Search spreads as pirates seize Venezuelan freighter
A Venezuelan freighter Anzoategui was seized by FALN gunmen as the U S and Venezuelan forces widen naval pursuit across the Caribbean. Officials say the ship may head toward Brazil or Mexico while Cuba offers asylum, and Caracas warns against piracy under international law.
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Romulo Betancourt
Cagua
Caracas
Venezuela
U.S. Navy
United States
Caribbean Sea
Greater Antilles
South America
Lesser Antilles
Pentagon
Puerto Rico
U.S. Naval Base
Guantanamo
Cuba
Honduras
Jamaica
Haiti
Mona
Dominican Republic
Fidel Castro
Santtiago
Mexico
Caribbean
Washington
State Department
Anzoategui
U.S
Armed Forces For National Liberation
FALN
Brazil
Henrique Galvao
Santa Mara
Associated Press
San Juan
Betancourt
Castro
Latin America
Marcos Falcon Briceno
Havana
Soviet Union
Havana Radio
United Nations
A Thant
New York
Thant
Fai.n
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Theft Probe Highlights Local Burglary Spree On Feb 4
A fourth suspect in the Feb 4 BBB Pawn Shop burglary admitted throwing a rock through a window. Radios and a tape recorder valued at 353.65 were taken. Ted A. Manriquez and Albert Constancio face charges, with Constancio jailed on a $3000 bond. Two juveniles were returned to Gatesville Training School after parole revocation. Separately, a Pekinese dog was reported stolen, while another homeowner reported missing coins. A safe was battered at Hester's Hardware but nothing was stolen. A Texaco station loss included trading stamps, and Dickey-Fraser Woodwork reported a tire and wheel theft.
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BBB
Ave. G
Ted A. Manriquez
5Th St
Albert Constancio
Ave. A
Gatesville Training School
N. D. Anderson
37Th St
Marion McCoy
44Th St
Hester’s Hardware
34Th St
Raymond Hailey
Texaco
34Th
Boston
Dickey-Fraser Woodwork
N. Ave. H
Hobbs
Rate Cut Proposes Lower Electric Rates in City
McDonald comments on city rate proposal from Utilities Advisory Board. SWPS argues multi-station system justifies lower prices and affirms no legal issues. City Commissioners suspend final action pending SWPS contact while aiming to align with Amarillo's lower electricity and gas rates.
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McDonald
City Commission
Utilities Advisory Board
Amarillo
Southwestern Public Service
Commission
Lubbock
SWPS
McDonald's
H. P. Clifton
Local Parents Announce Newborns At Area Hospitals
Multiple births recorded in local hospitals with weights from 4 pounds 11 ounces to 9 pounds 5 ounces. Parents’ occupations include service station work, teaching, farming, bacteriology, and church employment. Hospitals listed include Methodist, St. Marys, Porter Clinic, West Texas, and Latif Clinic.
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J. C. McCallum
Ave
Methodist Hospital
Alcoa Storm Door Co
Alfred E. Abbott
10Th St
Texas Tech
Kenneth Haire
Rt. 1
Littlefield
Jimmy Griggs
E. Stamford
St. Mary's Hospital
Sellers-Jondahl-Jenkins Furniture Co
Alton Fields
Hickory Ave
Porter Clinic
Amarillo
D'Wayne
Gary Martin
42Nd St
Wallace Ray Bertrand
52Nd St
West Texas Hospital
Evans Junior High School
Jesus Lopez
Hub
Latif Clinic
Parkdale Baptist Church
Raymond Hernandez
Shallowater
Lauf Clinic
Industrial Production For January Steady
The Fed reports January industrial production held steady at 119 percent of the 1957 59 average. Consumer goods output rose while equipment and materials slipped. Strikes and severe weather limited activity in December and January. auto assemblies stayed high and home goods returned to last spring’s level as construction materials kept declining.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Squabbles Threaten Two Arab Meetings
Reports from Amman specify inter Arab squabbles over the United Arab Republic and leadership. The Arab League plans a Cairo meeting due to finances, while Jordan hints attendance only if the league shifts venue. Syria objects to Egyptian succession and may skip its conference.
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Amman
Jordan
Gamal Abdel Nasser
United Arab Republic
Arab League
Cairo
Syria
Israel
McClellan Subcommittee Ambition Shapes Senate Roles
The article notes Tower TU sees a slim chance to win a seat on the McClellan subcommittee early in his Senate tenure on the government operations committee. His goal is to reach that level within a few years as leadership upgrades the committee's status. The banking and currency panel remains a major committee handling housing, the Federal Reserve, deposit insurance, currency issuance, gold and silver issues, and banking matters.
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McClellan
Government Operations Committee
Senate
Banking and Currency Committee
Federal Reserve System
House probes Khrushchev Cuba plan as revolution post
The House Foreign Affairs subcommittee vows to expose Khrushchev's grand design to use Cuba as a command post for Latin American revolutions. Edwin M. Martin and CIA chief John A. McCone are set as witnesses as Kennedy warns of Soviet subversion. 1,200 Latin American students trained in Cuba last year.
