Jack Paar quits Tonight show after censorship row
Jack Paar plans a European vacation and says he will not return to the Tonight Show on NBC. He refused NBC calls, canceled commitments, and left the studio amid a censorship dispute over a risque anecdote.
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Fes
Jack Paar
Europe
Mediterranean
Paar
Bronxville
William Kalna
Yonkers Herald Statesman
National Broadcasting Co
Arthur Murray
Bob Hope
NBC
Robert Sarnoff
Robert Kintner
Uperiham
Pawar
Randy
Paul Keyes
Pasar
Sotve
Page
Lenving
Hugh Downs
Paat
W.C
WLC
Wayside Chapel
Department of Standards and Practices
Dawns
National Broadcasting Company
Trow
Morida
NBL
Bobby Clark Dies at 71 in New York Home
AP report says veteran comedian Bobby Clark died at his New York home at age 71 after a three week illness from a virus condition, with death caused by a heart spasm. He had teamed with McCullough in classic vaudeville acts.
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Bobby Clark
McCullough
New York
Von Braun urges sacrifice to meet Soviet space challenge
Belleville AP report quotes Dr. Wernher von Braun urging Americans to sacrifice on an unprecedented scale to counter Soviet threats. The German-born scientist, head of Army ballistic missile work at Redstone Arsenal, says the nation must accelerate astronautical advances and improve science education to outpace communism. He warns against complacency and calls for better paid, more respected teachers and facilities to inspire youth in math and science.
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API
Wernher von Braun
von Braut
Army Ballistic Missile Agency
Redstone Arsenal
Huntsville
Ala
von Braun
Miami Mayor Demands Probe After Numbers Racket
Miami Mayor Robert King High claims a $100,000-a-week numbers racket operates in Miami and receives protection payments of 1 percent. He says loyal patrolmen informed him of the operation, and that corrupt police protection blocks arrests. High urges suspension of Police Chief Walter Headley and a grand jury probe into Headley and aides.
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Miami
Fla
Robert King High
Walter Headley
Strand Jury
Headley
Burglar Tells Of Evanston Police Bribe In Chicago Case
The admitted burglar Morrison accuses Evanston police of a $2,000 bribe to soften testimony at a burglary trial. A tape Morrison allegedly recorded while questioned by Evanston officers was turned over to the state's attorney by Public Defender Gerald Gettty.
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Chicago
Evanston
Richard Morrison
Gerald W. Getty
Morrison
Getty
Morison
Vansion
Patrolman Helps Solve Attack on Crusader
Chicago February 12 A patrolman credited with tracking down and helping smash a teenage gang that police say shot a crusading clergyman. Patrolman Willie Wheaton 37, Mississippi born Negro who spent five years patrolling says a man named three gang members and Wheaton identified two. He rushed to inform the captain and lieutenant at once.
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Chicago
APY
Willie Wheaton
Lieuten Gant
Wheaton
Standard Furniture saved in $195000 drive at Herkimer
In Herkimer New York 5000 residents rallied to keep Standard Furniture Co operating after pledges and contributions totaling about 195000 were raised to meet a 190000 deadline. The drive involved workers Local 3715 of the Carpenters and Joiners Union and many employees who used savings loans or mortgaged homes to buy 101 company bonds. President Samuel D. Earl called the response the most gratifying thing in 25 years with the plant set to continue operations and wages intact.
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Standard Furniture Co
Standard
Mohawk Valley
Citizens’ Committee
Carpenters Jand Joiners Union
Samuel D. Earl
Four Confess in Portland Truck Blast Case
Eleven days after blasts wrecked ten Portland newspaper trucks, four of seven in custody admit responsibility. Gerald Couzens, 20, says Stereotypers Union official paid $400 for the two jobs, while L. S. McDonald denies paying the payoff. Three Snyder brothers and two wives are also in custody. McDonald is not linked to union involvement in the strike. The strike began November 10 with picket lines and the papers continue publishing jointly from the Oregonian plant.
