Kennedy aims to speed missile program and expand forces
President elect John F Kennedy plans to accelerate Polaris and Minuteman programs, expand conventional forces, boost air defense, and harden submarine defenses. He warns defense costs may exceed prior 42 to 43 billion estimates but seeks savings via admin reforms and competition. Key issues include NATO posture, nuclear tests, and service dependents overseas amid rising global pressure.
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Cubs Fill Out Large Coaching Staff
Chicago Cubs add two more coaches as part of P. K. Wrigley plan to operate without a designated manager. Charlie Grimm and Verlon Walker join Rip Collins Harry Craft Vedie Himsl Goldie Holt Elvin Trappe and Richie Ashburn as rotating staff with Ernie Banks signed for a higher salary. Each coach earns about 15000 annually, Grimm at 20000 as vice president.
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Celtics Hold 2-Game Lead in NBA Standings
The Philadelphia Warriors kept pace in the Eastern Division but could not close the Celtics two-game edge. In a six of eight run, the Warriors beat the St. Louis Hawks 111-102 while the Celtics edged the Syracuse Nationals 124-118 in overtime. Detroit beat Cincinnati 124-112 as Bailey Howell scored 33. Wilt Chamberlain led the Warriors with 37 in the Hawks win, and Bob Cousy 38 for the Celtics with 23 by Tom Heinsohn in the Nats game.
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Library Notes Civil War Books Highlight Centennial
Library notes spotlight Civil War works as the centennial opens. Bruce Catton’s American Heritage Picture History of the Civil War is praised for 237 color illustrations, with other histories by Hodding Carter and Allan Nevins. Eye witness tales appear in They Were There by Philip Van Doren, while Grant Moves South and To Appomattox await readers with anecdotes from Burke Davis.
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Sinatra ends wardrobe talk with final praise from Washington
Hollywood reports Frank Sinatra confirmed he will wear the Don Lopez designed inauguration wardrobe. He stated he likes the clothes and would wear them to any official event, rejecting claims of anger or crisis and calling the ensemble classic and appropriate. Col. Charles Northrup defended Lopez as a versatile designer.
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Seven Sentenced In Gasoline Thefts
COFEFYVILLE Kan AP seven men from Coffeyville received suspended sentences up to five years with two years probation after pleading guilty to stealing gasoline from the Coffeyville Cooperative Refinery. The defendants were C. W. Car, Gerald Jackson, Glenn Latimer, Bill Sykes, Junior Gilliland, Russell Frisbie and Bill Burch, all of Coffeyville. Two more sentencings are set for January 20, with six cases continued and four transferred to Independence.
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Cardinals Sign New Quarterback from Canada
The St Louis Cardinals signed Sam Etcheverry, former Montreal Alouette star and Canadian League MVP, to a two year contract reportedly over $20,000 per year. Coach Pop Ivy said Etcheverry will add depth and experience but warned predictions of immediate contention would be premature.
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Fear Six Lost In Columbia River
A storm capsized two Coast Guard vessels at the Columbia River mouth, with six men missing after a tow line snapped during rescue efforts. Three had been saved earlier and were towed to safety before vanishing in mountainous waves.
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