Insurgent Fighting Reported in Cuba After Landing Near Corralillo
About 150 armed anticastro insurgents were said to clash with Castro forces in central Cuba after a landing near Corralillo, despite a government denial. Reports from Matanzas and Cienfuegos described attacks on militiamen and an attempted hijacking of a Cubana airliner, with a Cuban note accusing the United States of fueling aggression through space rocket tests near Holguin.
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Havana
Cuba
Corralillo
Armed Forces Ministry
Fidel Castro
Matanzas
Castro
Escambray
Cumanayagua
Cienfuegos
United States
Holguin
Neepeesen
U.S
Daniel Braddock
Cape Canaveral
Fleming Named Scout President
A. M. Fleming, Garden City attorney, was named president of the Santa Fe Trail Boy Scout Council for 1961 after a council session. New vice presidents are Dean Davies, Ralph McCue, and John LaCroix. treasurers Sam Gish and Jesse Gardner. named commissioner. committee chairs include Geisler, West, Hacker, Wells, Reynolds, Borlz, Van Blaircum, Curtis, and Etrick with roles across Garden City, Liberal, Dodge City, Ulysses, Meade, and Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Fleming
Garden City
Fleming
Dean Davies
Ralph McCue
Moscow
John LaCroix
Dodge City
Sam Gish
Jesse Gardner
Belgians Threatened By Lumumba Backers
Belgians face threats from Patrice Lumumba supporters in Oriental Province. A telegram to President Kasavubu and Col. Mobutu warned of killings and mass arrests unless Lumumba is freed within 48 hours. UN plans evacuations for about 2,000 whites, with Ethiopian troops taking refuge in Stanleyville facilities.
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Leopoldville
the Congo
Patrice Lumumba
Oyviental
Joseph Kasavubu
Joseph Mobutu
Lumumba
Bernard Salumu
Stanleyville
Oriental
Ligeia
United Nations
Salumu
Schnacke named new Kansas Republicans chairman
Topeka attorney Donald Schnacke 33 was chosen as Kansas Republican chairman. The Garden City connection ties Schnacke to J C Carters and local families through generations. The note adds a coffee reception with about 200 visitors and 210 donuts consumed at remodeled offices.
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Donald Schnacke
Topeka
Kansas Republicans
J.C. Carters
Garden City
Schnacke
Leon Schnacke
Jook
Hickock to Be Heard By State Parole Board
Three death penalty cases are among 119 convicts set for interviews at Kansas Penitentiary as precursors to December clemency hearings led by Gov. Docking's pardon attorney Dale Spiegel. Richard Hickock Lowell Andrews and Earl Wilson face pending appeals in Kansas Supreme Court. Attorney General John Anderson said the board must investigate and report facts but make no recommendation. governor’s decision remains pending.
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Lansing
Kes
Kansas Penitentiary
State Probation and Parole Board
Dale Spiegel
George Docking
Richard Eugene Hickock
Lowell Lee Andrews
Earl Wilson
Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas
Topeka
Spiegel
Atty
John Anderson
Probation and Parole Board
Anderson
Supreme Court
Sugar the horse colors Pittsburg stage play crowd
Pittsburg Kansas. Sugar a sorrel filly chosen for a walk on in the Pittsburg State College play Rashomon had paint put on her flanks and tail by vandals with yellow lacquer after a show. Most paint removed before the next performance. Topeka Kansas traffic death log reports 24 hours to 9 a.m. Friday shows 2 fatalities. December shows 4. 1960 shows 467. comparable 1959 period 546. two earlier fatalities not previously reported.
