Ike Pushes NATO Missile Base Plan in Emergency Drive
President Eisenhower plans a crash push in Congress to finance early IRBM placements in NATO nations. Britain France Turkey and the Netherlands are prioritized for bases with US aid to cover construction costs. Defense leaders warn production and site issues may delay timelines despite extra funding.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
NATO
Pres
Russia
Britain
Turkey
France
Netherlands
Gaither Report Still Top Secret
The Gaither Report remained officially top secret despite leaks, outlining a top defense posture survey by the NSC and urging multi billion dollar increases in defense spending through 1970 to counter Soviet advances.
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She Walter
America
White House
Office Ofcurity Council
NSC
Eisenhower
Washington Post
Russia
Post
Men Fired At Missile Test Center
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla A strict crackdown on security at the Air Force missile test center cost two government employees their jobs and will discipline four others The center plans to seal approaches to the launch area with barricades and no trespass signs Lt Col Sam Bruno security chief said the road to a coastal observation post will be blocked Gen Donald N Yates center commander warned base personnel that Vanguard failures did not soften security measures
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Air Force Missile Test Center
Air Force
America
Sam Bruno
Donald N. Yates
Tho Govern
NEA Forecasts Large Federal Aid for Public Schools
The NEA predicts Congress will approve part of a five-year plan totaling 1.1 billion dollars for immediate and rising federal support to public schools. Grants of 425 per pupil rise to 100 per child over five years, with states retaining control and local districts choosing use for salaries or construction. Washington officials have not commented, while Eisenhower aides pursue a smaller 250 million dollar plan.
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National Education Assny
NEA
Congress
Eisenhower
Liscreton
Carr
America
Eyman Rests After Chest Pain Hospitalization
The article reports Eyman collapsing at his office with chest pain and indigestion, being taken to a hospital as doctors assess the condition. Deputy Warden Wheeler Holmes confirms he was treated after the attack and has since been resting with oxygen support reduced.
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Eyman
Wheeler Holmes
10 000th Jail Guest A Record Setting Inmate
A citizen is slated to become the year’s 10 000th jail guest today. No plaque, no turkey, no ribbon. If charged with a minor offense, the chief may seek a suspended sentence in Police Court Monday.
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Turkey
Army chief of staff labeled Scrooge again over Christmas cards
Gen. Max D. Taylor faced Christmas card controversy at a National Press Club lunch denying aims to abolish Christmas. He defended the Pentagon card exchange as a simple efficiency measure and warned against sending him holiday cards. Greeting Card Association chief Steve Shannon condemned the remarks as hypocritical and urged a true Christmas spirit.
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Maxwell D. Taylor
Army
National Press Club
Santa Claus
Pentagon
Department
Steve Shannon
Assa
Scrooge
America
Philosphy
Kremlin
Arizona Teamsters Ousted by AFL CIO Sparks Local Reactions
Arizona labor leaders react to AFL CIO orders to expel local Teamster locals and allied unions amid a nationwide crackdown. City and state officials praise cooperative work with unions while cautioning potential impacts on contracts and future affiliations. Local Bakers and Laundry unions weigh changes as national actions prompt council realignments.
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Teamster
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James R. Hofta
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Ira Schneier
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New American ‘Union of Bakers and Confectionrs
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Elmer Bilm
Defense Department Plans Higher Draft Calls Next Year
The Defense Department announced an increase in draft calls for next year, with 12,000 draftees to be called in February, 3,000 more than the current rate. All February draftees will join the Army, and January totals will be 10,000 men.
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Army
Elvis Presley Faces Army Induction Pending In Memphis
Elvis Presley reports to draft January 20 for induction, with Paramount and state tax implications looming. Tom Parker and studio officials weigh postponement while Presley prepares for service and potential effects on salary, contracts, and future film work.
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Chaffee
Fort Smith, Ark
Shortest Day Brightening Days Ahead
The article notes the shortest day of the year with sunrise at 7 20 am and sunset at 5 23 pm. It forecasts warmer weather with a high near 65 degrees and a low around 40 degrees, with tomorrow similar conditions.
Police Mark Car With Billy Clubs In Early Morning Incident
Police officers Lawrence Barker and Douglas White chased a car on Meyer Ave to investigate a parked vehicle. The fleeing driver steered toward them, forcing them to dodge. Barker struck the car with a night stick, denting the roof above the left front door, and White struck after, denting the left front door. Police seek the vehicle with the two dents.
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Lawrence Barker
Douglas White
Meyer ‘Ave
Barker
White
Christmas Blood Gift Day at American Legion Post
Tucson Red Cross sponsors a blood drive at Morgan McDermott American Legion Post 112 W Pennington St from noon to 8 PM. Volunteers including doctors and nurses will collect blood from healthy donors aged 21 to 60. Donors receive parking perks at Park and Shop.
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Morgan McDermott_ American Legion Post
W. Pennington St
Tucson Red Cross
American Legion Hall
Fr Ghristas
Reds Peg Defense At $24 Billion
London dispatch reports Russia will spend more than 24 billion dollars on defense next year. Moscow Radio cited the USSR state budget approved by the Supreme Soviet, noting defense expenditure of about 6.3 billion rubles, equivalent to roughly 2.13 billion dollars.
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London
Russia
Moscow Radio
Ussr
Supreme Soviet
Soviet proposes UN session or conference on disarmament
Moscow rejects NATO foreign ministers meeting and urges a UN special session or international conference on disarmament. Andrei Gromyko accuses the West of blocking disarmament in the UN while Khrushchev calls for peaceful talks and no-war agreements with the United States.
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Moscow
NATO
United Nations
Andrei A. Gromyko
Russia
Siromyko
U.N
Gromyko
Commission
Khrushchev
West
Soviet Union
United States
Wal Khrushchev
Dulles Expresses Doubts on East-West Disarmament Talks
Secretary of State Dulles doubts new East-West disarmament talks will be held, citing past Russian quibbles and possible obstacles in setting up negotiations. In Moscow, Andrei Gromyko calls for a special session. Dulles expects months to arrange talks even if Russia cooperates. He returns from Europe and will report to the public with Eisenhower.
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Moscow
Andrei Gromyko
Sesson
United Nations
NATO
Paris
Europe
Spain
Eisenhower
Radiotelevision
Mayor Wagner blasts Transport Authority over eavesdroppers
New York City Mayor Wagner sharply criticizes the Transportation Authority for installing electronic eavesdroppers in subway motormen offices amid a strike. The clash highlights tensions between city leadership and transit management as disruptions continue.
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Wagner
Transport Authority
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