Sweden Alarmed by Finland $40 Million Arms Deal
Swedish officials warn against Finland purchasing $40 million in arms on credit from the Soviet Union. They fear heightened Soviet influence near the eastern frontier and expect closer Finland Russia defense ties. Radar watches and increased air patrolling are extended as preparedness measures, with leaders urging public support for voluntary defense.
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Stockholm
HTNS
Finland
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
Novosibirsk
Siberia
Urho Kekkonen
Lars Bjoerkenheim
Russia
Sweden
Tage Erlander
Snow and flu fears sweep Ohio with sharp cold snap
Snow pounded central and southern Ohio while Cleveland reports only the northern edge of the storm with 2 to 5 inches expected by tomorrow. Freezing rain in western counties caused hazardous driving as patrols advised caution. Temperatures to stay 5 to 9 degrees above normal over the next five days with warm spells Sunday through Wednesday and rain anticipated Monday and Tuesday.
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Ohio
Weather Bureau
Cleveland Hopkins
Elyria
Cleveland
Lake
Cincinnati
Here
Erie
Huron
Cleveland Weather Bureau
Gulf Region
Columbus
Argentina and Cuba Break Relations Shock Diplomacy
Argentina expelled Cuban diplomats and denounced Fidel Castro as tensions surged after a late night embassy incident. Foreign Minister Cano declared the break, with Cuba lodging a formal protest as Argentine officials arranged 48 hour presence in Havana to wind down ties. Molotov firebombs targeted a U.S. embassy residence amid chaotic regional reaction.
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Buenos Aires
UPI
Argentina
Fidel Castro
Cuba
U.S
Miguel A. Carcano
Martin Mora Zia
Foreign Ministry
Foreign Office
Havana
Mora
Chloroform Gas Fells 18 Firemen at Plant Blaze
Eighteen Cleveland firemen were overcome by chloroform gas while fighting a fire at Vincent Metal Products Co. An electric heater ignition near a tank of trichloroethylene caused the blaze, which produced only $100 in damage. The vapor transformed into chloroform due to heat.
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Cleveland
UPI
Industral
Vincent Metal Products Co
Senators Clash Over Marines Quiz Nonsense Questions
Senate debate erupts over a subcommittee probe into Marine and airman questioning that aides deemed “complete nonsense.” Senator Bartlett said some questions appeared aimed at testing loyalty and vague beliefs, drawing criticism from Mansfield and Douglas while Thurmond defended the inquiry as necessary oversight.
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Washington
UPI
E. L. Bartlett
Senate
Alaska Democrat
Subcommittee
Mike Mansfield
Corps
Kennedy
D-S.c
Pentastee
Pentagon
John C. Stennis
Dmiss
Bartlett
Saarbruecken
Germany
Luis
Lenthal
Saarland
Sion
R— Charlies
A. Byrne
Nineteen Counties Hit By Type B Flu In Ohio
Ohio health officials link current flu outbreak to influenza Type B with eight isolates reported. Schools report up to 40 percent absenteeism as outbreaks spread from the southwest to northeast. Officials note milder symptoms than Asian flu and caution the disease lasts three to four days unless complications arise.
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Columbus
UPI
Ohio
Harold Decker
Health Department
Decker
Floods and Cold War Tensions Dominate UPI Report
United Press International reports widespread flood and snow events across California Illinois Indiana Ohio New York and Pennsylvania with thousands displaced and hundreds of schools closed as heavy rains and ice storms threaten the Midwest. Separately Western access corridors to Berlin face Allied Soviet tensions with warnings and refusals over identity checks. Temperatures surge in Texas with record heat as storms lash Mississippi Valley.
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United Press International
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
New York State
Los Angeles
Pennsylvania
Middle West
Mississippi
Los
Los An Wabash
Angeles
Togies
Texas
Berlin
UPI
Dixie
Easter Seaboard
FSG
Pawtis
West Berlin
Soviet Union
United States
Britain
France
Alled
Solovyev
West i Berlin
Invalidenilstratsee
Pom
Temel
Kansas
Iowa
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Minnesota
San Antonio
Tex
Dallas
Kingsiets
Mercury
Cotuia
Mississippi Valley
Jonesboro
Ark
Memphis
Dyersburg
Tenn
Missouri
Where To Turn Flood Study Planned
A flood study is planned between Elyria and Lake on the first page of the second section, outlining potential routes, agencies involved, and possible funding. Community officials urge residents to monitor updates as plans develop and public meetings are announced.
Paris Bans 2 Red Papers In Riot Crisis
Paris reports say police clashed with rioters in a crisis sparked by communist and leftist protests. Government bans on two papers aimed at curbing agitation while a wave of violence injures officials and civilians.
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Paris
UPI
Rist
Secret Army
Liberation
Delphine Renard
Schwartz
Prie
Laurent Schwartz
Andrelone
France
L'Humanite
Malraux
Cir
Marc Andre
Communist Party
Secret Army Organization
OAS
Algena
Frey
Interor
Roger
Tass
Noters
Weather Outlook for Northeastern Ohio
Weather update warns of snow and wintry mix today with possible sleet and hail. Accumulations vary as flurries continue tonight with windy conditions and a sharp drop in temperature. Highs around 35 and a low near 28 Saturday, with wet snow and gusty winds shaping the weekend.
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Ohio
Influenza outbreak spreads across the United States
UPI reports influenza activity expanding from the West Coast through the South and Midwest to the Northeast and Great Lakes regions. The Disease Center tracks a broad arc of spread from Florida to Maine, with ongoing progressive transmission across eastern states.
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Atlanta
UPI
Georma
Maine
Great Lakes
Commacable Disease Center
Florda
United States
Wood
Flu hits Lorain County schools sparking absenteeism
In Lorain County the flu bug affects the Wellington area hardest with absenteeism up to 28 percent. Oberlin and Clearview report rising absences among students, while Elyria notes caution and emphasis on diagnosis. No closures planned as illness spreads mainly through elementary and middle grades.
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Lorain County
Elyria
Lorain
Wellington
North Main
Elyria Health Department
Elyna
Louise Bliss
Oberlin
Stades
Betty Coats
Clearview
Avon Lake
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