foreign aid bill. Four of eight Missouri Democrats were absent as leadership fell three votes short of forcing immediate consideration. Several named lawmakers from Missouri did not vote or supported the motion, while others opposed or were absent.
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Chicago Tribune Press Service
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Grim Reaper
Russia
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Missouri
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Clarence Cannon
W. R. Hall Jr
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Leonor Sullivan
Richard Schord
Frank M. Karsten
William J. Randall
Rep
Conald G. Hall
Thomas B. Curtis
Carl Albert
Okla
Otto Passman
Howard W. Smith
UPI
Fischer Services Set for Today
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Faith Lutheran Church for August Barnist Fischer 53 of 712 Madison Street who died Sunday morning at Charles E Still Hospital. He founded A. E. Fischer and Sons electrical contracting and was born September 5 1910 in Jefferson City. Surviving are wife Mabel Pauline Linhardt Fischer a daughter and two sons plus siblings and in laws. He was a member of the Lions Club and Local 257 of the Electrical Workers Union.
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A. E. Fischer
Stringtown
Mabel Pauline Linhardt
Robert Onek
Topeka
Kan
Gary August
Randall Thomas Fischer
Jefferson City
Henry Tichelkamp
Wardsville
Franklin McBaine
Morris G
Otto T. Fischer
Fischer
Lions Club
Electrical Workers UN
Steppelman Home Wins Jaycee Lighting Contest
The Steppelman home at 1408 Dixon Dr and the Pfenenger and Neutzler residences, all tied for first in the Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lighting Contest. Jefferson Rug Co. took first in business, Moreau Heights School led churches and schools. The Steppelman entry was in the $15 000 and over class.
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Jack Steppelman
Dixon Dr
W. O. Pfenenger
N. Lincoln St
Lee W. Neutzler
Stadium Dr
Steppelman
Pfenenger
St Marys Hospital Serves Special Christmas Dinner
Christmas dinner for patients at St Marys Hospital will feature a home cooked menu with chicken rice soup or roast turkey, raisin dressing, broccoli, wax beans, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, or apricot dessert. Hospital staff receive the same meal as a gift from the Sisters.
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St. Mary’s Hospital
Ruby's Defense Fears Fair Trial in Dallas Move Sought
Jack Ruby's attorney Melvin Belli urged a change of venue, saying a fair trial for the Oswald killer cannot occur in Dallas. Ruby remains in jail without bond until Jan 10, with a Feb 3 trial date. District Judge Joe B Brown will consider the venue request at the next bond hearing as security is tightened and new gun findings are reported.
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Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
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Joe B
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Belli
Bonnots Mill Driver Injured in Highway Collision
Bonnots Mill resident Joseph Koetting, 72, was hospitalized with a fractured nose and head injuries after a two car crash on Highway 50 near Meri-Osi-Delta. Wendell Schneider, 23, of Linn, was uninjured. Police reported Koetting turning left on a crest when Schneider could not stop in time. Vehicle damage totaled about $7500 for Koetting and $500 for Schneider.
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Joseph Koetting
St.Mary's Hospital
Meri-Osi-Delta
Highway Patrol
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Wendell A. Schneider
Linn
St. Mary’s
Schneider
Schneider Auto
Snow Storm Grips Nation Freezing Temperatures Spread
A sweeping winter storm hits Memphis with 15 inches of snow and record lows across the Deep South. The system snarls traffic from Arkansas to New York, with several states reporting deaths and hundreds stranded.
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House Votes to Meet at 7 A.M and Debate Russia Aid
The House, by a slim 3 vote margin, will convene at 7 a.m to adjourn for a member’s funeral. In a pre-dawn session it will likely decide for the third time whether to bar aid to Russia to buy American wheat in a three billion dollar foreign aid bill aimed at fighting communism. Johnson aides reportedly pressed absent Democrats with calls and even funds to return to Washington and were said to be chartering a jet.
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John McCormack
D., Mass
House
Carl Albert
Okla
Hale Boggs
White House
Washington
Greek Turkish violence in Nicosia and beyond intensifies
In Nicosia Greek and Turkish Cypriots battled in the streets while gunfire spread to Larnaca. Two Britons in the Turkish sector were hit by machine guns and a third man was killed outside a Greek area home. The British Foreign Office voiced concern as Cyprus and foreign ministers met in London amid accusations of Turkish interference.
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