Cuban Fire Sparks U S Officials Claims in Havana
Revolucion denounces U S envoy Bonsal amid accusations of planning and backing Lorendio s opposition. The piece links the incident to alleged American economic aggression and cane field bombings. Bonsal to report to Washington. his wife to join him, suggesting a prolonged stay as Cuba U S relations sink to new lows.
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Bonsal
Lorendio
Castro
Spain
United States
Revolutionary Republic
Washington
U.S
Havana
Cuba
America
Restoration Of Voters List Urged
Justice Department attorneys filed a case last June 29 seeking a stay and appeal of Wright's decision in a Louisiana election case. They challenge the Civil Rights Act of 1957 as unconstitutional while the Supreme Court weighs another Louisiana matter testing the act's validity. The case concerns the registrars and a proposed public hearing in Shreveport where cross examination was denied.
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Justice Department
Parish Rar
Curtis M. Thomas
Citizens Council
The
Coun
Louisiana
Wright
Supreme Court
Civil Rights Commission
Separ
Shreveport
High Court
Cold Wave Damages Vegetables Across Plains to Gulf States
Spotty snow in higher elevations accompanied a cold wave harming crops as skies cleared from the northern plains to the eastern Gulf States.
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Gulf States
Civil Rights Petition Seeks House Action on Voting Rights
Democratic backers of a trimmed civil rights bill plan a talkathon next Wednesday to urge more Republican signatures. Five hours of talking time are set, with hopes for more. Republicans support the bill but oppose using a petition to force a vote, preferring normal floor procedures requiring Rules Committee approval. The measure would strengthen Negro voting rights and impose federal penalties for hate bombings and interference with school integration orders.
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Eisenhower
Burns Fatal To Jonesboro Area Woman
Mrs. Nash, an elderly semi invalid resident of the Jonesboro area, died from severe burns believed to result from getting too close to a heater during near freezing morning temperatures. Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Sunday at Fellowship Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Surviving family includes her husband, three daughters, a son, 17 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
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Weather Bureau
Ark-La-Miss
Nash
Burns
Fellowship Baptist Church
Jonesboro
D. B. Tullos
Jesse Smith
Church Cemetery
Conyers Funeral Home
Arcadia
Bettye New
Sarepta
Ora Rider
North Hodge
May House
W. T. Gresham
Edmonds Funeral Home
New York Shark To Take Jet Ride
A groggy but active shark will travel in a special tank for a cross country trip from New York to San Francisco. Dr. Ray recalls the incident when the shark attempted a bite. The aquarium notes the journey as a repayment related to a Steinhart gift and mentions triggerfish.
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New York
Dr. Ray
Aquarium
San Francisco
Steinhart Institution
Man outsmarts toll machine in race against the age
Jeffrey Meyers of Forest Hills New York says he slipped a nickel into a toll machine and used a green light trick to beat the 20 cent fare. He repeated the ruse twice before being caught in a state police trap. He calls it him against the machine age and says he won’t try again. The thruway plans a 25 cent recognition upgrade.
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Jeffrey Meyers
Forest Hills
Queens
N. Y
Bald Ridge
Greenwich
Meyers
Optimist Club to Open Twin Cities Breakfast Meetings
The Optimist Club, first of its kind in the Twin Cities, plans a breakfast hour meeting format. West Monroe hosts the organization’s original session at a cafe, signaling potential success in local facilities. An Atlanta Salvation Army officer will speak at a 7:30 banquet tonight in Hotel Frances, with Major Louis Mackabee praising the choice.
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Optimist Club
Twin Cities
West Monroe
Salvation Army
Atlanta
Hotel Frances
Louis Mackabee
Cold Weekend Outlook With Teasing 46 Degree High
The forecast calls for generally fair and continued cold with highs around 46 and lows near 24. Winds shift northeast to north at 5 to 12 mph. Ark La Miss predicts 22 to 26 degree nights in the south with continued cold, fair conditions across the region tonight. Yesterday’s readings show a 9 PM temperature of 30, a Friday high of 40 and a low of 27.
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Ark-La-Miss
Barden Plans Resignation Leaves Labor Education Panel Split
Rep. Barden announced plans to resign after 26 years, seeking home life in North Carolina and family time. Rep. Bailey heads an education committee, with talk of splitting the panel. Powell would chair if given control, aiming to advance majority will despite Barden’s influence.
