Kennedy Plans Military Review With Chiefs Next Week
President Kennedy to convene the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Palm Beach for an early 1962 assessment of the U S military posture. He seeks a sober, unified approach as Adlai Stevenson criticizes the UN Security Council over India Goa inaction.
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Weather roundup temperatures and precipitation update
Temperatures and precipitation totals are reported for the 24 hour period ending at 4 am. The data show daily highs and lows across the region with rainfall amounts and notable weather changes overnight.
New Year's Eve Entertainment at Local Venues
The Exeutive House hosts Bobby Lloyd and his trio for a New Year’s Eve dinner while Carl Ritter and his band perform a public dance in the ballroom. The Black Angus celebrates its first birthday with festivities and a champagne brunch. Mountain Shadows Hotel promotes a stay-over package with dancing and entertainment options. Dale Anderson 5 new Buckboard features Jerry Allen and Jimmie Whittle for entertainment.
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Eight Killed In Two Car Crash In Oklahoma
Eight people including five children died in a fiery two car collision near Cordell Oklahoma. Victims in the Valdez car were Randolph Valdez 23 and his family. James Barl Thompson 47 died in the second car en route to hospital.
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Hope Returns From GI Tour With Aid From Stars
Comedian Bob Hope and his entertainment troupe returned to Southern California after a holiday tour of U S military bases in the north. A wind storm in Thule Greenland delayed their flight eight hours. they endured a blizzard and shared emergency rations at a U S Air Force base. The party included Jayne Mansfield Dorothy Provine Anita Bryant Rose fake Frankland and Les Brown and his orchestra. This marked the 14th straight Christmas away from home on tour.
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Contemplated Laos Talks Break Down Further
In Vientiane Laos Prince Souvanna Phouma returns to Red held central Laos after talks toward a coalition collapse. Troop and journalist flights depart as seven more planeloads are expected. Pro Western Premier Boun Oum abstains. Souphanouvong also heads back to Red territory amid stalled diplomacy.
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Record Cold Hits Miami and Midwest Blitz
United Press International reports bitter New Year weather as temperatures plunge across the East. Miami records 8 degrees in a December morning, while Buffalo endures 18 inches of snow. 9 below zero hits St Joseph Missouri and Sioux City Iowa with subzero readings from Iowa to New York State.
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Willkom Rites Set Tuesday for Edward C Willkom
Edward C Willkom age 72 died suddenly yesterday. Retired New York Central Railroad chief accountant for Detroit, he lived here 18 months. Survived by wife Minerva two sons John Phoenix and James a Marine captain at Quantico three daughters including Marie Greens Scottsdale a sister in Cleveland and a niece Seddie Wicks. Services Tuesday 2 p.m. at Messinger Mortuary Chapel officiated by Rev Johnston Calhoun. Interment Rest Haven Park Glendale.
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Women name Eleanor Roosevelt and Hammarskjold as year’s standout figures
Outlook quotes residents praising Eleanor Roosevelt for UN and Kennedy campaign work and Dag Hammarskjold as outstanding figure. Mrs. Bruce Shaeffer and Mrs. John Ford Evans offer personal reflections on resolutions and highlight their chosen man of the year.
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Mesan Arrested In Las Vegas
An 18 year old from Mesa Arizona was arrested on suspicion of robbery in Las Vegas after stealing a taxi at gunpoint and taking $21. He forced the driver out of the cab near a Strip hotel and was later jailed in Clark County.
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State Officers On Extra Duty For New Year Patrols
Hundreds of law enforcement officers patrolled Arizona highways to cut holiday accidents. More than 75 Driver's Licensing Bureau staff joined the Arizona Highway Patrol in an accident-watch along major routes between Phoenix and the California border and between Phoenix and Tucson. Police warned of unannounced roadblocks during New Year’s Eve as clear mild weather lured travelers to northern recreation areas.
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Australia warns against war over Dutch New Guinea
Canberra issues urgent warnings to Holland and Indonesia not to wage war over Dutch New Guinea. Prime Minister Menzies delivers the note to Indonesia and the Netherlands while Sukarno meets officials in Jakarta. Indonesian leaders pledge peaceful settlement though intelligence cites possible armed infiltrations.
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Phoenix and Fisher Construction Clash Over Sewer Collapse
The city of Phoenix and Fisher Construction Co dispute fault for a section collapse of a $1.4 million storm sewer on 19th Avenue. City officials say improper work caused the failure and seek repairs estimated from $10,000 to $100,000. Fisher officials could not comment, but reportedly deny liability.
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Colorado River Salt Dispute Reaches Short Term Accord
Washington reports a temporary settlement with Mexico over Colorado River salinity. Mexico will request more water from the Colorado, allowing clear Hoover Dam water to dilute salinity reaching the Mexicali valley. Mexico may tweak monthly quotas. talks for a long term fix to continue as protesters plan demonstrations in Baja California drawing up to 25,000.
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