Snow Delays Flood Relief Flights In Northern California
Heavy snowfall blocks relief helicopter flights to Yreka and Klamath River refugees isolating towns in Oregon and California. Across the region 19 flood deaths reported, 16,300 homes and businesses suffer major losses, with damage near $1 billion.
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Negotiators Strive at UN to Resolve Crisis
United Nations officials and negotiators worked late to prevent a wider crisis as talks aimed to avert a breakdown in relief operations. An AP report notes urgency as delegates seek a last-ditch agreement to maintain aid access and stabilize the deteriorating situation.
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CORE Backs Move to Bar Congressmen
The Congress of Racial Equality backs challenging five Mississippi representatives. James Farmer urges CORE chapters to press a resolution to block swearing in those lawmakers until the challenge is resolved. Rep. Ryan to introduce the measure on Jan. 4. no formal commitment from Speaker McCormack.
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Payroll at Space Center Huntsville hits 129.96 million
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center ended 1964 with an estimated payroll of 129,958,000 for 12,341 civil service and contractor employees. The center employed 7,622 civil service workers earning about 81 million, plus 4,719 contractor staff with 4,958,000 payroll. An estimated 6,000 more contractor personnel work in Huntsville related to Marshall center programs.
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Priest Exits Archdiocese Over Police Race Silence
The Rev. John V. Coffield announces a self imposed exile from the Los Angeles archdiocese as a protest after being ordered to silence on racism. He departed after a five month enforced vacation following his opposition to Proposition 14, which voters approved to restrict racial equality reforms.
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Carlsbad Woman Charged in Murder Case
Mary Antwine, 45, of Carlsbad, is to be arraigned on a second degree murder charge for the Saturday night shooting death of her husband Leon Antwine, 44, at their home. She was released on a $5,000 bond after the Eddy County sheriff’s office filed the charge.
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Italians Elect New President Saragat Wins Italy’s 21st Ballot
Foreign Minister Giuseppe Saragat was elected fifth president of Italy on the Parliament ballot, becoming the first Socialist to hold the post. He secured Communist backing and Christian Democrat support, ending a 13 day deadlock after Antonio Segni resigned due to a stroke.
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Investigation on NASA patent waivers raises taxpayer rights
A Senate House inquiry into NASA patent practices questions whether the agency grants rights to firms for inventions funded by taxpayers. NASA Administrator James Webb defends policy as lawful under federal guidelines. Senators Long Morse Metcalf press for early scrutiny of contract waivers before research results are known.
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U.S. Aid to South Vietnam Stalls Amid Saigon Confusion
Officials acknowledge new U.S. assistance program to South Vietnam is stalled by political confusion in Saigon. Sources say the offer remains to help Premier Tran Van Huong's civilian government act when able to coordinate a more efficient effort.
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Pecos Water Project Hearing Set for January Sixth
Portales hearing on a motion to dismiss an injunction against the Portales Valley Project is scheduled for January 6 before District Court Judge Caswell Neal in Carlsbad. Garland Hallford, project president, said the injunction by Water Rights for New Mexico Land Owners Association concerns a plan to drill 197 wells across Curry, Roosevelt, Quay and De Baca counties.
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Roswell Sets Record 73 Degree High on Dec 27
Roswell recorded a 73 degree high on Sunday, surpassing the previous Dec 27 record of 72 set in 1921. The warm spell marked a new all time high for the date.
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Navy Accused of Illegal Hazardous Duty Pay
Government auditors say the Navy awards about 1 million dollars yearly in hazardous duty submarine pay to shore and surface staff. Comptroller General Campbell notes no action before March 1 to allow naval adjustments or new legislation.
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SOS Signals Rescue After Snow Farm Incident
An Air Force helicopter crew spotted an SOS on a North Dakota farm in heavy snow. A snow vehicle guided deputies to the site where owners William and Olaf Jorgenson confirmed no injuries or problems after a surprising alert formed by drifting snow and farm gear.
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