Tear Gas Drives Back Belgian Strike as Government Faces Widening Walkout
In Ghent police used tear gas and fire hoses to disperse demonstrators amid an eight day general strike against Premier Gaston Eyskens. Antwerp union leaders urged a general strike in retaliation as the country endured paralyzed ports and power stations. The capital showed a militarized mood with police and troops on alert while Catholic unions urged workers to stay at their posts. The strike, spreading through Flemish and industrial regions, cut trains and left Belgium quiet in a weary New Year ambiance.
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Weather Forecast Summary for Arkansas and Regions
Weather station report shows 24 hour ending 7 pm with high 40 and low 5, total precipitation .21 inch, year to date 1960 precipitation 40.44 inches, compare last year 49.34 inches. Arkansas cloudy and cold with occasional rain through Thursday, freezing rain possible on northern border. highs mid 30s north to mid 40s south, lows upper 20s to low 30s. Central to southeast Arkansas: cloudy with light rain and temperature trough through Thursday, highs upper 30s to low 40s, lows 30s to mid 40s. Northeast and northwest Arkansas: cloudy with occasional rain, a change in temperature through Thursday, potential freezing near northern border. Louisiana: cloudy with occasional rain through Thursday, little temperature change. Continued from Page Three.
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Associated Press
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What Americans Are Eating This Year
Americans consume about 1 480 pounds of food per person this year. The Agriculture Department breaks it down into 414 pounds of dairy and butter, 408 pounds of fruits and vegetables, 108 pounds of potatoes, 178 pounds of meat fish and poultry, 44 pounds of flour and cured, 108 pounds of sugar and syrup, seven pounds of butter fats and oils, a pounds of eggs, and 47 pounds of coffee tea and cocoa.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Africa Alarmed Over France Atomic Tests in Africa
AP reports global alarm as France conducts third atomic test. Nigeria calls for actions including possible asset freezes and embassy closure. Ghana previously froze French assets. Nigerian Prime Minister Balewa signals weekend steps. Free-world reaction centers on French aims and regional impact.
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Ghana
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Nevada
Los Angeles
Fulbright urges delaying minimum wage action
Senator J William Fulbright of Arkansas says Congress should defer any action on increasing the minimum wage. He plans a Palm Beach luncheon with President-elect Kennedy and does not intend to push his views unless Kennedy asks. Fulbright, head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, cites timing concerns amid gold reserve pressures and competition with allies.
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D-Ark
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Palm Beach
Arkansas
Kennedy
Fulbricht
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Final Rites for J. R. Lundry
Final rites for Jesse R. Lundry 59 who died at home were held Dec 25 at Unity Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Mamie Lundry a daughter Mrs Milton Bunevich of Belmar Nd a son Charles Lundry of Houston two sisters Mrs Jane Hampton and Mrs Nellie Crumley of Piedmont Mo three brothers George of Lockesburg Elmer of Ellington Mo and Davie Lundy of Popular Bluff Mo. Burial by Oakcrest was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Jesse R. Lundry
Unity Baptist Church
Mamie Lundry
Milton Bunevich
Belmar
Charles Lundry
Houston
Jane Hampton
Nellie Crumley
Piedmont
Mao
George
Lockesburg
Elmer
Ellington
Davie Lundy
Popular Bluff
Oakcrest
Rose Hill Cemetery
Black woman stabbed at Arkansas grocery store incident
Police in Pordyce Ark detain Inez Caldwell after a sharp object attack at a local grocery. Annie Taylor, 41, described as Black, injured, while investigators search for motive and suspect details amid unclear reports and police statements.
Observers record Soviet airdrops over Laos incident
An armed U S plane observing Soviet airdrops near Vientiane Laos was hit by small arms fire from a Soviet aircraft. The four crew, including Maj. Armand Riser, returned safely to Vientiane after the left engine and fuselage damage during a reconnaissance flight over Vanevieng, 65 miles north of the capital.
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Id -Pathet Lao
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Zuckert Selected Secretary of the Navy in Kennedy Transition
President-elect Kennedy announces Zuckert 49 to be Navy secretary with Connally as secretary of the Treasury designate. Zuckert, former assistant secretary of the Air Force and Atomic Energy Commission member, served under Truman and Navy duty in World War II. Connally, long-time Johnson ally and Texas buyer, to join as secretary of the Navy. McNamara to head defense. Kennedy to meet Fulbright at his Atlantic Beach home Thursday.
