Laos Fight Deepens As SEATO Mulls Red Involvement
Fighting raged between Communist and pro Western troops in Laos on Monday as SEATO ambassadors met in Bangkok to determine Red intervention scope. In Vientiane reports were scarce with no clear word on North Vietnamese participation while battles near Ban Khan and stone khouang continued, leaving observers cautious about claimed advances.
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Associated Press
Laos
SEATO
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Bangkok
Tal
Philippines
7Th Fleet
Navy
South China Sea
Laois
Vientiane
Viet Nam
Prince Boun Oum
Cenenteo
Apeleenac
Pathet Lao
Central Plains Des Jarres
Bouvan Norasing
Ban Ban
Stone Khouang
Bouvan
Four Die in Plane Crash Near Sumner New Mexico
Four men died when their plane crashed near Sumner New Mexico on Monday. The victims were Don Taber Mitt a former Texas Highway Patrolman D.C. Looney about 32 of Bovina Burke about 25 of Dimmitt and Seymour. The craft dived and struck left wing before breaking apart in the sand. Watches on two of the men were found.
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New Mexico
Fort Sumner
Civil Air Patrol
Ort Sumner
N.M
Don Tabermitt
Texas Highway
D.C. Looney
Bovina
Burke
Dimmitt
Seymour
Castro Holds 250000 Rally Amid Anti U S Move Threats
Fidel Castro announced within 48 hours the U S embassy in Havana would be limited to 11 staffers, matching Cuba’s Washington mission, as part of a campaign to curb espionage. He warned of the death penalty for terrorists and noted a bombing injuring five. The massive parade showed Soviet supplied armor and weapons as Castro denounced U S aggression.
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Cuba
Washington
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Castro
Locked In Girl 3 Found Starving Near Mother's Body
New York police found a 3 year old girl starved and terrified beside her mother's body in a locked bedroom. Jennie McKiernan 33 a widow had died of an apparent heart attack and a Christmas tree and gifts were in the room. The child was hospitalized but expected to survive.
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United Press
New York
Jennie ‘McKiernan
Mrs. McKiernan
James Fortugino
Tot
Black and White Cafe Seized by New Manager in Redhill
In Redhill England the Black and White Cafe is now under new ownership after a man named Rey took over the establishment. The move shifts local dining leadership as patrons await changes to menu and service.
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Redhill
England
Rey
Kennedy taps McCloy for disarmament post
President elect John F Kennedy names John J McCloy former Allied high commissioner in Germany to head the new United States Disarmament Administration as chief adviser and policy planner. The 65 year old Republican will lead a central planning unit to study and develop negotiation policy for disarmament with Soviet and other powers. The administration expects him to shift from negotiating tasks while the broader team forms strategy. Page 3.
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John J. McCloy
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Soviet Union
United States Disarmament Administration
Eisenhower
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Pierre Salin
Pally Dee
Kennedy
Miami
Missouri Navy
Rence F. O'Brien
Sprit
Red China Premier Chou En-lai Tours Burma for Independence Celebration
In Rangoon, Red China's Premier Chou En-lai arrived with a 46 member official party and a 240 member cultural troupe to take part in Burma’s neutralist independence celebrations. The welcome featured a Burmese sidaw drum display signaling friendship. The delegation will remain for a month long tour after Chou departs Jan 9, with ongoing border dispute context noted.
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Rangoon
Burma
China
Chou En-lai
Chen Yi
Chow
Candidate Dismissed as Name Lingers in Nomination
A light editorial remark defines a candidate as someone who prioritizes the nomination over national service. The piece hints at public attention to a single figure across sections, noting sworn officials and upcoming sports scores alongside cultural items.
Best Float Rose Parade Laurels Won By Burbank
In Pasadena California a grand parade celebrated the theme Ballads in Blossoms as 60 floats 220 horseback riders and 20 bands traversed the route under clear weather. Hawaii’s governor rode as grand marshal while Rose Queen Carole Washburn 18 rode the Burbank orchid float.
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Associated Press
Asadena
Calif
Hawaii
William F. Quinn
Alaska
Burbank
Carole Washburn
Mexico
Rayondo el Sol National Trophy Entry Featured Sunlit Guitar
A national trophy entry titled Rayondo el Sol featured a giant Spanish guitar and a large sun with a guitarist singing for a senorita. The dramatic stage piece highlighted vibrant Latin influence and a romantic vocal performance.
Prayer for guidance and strength at First Christian Church
A devotional prayer asks God for vision and strength for daily life and guidance in discovering His purpose for individuals and communities. Led by The Rev. Dudley Strain at the First Christian Church, the plea seeks wisdom through Jesus Christ for present needs.
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Jesus Christ
Dudley Strain
Pase
Grim Pace Slakes New Year Toll Surges Likely
The Associated Press reports a grim New Year traffic death toll during the holiday weekend with 62 highway deaths and 73 in all accidents. Illinois led states with 17, New York 15, Florida 11, Ohio and South Carolina 10, while Michigan and New Mexico had nine each. The toll is expected to rise toward preholiday levels.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
Threecay
Mlinois
New York
Florida
Ohio
South Carolina
Piace
Michigan
New Mexico
Bowl games close as stadiums fill nationwide
New Year post season bowls wrap with tight finishes and large crowds. Minnesota tied with Mississippi at Pasadena 7 to 7 in a 7 314 attendance. Duke edged Arkansas 7 to 6 while Missouri defeated Miami 21 to 14 in Miami.
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Pasadena
Calif
Mississippi
Ries Cotton
Duke
Arkansas
Missouri
Neot Miami
Fis
Secon
Public Schools Resume Classes After Christmas Break
Public schools reopen today after Christmas vacation affecting thousands. In Lubbock, district offices including administrative and business departments will resume operations. Schools mentioned include Lubbock Christian School Christ the King and St. Catholic Schools.
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Lubbock
Christian School
Christ the King
St. Catholic
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