Peach Crops Hit Hard by Southeast Freeze Losses
Sub freezing weather grips the Deep South with peach crops in South Carolina Georgia Alabama Tennessee North Carolina and Virginia shown heavily damaged. Georgia and South Carolina face multi million losses while Florida sees warnings of frost with sparse crops. Prediction of continued cold risks to fruit crops statewide.
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South Georgia
A. W. Todd
North Carolina
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Clyde Auman
West End
Peach Growers Society
Virginia
Essex
King and Queen
Florida
South Florida
Mild Upturn After Tonight Snow Flurries End by Morning
The weather forecast calls for a slight warmup tomorrow. Tonight brings snow flurries ending by morning with lows in the high 20s to low 30s. The previous day recorded a high of 33 and a low of 26.
Alaska Faces Rising Death Toll After Massive Quake
Anchorage reports place the dead and missing at 178 as Civil Defense cites Kodiak and coastal towns bearing the brunt of Friday night earthquake and tidal waves. Officials note many areas remain “situation unknown” with crews tallying losses from Cordova to Chenega and Valdez.
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Wales
Kodiak
Chenega
Prince William Sound
Fairbanks
Uns
Civil Defense
Cordova
Anchorage
Homer
Kodiak Island
Valdez
Kayak Island
Chenga
Seward
Port Ashton
Congress urged to aid stricken Alaska after disaster
Washington AP reports a broad federal relief program is being shaped for Alaska with congressional action likely to unlock emergency funds. Disaster chief McDermott said property damage could reach 350 million to 50 million dollars and additional legislation may be needed. Senators pledged support as McDermott prepared a report with recommendations for special action.
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Alaska
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Senate
Office of Emergency Planning
Federal
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Johnson
Quake Report Near Canada Coast Roughly 99 Miles Northwest of Berkeley
UC seismograph records a moderate to severe quake at 1 05 am PST near the North Pacific epicenter between Queen Charlotte Island and Vancouver Island off Canada. Seismologist Tom Turcotte estimates magnitude 6 to 6 5 on the Richter scale, comparing to Alaska's 8 6 quake.
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Calif
University of California Seismograph
North Pacific
Alaska
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Queen Charlotte Island
Vancouver Island
Canada
Turcotte
Nixon Urges Firmness On Communism In Bangkok
Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon urged unbending US policy against communism during a four day Bangkok visit. He argued Washington must withhold recognition from Communist China and block Peking from a United Nations seat while staying in South Vietnam until victory over guerillas is achieved. He spoke at an American Chamber of Commerce luncheon stressing there can be no vaccination or compromise with Communists.
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Thailand
Richard M. Nixon
U.S
Nixon
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China
Peking
United Nations
South Viet Nam
American Chamber of Commerce
Khrushchev Arrives in Hungary for Talks amid Peking Rift
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev lands in Budapest for discussions with Janos Kadár and István Dobi on Hungary to mark 19 years since liberation. Officials withheld agenda as China blasts Khrushchev’s peaceful co existence policy and urges repudiation. Gromyko and Andropov accompany him.
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Hungary
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Kheushehev
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Danube
Soviet Union
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Somali Capital Bombed by Ethiopian Air Raids
The Somali Embassy in Rome cited unofficial reports from Mogadishu that Ethiopian planes bombed Hargeisa twice today. Six planes were said to participate in one raid and fewer in the other, with no confirmed casualties. The clashes along the border have intensified, marking the first beyond-border hostilities reported.
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Mogadishu
Hargeisa
Ethiopia
Somalia
MacArthur Remains Critical as Kidney Issue Improves
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur stays in critical condition with improved kidney function. Doctors report intermittent esophageal bleeding controlled by a tube, and heart function and blood pressure remain stable as Heaton considers possible stomach ulcer.
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Douglas MacArthur
Sovi Trem Waener N Neen Hospital
MacArthur
Leonard D. Heaton
Army
Heaton
Southerners Prepare to Speak for Civil Rights Bill
After 16 days of skirmishing formal debate began with Humphrey and Kuchel leading a bipartisan push to overcome Dixie opposition. Southern senators asked to be heard, while Dirksen signaled amendments to the fair employment practices section and other parts of the bill.
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Ginter Sue
Sens
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Thomas Kuepel
R-Caul
Humphrey
Kuchel
Dixie
COP
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Dirksen
Goulart Defies Critics As Reform Drive Advances
President Joao Goulart vowed on national TV not to alter his reform program amid a political crisis in Brazil. He alleged foreign money backs opposition and said reforms would expand land policy voting rights for 20 million illiterates, legalization of the Communist party, and broader presidential powers.
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Brazil
Joao Goulart
Goulart
Congress
Communist Party
Greek Reds To Be Freed
Athens Greece AP Premier George Papandreou vows to free 400 Communists held since the 1947-49 revolution as his Center Union party controls 169 of 300 seats and Amnesty bill likely passes. Among those freed is Tony Ambatielos whose case embarrassed Queen Frederika in London and contributed to Carmanalis government downfall.
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George Papandreou
Papandreous
Brother Is Named Regent in Saudi Arabia Power Shift
Mecca radio reports Crown Prince Faisal became regent and de facto ruler after a royal decree stripped King Saud of powers. Ailing Saud, 11 or 12 years into his reign since 1953, is described as a figurehead while Faisal consolidates internal and foreign affairs.
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Faisal
Damascus
Syria
Saud
Saudi Arabia
Mecca
Lefl Saud
Ibn Saud
Europe
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Meecca Radio
Naib el Malik
Beirut
Saud Arabia
Ohio Aviatrix Heads To Cairo
Mrs. Geraldine Meck of Columbus Ohio left for Cairo on the next leg of her round the world solo flight. She arrived from Casablanca in a Cessna after flying over the Mediterranean amid thunderstorms. Her next stop is Dhahran Saudi Arabia as she aims to set records for solo around the world in a single engine plane.
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Algeria
Geraldine Meck
Columbus
Ohio
Cairo
Saudi Arabia
Mock
Chuckle: Pride in Speaking Fades Under Courage Test
A witty reflection notes that many men who boast of free speech wish they had the nerve to act on their statements. The quip contrasts declared rights with real bravery in 5a.
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