New Year Stirs New Hope For War-Weary Mankind
The year opens with mixed hopes as leaders and citizens seek peace and relief from tension. President Kennedy in Florida pledges the grand design for freedom, while Americans pray in churches and mark the 19th0th anniversary of a peace prince. Times Square fills with revelers and 450 police guard the crowds, as weather forecasters predict generally good conditions coast to coast with snow in some Great Lakes regions.
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Iraq vows to liberate Kuwait despite imperialist moves
Premier Andel Karim Kassem warned that Iraq will not back down in its aim to regain Kuwait, calling the oil-rich territory part of Iraq and pledging to answer Western actions with a firm lesson. He described Kuwait's independence as temporary and reiterated determination to restore Iraqi sovereignty.
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State Reports Twelve Traffic Fatalities in New York
Albany AP reports New York statewide traffic deaths reached 12 during the New Year holiday period as a winter storm dumped over two feet of snow in western and northern sections. Fires since the holiday have killed three people.
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National Safety Council Reports Holiday Traffic Toll
The National Safety Council voiced hope the New Year holiday may be among the safest on U S highways. By midnight 173 people had died in traffic accidents, with 330 projected for the period ending Friday at 6 pm, plus four in other incidents. The dead include Russell Parks of Rock Tover Orange County, whose milk tank truck slid backward on a snow covered hill near Wallero and plunged over an embankment. A husband and wife died in Newburgh after the mother saved her disabled son.
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Butler Rites Wednesday in Sacred Heart Church
Paul M. Butler former chairman of the Democratic National Committee will be honored at a 10:30 a.m. service Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church on the University of Notre Dame campus. He died Saturday in Washington DC after a heart attack at Washington University Hospital. He was a lifelong South Bend resident and an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame Law School.
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Dame Fortune and the Christmas Vase Mystery in Salsantaggiore
In Salsantaggiore Italy Bruno Marenetti found a tainted liquor case on Christmas Day and sold it. days later Bruno Corvini faced a similar discovery in a car game. A woman mailed the vase as a New Year gift, revealing a ticket promising an automobile from a Winter COMPANY to the finder.
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Jackpot Promo and Bonus Offer Noted in Record Papers
A jumbled advertisement mentions a $350 jackpot and a $50 bonus tied to a Cornward Dizzle contest. It urges readers to cut out a sticker and submit by a Saturday deadline, noting an entry postmark date and a form to fill today.
Wifle's Pursuit Recovers Car In Chicago Incident
A Chicago scene on a northwest side street ended when Mrs. Slickas spotted a stolen car at a park. A man challenged by Mrs Slickas brandished a pistol but fled as witnesses urged caution. The assailant was pursued and the car recovered with authorities likely to pursue charges.
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Arab Rightist Coup Fails In Lebanon Five Killed
Fragmentary wartime style report notes an attempted rightist coup in Lebanon failing with several deaths. It mentions Soviet leader Khrushchev and U S figures in a broader exchange of New Year messages promising peace and improved bilateral ties. The piece references Kennedy and Brezhnev and a pledge to seek world peace.
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Fourth Fire Victim Found In Cicern Alley Tragedy
The death toll reached four after a blaze devastated a Cicern alley Saturday night. Walter Simith, 23, of Civery, was identified as the fourth victim. Earlier badly burned bodies identified by fingerprints were Robert W. Howe, 23, of Hounttown, and George Benedict, 35, of Chic. Also killed was John Benedict, 31, brother of George, of Cicere.
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Troy Area United Fund tops goal for first time
The United Fund in the Troy area exceeded its announced goal by about 26 000 dollars, marking the highest total ever raised in the regional drive. Chaired by Werner ML and others, divisions like Manufacturing and Public Service reported strong gifts across the fund drive, with notable totals listed for each division and a final total approaching 84 000 dollars.
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Rockefeller urged 85 a week rise in workers comp
Gov Rockefeller recommends in the Legislature an 85 weekly increase to maximum benefits for workers injured on the job. The plan raises overall Workmen's Compensation costs by about 10 million dollars annually, funded entirely by employers, with smaller raises for lower benefit levels. The program now costs over 300 million dollars per year.
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Congo Hit By Floods and War Distract Aid Efforts
The report outlines Congo struck by disasters and conflict hindering relief work. Massive floods cause economic strain while aid groups face logistical challenges amid ongoing violence. Local authorities scramble to coordinate emergency response and protect civilians.
Deaths in Buffalo Area Storm Cause Of Tragedy
Victims in the Buffalo region are reported to have perished during a severe storm that battered nearby communities. Emergency crews describe widespread damage across rural and riverfront zones with power outages and downed trees complicating rescue efforts. Local officials urge residents to stay indoors as cleanup begins and weather conditions improve slowly.
Fragmented Report on Plotters and Hostage Release
Fragmented text describes plotters arrested and hostage release amid conflict. Mentions Arab groups, Beit Her, and various figures like Penel and Abid Lah Saade. States investigations, defense actions, and political tensions involving Popular Front, United Arab Republic context, and mentions a figure linked to Western Qisernniriit.
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East German Plea Ignored Amid Crisis Reports
Fragmented text describes a plea by East German officials and political figures, with references to Walther Ulbricht and a rising tension involving West Berlin and allied actions. Multiple garbled phrases suggest unrest, warnings, and international scrutiny surrounding postwar Berlin and Cold War pressures.
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