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John B. Connally
Texas
Lyndon B. Johnson
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Connally
Tier Energy Commission
Marty §. Truman
Tor Stuart Symington
U. 8
Missouri
Surplus Property Administration
Air Force
Symington
Civ Hitan
Bids Taken on Colony Buildings in Conway Arkansas
Nahhels Construction Co of Conway submitted an apparent low bid of 700701 dollars for four new Arkansas Children's Colony buildings at Conway to expand capacity from 25 to 41. Total project cost about 787200 dollars with federal funds covering 397362 dollars. Four other bids up to 743000 dollars. Start planned for January pending government approval.
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Nahhels Construction Co
Conway
Arkansas Children's Colony
State Purchasing Department
Governent
West Germany and Soviet Union strike trade pact
Bonn announces a West Germany Soviet Union trade agreement with Berlin status unresolved. East Germany threatens to halt traffic to Berlin if talks fail. Chancellor Adenauer and Soviet ambassador met as officials expect signing before year end.
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Soviet Union
Bertin
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Berlin
West Berlin
Iron Curtain
West Seins
Henry Behrend
Konrad Adenauer
Andrei Jemnicanus
Traffic: Deaths in Nation 488 Christmas Weekend Toll
The National Safety Council reports 488 traffic fatalities over a 7 hour Christmas weekend, below the pre holiday estimate of 510 and the lowest for a Christmas period since 1949. An Associated Press survey adds 293 fatalities over a 78 hour period with 1340 projected for the New Year weekend.
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National Safety Council
Associated Press
Kiwanians Assign Tasks for New Year Hope Kiwanis elects George Frazier as president
The Hope Kiwanis Club set committee assignments for the new year with President-elect George Frazier taking over from outgoing president Henry Seamans. A brief review of 1960 accomplishments and plans for the 1961 Kiwanis minstrel were discussed, with guests Dick Stewart of Prescott and Lawrence Albritton of Hope attending.
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Hope Kiwanis Club
George Frazier
Henry Seamans
Dick Stewart
Prescott
Lawrence Albritton
Hope
Burglar Knew How to Crack That Vault
Police and FBI agents failed to crack a vault as over $1 million in cash and checks were stolen from Rasdale Armored Car Service in Tampa. A time lock failed to open at 6:30 a.m., prompting drills to cut a hole in the vault side while investigators questioned several employees.
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FBI
Rasdale Armored Car Service
Survivors Seek 1.4 Million in Ship Negligence Case
Survivors of the Pine Ridge seek 1.4 million dollars from Keystone Shipping Co and owners Yankee, filed in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia. The suits allege the 10,417 ton Lankex was unsafe and seaworthy, causing the ship to break in two off Cape Hatteras. Twenty-nine aboard rescued. seven drowned. Proceedings claim negligence in maintenance, inspection, and failure to provide timely medical care.
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Aunkar
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U.S. District Cour
Freedmany, Landa Ind 10
Admiralty Law Specialists
New County Officials Oath Beckons Monday in Hempstead
All around town reports say new county officials and incumbents will take the oath at 0 am Monday February 2 in Hempstead County Courtroom with Judge James H Pilkinton administering. Those attending the Cotton Bowl in Dallas will be sworn in the next day. State Police Sgt Holcomb will not be in Hope Saturday for drivers license tests. new test dates are the second and fourth Tuesdays from 9 am to 5 pm. Fire crews battled a blaze at the old Temple Cutten Oil Co building on Hazel Street with sparks causing roof damage. City police report a VFW hall pay phone was stolen from Highway 67 and a Nabisco briefcase with papers was lifted from a downtown car owned by Charles Lyoutman. Texarkana will host a regional Golden Gloves tournament February 3-7, with eight weight divisions advancing to state. applications are available from Director Golden Gloves, Box 1431, Texarkana, Texas. Miss Jan Robison of Hope recently became Phi Chairman of Kappa Alpha Theta at Southern Methodist University.
