Sanctions Dropped by OAS Open Dominican Sugar Trade
The Organization of American States voted 20 to 0 to lift sanctions on the Dominican Republic, enabling a sugar quota increase and boosting U.S. purchases. Balaguer said the move opens economic doors as unemployment nears 600,000 to 700,000, with OAS and U.S. officials outlining a $26.5 million six month impact.
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Washington
Dominican Republic
Caribbean
Council of the Organization of American States
United States
Cuba
OAS
Joaquin Balaguer
Balaguer
Costa Rica
Rafael L. Trujillo
Romulo Betancourt
Trujillo
Jose A. Mora
Santo Domingo
State Department
Congresss calls for peaceful settlements with China and Pakistan
In Patna India the Congress resolution urges government to pursue all avenues of peaceful settlement in disputes with China and Pakistan. Nehru drafts the motion after Neelam Sanjiva Reddy presses for action against Chinese and Pakistani claims.
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Patna
India
Congress Party
Red
China
Pakistan
Nehru
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Himalayan
Kashmir
Kennedy Budget To Be Cut Says Cannon
Rep. Clarence Cannon, head of the House Appropriations Committee, pledged to cut President Kennedy's budget while signaling support for foreign aid. He warned the budget may be precariously balanced and tied to uncertain revenue, noting rising debt and inflation risks. He favored Kennedy on foreign aid due to perceived clear direction and public confidence.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Kennedy
Clarence Cannon
D-Mo
Cannon
Congress
Army Promotion Sheet Mixup Causes Dec 32 Error
A promotion roster claimed nine officers were advanced from lieutenant to colonel with an effective date of December 32 1961. Officials said the typo should read lieutenant colonel and noted December has 31 days.
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Washington
Army
Dor
South Viet Nam Pact Expands U S Aid Efforts
The United States and South Viet Nam announce an 11 point program to boost living standards and rally support for President Ngo Dinh Diem. New measures include expanded pest control, housing, village official aid, and Mekong delta public works. The plan signals increased U S economic assistance amid ongoing guerrilla activity in the Delta, high plateau, and central plains.
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Washington
United States
South Viet Nam
State Department
Saigon
Ngo Dinh Diem
U.S
Deset
High Plateau
Central Plains
Frederick E. Nolting Jr
Mekong River Delta
Viet Nam
LA Papers Head for Shutdown Amid Rivalry
The Hearst Examiner and Chandler Mirror in Los Angeles reportedly will suspend after Sunday and end with today’s editions. The rivals have long battled in the nation’s third largest city as industry trends show high circulation overall.
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Los Angeles
Hearst
Examiner
Chandler
Mirror
Morning Examiner
Afternoon Mirror
Adenauer Celebrates 86th Birthday in Bonn
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer turned 86 in Bonn. An official suggested a new nickname Der Ur Alte meaning the ancient one, a play on his longtime moniker Der Alte.
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Bonn
Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Adenauer
West Germany
Soviets Lag in ICBM Pace. Apollo Drawings Released
U S intelligence says the Soviet Union may trail the United States by about six months in fielding an advanced ICBM with first Soviet missiles due in early 1963 while the Minuteman becomes operational at home this summer. NASA unveils Apollo spacecraft concepts including crew layout and a plan to launch with Saturn rockets from Houston with North American Aviation winning a $400 million contract.
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Leopoldville
the Congo
Patrice Lumumba
Oriental
Equator
U.S. Air Force
Fred S. Hoffman
Washington
Soviet Union
United States
U.S
Kennedy
Palm Beach
Fla
Minutemen
Europe
Space Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Moon
Earth
Langley Field
North American Aviation Inc
The
Manned Spacecraft Center
Houston
Tex
Saturn
Snow Storm Hits Midwest
Weather summary notes widespread blustery wintry conditions across the Midwest with snow sleet and wind. Ohio forecast shows rain this morning turning to light snow and much colder temperatures by Saturday with 20s to 30s statewide and strong north winds.
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Midwest
Columbus, Ohio
Weather Bureau
Ohio
Five Day Forecast for Ohio Regions
Temperatures in southern and central Ohio run four to eight degrees below normal with highs from 37 to 45 and lows from 22 to 28. Colder tonight and Saturday, mild changes after. Precipitation expected as rain then light snow or flurries, with possible snow or rain again around Tuesday.
