Powell withdraws from bid for U S Senate in Illinois
Illinois House Speaker Paul Powell announced he will not pursue the Democratic nomination for U S senator, opting to seek re election to the Illinois House after 28 years. He cited desire to serve his 59th Legislative District and the General Assembly, with party leaders’ endorsement not forthcoming. Several other names were mentioned as possible candidates.
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Springfield
Illinois
Paul Powell
U.S
Powell
Clinois House
Vienna
Femeining
General Assembly
Florida
Paul Simon
Troy
State Central Committee
Chicago
Sidney Yates
Arnold H. Maremont
Trving
Dlinois House
Olney Youth Shot In Face in Hunting Accident
Richard Walker a 14 year old Olney youth suffered facial wounds when a .20 gauge shotgun discharged while he hunted alone Saturday. Found by his parents during a search after he was late returning to a rooming home he was unable to explain the incident but authorities expect a full recovery.
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OLNEY
Ih (Ap
Richard Walker
Pauly Walker
Fire fatalities in the United States near thousand monthly
The National Fire Protection Association reports about 1,000 people die monthly in U S fires in 1961. Of the dead, nearly 6,100 lose their lives in their homes. About 30 percent of victims are children.
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Boston
National Fire Protection Association
United States
Annexation proclaimed by Sukarno stirs West New Guinea row
West New Guinea remains in focus as Sukarno proclaims the territory Indonesia’s province West Irian and orders a military command. The Netherlands signals readiness to discuss future status with Indonesia without preconditions, defying earlier self-determination demands amid looming conflict threats.
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Hague
Netherlands
West New Guinea
Indonesia
Jan de Quay
Holland
East Indies
Sukarno Monday
de Quay
New Guinea
Labor Party
Subandrio
Dutch New Guinea
Sukarno
Bogor Ayace
West Irian
Abdul Haris Nasution
Biak
Hollandia
Last Man To Look On Lincoln's Face Dies
Henry McVeigh 100, a Springfield native, died in Saluda North Carolina. He claimed to be the last living man to view Abraham Lincoln's face when Lincoln's casket was opened in 1904 in Springfield. McVeigh worked in plumbing and heating and helped reseal the casket. He was a former vice president of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce and remained active in business until retirement.
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Saluda
N. C
Henry McVeigh
Springfield
Ill
McVeigh
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Girl Holds Up Marion Station
A service station attendant in Marion Illinois says a young woman motorist robbed him of 87 dollars by driving in and ordering him to throw his money on the rear seat. A man with a shotgun sat in the rear of the car while both wore dark glasses and the vehicle had no license plate.
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Marion, Ill
Carl Rains
Effort to Start Revolt Fails in Beja Portugal
In Beja, Portugal, a failed attempt to spark a revolt against Premier Salazar left Captain Joao Maria Paulo Varela Gomes near death. About 40 rebels, mostly workers, were killed or captured after a three hour gun battle at the 3rd Infantry regiment barracks.
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Beja
Portugal
Antonio Salazar
Joao Maria Paulo Varela Gomes
Salazar
4000 U S troops to be flown to Germany in January
Washington AP reports about 4000 additional U S soldiers in two infantry battle groups will be flown to Germany mid January from several bases. Air Force planes and crews will join the move. The groups are likely drawn from the 4th Infantry Division at Ft Lewis Washington. Maj Gen William F Train, 4th Division commander, declined comment.
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Washington
U.S
Germany
Air Force
4Th Infantry Division
Ft. Lewis
Wash
William F. Train
Taxpayers Get Extra 24 Hours for Returns
Washington AP reports taxpayers receive an additional 24 hours to file federal income tax returns because April 15 falls on a Sunday this year. Commissioner Mortimer Caplin said the deadline extends to midnight Monday April 16, with timely receipt at IRS offices required by law.
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Washington
Mortimer M . Caplin
Internal Revenue
IRS
Uprising Put Down in Lebanon
About 400 persons were reported under arrest after a failed uprising by a right wing extremist group seeking to unite Lebanon with other Arab nations. Large stores of arms were seized in raids on PPS strongholds in villages. The PPS supports joining Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine and Cyprus under one Arab flag. The movement opposes the UAR chaired by Gamal Abdel Nasser.
