Drought relief limited across dry belt amid scattered rains
Rain and a hurricane edge eased drought in southeastern New England and parts of coastal areas, but heavy drought persisted in the Southern Plains to New York. Maine saw heavy snow, New York reported 59 active fires and 645 blazes in October, while Alabama faced its driest October in 59 years with 4215 fires.
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Prosecution Demanded for House Party Damage
Suffolk DA urges charges after a debut party at Robert Harriss mansion in Long Island leads to extensive damage. Witnesses including Virginia Leas, Leas Jr, and host family describe chaos as 800 guests caused property harm and broken panes. Leas says restitution and accountability are needed despite initial reluctance to press charges.
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JFK to Plug Pa Demo Candidates
President Kennedy plans a Philadelphia Democratic dinner as five days remain before city and state elections. He will ride with Mayor James H. Tate to boost Tate’s bid for re election while Tate faces Republican James McDermott backed by Gov. Scranton. Kennedy departs Andrews AFB at 430 p.m. for a short flight to Philadelphia and returns to Washington after the speech.
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Motor Launch Sinks Killing 74 in Java Sea Disaster
In the Java Sea off South Sumatra the motor launch Semarang sank after huge waves on October 10. The Antara news agency reported 74 people drowned and five crew members were rescued by a passing vessel.
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