Egyptian Forces Move to Sinai Front Amid Clash Fears
Egyptian army troops take up positions along the U N patrolled Sinai frontier after days of clashes between Israeli and Syrian forces. London reports a cease fire, but UN officials say no new order exists. Norwegian troops warn they may withdraw if fighting worsens. Sixteen soldiers die as hostilities mount near the Sea of Galilee.
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Nets top 76ers in rain battered NBA clash
Wilt Chamberlain and Philadelphia beat Minneapolis in a soggy night NBA game before 10 202 fans at Sports Arena. The report hints at more Southern visits by the pair despite heavy rain. Page 12 note.
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Ruling Favors Carole In Finch Murder Trial
A California judge refused to admit Carole Tregoff’s account of the night Barbara Jean Finch was slain, narrowing Carole’s potential testimony. Dr. R Bernard Finch and Miss Tregoff face murder charges. Finch likely to testify tomorrow while Carole’s fate hinges on future proceedings.
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Principal Slavs Two Teachers
Hartford City Indiana report of a 44 year old grade school principal Leonard Redden shooting two teachers at William Reed School causing panic among fifth graders. He fled in an aging car after wounding Harriet Robson and Minnie McFerren and threatened janitor Silas McCaffrey and teacher Ralph Grimme before escaping as a manhunt begins.
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Compact Car Insurance Discount Planned
Two auto insurers announced a 10 percent premium cut for owners of small and compact cars in 43 states. The discount, pending state authorities’ approval, would start March 1 with over 400 companies affiliated with the National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters and the National Automobile Underwriters Assn. It targets domestic and foreign compact cars and seeks approval in most states and DC, excluding 11 jurisdictions.
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Vegas Cafe Razed by Fire
A blaze and explosion last night destroyed the Aku Aku cafe in Las Vegas Nevada. Operators estimate damage at one million dollars but report no injuries. The restaurant opened less than a week ago and stood next to the Stardust hotel.
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Vertiplane test ends in crash at Moffett Field
A test model of the Ryan Vertiplane crashed today at Moffett Naval Air Station California. The pilot Glenn W Stinnett of San Jose bailed out safely from about 1000 feet with a possible back injury.
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Storm Drops Inch of Rain in Valley
A southern California storm dropped about 0.96 inch in Pasadena with El Monte at 1.15 inches and several cities near one inch. Traffic floods and homes inundated. LA area totals include Long Beach 1.42 inches and Harbor Freeway flooding. cooler tonight and sunny tomorrow with possible light rain reaching Merced and Monterey.
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Coast Guard Aids Vessel Off Oregon Coast
Coast Guard cutter Modoc assisted the 100 foot vessel Alert with 24 colonists aboard during a 60 mph gale off Coos Bay Oregon. A second Coast Guard vessel helped transfer an extra pump as Alert’s pump failed. gale warnings remained in effect along the Oregon coast.
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Vet Insurance Dividends Boost for NSLI Policyholders
Washington reports higher cash dividends for veterans with National Service Life Insurance policies. Officials say about 5 million NSLI holders, plus 300 thousand World War I veterans, will see roughly 4 percent increases in 1961 with further gains possible. Average dividends are about $50 this year.
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Governor Rules Out This Year’s Tax Cut
SACRAMENTO Gov Brown warned a tax cut this year would be tragic as costs for education prisons and mental hospitals rise. He noted no chance for a substantial reduction during his term while three GOP backed measures totaling 71 million dollars circulate. He stopped short of promising vetoes but warned against revenue whittling that could lead to deficit financing.
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SAC Commander Warns of Russian Strike Power
Gen. Thomas S. Power head of the Strategic Air Command refuses to soften his warning on Soviet strike capacity. He asks Congress for funds to keep a high bomber airborne and criticizes current defense plans as inadequate while lawmakers question administration optimism.
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UPI
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Medaris attacks civil space policy and urges unified space command
Maj. Gen. John B. Medaris, retiring head of the Army Ordnance Missile Command, assails civilian space policy and calls for a single joint military civil missile space agency. He warns separation of military and civilian efforts risks America falling behind Russia in missiles and space and urges rapid development of booster rockets. He also says the next decade will decide the balance of power in space and on the moon.
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Ad Speeds Many Sales From Classified Ads
An automatic washer, a slide projector, a automobile, an FM tuner and amplifier sold the first day via Independent and Star-News classified ads. Bill Welch of 683 S Oakland Ave notes the strong advertising pull and encourages readers to try the service by calling SYcamore 60311 or Zenith 2330.
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TWA Sets Nonstop NYC to Rome Record Flight Time
Trans World Airlines claimed a new record for nonstop service from New York to Rome with a 7 hour 43 minute flight aboard a Boeing 707. Bad weather forced an en route Paris bypass and the jet arrived in Rome about two hours early.
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