Rasputin the Mad Monk at Saenger praised for history
A long review extols Rasputin the Mad Monk at the Saenger theater as a taut 20th century Fox drama led by Don Sharp and Christopher Lee. The piece lauds historical scope, suspenseful scenes, and a chilling death sequence, urging audiences to catch the film early. It also notes a circulation audit visit by J W Lesser of Beaumont and Johnson's White House return after Texas ranch trip.
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Rasputin
Pennsylvania
the Saenger
Kerensky
20Th Century-Fox
Don Sharp
Christopher Lee
Washington
Johnson
White House
Texas
Woman Held in Slaying of Children in Texarkana
Betty King a 23 year old Texarkana woman is jailed in Miller County on murder charges after admitting she smothered her two infant sons Micky Dale King 15 months and Eugene King 9 months. A third child Skipper King 2 was placed in welfare custody. Autopsies are pending in Little Rock.
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Texarkana, Ark
Texarkana
Miller County
Charles Tilman
Betty King
King
Micky Dale King
Eugene King
Leslie Greer
Max Tackett
Charge of Murder Is Filed Here
A charge of first degree murder was filed yesterday against J. W. Armstrong 20 year old Negro in connection with the fatal shooting January 1 of Gladys Fisher 23 year old Negro woman. The incident occurred at 507 North Laurel and officers said the woman was shot during an argument. A formal hearing was held before Judge Bill Arnold. John Robert Graves was appointed attorney for the defense and requested a continuance until January 9 at which time the defendant will enter his plea. Armstrong remains in jail. Bond was set at $5,000. The state was represented by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Norman Smith.
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J. W. Armstrong
Gladys Fisher
North Laurel
Bill Arnold
John Robert Graves
Armstrong
Norman Smith
Texarkana Woman Killed in Collision with Funeral Hearse
The Associated Press reports Zelma Margaret Thacker, 46, of Texarkana died after a two vehicle crash Tuesday. She was thrown from her car when it struck a hearse owned by Smith Funeral Home of Stamps, and died in a hospital about an hour later.
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Associated Press
Texarkana, Ark
Zelma Margaret Thacker
Texarkana
State budgets exceed income in Arkansas plan
The Arkansas Comptroller's Office reported that budgets recommended by the Arkansas Legislative Council totaled 223,258,334 in general revenues, about 23 million above expected revenue for the 1968-69 biennium.
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Little Rock
State Comptroller's Office
Arkansas Legislative Council
Washington Fire Department responds to 9595 alarms in 1966
Washington officials report 9,595 fire alarms in 1966 with 5,353 false calls. The prior year’s record was 4,237, reflecting a rise in incidents, largely in low-cost housing areas with many children.
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Washington
Powell's Wife Out Probers Figure He Is in Deep Trouble
An investigating subcommittee's findings show Rep. Adam Clayton Powell used travel cards illegally and someone used an assumed name for his travel. The panel did not seek action against Powell but ordered his wife removed from payroll for living in Puerto Rico. The case moves to Justice Department and other agencies. Also reported is Col Julian Lockhart's death from injuries after a December 2 auto wreck near De Queen.
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Probers
Edmond LE Breton
Washington
Adam Clayton Powell
Congress
Lionel van Deerlin
van Deerlin
California
House
House Administration Committee
Corinne A. Huff
Education and Labor Committee
Puerto Rico
Justice Department
Omar "Urleson
D-Tex
William L. Dickinson
Ramsey Clark
FT. Sam Houston, Tex
Julian Lockhart
Ft. Chaffee
Ark
de Queen Dec
Union Missionary Baptist Church to Observe 100th Year
Union Missionary Baptist Church, three miles north of Bodcaw on State Highway 53, marks its 100th year with a Saturday January 7 observance from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Former pastors will be honored, and a brief history presented. The 11 a.m. message will be given by Rev E B Jones of Magnolia, the oldest living former pastor who served 1913 to 1915. Lunch follows from noon to 1 90 p.m. A testimonial service at 2 p.m. features Rev D C Silvey of Texarkana, with Rev J H Carlton as present pastor.
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Union Missionary Baptist Church
Bodcaw
E. B. Jones
Magnolia
Jones
Borchert Named Little Rock City Manager
Tuesday night the city board elected Martin Borchert to succeed Harold E. Henson Jr. Borchert, completing the second year of a four year term on the board, will take the post of city manager.
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Little Rock
Martin Borcher
Borchert
Harold E. Henson Jr
Paintings Recovered From Dulwich Gallery Heist
Law enforcement announced the seven point seven million dollar theft from Dulwich College Gallery has been resolved with all eight paintings recovered. The works include three Rembrandts three Rubens and one each by Gerard Dou and Adam Elsheimer. One Rembrandt Girl at a Window valued at about 2.8 million dollars was highlighted.Identification was confirmed by the gallery curator.
