Sleeping Pills Claim Life Of Barbara Burns
Barbara Burns, 22, a singer and actress daughter of comedian Boly Burns, died of a narcotic overdose after being found unconscious on a West Hollywood street. She had a history of drug addiction, earlier suicide attempts, and family estrangement but supported by her mother with hospital bills. She had just vowed to quit narcotics and lamented lacking family love in a final note to her stepmother and younger brother.
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Turmoil Grips Tidewater Cities as Annexation Talks Advance
A winter standoff across four cities and two counties in Tidewater Virginia leaves a tangle of annexation plans and city court mergers. Princess Anne County and Virginia Beach agree to consolidate with a referendum imminent. Portsmouth initiates a merger discussion.
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Baby care and money lessons from a family scrapbook
A column discusses changing views on letting babies cry and the value of teaching children money sense. It argues against persistent crying, urges parental comfort and proper handling, and advocates early allowances to instill financial responsibility as children grow.
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Hungary
Higder
Kennedy Plans For 1962 Call For No Surprises
James Marlow reports from Palm Beach that President Kennedy’s 1962 plans emphasize steadiness and caution. Foreign policy aims to aid newly free nations and stand with allies, while maintaining a strong military. Domestically, he may avoid sharp fights with Congress, balancing progressive goals with political reality.
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Actor Van Johnson collapses after finger severed on stage
London APT reports actor Van Johnson of The Music Man collapsed during the opening scene when the top of his middle finger on his left hand was chopped off in a stage door accident. He endured weather delays but was not able to resume the role, with understudy Gordon Boyd taking over.
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Minister Suggests Homeless Live At Buckingham Palace
Presbyterian minister William Barbour proposed in a church magazine that Queen Elizabeth invite London’s homeless to stay at Buckingham Palace. He argued the palace has ample unused rooms and that such a move could inspire others to help the needy amid about 3,000 homeless in London.
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Move to End Seven-Week Strike Step Planned
A six member UAW Local 1198 negotiating committee will meet in Memphis with American Metal Products Co officials today. Federal Mediator Ernest M. Hathaway arranged the session, the fourth since the strike began November 14, involving about 288 production workers over fringe benefits.
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Pascal’s adding machine inventor Blaise Pascal in 1642
A historical note identifies Blaise Pascal as the inventor of the adding machine in 1642. The reference highlights the origin of mechanical calculation and early computing concepts attributed to Pascal's work.
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