Congress poised to pass Kennedy anti-recession plan
House Ways and Means Committee backed a billion dollar unemployment relief bill with strong bipartisan support and an additional aid measure for children of unemployed workers. Senate and Administration aimed for rapid action to push benefits within weeks of enactment while a wage bill discussion seeks to raise the minimum from 1 to 1.25 dollars per hour and extend coverage to 43 million more workers. GOP leadership signaled support for prompt action to provide extra relief.
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Washington
API
House
Kennedy
Ways & Means
Senate
GOP
Charles A Halleck
Indiana
Repub
US Employment Service
Sam Rayburn
Dtes
Missile Gap Debate Keeps Washington Air Politically Charged
Washington news from UPI reports a split between Republicans and Democrats over what defines the missile gap as Armed Services hearings continue. Army leaders Stahe and Dexter are slated to testify amid claims of no missile gap by some, while others insist a gap exists based on missile counts. Nike Zeus anti missile production is under consideration despite opposition, with a decision pending before McNamara.
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Washington
UPI
Repubilican
Democratic Congress
Defense
Armed Services
Army
Elvis J. Stahe Jr
George Deckter
James E. van Zandt
R-Pas
Robert S. McNamara
Lyman L. Lemnizer
Joint Chiefs of Staff
United States
Russia
McNamara
Life expectancy to 120 years possible says JAMA
The Journal of the American Medical Association says Americans may reach age 120 by century's end with some living even longer. It cites Hunza people in northern Pakistan as a reference for long life and notes their diet and lifestyle as potential clues, while acknowledging lack of robust statistics on ages beyond 120.
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Chicago
America
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Hunza
Pakistan
Hunzas
Queen Plans To Visit Pope John XXIII
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip will visit Pope John XXIII at the Vatican, a welcome gesture seen as improving Anglican Catholic relations. Buckingham Palace said the courtesy call would occur at the Pope’s court at the end of January.
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Vatican City
UPI
Vatican
Elizabeth
John XXII
Prince Philip
Buckingham Palace
London
Roy ‘Lal
John
Jatapao
Church of England
Hammarsfjold
Perled Touay
Bert Peace
Congo
Mally
Inard Pawley
Inra
U.N
New York
Inmages
Geoffrey Fisher
Searing Po
Brn
iTshombe
Kawauhs Chase
Polaris Sub Demonstration Dazzles San Diego Reporters
AP describes the submarine Roosevelt performing deep dives and rapid ascents during a press event in San Diego. Bill Sims controlled the dive showing the 300 foot capability and nuclear powered arsenal while reporters toured the vessel. The display included depth meters, deck tilts, and a view into the torpedo room and launch areas aboard the Roosevelt.
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San Diego
Hyamer
Theodore
Amenca
Local Flights Resume at Odessa Midland Terminal
American Airlines announces partial resumption of service at Odessa Midland Air Terminal with a 3 pm westbound flight to El Paso Tucson and Los Angeles. Twelve furloughed employees are asked to report to work today as partial service returns, with full service by Saturday.
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American Airlines
Odessa - Midland Air Terminal
el Paso
Tuscon
Los Angeles
Congolese Soldiers Debate New Ramnane Crisis
Congolese soldiers indicate cooperation with UN troops if needed as Lubumbashi and Stanleyville factions weigh measures to prevent UN seizure of power. Albert Kalay urged a Public Salvation Committee to unite factions. Lumumba loyalists resist. Reports detail violence, arrests and shifting control in Leopoldville, Lisala, Stanleyville, and Kasai Province amid tensions.
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Leopoldville
Congo
UPI
Ie i
Public Salvation Committee
Nitenya
United Nations
Albert Kaloay
Kasai
Katanga
Marcel Tshomtu
Joseph Kasavubu
Stopoldville
The
Lisala
Secari
Couns
Security Council
Stanleyville
Capial
Orental
Patrice Lumumba
Oriental
Riau
Sani
Bernard Sal
Tamanhas
Umangsirabos
Equaiet Prawace
Leopoldvile Army
Jaceph Mobata
Gan Cnatermedish
Mobaty Teesdat
Mobatu Souid
Qokesman
Luntutha Coldiers
Pentiraicdanto
Speed Record Attempt Planned for 4.00 MPH Goal
A racecar or air speed attempt was postponed due to a pressing condition, with organizers aiming to reach 4.00 miles per hour and altitudes from 3 to 100 miles this year. Key figures include prominent figures in the effort and the schedule contends with weather and technical checks.
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Eovard
Abrir
Flight Engineers Return To Jobs After Kennedy Ended Strike
Washington AP Six major airlines resumed flying after President Kennedy announced the end of a crippling weeklong strike by flight engineers. Engineers returned to work immediately as a three member presidential commission led by Nathan Feinsinger begins examining root causes and potential remedies. The move follows Labor Secretary Arthur Goldberg's involvement and includes Western Airlines amid tensions over reinstatement. The panel, promising rapid study, will gather documents and hear directly from principals while airlines and engineers adjust back toward normal operations.
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Ron Brown
The
Flight Engineers International Association
Nathan Feinsinger
Kennedy
Washington
White House
Arthur J. Goldberg
Goldberg
Ann
Rairoad
New York City
Sis Airlines
Pan American
American
Frans World
Eastern
Nanondi
Flying Tigers
Saturdas
Western Air Lines
Western
Union Masta
Bu Kennedy
Ronald A Brown
Engineers’ Union
Brown
United Air Lines
University of Wisconsin
Feinsinger
United States
Three Jurors Selected In Shirley Trial
In Odessa in 72nd District Court three jurors joined the panel for the murder trial of T M Shirley. Brought early in the week, Ro Vy Brooks and Baxter Ore joined earlier, with Mrs William Carthers added later. A prospective juror, Mrs Kathryn Barr, was excused after a family conflict and Shirley consented to excusal. The case concerns the fatal shooting of Shirley's wife on August 24, 1958 with three prior mistrials.
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T M. Shirley
Odessa
Pire
Kathryn Barr
Victor H. Lindsey
Dallas
Western Union
Texas Airline Service Revived After Strike Settlement
Airline service in Texas began returning to normal as the nationwide strike ended. American Airlines halted operations and furloughed many employees while TWA Pan Am and others suspended or limited service. With the settlement, American Airlines avoided contempt actions and expected full operation by the weekend.
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Associated Press
Serice
Texas
Slieht Engonisers
Branif
Dena
Trans-Texas, Central
CMA
Meco
American Airlines
Weather Report Confusing Cold Snap Hits Permian Basin
A cold front pushed temperatures from 74 to near freezing on Thursday night and the U S Weather Bureau forecast more cold weather through today. A trace of snow fell in the early hours Friday with slightly warmer temperatures expected Saturday. Local conditions included a chilly night and uncertain forecasts.
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U.S Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Keracr
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