Wintry Midwest Weather Worsens Cold and Snow Spread
The Associated Press reports a cold arctic outbreak moving from the northern Rockies into the midcontinent and eastern regions. Snow fell in eastern Colorado Wyoming and western Nebraska with drifting near Denver and Cheyenne. Temperatures dropped to below zero in North Dakota and Montana as rain and clouds spread from the Rockies to the Atlantic Coast.
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Reporter Marie Torre Faces Possible Contempt Jail Term
Marie Torre tells New York reporters she hopes to avoid another 10 day jail sentence for contempt of court for refusing to reveal a news source about singer Judy Garland. She says she would be happier if she knew how this would end and says she could be cited again if asked to name her source and refuses to answer.
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Marie Torre
New York
Judy Garland
Ghosts Take Over Springfield Home With Repeated Window Breaks
In Springfield Massachusetts an 80 year old grandmother Mrs Charles Papineau reports 39 windows broken since last Tuesday. Police found no sign of crime and withdrew. John C Parker claims poltergeist activity and plans to install a recording thermometer in the 2 story home bathroom to test temperature related causes. Wayne Papineau, 13, and Mrs Papineau heard banging before more windows shattered. A Seaford New York man James Herrmann noted similar unexplained bottle tops popping on Long Island last year.
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Charles Papineau
John C. Parker
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James M. Herrmann
Seaford
N.Y
Long Island
Winter Weather Returns to Miami Valley
A cold front moved through the Miami Valley this morning bringing rain and possibly snow. Expect a high of 40 and a low of 2 degrees with much colder conditions, and a Friday outlook of 30 and partly cloudy skies. Middletown reported a Wednesday high of 53 and a 35 degree low, with 9 inches of rainfall from Wednesday morning to Thursday morning.
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Middletown
Navy Carryall-Vehicle Crash Kills Six Near Pensacola
A Navy carryall collided with a truck carrying frozen orange juice about 12 miles west of Pensacola. Six young enlisted men died and three were injured in the Wednesday crash.
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Dogs Survive Antarctic Winter After Abandonment
Japan rejoices as two of fifteen sled dogs of the Karafuto breed, abandoned on Ongul Island during a harsh Antarctic winter, are found alive by a six man advance party led by Masamu Murayama from the Soya. Authorities report no word on the other thirteen dogs amid ongoing expedition plans.
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James Cary
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Antarctic
Stalin
Soya
Ongul Island
Masamu Murayama
Murayama
Badweather
Eisenhower
Osaka
Sachiko Murase
Society For
Mikoyan in America A vigorous coast to coast campaign
Exhausted reporters note Mikoyan’s high energy during a seven day five city tour of the United States. He charms crowds at Perino's in Los Angeles and meets workers in Cleveland while promoting peace, more trade, and dialogue to ease Cold War tensions. He presents a warm humane image, using humor and calm resolve to counter American mistrust of the Soviet Union.
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Detroit
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Lincoln Electric Co
Cleveland
Mikoyan
Ambassador Hotel
Soviet Union
Adlai Stevenson
Khrushchev
America
Castro Orders Executions for Murderers in Cuba
Fidel Castro said orders were given to shoot every one of these murderers as Cuba reports 185 Batista regime executions. Newsmen note international criticism of trials and deaths, with additional reports of executions in Camaguey and Manzanillo and three Batista soldiers condemned at Colon. Provisional President Urquía's govt promises lists of accused and charges, while provincial courts push ahead with trials.
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Welbut
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Fulgencio Batista
Manzanillo
Castro
Manual Urbutia
Alvin M. Bentley
Rmich
Subcommittee
United States
Senate
Homer Capehart
R-Ind
U S Officials Demand Action Over Cuban Executions
Assistant Secretary Roy Rubottom testifies before a House committee urging the United States to curb Fidel Castro amid Cuba’s post-revolution killings. Congress debates measures from ending credit to Cuba to stopping sugar imports as Senators condemn the executions and Castro orders.
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Roy Rubottom
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Cuba
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Ohio
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Fidel Castro
Fulgencio Batista
Hayes
United States
Hays
Batista
Sputnik III Regains Radio Voice After Silence
The Soviet satellite Sputnik III resumes transmission after nearly a month of quiet. Press Wireless Inc. heard the transmitter again in Napa California on Wednesday night at 7 o clock.
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Press Wireless Inc
Castro taunts critics as Cuba marks Batista regime toll
Castro told newsmen that critics should have worried about executions when Batista was in power. Revolutionary leaders say about 20 000 Cubans died or were tortured during Batista's second six-year rule. LatAm and US criticism of court martial justice grows with editorials from Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires and Costa Rica. In Washington Senators Styles Bridges and J William Fulbright join condemnation.
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J. William Fulbright
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Missing Rhode Island Student Joan Beaulac
Joan Beaulac 19 daughter of Willard L Beaulac of Pawtucket Rhode Island has vanished from the Rhode Island School of Design since January 10 after failing to return to her dormitory by curfew. The note mentions U S ambassador to Argentina in the byline context.
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Joan Beaulac
Willard L. Beaulac
Pawtucket
R.L. U.S
Argentina
Rhode Island School of Design
Joan
Johnson routes Senate committee lineups after filibuster pact
Senate Democratic leader Lyndon B. Johnson tightens party control as he assigns key committee seats to his backers including freshman Robert Byrd and strong ally Frank Church. Republicans await final assignments as 64 Democrats and 34 Republicans shape the next panel lineup.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Senate
Johnson
Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Thomas J Dodd
Connecticut
Gale McGee
Wyoming
Cease Fire Hopes Rise Over Algeria Talks
Paris AP reports France’s new Parliament opens amid rumors of a possible cease fire in Algeria. Debre seeks confidence but no formal talks occur until spring. Algeria Francaise faction pushes hostile stance amid ongoing debate over independence and amnesty actions affecting rebels.
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de Gaulle
Michel Debre
Algeria
Debre
Fifth Republic
Thief With Strong Arm Steals Sofa From Hotel
Salt Lake City police report a man named James M. Larson moved a heavy sofa and chair onto a sidewalk near a downtown hotel lobby early Wednesday. He returned for the furniture, but it had vanished.
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Salt Lake City
James M. Larson
Doctors Pay Their Grocery Bill With Fat Cat Funds
A humorous line notes many doctors settle grocery expenses with money from those who have overindulged. The quip contrasts profession and appetite, highlighting ironic wealth fueling everyday purchases.
General Marshall ill at Fort Bragg hospital
Gen. George C. Marshall was stricken and taken to Ft Bragg Army hospital where he was reported resting comfortably. In Georgia Gov. Vandiver sent a six bill package to the General Assembly to reinforce segregated schools. U S District Judge Johnson held Circuit Judge Wallace in contempt for not producing voter registration records to the Civil Rights Commission. In Havana revolutionary courts executed 10 more bringing the toll to 195.
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George C. Marshall
Ft. Bragg Army Hospital
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Ernest Vandiver
Montgomery, Ala
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Frank W. Johnson Jr
George C. Wallace
Civil Rights Commission
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Cuba
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