Fidel Castro Arrival Still Awaited in Havana
Havana waits as rebel forces seal Cuba under Castro. He plans a triumphal march from Santiago to Havana with provisional president Urutia. Battles rage in Havana as rebels take government targets and riot fears rise. violence, looting, and transport shutdowns deepen a tense security situation.
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Alaska Becomes 49th State Today
Washington AP reports President Eisenhower proclaims Alaska the 49th state, marking the first new state since 1912. The flag design will be unveiled later, with official status on July 4 and three electoral votes in 1960. Alaska gains self government and Democratic-leaning legislature, amid vast resources and a population around 212,000.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Alaska
United States
Town Of Tragedy Hopes For Brightening Future
In Springhill Nova Scotia the fate of a town scarred by two mine disasters and a major fire hangs in the balance. Mayor Ralph Gilroy says governments will act and an industry will arrive by spring. About 800 coal miners remain unemployed since the Dominion Steel and Coal Corp shut its mines, many facing relief or relocation as benefits lapse next spring.
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Terms Open For Solons In Congress
Washington AP reports the 86th Congress terms begin at noon today for all House members and newly elected Senators. Members are on payroll but won’t be sworn in or vote until the opening ceremony Wednesday. The Senate and House party splits show Democrats expanding majorities as the new session begins.
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Polio Lung Is Stolen at Chicago Hospital
Henry Messerschmidt, 32, of Elkhorn Wisconsin, stole a lightweight artificial lung device used by a polio patient during a post-surgery check. He left the 100-pound multilung in a brother-in-law's car, then returned with the heavy lungs, valued at $2,000, from a month-old replacement.
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Moon rocket rivalry heats US space pace
Washington AP reports Russia's lunar mission accelerates the space race as Moscow predicts near moon approach by Sunday. Deputy Premier Mikoyan arrives in New York while U S lawmakers demand more American moon shots and consider rapid, multiple attempts to reach the moon.
Mikoyan Eyes Talks With Nixon During US Visit
Anastas Mikoyan, first deputy premier of the Soviet Union, plans a 2 1/2 to 3 week trip visiting 10 major American cities. He seeks talks with Vice President Nixon and possibly President Eisenhower to press the Kremlin’s desire to ease Berlin tensions and expand trade with the United States. Security is high, with police and State Department agents guarding Idlewild and Park Avenue venues. Hungarian groups plan to protest near the UN delegation before Mikoyan heads to Washington.
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Russians Predict Arrival Will Be At 11 P.m. EST
Moscow reports its new cosmic rocket may reach the moon area by 11 p.m. EST, claiming it will be the first artificial planet and a satellite of the sun. The craft, launched Friday, traveled about 130,789 miles from Earth and is said to survive near solar heat, with instruments aboard and a 796 pound payload.
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Holiday Death Toll Near Record on New Year Roads
The four day New Year auto toll rose toward a record pace with NSC urging drivers to slow down. AP counted 341 traffic fatalities, 106 fire deaths, and 105 other fatally injured in 102 hours from Dec 10 to Dec 14.
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Miserable Life Drives Widow to Bank Robberies
Vera Wilson, 57, a homeless widow, told investigators she used two midtown bank robberies to escape a miserable life. She admitted to stealing $3,000 from one bank and attempting another, saying she acted to end poverty and loneliness despite appearing gentle and well groomed.
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Arthur E. Schultheiss
Manhattan
Boise man seeks to sever prison terms in federal case
Edward Bonici asked Federal Judge Fred Taylor to reduce his prison time for passing a worthless check and impersonating a Department of Commerce official. He contends the sentences should run concurrently for a total of two years, but the judge ruled consecutive terms totaling three years.
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Moon rocket tail light may reveal artificial comet trail
Washington AP reports Russian claims that a moon bound Soviet rocket carries a tail light to create a sodium cloud for visual observation from Earth. U S scientists note American tests ejected sodium at high altitude to form a bright blob, confirming a theory about twilight sky glow but doubt a sodium trail would serve any practical purpose for tracking a moon rocket.
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Washington
U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Today’s Chuckle on nerves of steel in a neurotic era
A humorous reflection on modern life testing nerves of steel as people contend with anxiety and daily pressures in a fast changing world. The piece echoes a lighthearted take on neurotic behavior and self awareness in contemporary society.
Newborn Kidnapping Sought In Brooklyn Hospital
A newborn girl was kidnapped from St. Peter's Hospital in Brooklyn late Friday. A citywide alert seeks a bleached blonde woman, 30s, about 140 pounds, seen loitering near the maternity ward Boss Frank Chionchio is a Port Authority lawyer and Frances is the mother. they have a 1-year-old daughter Gerardette.
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