Flood Victims Promised Aid After Baldwin Hills Disaster
In Los Angeles flood aftermath Mayor Yorty pledged assistance to victims of the Baldwin Hills collapse. Officials estimated more than 64 homes destroyed and 62 damaged with 55 apartments affected. At least 27 people were hurt and one missing, Archie, 70, reported swept away. Cleanup teams removed mud while authorities anticipated compensation for residents and businesses.
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Vie J
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Samuel
Ciass
Yarty
Yarly
Iheir
Marie MacDonald
Archie
Johnson faces tough Congress tests after Kennedy era
President Johnson confronts a stubborn Congress over foreign aid spending. House and Passman subcommittee propose cuts to 2.9 billion, far below Kennedy asks, while Johnson argues such cut harms policy. Senate vote looms as Johnson presses for a higher total, his first major test in office.
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Kennedy
James Marlow
Associated Press
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Washington
Press
Passman
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Senate
F. Kennedy
Atteasi
Otto EB
Aussiana Democrat
Whichiax
Johnson-Passman
Johnson Stillad
Russia
United States
Tie
Judge Urges Public Toward Jury Service Hard to Find Jurors
Circuit Court Judge D K McLaughlin told the Optimist Club at the Hotel Alexander luncheon that obtaining the right jurors is shockingly difficult and partly due to sheriff’s efforts. He urged civic responsibility in jury service, noted doctors sometimes fail to testify, and said youth and political apathy hinder juror pools. Guests included Roger Fiery Jr and Sheriff Charles E Price.
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D.K. McLaughlin
Optimist Club
Hotel Alexander
Circuit Court
Roger Fiery Jr
Charles E. Price
J. K. Leatherman V
Boys ‘Club
Vince Groh
Missing Cruiser Found In Port
A cabin cruiser with five aboard was found safe in Norfolk harbor. Coast Guard reported the vessel Flamenco, a converted PT boat, had been missing since leaving Annapolis on December 10. Owners Mr and Mrs Joseph Walker and their son were aboard.
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Coast Guard
Annapolis
Florida
Detroit
Stockhold
Joseph Walker
Chrysler Corp
Louis Weibel
Green Lane
Chrysler
Gaughlin
U.S
Cape
Henry
Tidewater
Pilot Whales Return To Die On Florida Beach
In Ponte Vedra Beach Florida a swarm of pilot whales washed ashore on a three mile stretch with about 150 reported. Some whales weighed as much as a ton and reached up to 14 feet while several smaller individuals were rescued by Marineland crews. Experts cite sonar confusion from shallow beaches or pursuit by sharks as possible causes.
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Palo Vedra Beach
Roy Landrum
St. Johns County
Marineland
Florida
Bob Bahne
Snowy start blankets Garrett County on Tuesday
A fine powdery snowfall covered Garrett County Tuesday morning, with reports of up to three inches across the region. Local road crews prepared for slick conditions as residents braced for more wintry weather.
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Garrett
Oakland, Md
Garreth County
Santa Claus Ticketed In New York Construction Scene
New York AP reports Santa Claus in a Times Square construction area was cited for a traffic violation after helping unload debris from a chute. Clarence Williamsor, 46, a laborer for Wrecking Corp. of Americas, wore a Santa suit at his employer’s request. Officer Edward Kocienda issued the ticket for loading debris onto a truck without preventing dust. Company spokesman said water pipes were frozen.
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NEW York
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Ralaiee
Times Maer
Clarence
Slim) Willidinsor
Times Tower
No Wrecking Corp. of Americas
Edward Kocienda
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