India Claims Goa Victory
India announced complete victory in its invasion of Portugal’s Goa Damao and Diu on the west coast. The Defense Ministry said fighting ceased, more than 1,000 Portuguese troops surrendered, and Nova Goa fell with little resistance as the last Portuguese footholds ended after 444 years of rule.
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Bombay
India
Portugal
Subcontinent
Defense Ministry
Goa
Damao
Diu
Information Ministry
Lisbon
Nova Goa
Mormugao
Manuel Antonio Vassala E Silva
Belgaum
J. N. Chaudhury
Parakeet Crying Mouse Attracts Traps In ADA
In Ada Charley Wormser woke to a parakeet’s shrieks as a mouse chased Perky. Five traps later the varmint was captured around the birdcage.
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Ada
Kan
Charley Wormser
Perky
Charley
Wormser
Wormsers
Red China Press Attacks Nehru Over Goa Invasion
Hong Kong AP reports Ta Kung Pao, the official Chinese Communist paper, denounces Prime Minister Nehru for India’s Goa invasion. It contrasts with the Soviet Union’s approval, highlighting growing Kremlin Peiping rift. The paper calls the move a bid to revive Nehru’s sagging prestige in Africa Asia blocs.
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Hong Kong
Red
Kremlin
Peiping
Ta Kung Pao
Goa
Nehru
Varied foul weather grips nation as winter nears start
Snow rain sleet and cold air sweep from Rockies into the north central region with cold wave warnings expanding from Minnesota to Indiana and Kentucky. Subzero readings hit Montana the Dakotas and Nebraska while floods threaten Mississippi Alabama Tennessee and eastern Tennessee after hundreds evacuated, including about 350 along the Pearl River near Jackson. The three month winter season begins at 9 20 p m EST Thursday.
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Rockies
Northern Plains
North Central Region
Central Plains
Montana
Dakotas
Nebraska
North Dakota
Minot
Dickinson
Bismarck
Great Falls
Miles City
Cut Bank
Midwest
Carolina Coast
Florida
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Pearl River
Jackson
Miss
Tombigbee River
Columbus
Aberdeen
Chattanooga
County Forecast: Snowy and Cold Through Wednesday
Partly cloudy to cloudy through Wednesday with occasional snow tonight and Wednesday. Much colder tonight with lows from 0 to 5 below zero. Wednesday highs generally in the teens as the cold continues.
Cold air drives Kansas temperatures down this week
A sweeping cold snap grips Kansas with 10 below zero predicted in the northwest tonight. Snow totals range from one to five inches across the state with Sabetha Horton Fairview seeing up to four inches and northeast sections holding four to five inches. Highs reach the 20s in the east and 27 to 48 in the west with lows dipping to the single digits in places like Goodland.
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Topeka
Kansas
Sabetha
Horton
Fairview
Olathe
Kansas City
Goodland
Pittsburg
Russell
Ottawa Weather Tally Calls for Clear Night
Ottawa received .16 inch moisture from drizzle snow and sleet yesterday and last night. John P. Kelsey notes moisture and predicts clearing skies tonight with temperatures possibly down to zero before morning. The Weather Bureau cautions for more snow possible tomorrow or tomorrow night.
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Ottawa
John P. Kelsey
Weather Bureau
Willis Garden Center Unveils Fresh Holly Wreaths and Boughs
Willis Garden Center announces a fresh shipment of holiday decor including holly wreaths fans and boughs available now Ady store location noted for immediate pickup and gifting options.
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Willis Garden Center
Ady
Generator Suit Argued In Court
In District Court this morning arguments focused on a motion by City Attorney Gleason to narrow and define parts of a suit by Myron S. Steere on behalf of citizens opposing the city’s plan to buy a gas diesel engine for the light plant. Steere contends the petitions are sufficient and seek mandamus to force a vote while also delaying the purchase. Gleason pressed for specificity and argued several original allegations are irrelevant or legal conclusions. Judge Coffman said a ruling would come in a few days.
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Douglas Gleason
Myron S. Steere
Steere
City Commission
Gleason
Floyd H. Coffman
Fouts School Annexation Election Planned
Remonstrance with 51 names filed in Fouts district prompts state officials to call an election for January 9. Voters will decide if Fouts joins Ottawa School District 30. Polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the old Latimer school building. Majority needed to approve annexation.
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Fouts
Maurice Ponton
Ottawa
Latimer
Ponton
Look At Heaven Look At Heaven What sparked Christmas
George Cornell, Associated Press religion writer, explores the heavenly perspective on Christmas and the events leading to its observance. Four articles begin on page 10 of today’s Herald, offering a high viewpoint on the nativity story and its modern relevance.
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George Cornell
Associated Press
Herald
Fedell Plans Civil Service Appeal Over Dismissal
Charles J. Fedell, a former maintenance supervisor for the State Highway Department at Pittsburg, says he will appeal to the Civil Service Board if he is not reinstated by December 30. Fedell, from Girard, was dismissed November 30 and sought details of the firing from Highway Director Addison Meschke, who refused to answer.
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Topeka
Charles J. Fedell
State Highway Department
Pittsburg
Civil Service Board
Fedell
Girard
Highway Department
Addison Meschke
Meschke
Charles Henson
Scribner Named District Director of Internal Revenue
Washington AP reports Harry F. Scribner aged 56 is appointed district director of internal revenue for the Wichita office, succeeding Gustave F. Koehler who retires. Scribner previously served as district director at Cheyenne Wyoming since 1945.
