Panama-U.S. talks push for canal review and zone changes
Informants say OAS communique notes no formal talks but agreement to discuss all issues between the United States and Panama. Panama seeks to limit the Canal Zone, reduce its boundaries, and raise U.S. payments while avoiding U.S. evacuation. Violence at the canal border follows student protests over flag rules amid Panamanian resentment.
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Rector Senator Asks Re-Election
State Senator Cecil M. McNiel of Rector filed today as a candidate for a second term in the 23rd district. McNiel, 55, is an auto and home supply store owner. His district includes Clay and Greene counties. He mailed his pledges to the secretary of state’s office.
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German and British Top Men Meet
Chancellor Ludwig Erhard and Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home agreed to pursue a solution to the Berlin and German problems based on the German people's right of self determination. They hoped to ease tensions with the Soviet Union as part of a two day visit marked by friendship.
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Alec Douglas-Home
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Panama Standoff Over Canal Zone Ties Deepens
In Panama City Chiari presses Washington to negotiate a new Canal Zone treaty while vowing to end U S absolute control. The Pentagon shifts authority in the Zone to Flemming Jr while designating Jan 17 as a day of prayer for four American servicemen and 21 Panamanians killed during recent disorders over flying the Stars and Stripes.
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Senate ethics rift over Baker case sparks conflict doubt
The Baker affair prompts calls for a Senate ethics code and asset disclosure, but the Senate delays full investigation. Senator Jordan says no Senate probe of fellow members is planned, while liberal members press for public asset listings and broader scrutiny.
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Winter sleet and snow sweep parts of Texas and Arkansas
A weather report from the Associated Press notes a fierce storm moving across Louisiana bringing snow to extreme South Arkansas and Southeast Arkansas along the Mississippi River. Dallas logged seven inches with potential snow extending into Arkansas. Hope Camden may see up to an inch. Warren and McGehee could reach four inches. freezing rain possible northward and snow flurries in Northeast and Northwest Arkansas. Overnight 4th graf LR27.
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Canal Zone Returns to Civilian Rule Amid Treaty Talks
General Andrew P. O’Meara handed authority back from U S military to Governor Robert J. Fleming Jr in the Canal Zone as Panama pressed Washington to start negotiations on a new treaty. The transfer follows a violence spike last week that left four U S soldiers and 19 Panamanians dead.
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World leaders meet in pursuit of warmer ties
London hosts West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard and Foreign Minister Gerhard Schröder for two days of talks with Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home and Foreign Secretary Richard Butler. Paris welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson for a three day visit to boost trade and farm exports to the European Community. Japan marks Adult Day giving voting rights to those turning 20. U S Army announces a restructuring in Europe cutting 1850 posts. Indonesia reports significant talks with Soviet Premier Khrushchev on military buildup. Poland dispatches two trade experts to the United States and Britain to expand Western economic ties.
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Alec Douglas
Richard A. Butler
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Lester B. Pearson
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Francizek Modzowski
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President Johnson Hosts Davis Cup Winners at White House
President Johnson welcomed the Davis Cup team to the White House after they defeated Australia, praising their drive for excellence. Attendees included Chuck McKinley, Dennis Ralston, Marty Riessen, nonplaying captain Bob Kelleher, and UTSA Trinity University alumni among the players. The ceremony highlighted players' regional origins and noted Frank Froehling’s absence due to an operation. Gene Scott was part of the team.
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Johnson
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White House
Chuck McKinley
Dennis Ralston
Marty Riessen
Bob Ke
Weather updates for Missouri and Arkansas plus Nixon White House note
Eastern and Southern Missouri see considerable cloudiness with light snow possible in the Bootheel while other areas stay fair to partly cloudy through Friday with minor temperature changes. Arkansas faces heavy snow and hazardous driving, primarily in the south, with over four inches possible, then clearing and cold Friday. McKinley asks about a tennis court at the White House as Eisenhower jokes about golf shots. Pauline Betz Addie notes a cement court somewhere under the snow.
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McKinley
Eisenhower
Pauline Betz Addie
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White House
Fire Sparks at Little Rock VA Hospital Records
Sparks from a welding torch ignited records in the basement of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Little Rock. Minor damage and no injuries reported as smoke spread rapidly through air conditioning ducts still under construction.
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Veterans Administration Hospital
Central Arkansas Weather Summary Tonight Friday
Central Arkansas mostly cloudy and cold with occasional snow or freezing rain mainly in the south portion. Friday partly cloudy and cold with low 15 to 20 and high 38 to 40.
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Birthday Celebrations Close Arkansas Capitol Offices
Most state Capitol offices will be closed Monday in honor of Robert Lee’s birthday. The Revenue Department will stay open to sell automobile and drivers licenses. Lee’s actual birthday is January 19, a Sunday, and officials say the holiday will be observed Monday by law.
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Robert
Lee
Revenue Department
Kelly Bryant
J. Orville Cheney
Honor Bootblack of 54 Years
Philadelphia AP reports Grazio J. Pasquarella known as Joe has been a bootblack for 54 years. He works mornings, charges 20 cents, accepts no tips, and serves about 35 bankers who will gift him a silver water pitcher at today’s event. He remains at his usual stand and expects about $7.00 in tips.
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Grazio J. Pasquarella
Joe
Bootblack
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