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Cleveland M. Bailey
D-W.va
Barden
Bailey
Powell
New York
Congress
Trent River
New Bern
N.C
Labor and Education Committee
Marvin Kirkland Rites Scheduled In West Carroll
Funeral services for Marvin Kirkland 46 year old Oak Grove businessman and farmer will be Sunday at 2 00 p.m. at First Methodist Church Oak Grove with Rev W G Stegall and Rev W C Lynch officiating. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery under Kidder Cox Funeral Home. Survived by widow Zema Kirkland two sons Marvin Jr and Harry two daughters Joan Elizabeth and Belle Starr four brothers and four sisters.
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Oan Grove
First Methodist Church
Oak Grove
Marvin Kirkland
Kirkland
Here
W. G. Stegall
W. C. Lynch
Kidder-Cox Funeral Home
Zema_ Kirkland
Marvin Jr
U. S. Navy
Isabell
Tex
Harry Kirkland
Joan Elizabeth Kirkland
Belle Starr Kirkland
R. H. Kirkland
B. C. Kirkland
E. J. Kirkland
Hilton Kirkland
Shreveport
Will LaForge
J. B. Jackson
Ott Settoon
R. H. Crow
South Africa Mine Disaster Warrants Week for Workers Rescue
The worst mining disaster in South Africa's history at Clydesdale Collieries mine followed a roof fall and gas pockets. Rescue teams, aided by oxygen gear and a ventilation fan, faced methane and carbon monoxide as they sought survivors, with one Hungarian fitter Lou is Nagy among the last to escape Friday. Rescuers described the conditions as hellish while relatives gathered at the pithead and ministers prayed with grieving families.
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Sidiary
Clydesdale (Transvaal) Collieries Ltd
South Africa
Louis Nagy
Nagy
G. S. Vandermerwe
Mickey Will Draw Salary While Held
An associate said Dr. McMillan planned to draw a salary while held as details of the will were not available. A Chicago woman known as Jane visited Dr. McMillan for a week ending before Christmas and met some friends. the associate noted McMillan spoke of Mickey only in academic terms and did not discuss her personal life much.
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Dr. McMillan
Woman Abandons 7 Children The Steller Case Sparks Welfare Probe
Neighbors reported seven children of Mrs. Laura Steller were left alone overnight while the mother, described as a stocky blonde in her 30s, said she would be back soon after leaving for Hoboken. Welfare Commissioner John L. Barry pledged action as authorities question residents.
De Gaulle Fires Massu Amid Algeria Crisis
De Gaulle orders Massu removed as Algeria crisis deepens. A formal communique stresses France’s policy to allow Algerians a free future after pacification, while no political talks with rebels are planned. Massu and BIdault barred. De Gaulle to visit Algeria February 5 and address the nation January 29.
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de Gauille
France
de Gaulle
Algiers
Algeria
Massi
Massu
Georges Bidault
Search Pushed For 3 Feared Buried In Car
Birmingham and Brasher, residents of Morris Alabama, vanished after leaving Brasher's mother's home. They left behind $85 in unclaimed wages from a highway project. No trace has been found of the men or the 1947 model car in which they were last seen.
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Birmingham
Brasher
Morris
Ala
Bessie Brasher
Officers Named For Girl Scouts Silver Council
The Silver Water's Council of the Girl Scouts elected new officers for 1960 at Thursday's meeting. Merle Edwards named camp chairman. Mrs. L. C. No land Jr. will serve as program chairman. Maurice Raphael finance chairman Virgil Crawford treasurer. Mrs. E M Waren District II chairman and Ray L. Day District VI chairman. Mrs. B C Yeldell and Mrs. L L Nash elected to membership and nominating committee. Delegates to the national council meeting named: Mrs. Guy Alford Marttie Raphael and Miss Annis Klie.
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Silver Water
Girl Scouts
Merle Edwards
L. C. Noland, Jr
Maurice Raphael
Virgil Crawford
E. M. Waren
Ray L. Day
B. C. Yeldell
L. L. Nash
Guy Alford
Marttie Raphael
Annis Klie
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Ponsye Sanders
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