Nixon declines NBC tribute to Eisenhower on television
Vice President Richard M. Nixon turned down a NBC "Tribute to a Patriot" program honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower. Press secretary Herbert G. Klein cited scheduling conflicts and a policy against recent TV appearances, noting Nixon would not participate in programs or news conferences for the time being. The show, airing January 10, covers Eisenhower's life from boyhood to the presidency.
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Japan Calls French N-Test A Betrayal
In Tokyo the Foreign Ministry denounced France's Sahara nuclear test as a betrayal of world wishes. A formal protest was delivered in Paris by Ambassador Testsuro Furukaki to the French Foreign Office official.
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Inside Job Suspected in $400,000 Armored Car Vault Theft
In Tampa Florida police and FBI probe a $400,000 vault theft from an armored car firm. Investigators say the plan required insider knowledge with 2 to 4 suspects, a timed break in and a time lock set for 72 hours. The haul included cash and checks but not coins. No arrests yet.
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Truman Writing Book on President's Role
Former President Harry S. Truman says he is writing a textbook about the president's role in government. He told the Society of Archivists he is writing a schoolbook but joked it may never come out. Truman received honorary life membership and an award for his interest in preserving official documents.
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Half Million Expected to Attend Kennedy Inauguration
The inaugural committee announced that at least 500000 people are expected to witness President-elect John F. Kennedy's inauguration on January 20 and related events. Committee chairman Edward H. Foley provided the estimate.
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Rambler Sales Top $1 Billion For First Time
Detroit AP AMC reports Rambler car sales and production hit all time highs in 1960 with total sales exceeding 1 billion dollars. The company also announced third shift cutbacks at Milwaukee and Kenosha plants, laying off 1,585 and 550 workers respectively, effective January 3, reducing daily production by about 140 cars. Roy Abernethy forecast 1961 as a banner year amid an economic slowdown.
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Liberals May Be Ignored By House Democrats Caucus
A House Democratic caucus next Monday is expected to shelve liberal demands for changing House rules. Indicators point to a harmonious opening session with little talk of breaking the Rules Committee's hold on legislation. Representative Clarence Cannon helped draft the notices and urged a smooth start.
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Democrats Win County Judge Seat as Republicans Sit Out
In Denver Democrat David Brofman is re elected county judge after the first vote. Alaska area is listed as 586 400 square miles in a separate note. Notices show caucus plans for Democratic candidates for speaker and committee vacancies, with no other business mentioned. Speaker Rayburn and Majority Leader McCormack approved the notice wording.
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Kennedy Era Rules Fight Shaped by Future President
Democratic strategists prefer waiting until Kennedy's presidency to challenge the House rules. They expect the new president to intervene in internal affairs only if his legislative program stalls in the Rules Committee, then back their cause with full effort.
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