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Washington
UPS
House
Nikita Khrushchev
Cuba
Western Hemisphere
House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
Latin America
Kennedy
Armistead Seldon
D-Ala
Asst. Sec. of
Edwin M. Martin
John A. McCone
Central Intelligence Agency
Selden
Khrushchev
Alabama
Americas
Flu Epidemic Expands Across East and Midwest
Federal health officials report a sharp rise in influenza and pneumonia deaths, 29 percent above expectations in 108 cities. Outbreak hits Cincinnati St Louis Louisville, with 9 000 pupils kept home in Louisville and crowded hospitals in Cincinnati. Asian flu confirmed in five states and DC. Moroccans dredge harbor crane issue noted in Rabat.
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United Press International
East
Midwest
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Louisville
Michigan
George Romney
Federal
South Atlantic
District of Columbia
North Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Kansas
Illinois
Georgia
Maine
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South Carolina
New York
Ohio
Massachusetts
Ilinois
Connally discusses education board and budget plans
Governor Connally outlines a proposed 25 member higher education study panel but clashes with House demands for appointment power. He stresses openness, rejects political influence, and favors business leaders over teachers. He also weighs tax needs, primary date changes, loan bills, and Padre Island land transfer questions.
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House
Senate
House State Affairs Committee
Connally
Banking Board
Padre Island
Padre Island Seashore Area
Seashore
Snow and cold grip eastern Texas to New York
The airmass brings overcast skies and showers through eastern Texas with heavy weekend rain in South Texas and a system approaching Tuesday. The northeast faces subzero cold as snow piles in New York Michigan and Indiana. Airlines cancel flights and schools close as roads drift and winds howl.
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Dixie
New York
Michigan
Indiana
Watertown
N. Y
Syracuse
Holland
Mich
South Bend
Ind
Auburn
General Electric Co
Clyde
Massena
International Falls
Minn
Carolinas
North Secions
Gulf States
U.S. Weather Bureau
Pacific Coast
Florida
South
Midwest
Tadzhik Capital Mayor Sentenced to Death for Bribery
The supreme court of the Tadzhik Soviet Republic sentenced the mayor of Dushanbe to death by shooting for taking bribes. Three associates received prison terms of four to eight years.
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Moscow
Supreme Court of
Tadzhik Soviet Republic
Addis Ababa Plans Purchase of Water and Oil Well Drilling Equipment
Ethiopia's capital plans to acquire well drilling gear for water and oil projects. Officials outline procurement to boost access to water resources and support energy exploration efforts.
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Slaton Steer Brings $7500 at San Antonio Stock Show
George S. Luckey paid 7500 for Sparky the grand champion Hereford steer at the 14th San Antonio Stock Show auction. Sparky weighed 985 pounds. Luckey, a former California state senator, owns the T-Cross Ranch in west Bexar County and may not decide Sparky's fate yet.
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San Antonio
George S. Luckey
Luckey
California
T-Cross
Bexar County
Sparky
Abandon Ship After Crash In Fog Off Bremerhaven
A Dutch liner entering Bremerhaven in dense fog struck submerged wreckage and forced 450 passengers and crew to abandon ship in lifeboats. No injuries reported. Many Americans aboard.
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Bremerhaven
Germany
UPI
Government to Start Using New Communications Network
Washington AP reports the government will deploy the first phase of a fast communications network linking civilian agencies nationwide. The program aims to improve interagency information flow and coordination across federal offices.
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Washington
Bernard L. Boutint
Boutin
Frederick
Rock ‘Dale
Hills
New York City
Newark
Oklahoma City
Oakland
Calif
Omaha
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Pittsburgh
Portland
Dunn battles hospital board over firing after Reedy probe
Dr. Dunn contests a hospital board’s January decision to revoke his medical staff appointment citing a heated investigation into Dr. Reedy’s case. Testimony cites alleged prejudice and prior criticism by nurses and physicians. The episode follows Reedy’s coma and death from barbiturate pneumonia, with no inquest verdict.
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Pital
Dunn
Dr. Hay
Reedy
Hays
E. W. Schmidt
Harold Lindley
Schmidt
Darrell Glover
Russ Peables
Glover
Pecos
Reddy
Beccause
Reeves County
Trio Loot Home After Tying Doors During Heist
Hutson reports three men in their 20s forced entry by tying two doors, searched victims for cash, and took $150 from Hutson's wife after holding her at gunpoint. The group, described as friends, stayed about 20 minutes and fled. detectives continue probing with five victims unnamed.
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Hutson
Huston
Bob Johnson
Jerry Stevens
Week's Auto Output Up Over Year Ago
DETROIT AP I Ward's Reports says U S car output this week will be slightly below last week but 12.6 percent above the same week in 1962. Estimated total 152,169 cars versus 153,981 last week and 135,085 a year ago. Truck output put at 29,670 units, up from 28,774 last week and 24,364 a year ago. TEHRAN An Iranian importer will buy 50,000 tents.
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Detroit
API
U. S
Ward
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