Ex JFK foe recalls attack during WWII Pacific raid
An ex Japanese naval officer recalls a night in August during World War II when his destroyer Amagiri clashed with a torpedo boat off Kolobangara in the Solomon Islands. He describes ordering crash speed, the fiery explosion, and realizing the opposing commander was John F. Kennedy, a fact learned years later.
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Toryo
APD
United States
John F. Kennedy
Pacific
Amagiri
Kolobangara
Solomon Islands
Blackett Strait
Shiokawa
Gunji Hosono
Japan Institute of Foreign Affairs
Tokyo
Kennedy
Japan
Great Day for Democrats To Be Friday's Ceremony
Washington report details a week of inaugural festivities as John F. Kennedy prepares to be sworn in, with receptions for Sam Rayburn and a Transition Ball for the outgoing Eisenhower era. Kennedy and his sister Jean host events, Sinatra and Lawford stage a gala, and governors from 44 states plus territories gather for a luncheon after the oath.
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Washington
John F. Kennedy
House
Sam Rayburn
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Palm Beach
Jean Kennedy Smith
Frank Sinatra
Peter Lawford
Broadway
Hollywood
Smiths
Georgetown
States
American Samoa
Guam
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Kansas Jaycees name change proposed by Jaycees
The Kansas Junior Chamber of Commerce executive committee seeks to rename the group the Kansas Jaycees and will present the proposal to directors at a February 5 meeting in Emporia. Also noted is a historical tale of workers placing silver coins in the Statue of Liberty pedestal mortar in 1866.
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Clathe. Kan
Kansas Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Jaycees
Board of Directors
Emporia
Thieves Steal Soap in Clean Get Away Heist
In Kansas City an 860 case soap theft hits trucking firm. A red tractor with sleeper pulled away an aluminum trailer containing locally manufactured soap bound for East St. Louis.
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Kansas City
East St. Louis
Settlement Reached To End Philadelphia Transit Strike
Negotiators reached a predawn settlement ending a 274 hour strike against Philadelphia's transit system. Mayor Dilworth announced the accord as Frank Sheehan of the Transit Workers Union said a two year contract provides a 12 cent hourly raise now and next year plus fringe benefits for sick pay disability pay hospitalization and pension. The Transit Authority recalled workers and buses began rolling by 4:30 a.m. with full service to resume before noon.
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Philadelphia
Richardson Dilworth
Frank Sheehan
Transit Workers Union
Wheeling Drain Tubs Highlight Square Tub Design
Wheeling Drain Tubs offer 15 percent more capacity in standard square tubs with drains. The 2014 line emphasizes a water saving feature and practical drain-equipped design for easier cleaning and maintenance.
Primitive Guajiro Indians of Venezuela Nomad Hunters
Primitive Guajiro Indians in Venezuela are nomads who hunt with bow and arrow. They live on goat, sheep and pig. Small game, wild seeds and pulp and fruit of thorny plants supplement their diet.
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Venezuela
Kennedy Faces Balancing Act as President Elect
James Marlow analyzes the coming challenge for John F. Kennedy to balance movement with restraint. He must push his programs through Congress while avoiding excessive partisanship, learning from Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower. Kennedy is noted as unusually balanced so far, yet his trials are just beginning.
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Washington
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Congress
White House
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
Conress
Supreme Court
Robert A. Taft
Tles
Homeowner's misstep sparks sale to cover suit
A homeowner, assuming fire insurance alone would shield him, now sells property to pay a large damage award. Hartford Homeowners policy covers fire theft and other perils and provides personal liability protection.
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Hartford
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