Federal Agency Reforms Urged by Kennedy Adviser
Washington December 27 AP A GOP congressman backed Kennedy adviser James M Landis on reforming federal regulatory agencies. He believed Congress, not the president, should lead revamping Landis urged a reorganizational drive under new president similar to actions Eisenhower and Truman received Landis served as chair of multiple agencies and warned independent agencies are influenced by outside groups and politics with delays and personnel snags.
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Traffic Toll Falls in Latest AP Summary
The Associated Press reports a lower traffic toll across regions as officials note improvements. Fire incidents and miscellaneous events are mentioned, but no major spike in fatalities is recorded.
Cold blast chills Midwest as temps plunge below zero
A frigid air mass from Canada swept northern Midwest regions driving temperatures to near 30 degrees below zero in Fargo and into Minnesota Wisconsin and beyond. Forecasters warned of more cold across the northern tier while southern areas saw milder readings. Traffic deaths over the Christmas weekend totaled about 481 with 698 violent deaths overall, a marker lower than last year’s toll despite heavy travel.
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Missourian Named Federal Highway Administrator
President elect Kennedy chose Rex Whitton longtime Missouri Highway Department chief engineer to head the Federal Highway Administration at a $20 000 annual pay Whitton 62 will oversee the Federal Highway Act. Kennedy said Whitton's highway experience spells strong leadership for the program. Whitton lives in Jefferson City Missouri. Also reported Kennedy may name Charles Bohlen as ambassador to France, Bohlen currently advising on Russian problems.
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Sammy Davis Jr and May Britt Expecting Baby Next August
New York reports Sammy Davis Jr and his wife May Britt, a white actress, are expecting a baby next August. Davis confirmed the rumor to columnist Earl Wilson at the Copacabana, saying they are almost certain it will be a boy and have chosen the name Mark.
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Colder Weather With Light Snow Tonight
Forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with a chance of light snow tonight. Tomorrow will be colder with partly cloudy conditions, highs around 30 to 35 degrees and lows near 20. Yesterday saw a high of 52 and a low around 33 with early readings at 7 am and 6 pm.
Crab Orchard Lake Levels Drop at Spillway Areas
Water levels at Crab Orchard Lake sit 22 inches below the spillway while Little Grassy Lake remains at spillway height. Further downstream Devil's Kitchen Lake shows water 17 feet below its spillway, indicating varied flows in the system.
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Cuba Detains NBC Reporter in Havana
Cuban intelligence agents detained NBC correspondent Wilson Hall in Havana without charges despite a U.S. Embassy protest. A U.S. representative was refused access to intelligence headquarters and was told Hall, aged 39, could not be seen.
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Belgium Strike Spreads Threatens King Baudouin’s Honeymoon
Belgium faces a spreading strike led by Socialist unions with 25,000 Antwerp workers including Ford, GM, Bell, AT&T, and Cockerill. Police clashed with protesters in Brussels as Ghent banned a motorcade. King Baudouin may cut short his Spain honeymoon to return home if the crisis deepens.
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Nixon Plans Active Role In Politics
Vice President Richard M Nixon plans an active political role after his term ends January 20. He aims to campaign for Republican candidates in 1962 and to support Senate and House campaigns to broaden his base for a potential 1964 bid. He maintains close ties with GOP leaders nationwide and will pursue speeches and public appearances to influence national issues.
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Margaret as Bahamas governor eyed by royal circle
A report from London claims Princess Margaret could be named governor and commander in chief of the Bahamas, a move seen as a stable solution amid royal unease. Friends say Margaret and Tony Armstrong-Jones might welcome life in Nassau, boosting Bahamas tourism and royal prestige without altering core duties.
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France conducts third small nuclear test in Sahara desert
Paris reports France successfully detonated its third nuclear device at Reggane in the Sahara. Officials say the test produced a few kilotons of yield and aimed to study tactical devices and protection against fallout while noting limited radiological danger beyond the test site. Animals were used in tests and later transported to Paris for study.
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Deglorify Gangs Hoodlums 'Just Sick' By Alton Blakeslee
AP report quotes sociologist Dr. Lewis Yablonsky urging labeling violent teenage gangs as sick rather than hoodlums. He argues gangs are near-groups, not cohesive units, and that stigma can deter involvement. Attempts to engage youths via organized teams may backfire into violence.
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