Kennedy orders swift military buildup as nation faces peril
President Kennedy tells Congress he has ordered a rapid strengthening of the United States air lift, missile and Polaris submarine programs. He offers space cooperation with the Soviet Union and urges national unity as unemployment and business slack loom. Congress responds with mixed applause amid a somber address.
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The address to Congress provoked applause for Kennedy and quiet skepticism from Republican leaders. Kennedy’s remarks included critiques of Eisenhower era policies and a stark economic outlook, while Democratic leaders urged responsibility and action. Queen Elizabeth shoes highlight London fashion at 210 dollars.
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Fire Destroys Home Near Damascus Leaves Family Homeless
A chimney fire at 3 p.m. Monday on Bellison Road two miles north of Damascus destroyed five rooms of a two story home and damaged the rest. Emma Ernst and her five children spent last night with a daughter in Browningsville. Firemen from Damascus and Mount Airy fought the blaze for an hour and a half, estimating damages near 2500 dollars. No injuries were reported. Twenty five firemen and seven pieces of equipment were hauled to the snow blocked lane to reach the scene.
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Frederick Chamber plans supervisory staff programs
The National Industries Division of the Frederick Chamber of Commerce met to elect new officers for 1961 and to set up courses for business foremen and supervisors. Ralph Austin was chosen chairman, ONeill Jenkins vice chairman, with Dean Duvall Sneadner of Frederick Community College assisting on proposed management courses. Other members included Leo Weisengraff, Arthur Greenhut, and executives from Sagner's Clare Frock Company Frederick Iron and Steel Ox Fibre Brush Bucheimer's Everedy Moore Business Forms. RECORD BUDGET TRENTON N J Gov Meyner proposed a record 467 million budget for 1961 62 funded by higher motor vehicle license fees and new taxes on real estate sales and utilities.
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Grant Extension In Potomac River Dispute
Maryland and Virginia received a one day extension in their Potomac River fishing dispute. Former Justice Stanley F. Reed said papers were received and the states petitioned for a 90 day extension for a new progress report as Reed serves as special master for the court.
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Maryland Virginia fisheries compact dispute appeal eyed
A 1957 suit over a new bi state fisheries compact stalled by a special master. Maryland’s referendum approving the pact survived a Maryland court challenge. Opponents may appeal by mid February and Baltimore attorney Hyman A. Pressman said he will pursue the case.
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Woman Embezzler Pleads Guilty in Bank Case
Burnice Iverson Geiger, 53, pleaded guilty Monday to a U.S. attorney's information on 35 counts of a $2 million bank embezzlement. She repeated I am guilty as each count was read in federal court in Sioux City Iowa. Her appearance came two weeks after the initial information was filed.
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Embezzlement case unfolds at Sheldon National Bank
Bank examiners uncover record embezzlement by assistant cashier and director. First three counts allege embezzling 3246 dollars. 32 counts misapplication of funds. Each count carries up to five years and fines. potential total 175 years or 175000 dollars. Judge Gra ven defers sentence pending pre sentence investigation. bond remains 10000 dollars.
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Truman picks Webb for NASA chief role under Kennedy
President Kennedy named James E Webb to head NASA, tapping a former Truman administration official and budget director from 1946 to 1949. Webb, 54, is a Democrat and former Undersecretary of the Treasury.
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Webb Named To Lead NASA In New Administration
President announces James E Webb will become NASA administrator in the next administration. Dr Hugh Dryden will remain deputy administrator and act as chief pending Senate confirmation. Webb, a director at McDonnell Aircraft and Kerr-McGee Oil, will join after talks with Vice President Lyndon Johnson who will chair the Space Advisory Council.
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