Young GOP Take Over Party Lead In Blitz
Washington AP reports junior Republicans seized control of GOP party councils in the House. Gerald R. Ford of Michigan was elected conference chairman, eight votes added to the policy committee, with Charles A. Hal Jeck re-elected floor leader and John W. Byrnes as policy committee chair. Ford unseated Charles B. Hoeven by secret ballot 86 to 78 amid claims the move was not a revolt but a shift toward newer members.
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Foreign Aid Delayed By Dock Strike
President Kennedy weighs possible strike control response as 60,000 Atlantic and Gulf coast dock workers extend an 18 day stoppage crippling shipping from Maine to Texas. An assistant secretary of labor says pressure mounts on both sides and effects reach West Germany.
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Fire Hits Marion in Central Ohio Blaze
A Tuesday night fire in Marysville Union County Ohio destroyed a two story building and threatened a business block. Damage exceeded 50 000 dollars according to Moore's Store manager who bore the brunt of the blaze.
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Italian PM Fanfani to visit Washington later this month
Authoritative sources say Prime Minister Amintore Fanfani will travel to Washington in the near term to meet U.S. officials, but no visit date has been set. The report indicates soon but specifies no schedule yet.
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France and Monaco near deal to settle tax dispute
French and Monacan officials plan an agreement in Paris to end a 10 month dispute. Monaco will keep its tax free status for individuals and about 2 000 residents but corporations will face French style taxes at lower rates phased in over several years. Sensible wording avoids aggressive measures as both sides lean on soft diplomacy.
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Kennedy to Meet Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Kuznetsov
President Kennedy will meet Vasily Kuznetsov at the White House for the first high level U S Soviet talks since the Cuban missile crisis windup. A noon appointment with Dean Rusk precedes a State Department luncheon as officials keep talks flexible on disarmament and nuclear testing.
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Nine Million Plates Ready for Ohio Vehicle Use
Ohio will have about 9.4 million license plates ready when required in March despite a late start. Corrections official Maury C. Koblentz says the plate operation shifted from Ohio Penitentiary to Lebanon Correctional Institution, with equipment installation and inmate training delaying production until late June of 1962.
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Tshombe signals readiness to pursue Congo peace
London AP: British government reports President Moise Tshombe has issued a statement indicating an end to the bid for independent Katanga. A Foreign Office spokesman said Tshombe, urged by Consul Derek Dodson, would cooperate with the UN reconciliation plan to end fighting and restore calm in Elisabethville.
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Lottery Racket Broken in Harrisburg Operation
Police broke a multi million dollar lottery scheme in downtown Harrisburg arresting Murray Baker 38 of Miami Florida and Victor Gates 48 of Camp Hill. Baker is identified as the son of the late Lou Cohen longtime alleged lottery king. They face charges of manufacturing tickets conspiracy and related counts.
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Weather Outlook: Sunshine Wanes with Mild Temperatures
Sunshine welcomed today will disappear tonight and not return tomorrow. Temperatures remain mild through Thursday with dry weather. Yesterday’s high 37 and low 32. Today’s low 33 at 1 30 a.m. Mercury rose with the sun and was expected to reach the 50s by mid afternoon.
Blast Injures Four in Finnish Factory Disaster
An explosion at a nitrogen fixation plant in central Finland injures four men critically and leaves seven missing and believed dead. The blast at Oulu destroys an eight story building and heavily damages nearby structures, police report.
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Mona Lisa's debut marred by gallery sound failings
President Kennedy presented the Mona Lisa at the National Gallery of Art but a faulty loudspeaker system spoiled the presentation. An elite guest complained she could not hear the remarks as translators and dignitaries watched. The elevator also failed, delaying the first entrance of Mrs Kennedy. The painting, on loan from the Louvre, is to tour New York after four weeks of public viewing.
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Capital Back To Old Pace
Washington AP The capital returned to a familiar rhythm as Congress reconvened. President Kennedy lauded France while promising continued support for an independent American arts power. New senators and representatives faced a busy social slate with receptions for new members and lawmakers, plus White House staff intros.
Empire State Building Evacuated After Two Alarm Fire
A two alarm fire forced evacuation of the Empire State Building in New York before dawn, damaging offices on multiple floors and briefly knocking transmitting equipment off the air. Fire officials traced the blaze to a pipe shaft in utility wiring insulation, with flames detected on several floors but no injuries reported. The building partially reopened as power and air service were restored, and stations including WNBC WCBS and WABC resumed or adjusted broadcasts.
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Hawaii storms bring rare lightning and heavy rain
In Honolulu two men were marooned as the mountains saw snowfall overnight. A rare lightning strike jolted downtown Honolulu while the city endured the heaviest rain in five years for a second straight day.
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Kennedy Lays Out Wide Ranging Proposals For Congress
The 88th Congress opens amidst a partisan clash over President Kennedy's legislative program. A White House breakfast outlined proposals as new House members take two year terms and 41 newcomers join the Senate. The House lineup stands 258 Democrats 176 Republicans and one vacancy with a 67 33 Senate edge for Democrats. Kennedy faces a pivotal debate over House Rules Committee size and liberal vs conservative control. A progressive Senate coalition eyes civil rights and other measures with a likely clash on filibuster rules as Congress convenes.
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