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Hempstead County
James H. Pilkinton
Dallas
Holcomb
VFW
Nabisco Co
Charles ‘Lyoutman
Texarkana
St. Worth
Golden Gloves
Texas
Neighboring Bully Stabs Boy to Death
In New York City on a December Friday night, 17 year old Edward Vogt confessed to stabbing 14 year old Robert Guitarri with a nine inch hunting knife after demanding money during a Christmas tree delivery. Guitarri died from wounds on the sixth floor after moving toward the roof. Vogt, already known to police for extortion and prior crimes, was arrested following complaints from neighborhood youths amid reports of past molestation and larceny charges.
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Robert Gulturri
Francis Tubb
Edward Vogt
Vogt
Gustarvi Witl
Guitari
Yogi
Upper West Side
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Rohl
Vout
South Korea dismisses 1534 officers in army purge
Seoul South Korea AP reports the army retired 1534 officers and NCOs as part of an effort to shrink the force by 30000 troops. Each retiree received a salary payment.
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Seoul
South Korea
Baltic envoy condemns blockade as ships break economic siege
In Moscow Mayor Jose Linnos Govel of Milan denounced the United States and allied monopolists for enforcing an economic blockade. He claimed ship shipments of cargos including binctors and IPACH' have violated the republic, stressing the blockade's breach by foreign powers attempting to strain the nation.
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Teihay
Cuba
Jose Linnos Govel
Milan
Moscow
United’ States
Republic
Bombings in Havana Prompt Renewed US Blame
In Havana the semiofficial Revolucion charges the United States supplied explosives to anti-Cuban militants after a series of bombings. Fifteen injured in department store blasts, plus damage to a nightclub, gas plant and other sites. A Camaguey train crash injured over fifty as officials blame counterrevolutionaries amid heightened tensions.
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Only Word From Plant Is Needed for Open Arkadelphia Plant
LITTLE ROCK AP Only word from Reynolds Metals Co. is needed to decide the Arkadelphia aluminum plant cutback. Officials say a meeting June 5 in Havana’s shopping district could explain the reasons for the shutdown scare and whether the plant will stay open. Faubus urged officials to attend. Reynolds has not yet responded to a telegram from Richmond VA president Richard Reynolds. If no solution, about 70 of 800 then-crew will be laid off. remaining workers will stay in casting.
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Reynolds Montalé Co
Havana
Yenartel
Reynolds
Arkadelphia
Orvald
Faubus
Vedeh Reynolds
Richard Reynolds
Richmond
Flpm
Jay
Arkansas Po Light Co
Arkansas
Boul Gas Co
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State Public Sevve Commission
Jan
Navy Fire Fight Testimony On Constellation Inquiry
Navy witness John Ritledge testified at a naval court of inquiry at the Brooklyn Navy Yard that firemen aboard the carrier Constellation could have extinguished a deadly blaze in about an hour if not for interference by five men. He described firefighting and rescue teams aboard the destroyer Emery and aboard the carrier, noting differences with city firemen and suggesting debris and fog spray affected the effort. City Fire Chief Edward Chvatagh testified about conditions that might have halted work and improved cleanup if orders had been followed.
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Constellation
John 'T
Ritledge
Élly
Shijs
Nulledge
Naval Court
Nvest
Ted. Dee
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Edward’ Chvatagh
Reb Vlian
Emey
Rutledze
New York , City
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Rulledge
Bomb strikes power station in Havana outskirts
Reported explosion hits a Havana power station area with minor damage and no injuries. Sources say the facility was evacuated and no further bombs were found after a two-hour search. Night bombings by anti-Casira groups have increased in recent weeks, with this blast marking a new development.
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Faflapiedra
Havana
Son Free on Bond in Fatal Shooting
A 13 year old Lloyd Nunley was enlarged on a $2000 bond after the fatal shooting of his father Chester Nunley in the Claw community. The boy later surrendered in Nashville to the Howard County Sheriff, who cited a long standing family feud as the motive and said the weapon was a .22 caliber rifle.
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Lloyd Nunley
Chester Nunley
Jimmie Griffin
Nashville
Howard County
Griffin
Raley to Head Men's Bible Class at Presbyterian Church
Raley will take over the presidency of the Men's Class of the Presbyterian Church. He announced a new study starting this Sunday with Haskell Jones as teacher. The class meets at 9 50 a m following the Coffee Hour.
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Presbyterian
Chinel
Haskell Jones
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