West Berlin Mayor Stirs U S Fears
Washington officials fear West Berlin mayor Willy Brandt may negotiate with East Germany over extending visits across the Berlin wall. The move could be seen as de facto recognition of East Germany, a stance the U S and Bonn oppose. Chancellor Erhard urged caution to avoid widening East West divisions.
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East Germany
Richard I. Philips
State Department
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United States
Ludwig Erhard
U.S
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Johnson
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Wall
Soviet Union
Federal Republic
East German Republic
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Arkansas College Beats Tennessee in Batesville Showdown
Arkansas College Highlanders topped University of Tennessee Martin 74 to 66 in Batesville. Vaughan Robertson scored 22 points to pace Arkansas College while Ronnie Armstrong and Jerry Combest each had 13 for Tennessee Martin.
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Arkansas College
Highlanders
Martin Branch
University of Tennessee
Batesville
Savaughan Robertson
Ronnie Armstrong
Jerry Combest
Martin, Tenn
Subway and Bus Strike Is Canceled
New York stopped a New Year strike after a tense deadline, ending a stalemate between AFL-CIO Transport Workers Union leader Michael J. Quill and Transit Authority negotiators. The city will fund a 2-year contract costing about 38.6 to 42 million dollars, with wage boosts totaling 11 cents an hour in 1964 and 8.0 cents in 1965 plus fringe benefits. Rockefeller to push asset transfers and faster electricity reimbursements. fare stays 15 cents for now.
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New York
Michael J. Quill
Afl-Cio Transport Workers Union
Transit Authority
Robert F. Wagner
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Quill
David L. Cole
Mayor's Transit Labor Board
France aims hydrogen bomb as top goal for 1964
President Charles de Gaulle declares in a New Year broadcast that France should make the hydrogen bomb development a prime objective in 1964 to counter aggression and secure independence. He also cites European unity aiding underdeveloped nations and world peace as future aims.
De Gaulle Quietly Claims France Stabilized After 1940 Capitulation
De Gaulle says France gained peace and political stability in the past year while urging European unity as a basis for stronger ties with America. He defends Britain’s exclusion from the Common Market and hopes for improved West relations with Soviet bloc nations, noting France’s population near 48 million with growth.
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France
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Coffee Velvet Pie Delights Coffee Lovers With Rich Cream
A rich Coffee Velvet Pie recipe blends instant quality coffee with vanilla, eggs, milk, gelatin, and whipped cream to create a creamy dessert. The process includes beating egg whites to stiff peaks, folding into a gelatin mix, and chilling in a pie shell for six to eight servings. A accompanying coffee beverage is prepared from strong instant coffee brewed in a carafe to enhance flavor.
Johnson Promotes Pilot Dropout Campaign Expansion
President Johnson praised an experimental drive to curb high school dropouts in six communities and urged expansion. He cited Keppel's report showing solid gains as the 1963 back to school drive yielded high return rates. Johnson ordered January seminars in five cities to speed new education laws and signed a $4.4 billion public works bill while signaling limits on congressional veto power over property transfers.
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Francis Keppel
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Dallas
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Ex-Tomboy Is Now Maid of Cotton
Katy Sue Meredith of Andalusia Alabama is this year 1964 Maid of Cotton winning over 19 cotton belt beauties. Carolyn Adair of Memphis first alternate and Lorene Ormond Forest Mississippi second alternate. Final five included Barbara Beaman Nashville and Rares Carlson Shreveport. Meredith plans to teach after college and possibly study nutrition.
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Maid of Cotton
King Cotton
Katy Sue Meredith
Andalusia
Ala
Carolyn Adair
Dumas, Ark
Lorene Ormond
Forest, Miss
Barbara Beaman
Nashville
Rares Carlson
Shreveport
Katy Sue
Alabama College
M. C. Meredith
Meredith
Dallas
United States Customs Year and Negro College drive noted
Proclaimed 1964 as United States Customs Year and February as American Heart Month. Declared the week of March 1 as Save Our Vision Week. Urged extension of the 1963 campaign to raise 50 million dollars for Negro colleges. The United Negro College Development campaign has raised 20 million so far.
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Save Our Vision
United Negro College Development Campaign
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