Havana in Frenzy Of Military Activity
Cuban capital sees mass troop mobilization and militia patrols as Castro accuses the United States of planning an invasion by January 18. Prison evacuations and rumored fortress use signal heightened security while U S denial and U N debate continue.
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Wisconsin Adds Six Road Deaths
Six more people died on Wisconsin roads bringing the 1960 toll to 14 with several deaths linked to year end crashes. Victims include William C. Zimmerman 61 of Juneau struck on Hy 109 near Lebanon in Dodge County and Niels Paulson 85 of Racine who died from injuries suffered December 31. Other fatalities include Ira S. Neese 78 of Waukesha in a Racine County crash, Norman Weidemer 20 of Richfield from a New Year’s Day two car crash, Claude L. Norris 74 of rural Madison and Erwin Bethel 65 of Oregon in a head on collision on Hwy 14 near Madison.
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U.N. Council Rejects Cuba Invasion Charge
The United Nations Security Council dismissed Cuba’s claim of an imminent U.S. invasion after two days of debate. Nine members backed the U.S. view that the charge was unproven, with only the Soviet Union supporting Cuba. A separate press of tensions sparked brawls in the U.N. lobby and outside headquarters.
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Hotel Fire Kills 17 In San Francisco
The report details a deadly hotel blaze in San Francisco claiming 17 lives. Authorities investigate the cause as firefighters battle the flames and residents react to the tragedy.
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Nixon presides as Kennedy wins tight electoral vote
At a joint session Nixon, Vice President in a ceremonial role, presided over the counting of electoral votes that confirmed John F. Kennedy as the next president. A corrected certification showed Kennedy would receive Hawaii's three votes, keeping the final tally at 303 of 537 for Kennedy.
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Mission Street hotel blaze kills dozens and injures many
A mattress fire at a four story Mission Street hotel sparked a blaze that killed 17 and injured 29 others including two firemen and two policemen. Fire officials said most victims died from gas inhalation as survivors fled in night clothes.
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Kohler Strikers to Receive Tax Refunds After Court Ruling
UAW oficiales said Kohler strikers in Wisconsin will get about one half million dollars in income tax refunds following a Supreme Court decision on strike benefits. IRS will apply the ruling that strike benefits are gifts and tax exempt. The union paid over $10 million in benefits during the 1954- ended walkout at Kohler Co.
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Weather outlook for Kenosha through Saturday
The Port area forecast calls for continued mild, then partly cloudy skies tonight. Lows in the 20s, highs Saturday in the 35 to 40 range. Noon readings ranged from 40 to 44 across Southport West Side and Downtown. overnight low 30. Thursday saw 37 high and 13 low. Sun rose at 7 18 and will set at 4 36.
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Strike Vote Result Due
City Employees Local 71 prepared to reveal strike vote results at a 5:15 p.m. union meeting at the Union Club. Ballots were counted but kept quiet by the executive board as courtesy to members. President Daniel Rock said workers oppose the 3 percent raise granted earlier by the City Council after rejecting mediation on Tuesday.
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Laos Regroups as Government Forces Clash with Rebels
Laos authorities report the royal army regaining strength after a leftist yearend offensive and skirmishing with pro Communist rebels in northeast Xieng Khouang Province. No major actions noted in 48 hours as Premiers Boun/Cum and Gen Phoumi Novasan take oaths to formalize the regime.
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French Ambassador Expelled Over Nuclear Test Protest
Nigeria orders the French ambassador and staff to leave by Saturday night in protest of France’s latest atomic test about 900 miles away. Names of officials and exact dates not confirmed in readable text.
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Kennedy to Attend Harvard Board Meeting in Cambridge
President-elect John F. Kennedy will return to Harvard University on Monday for the annual meeting of the Board of Overseers. He serves on the 30-member board, established in 1637 to govern the university, with a term through 1963.
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Eskimo student at Has kell Institute studies refrigeration
Lawrence Kansas notes 90 Eskimos enrolled at Has kell Indian Institute. Among them is Charles Snyder aged 22 from Nome Alaska who is studying refrigeration and air conditioning.
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Superior High School TB Outbreak Triggers Citywide Testing
Health Officer Dr Edward Stack reports a major tuberculosis outbreak at Superior East High School prompting Mantoux testing for all students and staff in Superior three other schools. Thirty seven tested positive and nine youths are under observation at Middle River Sanatorium as testing expands to Central and Cathedral high schools.
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TB exposure found among students at local college
Stack reported testing begun Tuesday showed 13 people exposed to tuberculosis without infection, including four faculty members. He noted it will take at least another week to determine how many students actually have TB, with an incidence rate of 6 percent higher than the national average and the young female student group most affected.
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Payroll Bandits Sneak Off With 61000 At Grace Lines
Four men dressed as longshoremen robbed a Grace Lines check cashing office in New York and fled with 61000 in cash. They handcuffed the cashier, a male nurse, and four longshoremen who came to the office as over 100 workers were at the pier on four shifts.
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New Task Force Urges 32 Billion in School Aid
A special task force advised President-elect Kennedy to push a high priority program delivering 32 billion dollars in loans and grants to the American educational system. The recommendation arrived amid broader post election policy discussions and proposals.
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Exploding bombs damage Paris school of pharmacy
Six explosions from nine small homemade bombs shook Paris early today with no injuries. One device shattered about 40 window panes at the University of Paris School of Pharmacy in the left-bank student quarter, authorities reported.
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June Allyson Powell marriage ends amid divorce bid
Hollywood confirms the 15 year marriage of June Allyson and Dick Powell is ending with a divorce filing expected in weeks. Attorney Jerry Giesler says a property settlement is in the works with Allyson possibly receiving between 1 and 5 million dollars. Powell, 56, travels in Europe with partner David Niven while Allyson, 37, hosts The June Allyson Show.
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Old Age and Education Bills Introduced in Senate
Senator Pat McNamara proposes a 1.5 billion medical care plan for the aged and a 950 million annual federal grant program for education. Both are part of Kennedy's five point domestic agenda ahead of his January 20 administration start.
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