New York Plans Mammoth Slum Clearance Of Bowery District
Dec 22 New York plans a $20 million slum clearance for a 14 block Bowery area, replacing derelict skid row with residential, industrial, park and playground developments over five to ten years, while officials weigh rehabilitation over incarceration. The Bowery houses about 15,000 impoverished men and scattered women, with missions and welfare agencies hoping for a humane shift.
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Sleeper's Death Blamed on Accidental Shooting in Dallas suburb
William Sylvester Jordan, a New York skater and aircraft mechanic living with Johnny J. Luscombe in Farmers Branch, says a failed attempt to fire a .45 while intoxicated caused an accidental self injury that killed Luscombe who slept in the house. Jordan blamed despondency over separation from his wife.
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New York Bombing Dud Delays Christmas Rush
The so called Mad Bomber of Manhattan planted a water pipe bomb in a public library phone booth near 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue. The device failed to explode but caused an hour long traffic jam during the holiday shopping rush. Police recovered the dud after cordoning off the area and continuing the search for the unknown assailant.
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15 000 Scientists to Meet in New York
A 15 000 scientist gathering dubbed the World Series of Science will open in New York on Wednesday. The meeting, hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, will cover latest developments across astronomy to zoology.
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India Denies Territorial Ambitions in Nepal Speech
President Rajendra Prasad assured Nepalese listeners in Kathmandu that India has no territorial aims and no need to fear aggression from India. The remarks framed India's regional stance and sought to ease regional tensions.
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