Castro Frightens Latins Castros influence rattles foreign ministers
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports from Punta del Este Uruguay that Fidel Castro's spread of communism unsettles Latin American governments. The meeting shows leaders fear direct actions at home, as bombs and riots in Havana echo abroad. Brazil faces economic trouble and political pressure as it resists strong anti Castro measures. Nearby nations feel pressure to curb Castroism while more distant states hope the threat fades.
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William L. Ryan
Punta del Este
Uruguay
Fidel Castro
Castro
Cuba
Osvaldo Corticos
Havana
Brazil
Francisco Juhiao
Latin America
Caribbean
University Head Cites Space Limit
University of Maryland president Dr. Wilson Elkins warned that dormitory space shortages will cap out of state enrollment next fall. About 100 men and 45 women from outside Maryland would be admitted, with limited exceptions for daughters of out of state alumnae.
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Baltimore
University of Maryland
Wilson Elkins
Board of Regents
Maryland
Munich
College Park
Cambridge Halls
Elkins
Teens Dance at Moose Home Ball Room Sparks Local Social
Civic Association hosted its first teen age dance at the Moose Home Ball Room on West South street drawing 185 youths. The Steel Drivers led by Ronnie Stevens provided music with Bill Harris Bob Stevens and Jim Ford on guitars drums and vocals. A Valentine season dance at Rappahannock River is planned for three days.
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Harmon Field Civic Association
Moose
West South
Ronnie Stevens
Sherman Boone
Bill Harris
Bob Stevens
Jim Ford
River Crossing Is Solved by Mobile Assault Bridge Unit
Army Engineer Research and Development Laboratories unveil a Mobile Assault Bridge unit to rapidly form 100 foot bridges in 15 minutes with four amphibious vehicles. Four more combine as a ferry to move troops to the bridgehead, then detach to resume movement at high speed. The system, from a French concept, aims to speed river crossings in West Europe and supports NATO frontline needs.
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Agen
Washington
NEA
Army Engineer Research and Development Laboratories
Europe
U.S. Seventh Army
NATO
MAB
Army tackles river crossings with new pontoon plan
An Army official notes that rapid river crossings prevent delays for troops and weapons amid modern missiles. An engineer cites Civil War-era pontoon shortages that once stalled Burnside’s 100,000-strong Union army as a historical lesson.
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Ambrose Burnside
Jefferson County Farm Bureau opposes Shenandoah River dam
The Jefferson County Farm Bureau voted unanimously against a proposed high dam on the Shenandoah River as part of Potomac River basin plans. Several other county groups also voiced opposition to the dam.
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Charles Town
W.va
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
Shenandoah River
Potomac River
Living Costs Dip Again as Prices Ease in December
Washington reports the consumer price index fell another tenth of a percent in December following November decline. The index stands at 128.2 percent of 1947 49 average, down from October's 128.4 peak. Deputy labor statistician Robert J. Myers warns possible small rises in January and February due to freezes on fruits and vegetables prices.
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Washington
APA
Secretary of Labor
Arthur J. Goldberg
Robert J. Myers
Labor Statistics
1962 living costs outlook discussed in 1961 remarks
In 1961 figures, 1962 price rise expected to be within 1 to 2 percent. December’s living-cost decline stemmed from lower prices for autos, gasoline, and clothing. Food, housing, and medical care costs rose modestly.
TV Schedule Highlights From a Busy Evening
A dense listing of programs across multiple networks features Westerns, mysteries, sports, and family shows. Notable items include Oceanic and network premieres alongside classic reruns such as Perry Mason Lassie and Jack Benny.
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Robert E. Lee
Fredericksburg
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Iva
Ayess
Damascus
Clesrwahr
John Wayne
Spencer Tracy “the Devil
Amvets
Johnny Glaze
W. Patrick St
Paul E
Cruise Headquarters
Barmuda
Monet
Mediterranean
Hawaii
World
Boyer Travel Agency
N. Court St
Watkins-Burdette Motor Company
Frederick, MP
East Fourth Street
Francis Scott Key
American Legion
Jack Pot
Walt Disney
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Tora
Calldres
Frederick Shopping Center
Thursane Fri
Zenith
Wayside Radio
E. Patrick St. MO
Pearre’s
South Market St
Kenneth H. Stull
United
Hamilton Avenue
Frederick, MD
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Mr. Wizard
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John Brown
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Comeback
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Ask Washington
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Steve Wilson
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Matty
Alvin
Third Man
Beachcomber
Casper and Friends
Perry Mason
Wells Fargo
Bat Masterson
Calvin and the Colonel
Ozzie and Hartiet
Texas Rangers
Donna Reed
Defenders
Circus Boy
Beaver
Lawrence Welk
Bob Newhart
Bold Journey
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N.Y.C
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Pittsburgh
Philippines
Space
Builders
Georgetown Forum
Sky King
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
U.S.A
Maverick
NBC Opera
Cheaters
Bui
Twentieth Century
Meet
the Press
Coronado
Walt Disney's World
Lassie
Bullwinkle
America
Dennis the Menace
Mark Evans
Ed_Sullivan
Way
Lawman
G.E. Theater
Bonanza S
Benny
NBC
Parese
Sparta
Hong Kong
Western Maryland Trust Co
Patrick Street
Frederick
Jefferson
Jefferson, Md
Monocacy Village
Fede
48 Insurance Corporation
Vern
Predetick Gas Company
Whitesellee
N. Market St
Lowell Tire & Battery CO
Camera Shop
North MarKet
Investors Loan Corporation
Market St. MO
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