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Pittsburg State College
Rashomon
Sugar
Topeka
Kansas
Finney County Redistricts Commissioner District Boundaries
Finney County rewrites its three commissioner districts after recent vote returns to equalize population. Garden City Township is split into three precincts Riverside Mack and Huffman with Riverside south of the Arkansas River, Huffman north and west, Mack east. The plan passed unanimously by Commissioners Haflich Stone and Concan Yoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finney County
Board of County Commissioners
Garden City Township
Riverside
Arkansey River
Plymel
Piergeville
Garden City
Plymel and
Mack
Alert No
Sherlock
Hufman
Inclohude
Kalvesta
Pheoni
Plesvant
Huffman
Said Township
Arkansas River
Garden Township
Ralph Haflich
B. Arthur Stone
J.M. Concanyoo
Dag Hamarskjold Orders Quick Action Over Congo Crisis
UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold moved fast after a Stanleyville threat to arrest all Belgians in Oriental Province unless Patrice Lumumba is released within 48 hours. He ordered a full report from Rajeshwar Dayal and convened the 18 nation Congo advisory committee as diplomats reported “deeply disturbing” news from Stanleyville.
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Leopoldville
Salumu
U.N
Stanleyville
U. N
Dag Hammarskjorg
Security Council
New York
Oriental
Lalumu
Lumumba
Col. Mobutu
Tinot
Congo
United Nations, N.Y
Dag Hammarskjold
Patrice Lumumba
Bernard Salumu
Oriental Province
NAACP Finney County Elects New Chapter Officers
The Rev Earl Sanders pastor of Church of God and Christ was elected president of the Finney County NAACP during a Bethel AME Church session. Twenty eight attended the meeting the largest in years. New officers include Jessie Gooch secretary and James J Armstrong treasurer with two year terms. Public welcome at meetings.
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Earl Sanders
Church of God and Christ
Finney County
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Bethel A.M.E
NAACP
Sanders
Jessie Gooch
James J. Armstrong
Weather Tonight and Saturday Snow Dims Southwest
The forecast shows thickening clouds and snow spreading from the extreme southwest northeastward, with lows in the upper 20s and southeasterly winds about 15 mph. Saturday remains cloudy and cold as snow continues in western and southern counties, with highs in the upper 20s to low 30s and light easterly winds. Total accumulation ranges from near four inches in the extreme southwest to traces in the northeast. Sunrise 7 47 Sunset 2 25. Local readings include La Junta 22, Dale City 26, Goodland 26, Topeka 1, Wichita e.
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Bunset
Pree
la Junta
Trace
Dale
Garden
Goodland
Russell of
Salina
Topeka
Wichita
Heavy Snow Seen for Southwest
The forecast calls for a major snowstorm in southwest Kansas with about four inches of accumulation by tomorrow. Light snow fell Tuesday with no accumulation, while nearby areas reported 1 to 2 inches. Snow also spread from eastern Colorado toward New Mexico and into parts of Texas and Colorado, with roads clogging in several locales.
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Kansas
Here
Sublette
Latania
Ulyeseg
Colorado
Lamar
Guymon
Okla
Amarillo
Tex
Dalhart
Telnidad
Colo
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
New Mexico
United Fund Tops $42,000 in Finney County drive
Finney County United Fund neared its 1960 goal, topping $42,000 with a total of 42,013 collected. The report breaks down into Advance 20,680.50 Professional 2,635 Employees 8,920 Residential 5,351.50 Rural 3,426, with more receipts expected before the drive officially ends next week.
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Finney County
United Fund
Visit by de Gaulle Protested by Mobs
Algiers and Oran saw violent protests as Charles de Gaulle arrived in Algeria to push his home rule plan. Police and troops clashed with thousands of rioters, many students, while right wing settlers called for action and the general urged peaceful demonstrations during a six day tour.
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Algiers
Algeria
Charles de Gaulle
Oran
Front
de Gaulle
Ain’ Temouchent
de Gavlle
Hoon
T Thim
France
Constantine
Garden Loss a Hot Dog in Each Hand
An odd note presents Gus Garden's humorous take on modern meals with a hot dog in each hand as a balanced option. The quip reflects playful commentary rather than a factual event.
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Gus Garden
Jaycees Aid Police Christmas Gift Program in Garden City
Garden City Jaycees join police to collect repair and distribute toys and gifts for needy families this Christmas. The group will help compile needs, stockpile items, and visit homes to list requirements while a $200 fund supports 40 to 48 families.Children’s clothing is in high demand this year.
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Garden City
Jaytee Group
Pollen
Jayces
Police Department
Jaycees
Corp
Giffe
Cleve Spencer
Garden City Police Department
Jaycee
Jayceca
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