CIA says Soviet economy lagging despite growth claim
The CIA held a rare news conference declaring Russia is falling behind in the global economy. It cites 24 percent growth in 1962 and 1963, a 6 percent rise in agricultural output, dropping gold reserves and rising foreign aid costs. The agency notes Khrushchev’s 1963 expansion program and potential $2 billion in Western imports.
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Russia
CIA
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Free World
U.S
United States
Paul M. Chretien
Johnson
Miller Demands Johnson Debates Four 1964 Campaign Issues
Republican Chairman William E Miller urged President Johnson to honor Kennedy era commitment for television debates in 1964. Miller noted Johnson pressed for multiple debates in 1960 and pointed to Kennedy Nixon debates as a factor in that victory. Across the canal zone rioting panamanians clashed with U S troops near the border.
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Washingto!n
UPI
William E. Miller
Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Miller
Kennedy
GOP National Committee
Richard M. Nixon
Reapportion Arguments Set Jan 16
A special three judge federal court will hear on Jan 16 a suit testing the legality of reapportionment bills signed by Gov. Scranton. The case, filed by five taxpayers, challenges state constitution sections governing legislative apportionment and could affect the April 28 primary and November 3 general elections. Democratic critics say the laws favor Republicans in both chambers.
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Philadelphia
UPI
William W. Scranton
State House
Senate
U. S
Michael H. Sheridan
William J. Nealon
U. S. Middle District Court of Pennsylvania
Albert B. Maris
U. S. Court of Appeals
Third Circuit
U. S. District Court
Scranton
Death toll in Panama crisis rises with American casualties
The report lists deaths and injuries from the Panama Canal Zone unrest, noting 14 dead and 224 injured overall including three American soldiers. It cites mob violence, U S embassy attack, looting, and martial law as the U S and Panamanian governments react with diplomatic moves and troop deployments. President Johnson, Panama's Chiari, and the OAS are central figures in the crisis unfolding in January 1964.
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Panama City
U.S
Colon
Republic
Robert F. Chiari
Washington
Chiari
Security Council of the United Nations
Organization of American States
OAS
OAS Council
Johnson
Panama
Panama C
Thomas Mann
U.S. Army
Canal Zone
Connally Will Seek Re Election After Injury
Texas Governor John Connally, wounded in the Kennedy assassination, said at a news conference he would seek re election as governor. He predicted President Johnson could carry Texas 60 to 40 and foresaw a Democratic sweep in Texas next fall. He declined to comment on Johnson Yarborough relations.
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Austin
Tex
UPI
Texas
John Connally
Johnson
Connally
John F. Kennedy
Ralph Yarborough
Dtex
Mrs Hood begins 12th year as Wimo dausis president
Inside the issue notes Mrs W H Hood begins her 12th year as president of Wimo dausis with coverage on pages 8 and 9 for BPW initiation challenges. The newspaper previews a section 20 high school clash, a DC Majors game, and local education discussions with Canton vocational school recall photos.
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W. H. Hood
Wimodausis
Weather Report for Western Pennsylvania
Mostly cloudy and windy with much colder temperatures in Western Pennsylvania. Snow flurries favored northern areas. highs near 15 to 29, then tonight a low around 6 to 12 with isolated valleys zero to 10 below. Saturday looks fair and warmer. Shenango River at 5.2 feet after 4.0 feet.
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Pennsylvania
Shenango River
Theft at Bart's Bar Cleaned Out Cash and Bottles
A canvas bag containing 240 dollars was stolen in a burglary at Bart's Bar located at 349 E Washington St. Entry was gained by breaking a window. An undetermined amount of cash from a pool game machine and about seven bottles of whiskey were also taken.
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Bart’s
Washington St
LRPC Elects McQuiston Chairman at Reorganization Meeting
Daniel H. McQuiston of New Wilmington was chosen chair man of the Lawrence Regional Planning Commission succeeding Harry E. Reed who moves to the executive board. Robert E. Ferrell was elected vice chairman with re elected Elder R. Wallace as secretary and Michael Audin as treasurer. The board accepted the resignation of William W. Kelly and raised John E. Blackson to assistant director with a salary increase to 10 200. A six month budget of 25518 was approved and two new members joined. Separately, UPI reported a national print run for the Kennedy assassination book nearing completion with the first million copies en route to subscribers.
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Daniel H. McQuiston
New Wilmington
Lawrence Regional Planning Commission
Harry E. Reed
Mt. Jackson
Robert E. Ferrell
McQuiston
Elder R. Wallace
New Castle
Michael Audin
Hickory Township
William W. Kelly
John E. Blackson
Blackson
LAPC
John Cater
Neshannock Township
Harold Williams
North Beaver Township
County Farms to Enter Harrisburg Farm Show Reach
More than 60 Lawrence County farmers and future farmers will participate in the 1964 State Farm Show at Harrisburg next week. Mohawk Laurel and Union high schools lead with FFA and FHA teams. additional entries include swine and sheep exhibits, a folk dance group the Merry Mohawks, and county bands.
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Lawrence County
Harrisburg
Homemakers of America
FHA
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Mohawk
Laurel
Union
Union Ffa
Folk Dancers
Merry Mohawks
Kim Havens
Lawrence County Senior Extension Club
John McKim
Galilee
Keith
Walter McConnell
Washington Township
Wendell McKissick
Scott Township
Guy Fullerton
North Beaver Township
Fred McConnell
Laurel High
Dave McEwen
Ellwood Area Backing Tech School Faces Reservations
Ellwood City Area Joint School Board will back the technical vocational high school next Thursday but members voiced strong caveats. Dr. Clarence M. Long urged support while noting the school would fit grades 13 and 14 with training tied to military placement and employment, and cautioned the project may not curb dropout problems or justify costs.
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Ellwood City Area
Ellwood
Clarence M. Long
Lawrence County
Long
Forbes Trail
Allegheny County
Forbes
Pittsburgh
Westmorland
Dr. Long
Clifford L. Johnson
Johnson
J. Robert Grant
New Castle
North Hill
Grant
Schools Will Lose 46 Directors Under District Plan
Lawrence County will have 46 fewer school directors by July 1 1966 as Pennsylvania schools convert to districts. Boards will drop from 118 to 72, nine directors per district, with eight districts retaining boundaries and some boards enlarged by appointments. Population and cost figures for Ellwood New Castle Laurel Mohawk Neshannock Shenango Union Wilmington shown.
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Penn Hills High School
Pittsburgh
Tri-State Area School Study Council
Ellwood City
Shenango
Laurel
Neshannock
New Castle
Mohawk High School
Union
Wilmington
Mohawk
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Ellwood
Harrisburg
State Council of Education
State Sen Henry T Propert Dies at 57 in Abington
Abington Pennsylvania state Senator Henry T. Propert 57 longtime chairman of the Senate Finance Committee died Thursday night at Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. He was pronounced dead shortly before midnight.
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Abington
UPI
Henry T. Propert
R-Montgomery
State Senate Finance Committee
Memorial Hospital
Propert
Goldwater Defense Missiles Spar Over ICBM Dependability
Senator Barry Goldwater sparked a campaign controversy by charging long range missiles are undependable and urging disclosure. Defense Secretary McNamara called the claim completely misleading and politically irresponsible, while Nelson Rockefeller avoided comment. Goldwater favors manned aircraft and notes B47 and B52 phasing in the 1970s amid a NH campaign swing ending with a storm.
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Portsmouth
N.H
UPI
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Defense Department
Washington
Defense
Robert McNamara
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Manchester
Rockefeller
Air Force Reserve
Arizona Republican
United States
New Hampshire
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