Years Before He'll Understand Tommy Lost In Accident
A toddler named Tommy Chidester, age 1, becomes an orphan after a highway crash that kills his parents Richard and Evelyn, siblings Richard Jr and Robin, Ramona and Kim, and grandmother Dorothy Thomas near Elburn Illinois. A semi driver Orin Scheer collides and rolls over, while a nearby car occupants escape unharmed. Police continue investigations as the child faces years of not understanding the tragedy.
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Tommy
Aurora
Chidester
Robin
Ramona
Kim
Thomas
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Tlinois
Kane County
Richard Chidester
Evelyn
Richard Jr
Dorothy Thomas
Albia
Iowa
Orin Scheer
Manhattan
John Popenhagen
Rita
Kay
Aurora Colp
Tommy Chuidester
Bowker Trippier awarded 1443 pounds for loss of smell
London high court fixed Bowker Trippier s sense of smell value at 1443 pounds after he was knocked down by a motorcycle. The fish merchant said the loss left him unable to tell if fish were fresh.
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London
High Court of England
Bowker Trippier
Trippier
3 Wounded In Shoot Spree
A Columbus man wounded his wife and two others over four hours in a shooting spree. Detective Wayne Morgan said Richard W. Good, 46, was captured hiding in a closet at the home of the last victim, Juanita Williams, 47. Williams was wounded in the abdomen and listed in fair condition at University Hospital.
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Columbus, Ohio
Columbus
Wayne Morgan
Richard W. Good
Juanita Williams
University Hospital
Nixon Eyes Popular Vote Lead After Recount Request
Nixon backers push for recounts and absentee ballots in 11 states to potentially edge Kennedy in the national popular vote. Nixon aides say no plan to challenge electoral tally. Morton cites suspected fraud but reports show little evidence to alter results.
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GOP
Thurston B. Morton
Morton
Kennedy
Herbert G. Klein
Robert Finch
Frau
Associated Press
Situation Tense In Louisiana
In New Orleans and Baton Rouge a tense clash over public school integration unfolds as five Negro girls prepare to enter first grade at all white schools. The Louisiana Legislature resumes a 12 day special session amid moves to block integration while U.S. Judge Wright’s restraining order limits state action. Local officials face possible moves to oust the Orleans Parish School Board amid accusations of collusion with integration efforts.
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Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Lloyd J. Rittiner
Orleans Parish
U. S. Dist
J. Skelly Wright
Jimmie H. Davis
Capitol
Davis
Wright
Tom Jewell
Earlir
Kennedy Rests Close To Nixon
President-elect John F Kennedy seeks quiet rest on the Atlantic shore in Palm Beach after weeks of campaign turmoil, relaxing after the victory over Vice President Richard M Nixon.
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Fla
John F. Kennedy
Atlantic Shore
Kennnedy
Richard M. Nixon
French Army On Alert In Algeria Rioters Scatter After Monument Clash
In Algiers police and army were alerted after Friday's unrest during Armistice Day ceremonies. About 100 people were injured as unorganized youths clashed with security forces. The Front for French Algeria denied links to the rioting as students attacked police, wrecked buses, and pelted guards amid tear gas. Observers warned of growing opposition to De Gaulle's policy.
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U. S
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Today's Chuckle She's the kind of girl who doesn't care for a man's com
A witty quip about independence and ownership. The style plays on contrasts between self sufficiency and dependency, delivering a light punchline about who holds influence in a relationship or social exchange.
Cats Safeguarded by Britain Be Kind to Animals Law
Twenty seven cats of varied colors snoozed in a large empty house saved from eviction by Britain's be kind to animals act. The owners Mr and Mrs Montague Coling were evicted for nonpayment of rent. Until they find new housing the cats remain, and officials of the RSPCA will continue daily calls with cat food. The law also makes it illegal to abandon a domestic or captive animal.
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Reading
England
Britain
Montague Coling
Colings
Royal Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Sammy Davis Jr and May Britt Wedding Goes Formal
Publicizing from Hollywood reports that Sammy Davis Jr and May Britt wed in a private Jewish ceremony. A formal reception follows at the Beverly Hilton with guests including Sinatra and Martin set to attend. press coverage limited to a 4 PM photo session at the Nordic Room to avoid a publicity circus.
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Sammy Davis Jr
May Britt
Nordic
Beverly Hilton
Tony Curtis
Janet Leigh
Milton Berle
Dean Martin
Barbara Rush
Shirley MacLaine
Davis
Sammy
Kennedy begins Florida vacation after Nixon vote win
Senator elect John F Kennedy arrives Friday night at 10 03 p m at a Florida residence once owned by his father Joseph P Kennedy He travels with plans for a two week rest but will attend a Texas conference with Lyndon B Johnson next Wednesday His wife Jacqueline and daughter Caroline accompany him only in Washington for a brief stop en route to the Sunshine State Kennedy appears relaxed amid cheering crowds as he pauses to greet supporters and discuss plans for the coming transition to government leadership in January
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Hyannis Port
Mass
Kennedy
Washington
Jacqueline
Caroline
Florida
Joseph P. Kennedy
Great Britain
Texas
Lyndon B. Johnson
Nixon
Kennedy lowers prices after Kennedy victory in Pawtucket
In Pawtucket Rhode Island the White Front restaurant cuts coffee to five cents and hot dogs to ten cents in celebration of John F. Kennedy's election as president. Owner Anthony Petrucci and partners say prices will hold while the Democratic Kennedy remains in office, trimming from the previous ten and fifteen cent levels.
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R. I
White Front
John F. Kennedy
Anthony Petrucci
Kennedy
Nixons Rest at Florida Vacation Spot
Richard M Nixon and his family arrived in Florida for a vacation at Key Biscayne near Miami while President elect John F Kennedy began a working break at his oceanside home in Palm Beach. Nixon praised the Florida welcome as he dismissed questions about any recount plans.
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Key Biscayne
Miami Harbor
F Eisenhower
Palm Beach
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Oceanside
Washington
Eisenhower urges Thanksgiving aid to world hungry
President Eisenhower proclaimed November 24 as Thanksgiving Day and urged Americans to help feed the world’s needy through voluntary relief agencies. He spoke on his Georgia vacation at Augusta National Golf Club, hoping future thanksgivings will be celebrated by all nations.
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Eisenhower
Augusta National
Georgia
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