Macapagal Cuts Marcos Lead In Philippines Election
In Manila and amid disputed tabulations, Macapagal trims Marcos's lead as delays and allegations of irregularities slow official results. Unofficial counts place Marcos ahead by about 415 thousand, while Roxas edges Lopez for the vice presidency. Macapagal pins hopes on rural voters and appeals to peasant support.
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Ferdinand E. Marcos
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Gerardo Roxas
Lopez
Manuel Roxas
Fernando Lopez
Philippine News Service
Mindanao
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Power Failure Widespread Across Northeastern States
The blackout spread from Buffalo to Boston and beyond, affecting 80,000 square miles and 900,000 people in trains and buildings. Officials from Consolidated Edison and Niagara Mohawk could not locate a precise origin. The event triggered emergency measures, investigations, and widespread power-off actions across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, and parts of Canada, with military and civic responses nationwide.
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Eisenhower’s condition fluctuates amid hospital moves
Reports show sudden change in Eisenhower’s health with chest discomfort recurrences after a day of apparent improvement. Doctors say the episode stemmed from coronary insufficiency, not a heart attack, and plans to transfer to Walter Reed were delayed.
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Health of Eisenhower and city power crisis reported
The article details the blackout in New York and Boston with millions affected as power line repairs began and transit slowly resumed. It also covers President Eisenhower’s post heart-issue status with doctors noting a mild angina attack and possible recurrence, while officials discuss continued medical observation and security adjustments.
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Augusta
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Temperatures Rise Across Northeast After Freezing Night
The Associated Press reports sharp temperature increases in the Northeast following a frigid night. Readings climbed above freezing with Albany setting a new date low since 1956 at 16 degrees, Limestone reaching 22 above, and Palm Beach Florida hitting 83. Power restoration accompanied the warmup after Tuesday’s massive outage while North Central states remained wintry.
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Albany
Limestone
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Roseau
Minn
Winnipeg
Montana
Great Lakes
Pacific
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Virginia
Palm Beach
Fla
Government acts to curb aluminum price rise in 1960s move
The Johnson administration, led by Gardner Ackley and McNamara, pressed Alcoa to rescind aluminum price hikes. Washington cited inflation risk as 2.1 million tons of stockpiled aluminum for defense and space needs would be used to ease price pressure and aid defense producers.
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Viet Nam
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LBJ hosts Erhard talks amid U S nuclear force debate
Johnson reviews world issues after his gall bladder operation as Erhard and U S officials discuss ongoing talks. Meetings with Erhard span 1963 to 1964 including White House visits and LB Ranch gatherings. Debated multilateral nuclear force draws Western objections while Washington tempers enthusiasm.
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Viet Cong losses and US actions detailed in Vietnam battle report
The report notes Viet Cong deaths estimated at 536 with allied forces ahead 2.5 to 1. Most of the 70 American fatalities occurred around the special forces camp at Pleime in the central highlands 230 miles north of Saigon. Brig. Gen. Allis Williamson cites 403 Viet Cong killed in actions by the 173rd Airborne Brigade, while four minor attacks and a two day sweep by the 101st Airborne near Qui Nhon add to the day’s tally.
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Hodges Gets His Pay One Dollar
Former North Carolina Governor Luther Hodges, the state’s lowest paid industry hunter, received his yearly salary on Wednesday at the Research Triangle Foundation meeting. Secretary George Watts Hill acted as paymaster and noted Hodges’ chairmanship began January 21 and the coin memorials reflect Kennedy’s role as "boss." Hodges’ first year ends in January, and it remains unclear if payments will be quarterly or weekly.
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Rusk Hopes Conference Will Bolster Inter-American System
Secretary of State Dean Rusk aims for a stronger inter-American system at the Rio de Janeiro ministerial meeting opening Nov 17. He does not expect an immediate peacekeeping force, plans informal talks in Caracas Buenos Aires and Montevideo, and seeks expanded OAS authority and a stronger alliance for progress while avoiding a standby force.
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Man Delivers Confession After 95 Mile Drive to Fayetteville
A man recounts a shooting and an order to drive 95 miles to Fayetteville. Garner says the gunman threatened him to stay silent. Officers cite Gardner as the source of the quote and claim the suspect warned, "If you know what's good for you, you won't say anything about this."
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Eason in Farmville Shooting Sparks Citywide Alarm
A Farmville gunman wounded in a bus station shootout fled on foot after being chased by Wyatt Tucker. Police reported no witnesses to the Eason shooting at the time. The gunman, wearing only one shoe, was captured later as power flickered across the town. Greene County sheriffs reported two arrests in related store break ins, with Scott Harris and David Foster charged. A third suspect escaped in a stolen truck tied to the Fayetteville thefts.
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Spring Lake
David Foster
Fayetteville
Snow Hill
Power Failure Shakes Urban Life in Northeast
New York City and Northeast offices faced a three hour blackout as electronic systems failed. The New York Telephone Company ran on emergency power, fire department radios died, and stock exchanges opened late. Banks, Broadway shows, and weather offices relied on people over machines, exposing dependence on technology.
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North Carolina bank resources rise by 462 million
Raleigh AP reports the resources of North Carolina banks increased by more than 462 million in the year ending Oct 13. Commissioner of Banks F Shelby Cullom announced the totals show 2 plus billion in resources, with 117 state banks and 472 branches on Oct 13 versus 122 banks and 456 branches on Oct 1 last year. He attributed declines to five mergers into national banks and noted three state banks merged with other state banks.
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