Benedict Arnold in Norwich 18th Century Tale
A fragment from a historical novel follows Benedict Arnold in 1756 Connecticut Colony. The teen sails a Thames River catboat, defends himself in a street scuffle, and returns to a troubled Arnold home where his father drinks and his mother prays as Hannah endures a tense family scene.
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Hostages at Catavi Mining Center Raise International Concern
Fear grows as captives including three Canadian technicians a Dutch mine manager a West German and twelve Bolivian technicians are held at Catavi near La Paz since Friday. Americans Michael A. Kristula Bernard Rifkin and Robert Fergerstrom among those present delivered a 15000 dollar U S aid check for a school and orphanage. Miners demand release of union leaders Irinea Pimental and Frederico Escobar in exchange. Government cites non political crime charges against them.
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Farm bureau push for smaller gov role in farming
Johnson from government controls over production and prices. Resolutions drafted by the convention platform committee reaffirm the Farm Bureau's past demands for a smaller government role in farming. Voting delegates are set to consider the resolutions Wednesday. Humphrey says the time is at hand to free farmers from daily concern over long-term implications of expanding regulations and controls.
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Sinatra fears kidnap plot as father rushes to Reno
No trace remains as Frank Sinatra, worried by a kidnapping fear, spoke of the danger and his sleepless state. A spokesman cited intensified concern with Kennedy promising Justice Department resources. Sinatra Sr. flew in from Palm Springs to Reno early Monday after learning of the threat.
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Recorder in Plane May Give a Clue
ELKTON Md AP The Pan American World Airways jet Clipper 214 crash ends in a field search for wreckage and the badly battered flight recorder. Officials hope it may reveal the disaster cause but warn the device may have lost its story. The box recorder, about the size of a box camera, charts speed direction altitude and gusts of air.
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Christmas season mail tips from the Post Office
Post office windows stay open until 6 p m through December 20 for Christmas mail. New 5 cent stamps depict the National Christmas tree and ensure first class treatment with free forwarding or return. Local and out-of-town bands will speed handling. Insure parcels to avoid loss from poor packaging or misaddressing. after 90 days held, parcels are usually lost.
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Unclear cause for plane crash near Puerto Rico flight
Witnesses described a violent bucking during an electrical storm on a Puerto Rico to Philadelphia flight. Federal investigators said it is too early to rule out a bomb or turbulence. They rejected reconstruction as a path to solving the mystery, noting insufficient data. Alan S. Boyd, chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board, stated there is not enough to reconstruct.
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Weather Update Across Missouri and Arkansas Regions
The forecast shows cloudy skies with rain and snow in Missouri and Arkansas, turning colder by midweek. Northeast areas expect 20s to 30s with mixed precipitation, while southern regions warm to 40s and 50s before cooling Wednesday. ZIP Code usage stressed for mail safety and delivery reliability.
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Arkansas Forest Queen to present luncheon program at meeting
The Southeast Arkansas Legislative Association meets today in El Dorado with about 30 state legislators and officials attending. Lucinda Williams, the reigning Arkansas Forest Queen, will present the luncheon program.
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