Scranton Seen as Harrisburg Sphinx in Spotlight
Intriguing profile outlines William Warren Scranton, Pennsylvania governor, his denial of presidential ambitions, and how Eisenhower’s discussion of a possible run shapes national attention. The piece covers his background, family, later career, and mounting national scrutiny as 1964 looms.
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Scranton
Pat) Morin
Associated Press
Dwight D. Eisenhaw
Harrisburg
William Warren Scranton
Pennsylvania
United States
John F. Kennedy
Eisenhower
Yale
Yale Law School
Mary L. Champherln
Susan
William
John
Peter
Cty
Margery Mary Scranton
GOP
Bill
Candles Light Washington as JFK Mourning Ends
Washington mourners gathered as the 30 day official period ended. President Johnson addressed 14 000 in silence at the Lincoln Memorial and switched on the White House Christmas tree lights, recalling Kennedy’s legacy and mercy.
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Jfk
Johnson
Lincoln Memorial
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
United States
Lincoln
White House
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Arlington National Cemetery
Fire on IBM building top floors causes tank explosions
A blazing fire on the 15th floor of a Philadelphia IBM office tower under construction sent propane tanks tumbling 15 stories as they exploded on impact. Fire officials blamed wooden scaffolding and heaters used to dry concrete for igniting the fuel. Manager George E. Paul said delays were not expected. the $10 million, 21 story structure continued toward completion. Fire crews initially fought the blaze from the nearby Transport Building.
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Philadelphia
IBM
Center City
George E. Paul
Fire Leaves Snapp Family Homeless Near Sedalia
In Sedalia Missouri a blaze destroyed the two story home of Mr and Mrs Roy Snapp and their ten children leaving the family homeless. Firefighters battled the cold as temperatures hovered around one degree. The family saved only a stove refrigerator sewing machine and a few clothes and lived about twelve miles northeast of Sedalia.
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Sedalia, Mo
Roy Snapp
Snapps
Sedalia
Free Coffee Offered To Turnpike Travelers In New Year Bid
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced free coffee for motorists on New Year’s Eve from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. at Howard Johnson restaurants along the toll road. The third year of the program aims to curb accidents during celebrations, with Chairman Joseph J. Lawler calling previous results satisfactory.
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Howard Johnson
Joseph J. Lawler
Mrs Kennedy Ends Mourning as Official Period Ends
Mrs John F Kennedy wears a white dress in Palm Beach Florida marking the close of the official mourning period for her husband. The former first lady attended the transition events and resumed public duties.
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Palm Beach, Fla
John F. Kennedy
Dog Tex Controls TV Channels in California Home
Newport Beach residents report their dog Tex somehow changes the TV channels by tapping his collar tags. An electronics expert explains the tags may emit a signal that a tuner in the set responds to, but the family plans no changes.
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Calif
Bill Haynie
Paw
Adam
Rostes
Bill
Tex
Juanita
Bill Reedy
Packard-Bell
Lights Returned After Fort Lewis Students Admit Borrowing
Principal Abner Hahn says Christmas lights reported stolen from Miller Junior High School were returned with an explanation. Three Fort Lewis A&M College students said they borrowed the lights to enter a college Christmas lighting contest and won first prize.
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Durango
Colo
Abner Hahn
Miller Junior High School
Fort Lewis A&m College
Auckland Earthquake Disrupts North Auckland
An earthquake struck north Auckland early today causing damaged chimneys burst water pipes and smashed windows and crockery. The tremor challenged the belief that New Zealand's northern area north of Whangarei is earthquake free.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Whangarei
U S Missile Buildup Expands to 800 ICBMs and Polaris
Washington reports a major surge in U S missile power as two new ICBM squadrons are mounted and a 16th Polaris submarine is commissioned. The tally will reach about 534 ICBMs in the U S and 256 aboard submarines, with Russians believed to hold just over 100 of each. The Titan 2 rollout at Little Rock completes six Titan 2 squadrons, while the Navy prepares the Woodrow Wilson at Mare Island for December 27 commissioning. The Minuteman program accelerates, with 300 battle-ready missiles and 50 more expected next month at Minot, Malmstrom, and Ellsworth.
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Washington
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
Strategic Air Command
Little Rock Air
Mississippi
Titan
Atlas
Air Force
Malmstrom Air Force Base
Montana
Ellsworth Air Force Base
South Dakota
SAC
Minot Air Force Base
North Dakota
Robeson Returns After Five Years Abroad
Paul Robeson 65, the Negro baritone and actor, arrived in New York from London with his wife Eslanda after five years in exile. He plans to visit family and seek recovery while remaining aligned with communism in his view.
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Paul Robeson
Soviet Union
London
Eslanda
East Germany
Robeson
United States
England
East Berlin
Darby Man Hurt In Collision
Martin K. Ferrier Jr., 22, of 127 Golf Road, admitted to Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital with a concussion after a collision on Main Street near Concord Road. Police said Ferrier's car struck Harold W. Pugh's car, 121 Golf Road, early Sunday.
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Martin K. Ferrier, Jr
Golf Road
Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital
Main Street
Concord Road
Ferrier
Harold W. Pugh
Jack Ruby Seeks Bail At Bond Hearing
Dallas night club owner Jack Ruby seeks freedom on bail at a county courthouse bond hearing. Ruby shot Oswald 30 days earlier as he transferred between jails, and has been held without bond. Attorneys challenge legality while Dist. Atty Wade notes no bond in capital cases. Melvin Belli says up to 100000 may be posted.
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Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Oswald
Henry Wade
Melvin Belli
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