Mechta Solar Orbit Dash Aims For Sun
Soviet space endeavor Mechta continues toward a solar orbit after a 62 hour 370,960 mile flight beyond Earth. Tass reports radio feed exhausted as observations concluded. orbit expected to begin within days with a 447 day period.
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Havana Rebels Proclaim Martial Law Amid Advance Toward Capital
Fidel Castro's rebels push toward Havana as martial law is declared in Havana province Pending arrival of Manuel Urrutia the provisional president Rebel columns move from Oriente toward Matanzas Santa Clara and Camoquey the march signals a major shift in Cuba's capital status Stores reopen newspapers resume printing taxis and buses resume service signaling a return to normalcy after Batista's overthrow
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Urrutia
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Fulgencio Batista
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Oriente
Camaguey
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Batista
Matanzas
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Ciudad Trujillo
Cuba
Democrats Skeptical Of Eisenhower Defense Plan
President Eisenhower outlined the next fiscal year’s spending to congressional leaders, with Democrats saying defense and missile funding are too small. Key figures like Lyndon B. Johnson questioned the pace of military and space programs, while others expect overall balanced budgets and limited inflation.
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Everett Dirksen
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Sam Rayburn
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Export-Import Bank
World Bank
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House
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U.S
Soviet Union
Lyndon B. Johnson
U S Lands Some Rebels In Evacuation Aid
The State Department paid tribute to a number of Cuban revolutionary leaders who helped evacuate about 1200 Americans from Havana over the weekend. The communique did not identify the leaders.
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State Department
Havana
Traffic Toll May Be Under Figure Council Expected
The New Year holiday death toll neared completion with AP reporting the four day total likely smaller than feared. Delayed reports may still add a few fatalities up to midnight Sunday, as the long holiday saw intermittent rises that hinted at a possible record pace.
New Year Traffic Toll Near Five Hundred
The National Safety Council reported total holiday deaths at 549 during the 102 hour New Year period from Wednesday 6 p.m. to Sunday midnight. Traffic led with 376 fatalities, fires 60, and miscellaneous 113. Weather and snow slicked roads worsened accidents, though the toll fell short of the 409 record set in 1956-57 and well below Christmas totals.
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Popularity Questioned as Cuba Revolt Evolves
AP analysis notes U S luck with Cuban revolution amid Castro’s rise and Batista’s fall. It warns U S recognition of the provisional government could preserve goodwill, while delay risks losing influence to the Soviet Union and other powers. Washington’s stance signals broader Latin American reactions.
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Soviet Union
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Castro
Batista
Mikoyan Dulles Meet Today Over Berlin and Trade
Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan declared a one hour and 35 minute State Department session with Secretary of State John Foster Dulles discussing the Berlin problem Germany disarmament and trade issues. He said he will meet President Eisenhower in two weeks after touring American cities.
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Anastas I. Mikoyan
Berlin
Germany
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Mikoyan
State Department
Eisenhower
KU Opens Classes After Break With Snowy Return
More than 15,000 students from KU kindergarten through graduate school return to classes in Lawrence after a December 19 vacation. Weather shifted from springlike to zero temperatures with six days of snow as teachers hurry to finish material before finals. KU plans a one week break starting January 24 before two weeks of classes and final exams, then spring semester runs January 29 to 31.
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Kansas University
Lawrence
Kansas and Oklahoma State Open Big Eight Season in Allen Field House
About 6 000 fans are expected as Kansas and Oklahoma State begin the Big Eight race at 7:35 p m in Allen Field House. Kansas carries a 3 7 mark, while Oklahoma State is 5 5. The rivals split last week in the Big Eight Tournament and this game is viewed as a tossup. Kansas starts Loneski Johnson Bridges with Ket chum Hickman or Billings at guard while O State relies on Clark and Spergel to spark the offense.
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Cowboys
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Bill Bridges
Dee Ketchum
Bob Hickman
Bob Billings
Hank Iba
Arlen Clark
Dick Spergel
City Move Is Due Tuesday on Area For Dillon Store
The final rezoning showdown for a block east of Massachusetts Street between Seventeenth and Nineteenth occurs Tuesday at City Commission. Dillon and Sons Stores Co of Hutchinson seeks a large supermarket while Chris Kraft plans a remodel into a retail building. Debates over required voting margin and petitions from area property owners loom, with Safeway’s prior requests rejected.
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Wakarusa Township
Warming Expected After Cold Weekend In Lawrence
Lawrence residents await milder weather after the coldest spell in over a decade. Subzero highs and widespread power outages disrupted services as a 69 000-volt feeder broke and cuts spread across Lawrence and nearby areas. Restoration progressed with Topeka line rerouting and outages easing by morning.
Stoneback Family Safe After House Burns on Sunday
Fire at a Douglas County farm home southwest of Lawrence burned the house and all contents after fuel oil spilled into a floor furnace. No injuries reported as I J Stoneback and family escaped in sub-zero weather. power loss hindered firefighting and water supply ran low. Family staying with Henry Firner at 15th and Towarts. children ages 10 6 and 5. Fire dept. also fought seven other runs that day including overheated furnaces on W 19th St and Ind Margaret's Cafe.
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Terr
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Ind
Mikoyan Walks Washington Amid Brief Unannounced Tour
Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan began a two week visit to the United States with an improvised street walk through central Washington. Police and journalists chased him as he kept moving despite fierce wind and cold. His son Serge noted his father is always in a hurry with too little time.
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Anastas I. Mikoyan
United States
Mikoyan
Copenhagen
Tass
Mikhail Menshikov
Serge
Weather Summary Northeast Kansas Turns Warmer
Cloudy but warmer trends extend into Tuesday in northeast Kansas with fair tonight and partly cloudy Tuesday. Overnight lows near 30s, Tuesday highs in the 30s, readings show mixed early morning values and a date record with past highs and lows. Five day forecast calls for 5 to 10 degrees below normal Monday night through Saturday and a midweek warming, with light to moderate precipitation possible Wednesday or Thursday. Regional temps vary with clear and snowy notes across multiple cities.
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Topeka
C. T. Hough
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Kansas
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