End of year blues and stubborn Wilbur in 1960
In Yourville, Wilbur Peeble, an ordinary husband, laments missed chances and boasts of his inaction as he reflects on 1960. He notes personal faults and world events he didn’t influence, then resists chores and naps through the final hours awaiting 1961. Trellis Mae challenges his complacency, urging action.
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Yourville
U.S.A
Wilbur Peeble
America
Morrow
Japan
New Orleans
Wilbur
Livayy
Trellis Mae
Tension grows as tent city crops up in Somerville Tenn
In Fayette County, a segregated tent city of Negro sharecroppers forms south of Somerville, with about four dozen residents, as eviction rumors and scarce jobs fuel fear. Local landowner Dr John W Morris notes investigations into moves to Arkansas for families. Residents warn population could reach 300 as leases expire, while farmers cite mechanization and lack of local opportunities as causes.
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Somerville
Tenn
Fayette County
Vole
Imursany
Tri
Williams
Tennes
Negra
Fayélleounty
Capid
John W. Morris
Somervile
Arkansas
J. J. Whites
Phillips County Farmers Association
Negra Shep Hows
Youth Confab Link With Reds Denied
In Chicago this weekend a youth conference labeled Communist by FBI Director J Edgar Hoover is denied to be Communist led or inspired. Organizers insist the gathering will form a progressive and socialist youth organization. Miss Alva Buyenbaum of Philadelphia says Hoover is paranoid and the group rejects such claims. About 100 people expected, meeting closed to press.
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API
FBI
J. Edgar Yeover
Hoover
Washington
Commmunists
Alva
Buyenbaum
Philadelphia
J. Edgar Hoover
Huxenbaum
Dusiel Rubin
Anthopontos
New. York
Migs Busénbaum
Rubin Andl’ Anthopoulos
Research Advisor Suspect Nabbed In Secrets Theft
Artur Rogers Roddey a 38 year old former defense department adviser was charged with taking top secret documents and a tape recorder and plans to share them with the National Security Council. Prosecutors say five counts include government property and fraud. He was arraigned in Virginia and held on bond after leaving the Pentagon in August.
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Columbia
5. C
API
Defense Department
Artur Rogers Roddey
Falls Church
National Security Council
the Council
Helop Schelon
Department of Defense
Roldey
Institute of Defense Analysis
Redley
Council
Sbu
Roddey
FBL
Rodde
Critics Split On Best Film Picture Award Split
New York critics divided on the best picture of the year award naming The Apartment and Sons and Lovers each with eight votes. Burt Lancaster earned best actor for Elmer Gantry and Delilah Kerr won best actress for The Sundowners.
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New York
API
Burt Lancaster
Elmer Gantry
Delilah Kerr
Detroit man nabbed with Redstone Arsenal photos
A Detroit resident and Redstone Arsenal employee, Michael Naumehlett, was stopped for jaywalking near Huntsville Alabama. Police found two unclassified photographs of the base and rocket launching sites. He surrendered the pictures and was released after questioning. officials say no federal violation is evident though inquiries continue.
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Detroit
Peiice
Red
Huttsville
Ala
Michael Naumchedl
Polie
Donald Hostetter
Naumehetf
Wayne State University
Redstone Tase
Huntsville Taunsiday
Restone
Nautmehett
Redstone
Naumehell
Redstone Arsenal
National Finals Rodeo Brings Thrills and Records
At the National Finals Rodeo in Dallas, Ponca City’s fearless rodeo clown stirred the crowd as a calf roping record fell. James Bynum of Forreston earned praise for steering a steer, while Buck Legrande battled a Brahma bull with a near miss. Harry Charters set a steer roping mark at 11.2 seconds, and Jack Buschbom topped bareback riding with 35 points on Fanpty Sudtlest. The event featured top riders from Idaho, California, and Canada, with Grudpwr standings shaping the night’s drama.
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Dallas
Tex
UPI
Ponca City
Okla
James Bynum
Forreston
Idaho
Buck Legrande
Armand
Bynum
Aecanedi
Legrande
Harry ‘Tompkins
Ot Lublin
Buddy Peak
Tucson
Olf Wrangler
Legrand
Harry] Charters
Melba
Reriar
Leo Cockreth
Panhandle
Iuiley May
Oakdale
Calif
Aranbed
Dan Feddervison
Ridney
Neb
Tompkins
Rob A. Robinson
Backlard Idaho
Taske
Billy Wand
Laxahatchee
Korkow-Sutton
Huron
Great White
Baldy
Ehate
Jack Busrhbom
Cassville
Wis
Buschbom
Fanpty Sudtlest
Asl
Winslow Brice
Calgary
Atherta
Brice
Ellie Lewis
Okanagan Falls
B.C
SRR
Fire Saddens Quebec Village
In NOTAN Quebec a fatal fire killed Mrs Abel Vosburgh and one of her 14 children. A brother recalled the family lived in the cod shack built by the father as neighbors lament the tragedy in the village of about 300 near the Vermont border. The Rev William Selwood spoke of the close knit community as news spread Thursday morning.
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Notan
Quebec
Abel Vosburgh
Yhaone
William Selwood
Vermont
Ilike
Mosk Proposes Election Rule Abolish Election Day Literacy Test
Los Angeles the attorney general Stanley Mosk supports removing election day literacy reading tests as a voter criterion. He favors verifying reading ability at registration to widen eligibility, stating both major parties seek more voters. Mosk notes a prior registration proposal by Assemblyman Crown of Alameda.
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Los Angeles
Stanley Mosk
Mosk
California
Robert’ Crown
Alameda
Assembly
Train Wreck Probe Begun in Washington State
Railroad officials examined 400 feet of torn track in Payallup as they probed a derailment that toppled the engine and nine cars of a Northern Pacific passenger train bound for the Rose Bowl in Pasadena California. Two passengers and three train crew members were hospitalized. thirteen others were treated and released. The rest continued on a special train.
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Payallup
Wash
Northern Pacific
Passdena
Calif
Washington Town
Almanac Today Dec 30 Historical Notes and Echoes
Almanac entry for Friday December 30 notes the day number and moon phase, lists historical events including the 1858 US land purchase south of the Gila, Rudyard Kipling’s birth in 1865, Sun Yat-sen’s 1911 presidency, and 1947 political shifts. It closes with a thought about Kipling and a dated misquote.
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United States
Gila River
Mexico
Arizona
New Mexico
Rudyard Kipling
Supposedly Safe Clerk Wounded By Power Tool
In Manhattan a bank clerk on the 11th floor slumped after a drill fired a projectile through a window shield. Police ruled it an accidental incident from an outside tool use while workers installed window frames. A bulletlike object lodged in his chest. no suspects or charges filed.
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New York
Ralph Iine
Stubens
Bat'sile
Piono
Banks
Manhattan
Rubens
Ian
Ron
Infant Dies Awaiting MD in Algonac
In Algonac Michigan an infant died after a doctor failed to answer an urgent call. Marvin Stapley frantically sought help for his two year old daughter who had pneumonia. The physician, Dr Charles J Gorsett, 53, died of a heart attack before responders could reach him, his body found near the phone the next day.
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Migh
Charles J. Gorset
Bart
Marvin‘ Stapley
Lye 2
Gorset
Stapley
Gorsel
Frierds
Bly
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