Death at Philadelphia real estate office ruled a gun wound
Thomas J. Gavaghan 91 a Philadelphia real estate man was found dead in his office basement. Autopsy notes a bullet wound to the head likely from a .38 pistol with powder burns indicating close range. Police investigate while the deceased's daughter Mrs John K Dwyer Carolina-based.
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Thomas J. Gavaghan
Joseph E. Campbell
Campbell
Gavaghan
William F. Brett
John K. Dwyer
High Point
N. C
Kennedy aides discuss Lovett role and Ribicoff Cabinet bid
President elect Kennedy weighs Lovett as defense secretary and adviser. Ribicoff signals resignation from Connecticut governorship to join a $25,000 cabinet post in Kennedy administration. Ribicoff, first Jew elected CT governor, has a long record in public service and politics.
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Kennedy
Ribicoff
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Senate
Connecticut
U. S
House of Representatives
Hartford
Rocket From Page One A Rumors and Reactions In Cuba
Maj Manuel Fajardo says Washington behind a nighttime shooting in south central Cuba while he led militiamen in pursuit of anti Castro rebels. Cuban media call the rocket incident a provocation and new aggression as church leaders in Havana plan a reply to Castro’s church attacks. Cuban PM accuses clergy at a student rally of taking bribes from sugar companies to preach counter revolution. Catholic leaders from six provinces reportedly attend the Havana meeting. no official confirmation.
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Manuel Fajardo
Castro
Washington
Cuba
Fajardo
Havana
Ugar
Rockefeller Meets Nixon in Capitol Office on Party Unity
The national committee remains the party vehicle as Rockefeller declines naming a successor for chairman. He praises Morton and sees Nixon as a key ally while confirming plans to seek re election as governor in 1962. The two leaders agree on a positive national stance and continued contact through party channels.
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National Committee
Rockefeller
Morton
Nixon
Capitol
Greek Sing Slated Tonight at High Point College
High Point College will present its first Greek Sing at 7 30 tonight in Memorial Auditorium. The Panhellenic Council and Inter Fraternity Council sponsor the event to raise funds for Panhellenic furniture. Ten minutes of stage time are allotted to the ten Greek fraternities for judging on presentation harmony pronunciation and voice quality with trophies awarded to the winners.
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High Point College
Memorial Auditorium
Panhellenic Council
Inter- Fraternity Council
Panhellenics
Tragedy in Maryland Fire Kills Seven Children
A frame house in Charles County Maryland burned killing seven members of the Powell family including Mr and Mrs Robert Dana Powell and four children. Rose Ella Powell, 21, rescued nine siblings from the second floor as the blaze engulfed the home. The cause is under investigation with heat from a wood stove suspected.
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Rose Ella Powell
Robert Dana Powell
Maryland
Charles County
Rose Ella
Mrs. Powell
Rose Queen Carole Washburn Crowned 1961 Parade Queen
Carole Anne Washburn 18, a Pasadena City College freshman, was chosen to reign over the 1961 Tournament of Roses Parade and the Rose Bowl game on January 2. Despite four broken noses from accidents, she remains a central figure in Pasadena festivities.
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Pasadena
Calif
Carole Anne Washburn
Carole
Pasadena City College
Republicans Challenge Vote Fraud Claims Aboard Senate Probe
Senator Henry M. Jackson accused the GOP of fueling fraud charges to delay certifying Electoral College votes or cast doubt on Kennedy’s presidency. Thruston Morton leads a Republican recount panel vowing to expose alleged irregularities despite slim chances to overturn the victory.
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Washington
Henry M. Jackson
Senate
Thruston B. Morton
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Jackson
GOP
divorce granted in New Jersey case over guitar playing hours
Mrs. Edward Connelly was granted a divorce in Jersey City after charging her 26 year old husband forced her to sit and listen while he played his guitar for three hours at a time.
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Jersey City
N. J
Edward Connelly
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