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Lebanon
Popular Social Party
PPS
Iraq
Syria
Jordan
Palestine
Cyprus
U.A.R
Gamal Abdel Wasser
Cairo
Portuguese uprising ends as Lt. Col Da Fonseca slain
Insurgents attack a Beja barracks on New Year’s morning as government forces suffer higher casualties. Lt. Col Jaime Filipe da Fonseca, under secretary for war, urged surrender and was killed during the siege. Security tightens across Lisbon amid mourning and canceled rally plans.
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Beja
Lisbon
da Fonseca
Salazar
Santa Maria
Goa
Johnson Severs Finger Then Rejoins The Music Man
London AP reports Van Johnson sewed back the tip of his left middle finger after a door injury during The Music Man. He aims to return to his leading role tonight and continue the production with the cast.
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London
van Johnson
Johnson
Illinois ends New Year with driving tolls and fires rise
Illinois reported at least fourteen traffic deaths during the three day New Year weekend, plus four fire fatalities and two other accident deaths. The statewide toll followed a national surge in crashes and fires, with several fatal crashes including a Willisville head on collision and a Cicero bowling alley fire claiming four lives. Names of victims span Ava to Des Plaines, with multiple fatalities across Chicago area counties.
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Dahinida
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Mt Vernon seeks dismissal to protect Ozark flight
Mt Vernon officials ask CAB to dismiss Marion Herrin petition to join Ozark Air Lines St Louis Chicago route. Mt Vernon certified for commercial air service with flights starting February 2. Port authority and chamber say reconsideration would unsettle public confidence and delay service.
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Marion-Herrin
Ozark Air Lines
Chicago
C.A.B
St. Louis
Williamson County
Hospital Now Has 51 Patients
Crawford County Memorial Hospital reported 51 inpatients on Monday, the first day above 50 since opening October 16. Officials said area physicians had sent patients to other counties, hurting revenue and pushing the hospital toward a daily $500 deficit before an appeal for support. Administrator John Laots said reaching 50 inpatients shows growing local backing.
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Atari
Mother May Have Shot Girl, Self
Macoupin County Sheriff Russell Brown said the shooting of Lavaughn Bush and her daughter Carol may have been self-inflicted and a murder attempt, not homicide. David Bush, 18, was booked on homicide suspicion. he denied involvement and a .22 rifle was found in his upstairs room. Carol remained critically injured while Lavaughn was dead. The case hinges on ballistics and the truth of Bushs statement.
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la Vaughn Bush
Carol Bush
Gillespie
Macoupin County
Russell Brown
Bush
Brown
Carlinville
Southern Illinois University
University
Studebaker Plant Closed By Strike
SOUTH BEND Ind AP United Auto Workers called a strike at Studebaker Packard Corp after mediation failed to resolve contract disputes Six thousand five hundred production workers were involved with issues including wash up time shift premium vacation computation representation and management rights The strike began with midnight hours and regular picketing starting at 6 am
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South Bend
Ind
United Auto Workers Union
Studebaker-Packard Corp
Local 5
Studebaker- Packard
Illinois awards 11.4 million for men’s mental hospital
Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings awarded contracts totaling 11.401 million for a Centralia institution for the mentally retarded. Ward 5 and kitchen equipment were excluded to fit funds, reducing total from 12.505 million. Four wards planned would house about 450 patients. seven wards would hold 750. construction to span about 2 1/4 years.
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Centralia
Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings
William J. Pages Jr
Ilinois General Assembly
Payes
J. L. Simmons Co
Decatur
Werer
Troy Laundry Machiner
American Machine and Metals, Inc
East Moline
Rust_Contracting and Supply Co., Inc
Dahm Plumbing and Heating Co
Belleville
Fowler Plumbing and Heating Co
Economy Plumbing and Heating Co
Skokie
Mental Health Department
Two Women Shot To Death In Love Triangle
In DeSoto Missouri a fatal confrontation ended with the deaths of two women both mothers of three. One woman was killed by her husband who then wounded himself in a self-inflicted act. the other killed herself after a confrontation involving the two families. Names include Juanita Smith and Esther Patton.
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Desoto, Mo
Juanita Smith
Fletcher
Esther Patton
Richwoods
Henry Graf
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