Kennedy defeats Long to become Senate assistant leader
Senator Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts unseated Louisiana's Russell Long as assistant Democratic leader in a secret ballot at the Democratic conference before the 91st Congress. Kennedy won 31 to 26, reshaping leadership and boosting liberal input in the Senate.
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White House
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
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Lebanon plans military draft amid fears of wider war
Lebanon's defense minister Hussein Ouweini announced plans for a military draft and urged world nations to prevent a global conflict after Israel's raid on Beirut airport. He warned Lebanon would defend itself by all means if attacked again and denied reports of Soviet fleet visits.
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Abba Eban
U.N. Security Council
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Market Value Approved for Tax Standard in Kansas
A Kansas legislative committee approved a shift to market value for property taxation. Led by Sen. Frank Hodge, the panel defined market value as the price a well informed buyer would pay and a seller would accept without undue pressure, replacing the current justifiable value method built on 11 factors including cost and depreciation.
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Topeka
Kansas
Frank Hodge
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New York Stocks End Higher on Light Volume
Wall Street closes with the Dow Jones average at 358.3, up 0.2 points as trading winds down. Major movers include tech and industrial shares lifting the index in quiet conditions.
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County Architects Review Plans for New County Building East of Courthouse
Lawrence firm Robertson-Peters Ericson Harrison and Williams presented schematic designs for a proposed county judicial and law enforcement building east of the Courthouse. No decision was made, but land needs and joint city county plans were discussed. The commission also extended ambulance service funding with Citizens Ambulance Service at 600 city and 200 county dollars monthly through December 31.
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Bombs Hit Viet Cong Positions Amid Heavy U S Air Strikes
U S air forces dropped about 1 500 tons of bombs in South Vietnam, with nearly 500 tons on U Minh Forest and 1 000 tons northwest of Saigon. Ground action remained light while Marines and South Vietnamese troops pressed operations from the delta to Da Nang. enemy activity spiked in the DMZ during the Christmas to New Year period.
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Coral Sea
Constellation
Cold to Stay Another Day
Morning low reached zero with a frigid start and minimal snow. Forecasters warn of subzero to single digit lows tonight and a warming into the 30s by Saturday. The five day outlook shows 10 to 15 degrees below normal with highs near 25 to 30 and little moisture.
Moderate Gains Mark Opening of 91st Congress
The 91st Congress opens with Senator Kennedy winning the Democratic whip post and moderate gains shaping leadership. Republican Scott becomes assistant minority leader, while Ford and McCormack secure minority and majority posts. Hayden retires as Mansfield and Dirksen remain leaders as Humphrey swears in new senators.
Scott Defeats Hruska for GOP Assistant Leader
Hugh Scott of Pennsylvania defeated Nebraska's Roman L. Hruska 23 to 20 in a closed Republican session vote to become deputy to Senate Leader Everett Dirksen. Dirksen, 72, faced no opposition for re election. Griffin and Allott contest the policy chair. Scott touted centrist backing including from 10 GOP freshmen.
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Nebraska
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
GOP
Robert P. Griffin
Michigan
Gordon Allott
Colorado
Dirksen
Griffin
Crew Returns After Eastern Jet Hijack to Cuba
The Eastern Air Lines DC8-61 with 140 aboard diverted to Havana then returned to Miami with 14 passengers including children. Cuban authorities sent two turboprops for the rest. the Swiss Embassy said the group would be flown back to U.S. soil today. All aboard reported in good condition.
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Granddaughter of Lawrence couple aboard hijacked Eastern flight
Catherine Sue Toland twenty of Miami Arizona is among 146 aboard the New York to Miami nonstop that was seized and diverted to Havana Cuba early today. Toland had just completed training and was on her first week as a flight attendant. Her grandparents Glenn and Mrs Reade of 800 Ohio report relatives were alerted about 1 30 this morning and hope for a safe return.
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Catherine Sue Toland
Miami
Ariz
Glenn Reade
Ohio
New York
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