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London
Dulwich College Gallery
Ruebens
Gerard Dou
Adam Elsheimer
Rubens
Scotland Yard
Wreck Yields DWI Charge in Hope Intersection Crash
About 8 a.m. an auto driven by Marvin Bailey of Hope began crossing Third Street and was struck by a second vehicle driven by Martha Hinkle of Hope at the Laurel Street intersection. City Officer Neal charged Bailey with driving while intoxicated. Some minor damage resulted.
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Marvin Bailey
Hope
Third Street
Martha Hinkle
Laurel Street
Neal
Bailey
Ruby to Be Buried in Chicago
Ruby, 55, died Tuesday at Parkland Memorial Hospital after cancer and a blood clot. His body arrived at O Hare from Dallas, with burial planned beside his parents. Brother Earl Ruby and sisters Eileen Kaminsky and Eva Grant accompanied the body as crowds watched.
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Chicago
Jack Ruby
West Side
John F. Kennedy
Ruby
O'Hare International Airport
Dallas
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Kennedy
Lee Harvey Oswald
Oswald
Earl Rose
Rose
North Side
Earl Ruby
Detroit
Eileen Kaminsky
Eva Grant
Faubus Advises Rockefeller on Legislative Strategy
Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus cautioned Governor-elect Winthrop Rockefeller that focusing on party credit could invite legislative stumbling blocks. He urged greater availability during the 60 day session, warning that delaying actions complicates passage and may threaten needed laws. Faubus emphasized careful timing and collaboration with the legislature. A separate Pittsburgh item notes a thief stole only bread and cigars from Constantine Fekaris after threatening him at his tavern. the bag contained no money.
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Little Rock
Orval Faubus
Winthrop Rockefeller
Faubus
Rockefeller
Pittsburgh
Constantine Fekaris
Fekaris
Castro Exile Leaders Jailed in Haiti Invasion Plot
Cuban Haitian exile group leaders are jailed in Key West on neutrality law violations after a failed plan to seize Haiti and use it to stage an invasion of Cuba. Masferrer bond set at 5000. 27 others held, some released in recognizance bonds.
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Theodore 4
Ediger
Key West
Fla
Haiti
Fidel Castro
Monroe County
U.S
Rolando Masferrer
Havana
United States
Castro
Cuba
William B. Meadows
South Florida
Masferrer
Immigration Service
Miami
Florida Keys
Anton Constanze
Constanze
Port Au Prince
Auria Poggio
Cocoa Plum Island
Marathon
Exles
Jack Ruby
Chicago
West Side
Kennedy
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Fire Causes 12,100 Deaths in 1966 NFPA Figures
Boston AP Fire data from the National Fire Protection Association shows about 12,100 deaths in 1966, up 100 from 1965 and equal to the 1954 peak. Property losses near $1.8 billion would set a new all time high if finalized, surpassing the $1.78 billion record of 1963.
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Boston
National Fire Protection Association
NFPA
All Around Town Plans Fitness Class Meet Set
Plans are underway for a revival of a physical fitness class with the first meeting scheduled for Thursday at 6 30 p m in the old gymnasium Coach Joe Austin will lead the class and asks that interested participants bring equipment The initial group will reorganize at that meeting Mrs J D Turnage campaign chair reports Hempstead County contributions total 1640 50 to the Christmas Seal drive.
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Joe Austin
J. D. Turnage
Hempstead
Dee Turnage
Drive
Pilots Strike North Vietnamese Barges and Torpedo Boats
U S Navy pilots attacked over 200 North Vietnamese supply barges and junks, claiming 13 barges and 3 junks destroyed and 64 barges and 31 junks damaged. They also hit a torpedo boat near Hai Phong and a missile radar site southeast of Thanh Hoa. Air Force strikes hit depots and staging areas as ground actions near Saigon report 32 Viet Cong killed.
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Robert Tuckman
Saigon
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Haiphong
Britain
United States
North
Hanoi
U. S
Commie Oist
Guam
Bong Son
Navy
Enterprise
Kitty Hawk
Coral Sea
Thanh Hoa
U.S. Navy
Air Force
Panhandle
Mekong Delta
Poles Promise Safer Dolls for U S Market
Warsaw, Poland AP: Jan Ziemski of Coopexim Foreign Trade Trust said Polish dolls shipped to the United States for 12 years have caused no complaints until late last year. He noted the Polish Ministry of Chemical Industry will supply non combustible materials after repeated requests to ensure dolls do not burn.
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Poland
United States
U.S
Jan Ziemski
Coopexim Foreign Trade Trust
Ministry of Chemical Industry
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