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Washington
Harry F. Scribner
Internal Revenue
Wichita
Scribner
Cheyenne
Wyo
Gustave F. Koehler
Netherlands backs UN talks over West New Guinea dispute
The Netherlands government said it is willing to negotiate a settlement of the New Guinea issue with Indonesia via the United Nations. It rejected Indonesia’s mobilization to “liberate West Irian,” proposing a 17‑nation UN committee to help implement last year’s anti colonial resolution and noting talks with the United States and the U.N. General Assembly leader.
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The
Hague
Netherlands
New Guinea
Indonesia
United Nations
Sukarno
West Irian
Dutch New Guinea
United States
U.N. General Assembly
Kennedy flies from West Palm Beach to Washington after rest
President Kennedy says he feels fine as Air Force jet departs Palm Beach at 9 14 a m for Andrews. He had been ailing with a cold and earache from Latin American trip but shows improvement after rest and medicine. A 4 p m NSC meeting is on his White House calendar ahead of a planned Bermuda trip with Prime Minister Macmillan.
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Florida
Pierre Salinger
White House
National Security Council
Kennedy
Washington
Bermuda
Harold Macmillan
Tanys Toot And Dear Santa Shine On Ice Injuries
A playful note mentions Tanys Toot and Dear Santa sparking cheer amid a chilly skating scene. It suggests sunlight and ointment to soothe bruises from the ice as winter fun continues.
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Santa
Sukarno Calls For Mobilization Over West Irian War
In Jakarta President Sukarno ordered total mobilization of the Indonesian people and warned of an invasion of Dutch held West New Guinea at any time. He accused the Dutch of cheating Indonesia on West Irian and urged votes to be blocked toward a Papua pup pet state while vowing to liberate the region. A million listeners heard the broadcast as Dutch residents and Papuans live in the western island segment.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Sukarno
West New Guinea
West Irian
Big Island
Netherlands
Papua
New Guinea
West Papua
Tax Deadline Tomorrow for Personal Property Taxes
Franklin County treasurer Almeda Sinclair warns that tomorrow is the deadline for penalty-free payment of the first half of personal property taxes. Those unpaid owe the full amount, and a receipt is needed to obtain 1962 license plates after January 1. So far this year 46 percent of $2,481,517.58 has been collected, totaling $1,134,424.60.
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Almeda Sinclair
Franklin County
Indonesia asserts sovereignty over eastern Indonesia land
Sukarno says the Dutch cheated Indonesia by promising recognition of sovereignty over the whole former Netherlands East Indies while granting independence only in 1949. He notes Australia governs the eastern half of the island and Indonesians have not claimed it.
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Australia
Netherlands East Indies
Sukarno
Indonesia
Traffic Toll Topeka AP Traffic Death Log Update
The Topeka AP traffic death log reports 24 hours to 9 am Tuesday with 2 deaths in December and 32 in 1961. The comparable 1960 period shows 480 deaths.
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Topeka
Kansas
Long Island district ordered to provide pupil transport to parochial school
Albany AP reports Greenport Union Free School District No 10 must cover Patricia Cooper 14’s transport to Sacred Heart Academy in Sag Harbor. Transport options include ferry and bus 10 miles or highway 50 miles at an estimated $5,000 cost, with possible property tax increases. If funds are unavailable, the Board of Education may raise taxes or provide room and board in Sag Harbor. State law requires transport within 10 miles when no nearer equivalent private school exists.
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Albany
N.Y
Long Island
James E. Allen Jr
Greenport Union Free School
Suffolk County
Patricia Cooper
Greenport
Sacred Heart Academy
Sag Harbor
Allen
Board of Education
Tshombe Adoula To Talk UN Controls Elisabethville
Katanga leader Tshombe and central government Premier Adoula flew to the Kisona UN base for talks on ending Katanga secession. Bunche and Gullion attend if invited. UN orders a cease fire during talks. Diplomats doubt a lasting agreement. Katanga and central government remain opposed.
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Tshombe
Adoula
Elisabethville
Leopoldville, the Congo
Moise Tshombe
Katanga
Cyrille Adoula
Central
U.N
New York
U Thant
Leopoldville
Congo
JFK's Father Suffered Stroke at Palm Beach Home
Joseph P. Kennedy, 73, former ambassador to England, was rushed to St Mary’s Hospital in serious condition after a stroke at his Palm Beach residence. He and wife arrived December 11 to spend the Christmas holidays at their home.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Kennedy
Joseph P. Kennedy
St. Mary’s Hospital
England
Relief Payment For Shoveling In Plainfield
In Plainfield New Jersey a work for relief program will deploy able bodied relief recipients to clear snow while a screening process evaluates which relieved women could serve as babysitters. Ruth Dudley, assistant relief board director, announced the plan.
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Plainfield
N. J
Ruth Dudley
Zoning protects farmer amid editorial call for calm
A concise editorial argues zoning measures would shield a local farmer from encroaching development, urging residents to consider practical safeguards. The piece warns against overreaction while stressing thoughtful planning to preserve farmland and community character.
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Berkeley
Calif
Julius Bierbaumer
Bierbaumer
White Plains
Ernest Kirk
Meg McMorrow
Kirk
General Foods
Géneral Foods
New York Stock Exchange
Red China Press
Raney
Texas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Indiana
Kentucky
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Paul Alyward
Ellsworth
G.A. Sutton
Joe Elnicki
Franklin
Schribner
Guinea
JFK
Capital
Tany
W. Irian
Island
Gianella T. Cooper
Patricia
Gullion
U.S
Farmer
Castro
Berlin
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