New Year's Holiday Traffic Toll Tops Oklahoma Fatalities
Oklahoma reports 10 deaths in a two-car crash near Cordell as New Year celebrations begin. California and New York state record multiple fatalities while fires claim several lives in Orinda and Dallas. Holiday toll trails past years with 320 projected, 338 last year, and a high of 370 in 1968.
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Katangans Weigh Unity Move After Secession Bid
Katanga cabinet members reportedly accept that Katanga cannot be free from Congo and may become a demi independent province with links to Kinshasa. Tshombe's stance shifts after Kitona talks and U.S. pressure, with Kasavubu ordering Katanga Provincial Assembly to meet at Kamina base early next year.
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Kamina
Area Drivers Urged to Use Caution Over Long Weekend
Road safety officials urged pedestrians motorists and holiday revelers to exercise care during the long weekend ending New Year Day. A 78 year old man Jack Carter was struck by a vehicle on US Highway 165 near Monroe in a fatality reported Tuesday.
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U S Hopes For Laos Peace Talks After Collapse
Washington says further negotiations toward a new Lao government are expected despite the collapse of direct talks among princes. Prince Souvanna Phouma left Vientiane for consultations while Pathet Lao leader Soumphone or Boun Oum and others met briefly with little progress reported.
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American Legion season party planned for Monroe hall
The annual American Legion party scheduled for 3 30 p m today at the Monroe Legion Hall promises refreshments and favors for children of members. Bert Braun adjutant Post 13 urges all members and families to attend. Miss Nell Thornton of Montgomery Alabama is named as niece of Mr and Mrs O C Roddey.
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Lightning strikes girl during storm in Detroit
Detroit AP reports 16 year old Kathy Meerschaert was running home under a tree when lightning struck nearby on August 5. She survived the strike and the incident was described as a fight to live.
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JFK States Conference On Defense
President Kennedy called a conference with top military leaders on America’s defense as Kathy Meer’s condition improved. Doctors report brain function intact and memory persevering, with the family grateful for miracles as the meeting plans proceed between executive staff and defense officials.
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Scout Frostbite Rescue in Great Smokies
Two Boy Scouts Mike ngton, 15, and Allen Wallen, 17, were found near Peck's Corner in the Great Smoky Mountains after spending nights on icy slopes. They sustained frostbite and exposure but remained calm awaiting rescuers. rangers carried them by jeep to safety two miles from the shelter, as weather forced their hike up from Newfound Gap toward Davenport Gap.
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Government booklet outlines fallout survival plan
The 48 page pocket guide from the Defense Department warns of thermonuclear attack dangers and how citizens can protect themselves. Secretary McNamara says the booklet provides necessary facts while noting that attack likelihood remains low.
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Scientists Near Clean Nuclear Bomb Breakthrough
Western scientists are near solving a nearly clean hydrogen bomb and want tests to prove practicality. Reports say the Soviet Union may have advanced toward a cleaner bomb, influencing U.S. British talks on resuming atmospheric tests and potential rapid troop movements after bombing.
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Senator Soaper Comments On Driver Traffic Ahead
A local senator voices remarks on driver behavior amid traffic concerns. The brief mentions praise for a Christmas gift and references a public figure addressing street safety and public sentiment.
State Requests Court To Drop Area Bus Suits
Gen. Jack Gremillion filed a motion contending federal action violates the 10th Amendment and that the plaintiff failed to join the commission. The suits sought to block parish officials from desegregating terminals while the Interstate Commerce Commission has ordered desegregation, but Louisiana public service regulations are cited.
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Forecast Says Showers and Cool Weather Today
Today will be mostly cloudy with a few possible showers and cooler temperatures tonight. Monday is expected to be partly cloudy and rather cold with a high near seasonal norms.
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Florida Shivers In Record Cold
Florida endures its coldest spell of the winter with lows below freezing for hours across the state. Forecaster Neil Frank notes the cold front moved south, icing citrus and damaging crops while juice concentrate firms may salvage some fruit. Continued on page twoA.
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Mercury Sharp Cold Hits Fairbanks Area
Fairbanks Alaska reports record low temperatures with minus 62 noted in readings. Officials said the extreme cold triggered a city emergency status with skeleton crews. crime rate dropped as residents avoided downtown bars.
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Fairbanke
Stemrom
Clifford Nordby
Weather Jokes Point to Universal Climate Complaints
A lighthearted quip notes that if you dislike the weather where you live you can move, yet you may still dislike the climate somewhere else. The line uses a humorous universal truth about changing environments and personal weather preferences.
Texan Wins Title Of Champion Liar In Wildlife Tale
C R Hutcheson of Lubbock Texas won the world’s champion liar title at Burlington Wisconsin for a tall tale about a duck call and ducks swarming in from all directions. Four lies won honorable mention, including claims about anti-freeze in cows and an economical compact car.
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Sturgis Mich
European Extremists Strike in Algeria Violence Erupts
In Paris and Algeria crowds clash as European extremists launch strikes, sparking violence and heightened tension. Authorities caution on lookouts amid ongoing unrest and political strain.
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Tax Bite Rises Again On Monday
Washington report outlines a progressive payroll tax hike to 3 percent for employees and 3 percent for employers with staged increases to 3 percent in 1963 4 percent in 1966 and 4 percent in 1968. The self employed face a 50 percent premium.
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