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Hocking Valley
Ohio
Central
Clay Flies Home to Confer on Berlin Duties
General Lucius D. Clay will fly to Washington for talks with President Kennedy and Secretary Rusk on Berlin issues. He reportedly objects to instructions that limit U S military action in Berlin and seeks authority for prompt responses to East German uprisings while coordinating with NATO allies.
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Berlin
Washington
Lucius D. Clay
West Berlin
Kennedy
Dean Rusk
U.S
Rusk
East Berlin
White House
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Britain
France
West Germany
Germany
Albert Watson
Washington Evening Star
Watson
Johns-Manville Faces Unfair Labor Practices Charge
A NLRB hearing on unfair labor practice charges against Johns-Manville Products Corp of Ohio is set for February 27 in Chillicothe. The United Rubber Workers AFL-CIO alleges during last fall’s negotiations the firm declared its wage proposal final and refused to discuss union security contract duration or retroactive wage and benefit provisions. The NLRB certified the union as bargaining agent for production employees as of August 17.
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Cincinnati
Johns-Manville Products Corp
Ohio
United Rubber Workers Union
Afl-Cio
Chillicothe
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Johns Manville
Musial Signs New Cardinals Deal For 1962 Season
St Louis star Stan Musial, 41, signed a 20th season with the Cardinals in 1962 amid reports of a pay cut to about 65 000 to 70 000. The seven time NL batting champion said 1962 would be his last year in baseball. Last season he earned an estimated 75 000.
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ST. Louis
Stan Musial
St. Louis Cardinals
Kennedy Returns To Washington For Policy Push
President Kennedy flies to Washington for a series of tactical conferences on his medical care, tax, and tariff proposals. He aims to win support from Wilbur Mills and Democratic leaders, with planned talks on Social Security medical care, tax incentives, and tariff reductions, plus a Columbus fundraiser and talks on Berlin preparedness.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Kennedy
Washington
White House
Congress
Wilbur Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Arkansas Democrat
Robert S. Kerr
D-Okla
Columbus
Ohio
Michael V. DiSalle
Lucius D. Clay
Berlin
John A. McCone
Central Intelligence Agency
Clay
U.S
West Berlin
Joseph P. Kennedy
Pierre Salinger
Rebels Trained by U S Alleged in North Vietnam
AP report from Saigon says anti Communist rebels in North Vietnam are increasing in strength in inland highlands and Red River Delta. Nghean province noted as a major resistance center with Catholic population. Hanoi acknowledges trouble. U S and South Vietnam deny sending agents north of the 17th Parallel.
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South Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
Red River
Nghean
Hanoi
Nhan Dan
North Vietnamese Communist Party
United States
Hanoi Radio and Press
South
Viet Nam
North
DiSalle Mum On Future Political Plans
Gov. Michael V. DiSalle held his weekly cabinet meeting in Columbus and did not comment on possible re election plans amid speculation before President Kennedy’s speech honoring DiSalle’s 54th birthday. The session drew heavy press turnout as reporters sought clarity on his Oct. 20 decision against a second term. Donald B. Leach outlined Ohio’s unemployment compensation system urging state control to avoid federal takeover if funds run dry.
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Columbus
Ohio
Michael V. DiSalle
Kennedy
di Salie
Statehouse
Donald B. Leach
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Peace Groups Plan Visit To Columbus To See Kennedy
Peace organizations from Ohio plan to converge on Columbus on Saturday to present a statement to President Kennedy during his visit. The statement urges a quest for a peaceful policy and is led by SANE the National Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy with Norman Cousins and Clarence Pickett as co chairmen. Represented groups include the Women International League for Peace and Freedom the Voice of Women the Women’s Strike for Peace and the Student Peace Union.
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Columbus, Ohio
Columbus
Kennedy
Central
Ohio
SANE
National Committee For A Sane Nuclear Policy, Inc
Norman Cousins
Clarence Pickett
Cochairmen
New York City
Women’s International League For Peace and Freedom
The
Voice of Women
Women's Strike For Peace
Student Peace Union
Banks Get Call For Yearend Bank Condition
Columbus Ohio AP Raymond H Willett state superintendent of banks issued a call for the condition of all state banks as of the close of business December 30 1961.
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Columbus
Ohio
Raymond H. Willett
State Superintendent of Banks
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