Kennedy explores fireside chat format in TV interview
President Kennedy, in a White House office interview aired to millions, mirrors Franklin D Roosevelt's fireside chat approach though with TV and no prepared text. The sitdown with reporters suggests future use of the format, replacing some news conferences with intimate televised exchanges.
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Sagan seeks divorce from Minneapolis sculptor
Paris report says novelist Francoise Sagan began legal divorce proceedings from her 30 year old husband, sculptor James Robert Westhoff of Minneapolis. Wearing a grey coat with fur, she appeared at the Paris central courthouse with lawyer Rene Flaviot. A court reconciliation attempt is expected in a few days. No reason for the split was given.
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Dick Powell Cancer Spreads to Back and Causes Pain
Hollywood December 19 AP Actor producer Dick Powell, 67, is in severe pain from cancer that has spread to his lower back, his physician says. Dr John C Sharpe notes Powell remains under almost continuous sedation. Powell disclosed in October he had cancer. He and wife June Allyson and two children sold their Beverly Hills home and moved into an apartment this week.
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Express Car Fire Damages $100000 Cargo at Terre Haute
A Chicago and Eastern Illinois express car caught fire in front of Union Station in Terre Haute Indiana on Tuesday. Two workers narrowly escaped injury when they opened the car doors as smoke and flames poured out. The car was en route from Athens Georgia to Chicago and the damaged cargo was Christmas merchandise valued at about $100000.
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GOP seeks equal time after Kennedy rocking chair interview
The Republican National Committee plans to ask radio and TV networks for a comparable form to offset Kennedy's rocking chair interview. Rep Clarence Brown calls the broadcast a clever piece of political public relations, noting some statements invite further discussion. A legal issue looms over any demand for equal time since Kennedy was speaking as chief executive.
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Rails Fight Rehearing Over Labor Work Rules
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals was asked to deny a rehearing after railroads won a ruling on work rule changes. Unions representing engineers conductors trainmen firemen enginemen and switchmen argue procedural due process was denied. Carriers contend featherbedding costs the industry about $512 million annually while unions say the rules ensure safe and efficient operation.
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Playboy Club denied cabaret license in New York
New York city license commissioner Bernard O Connell ruled the Playboy Club may not permit live music under a cabaret license. He said the club aims to lure customers with its bunny girl image and private parties, contradicting cabaret rules against mingling customers and entertainers.
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