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Portland
Ore
Onlice
Francis Lambert
Gerald Couzens
Stereotypers Union
Couzens
L. S. McDonald
McDonald
Lambert
MegDonald
Snyder Brothers
Charles
William
andEddy
Eddy
Boring
Oregonian
Oregon Journal
Weather Dated Forecast For Southern Illinois Notes Freezing Night
The report shows a cold spell for Southern Illinois with a partly cloudy night and a low near 15 degrees for Saturday. Saturday high and Saturday night lows are listed around 15, with yesterday’s high near 97 and a cooler day today. Sunrise at 7:97 AM and sunset at 5:33 PM.
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Illinois
Butch Bounces Back Dogs Recover With Seltzer and Coffee
A Nogales housewife reports her dog felt unwell recently but recovered after she gave him a seltzer tablet and a coffee drink. The bizarre home remedy drew attention as the pet regained energy quickly.
Stove Explosion Destroys Trailer Near Marion
Howard Durfee received facial burns when a gas stove exploded in a 1960 model trailer parked at Edwards Trailer Sales north of Marion. The trailer, about a month old and valued around 5000 dollars, was a total loss. Durfee was taken to Memorial Hospital and no other injuries were reported. Firefighters were still battling the blaze early this morning.
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Howard Durfee
Rt. 37
Edwards Trailer
Marion
Durfee
Robert J. Edwards
Imogene Edwards
Memorial Hospital
Edwards
Break in Coors Kidnaping Hinted Near Golden
Sheriff Art Wermuth predicts a major development in the disappearance of Adolph Coors Ti L a wealthy Golden brewer. Wermuth and the Coors family say a ransom offer may be forthcoming and the crucial window is 36 hours to 4 days after abduction. Evidence found includes a bloodstained wagon and Coors items near a county road.
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Golden
Colo
Art Wermuth
Adolph Coors
Werruth
Coors
Adolph Coors Ti
Wermuth
Mountain
Denver
Crab Orchard Lake Inches Above Spillway Threshold
Crab Orchard Lake sits just above the spillway while Devil's Kitchen Lake remains 36 feet below the spillway. Officials monitor water levels and await forecasted rainfall to determine if further releases are needed.
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Crab Orchard Lake
Devil's Kitchen Lake
General Slips Mentions Secret Antimissile Method
Washington reports a three star general hinted a small atomic explosion could neutralize warheads on ballistic missiles using neutron flux. Details remain top secret though a film clip showed Nike Zeus intercepting a ballistic missile and Hawk missile tests at White Sands New Mexico.
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Washington
Arthur G. Tredeau
Army
Rheim
John
White Sands
N.M
Trudeau
Eighteen Miners Found Alive in South Africa Mine
In Johannesburg on February 12, eighteen miners reported trapped in a coal mine cave in at Goalbyock were declared alive and back at home, lowering the death toll to four hundred seventeen.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Goalbyock
Nuclear Ban Gains Favor Of Senators
Senator George D. Aiken and several Democrats praised a new U S plan for a nuclear weapons test ban, while noting Geneva talks may still fail. Soviet reaction was initially negative but U S officials hope study will build support before possible treaty. The proposal bans most detonations detectable and allows limited underground shots with future extension. Aiken predicts strong bipartisan backing could persuade the Senate to ratify.
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Washington
George D. Aiken
R- Vts
Senate
Aiken
Geneva
Semyon IC Tsarspkin
U.S
Soviet Union
Congress
Eisenhower
Hisenhower
Forign Relations
House
Snowbound Northwest Towns Struggle After Severe Storm
Cold follow state snow covers 11 Ninvis and rural northwest as mountains of drift hindered travel. Eight died in the blizzard across southern counties in over two decades. Elizabeth, a town of 750, was cut off with no fresh milk since Wednesday. US 20 limited to one way between Rockford and East Dubuque as drifts to 10 feet stranded residents.
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Elizabeth
U.S. 20
State Highway Division
Sheriff's Offices
East Dubuque
Argentine Submarine Captured Near Beunog Alves
Argentine warships crippled a mystery submarine hidden in the Golfo Nuevo area and authorities said capture is imminent after 12 days of pursuit. Rear Adm Clement cited surface and underwater damage from depth charges and shells as the sub surfaced every 48 hours. US and UK denied operating subs in the area, with Washington rushing antisubmarine gear and two planes en route to provide depth charges, parts, testing gear, and flares.
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Navy
Gaston Clement
Golfo
Nuevo
Buenos Aires
Argentina
South Atlantic
Adm
Clement
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Britain
Argente
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U. S. Navy
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