Asian Flu Sweeps Nation Forcing School Closures
Respiratory illnesses blamed on Asian flu drive high absenteeism across numerous states with many schools closing or threatening shutdowns. Health officials warn the outbreak could ease with spring but report hundreds of deaths and widespread child illness, while Chicago area Cook County Hospital reports a surge in pediatric respiratory cases, though described as mild flu-type infections not the Asian strain.
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U.S. Public Health Service
Cincinati
Henryetta
Okla
Putnam County
W.va
Jamestown
N.Y
St. Louis
Portland
Maine
Cincinnati
Kanawha County
Bad Weather Lashes Northeast Narrowing Storm Toll
The Associated Press reports a severe storm bringing heavy snow sleet and strong winds across the Northeast after affecting the South and central states. Nantucket Massachusetts centered storm dumped over eight inches in Worcester and seven in Windsor Locks and Portland. The system moved through eastern and northern New York with flights canceled in Albany and slushy conditions ending in New York City area.
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Maine
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Albany
New York
Michigan seeks patent on cancer compound for dogs
The Michigan Health Department plans to patent Compound 17070 after two dogs given weeks to live in December showed signs of recovery. Officials say the substance may help human cancer treatment in the future, though no human trials have been conducted.
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Brooding Youth Confesses Family Murders in Wisconsin
In Green Bay a 16 year old high school student described to authorities how he killed his father and stepmother along with her three children and then surrendered six hours after the crime was discovered. Dist Atty Robert Warren plans a psychiatric evaluation and arraignment for first degree murder. The youth said he felt left out of the family circle and avoided his minister, while teachers noted his moody behavior.
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David Thompson
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Castro Like Rule May Spring Up In Haiti This Year
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports Haiti faces possible Castro like rule as President Francois Duvalier may leave for medical treatment before May. If Duvalier departs, interior minister Francois could take over amid a student strike and crackdowns by secret police. Port au Prince sees anti Duvalier handbills and deadly shootings as tensions rise. Haitians in exile watch for upheaval and U S action may be needed to prevent a regime change on Hispaniola.
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Port Au Prince
Francois Duvalier
Duvalier
Suc F. Francois
Hemisphere
Diem Troops Gain Ground Over Reds in D Zone
AP reports that Ngo Dinh Diem's forces break into the Viet Cong stronghold known as D Zone near Saigon. Ranger units wrecked bases, destroyed ammunition, and evacuated a 200 bed field hospital as thousands operate across 50 miles of jungle. The government claims over 30 enemy dead and ongoing clashes as the zone shifts from VC safety to tactical pressure.
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Kennedy to hold third news conference in three weeks
Washington AP reports President Kennedy will host a news conference at 4 p.m. Thursday at the White House. The session marks his third in three weeks as officials released the schedule today.
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Kennedy
White House
Solons Back Call For All Soviet Troops Out Of Cuba
Washington AP report says leading congressional Democrats and several Republicans urged full withdrawal of the 17 000 Soviet troops from Cuba not just partial removal. They cited Khrushchev’s pledge and pressed Kennedy to apply full pressure, with no concrete plan offered. Views varied on enforcement and Cuban recovery.
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Kennedy
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Galbraith to resign as ambassador to India
U S Ambassador John Kenneth Galbraith announced he will resign in summer or early autumn to return to Harvard University to teach next fall. He has served two years in April since his appointment by President Kennedy. He did not comment on a Herald Tribune report that Chester Bowles might succeed him.
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U.S
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Harvard University
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Harvard
Kennedy
Chester Bowles
Herald Tribune
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Daily Chuckle About Temper and Kindness
A lighthearted remark advises maintaining a good temper and wisely handling a bad one. It frames the idea as practical guidance for everyday interactions and personal composure.
Kennedy seeks bipartisan Cuba talks on troop drawdown
President Kennedy moves to keep foreign policy bipartisan amid Cuba debate by convening a White House conference with both parties. He shares word of potential Soviet troop withdrawals and Khrushchev's possible reneging, aiming to quiet critics but limiting attendance to party leaders and key lawmakers.
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McCone Faces Secret Hearing Over Cuban Picture Gap
Intelligence chief John A McCone was questioned behind closed doors by the House Foreign Affairs Committee about a Cuban air surveillance gap during the Soviet missile buildup. McNamara explained limited photos were shown on television due to time, fueling continued congressional skepticism amid Latin American subversion hearings.
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Cuba
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United States hints on-site inspections in test ban talks
In Geneva the United States signals willingness to accept fewer than eight on-site inspections in a nuclear test ban treaty with broader control provisions. William Foster notes private flexibility to consider Soviet offers. Sen. Humphrey questions Senate approval for less than eight. decisive factor is overall treaty safeguards against cheating.
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Hijacked freighter Anzoategui reaches Macapa port
The Venezuelan freighter Anzoategui with Brazilian flag and diplomats aboard arrived at Macapa on the Amazon River. Brazil prepares to transfer hijackers to a warship for Belem custody while considering political asylum. Venezuela seeks extradition. Brazil may intern suspects while Foreign Ministry decides.
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Santana
Rio de Janeiro
Romulo Betancourt
Life jacket and debris from Queen found near Key West
The Coast Guard said a life jacket and debris possibly from the missing SS Marine Sulphur Queen were recovered today in the Atlantic Ocean about 14 miles southeast of Key West.
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Atlantic Ocean
Key West
Coast Guard
Three youths abandon boy after fatal drinking party
Cincinnati AP report says Hamilton County coroner cites death by exposure and acute alcoholism in a weekend drinking party. Robert Sims, 16, found Monday in a wooded area. Police say three younger boys admitted leaving Sims when he passed out.
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Juyres
Robert Sims
Sims
Hamilton County
Judge Hefte Pleads Guilty In Self Assigned Fine
Fergus Falls Minnesota AP Richard Hefte acting for Municipal Judge Elliott Roe on vacation disposed of old business. Police stopped Hefte last April for allegedly running a stop sign. He pleaded innocent, case dormant until Tuesday. Hefte changed plea to guilty and fined himself ten dollars.
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Humphrey criticizes final word on inspections
Humphrey says no figure should be called ultimate and final. He adds that the Soviet offer of two or three inspections is unacceptable. Foster was to fly to Washington to report to President Kennedy and was expected back in Geneva early next week.
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Wight Foster
Humphrey
Foster
Washington
Kennedy
Geneva
Betancourt Visits Kennedy Heads to Arlington and Club
Romulo Betancourt of Venezuela, labeled by President Kennedy as target No 1 for dictators, resumes White House talks with Kennedy after a one hour 20 minute session. They discussed economic matters as Betancourt plans wreath laying at Arlington and a speech at the National Press Club before a Venezuelan Embassy reception in Washington.
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Romulo Betancourt
Venezuela
Kennedy
White House
United States
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Arlington National Cemetery
National Press Club
Press Club
Ohio Snow Forecast Fades To Flurries Tonight
The forecast calls for light snow or flurries as an air mass moves toward Ohio with windy conditions up to 20 mph. Temperatures will drop into the teens in outlying areas after a 29 degree low at 6 am.
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