Jordan Pressed Against Signing Baghdad Pact
Amman reports show protests as demonstrators demand a pledge against joining the Western sponsored Baghdad Pact. Mobs attack the U S consulate in Jerusalem area, calling for freed political prisoners and a free press. King Hussein tasks Hashim to form caretaker government to prepare parliamentary elections within four months amid ongoing violence.
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Seppe Pother
Richard A
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Butler
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Hashim
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Mulki
T Maregn
Harold ‘Mac
Samir Fi” Rifai
Treasury
Vandavnster
U.S
American School of Oriental Research
Israel
Hazan’ el ‘Majali
Guided Missiles and Atomic Cruiser Plan in Defense Budget
The Pentagon proposes a large rise in next year’s budget with about two billion dollars more for defense, including a big boost for guided missiles and the first atomic powered surface ship. The plan foresees a one third increase in guided missile spending to around 750 million dollars this year, shifting emphasis from conventional weapons to advanced systems. The Army continues work on an intermediate missile at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville Alabama, building on the Redstone tactical rocket.
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Ube
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Huntsville
Ala
Redstone
Ike Urged To Let Out Jailed Reds
New York report notes Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt among signers urging President Eisenhower to grant Christmas amnesty for jailed Communist leaders. Petition seeks commutation for 16 convicts already served and postponement of over 100 similar cases amid wartime hysteria. Communist spokesman expressed surprise and pleasure.
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York
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Eisenhower
Communist Party
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Peti
Cold Holds Tight Grip Across Northeast as Subzero Averages Persist
The coldest spell grips the Northeast with subzero readings inland and near zero along coasts. Mt Washington New Hampshire records the coldest at 18 below, while cities from Athens to Albany report frigid temperatures. Low relief expected, with more cold extending from the Plains into the Great Lakes region.
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N. H
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Watertown
Rome
N.Y
Masse
N. Y
Burlington
Rumford
Maine
Albany
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Boston
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Great Lakes Region
Reds Award Jop Singer Reds Award Jop Singer
The Stalin peace wing awarded Akiko Seki a Japanese woman who leads a large Communist choir network. Her four choir books sold about 300,000 copies each, containing labor songs and melodies from various nations. The 86 year old claims to be non communist and emphasizes labor and international songs.
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Tokyo
Unon
Stalin Peace Wing
Akiko Seki
Japan
Seki
Oyama
United States
Projects Speeded Up For Rt 33 Bridges
State Highway Construction Council raises classifications on 11 Ohio road jobs from B to A effective January 1. This higher priority allows bidding and advertising for bids. Council chairman Clingan Jackson notes the move signals progress on the 1956 projects and may place A projects near or under contract.
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Hocking County
Jury Rules for Death Of Mad Dog Killer in Indiana
In Princeton Indiana a Gibson Circuit Court jury convicted Leslie Irvin 21 and after deliberating 90 minutes recommended the death penalty for murder tied to a string of robberies. The defendant showed outward calm as the verdict was announced in Evansville, with victims including Wesley Kerr and Mary Holland.
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Ind
Alice Irvin
Evansville
Leslie Irvin
Duncan
Irvin
Gowbel Buncan
Raymond
Ter‘inslaw
Ellanbeth
Gibson Circuit Court
A. Dalesby
Mary Holland
Tevin
Evanaville
Wilhelmina
Sailer
Neat
Mount Vernon
Maret
Ford Declines Ford Plant in Columbus Area
Ford officials in Detroit say a Columbus area steering gear and small parts plant is definitely out. City officials had sought to rezone northside land for heavy industry to attract the $43 million facility, but the plan was rejected amid opposition.
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Ford Motor Co
Detroit
Ford
Dewey E. Garner
Chamber of Commerce
Delmar G. Starkey
Combar’ North
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Garner
Vite
Starkey
Chambers of Commerce
Cleveland
Fordfist
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John
Lautner
Fred H. Mandel
Charles J. McNamee
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Chase Ends In Death Near Bloomingburg
Deputy pursued a speeding car at 80 mph in Fayette County. The vehicle collided with a second car, veered into a tree, killing driver Kenneth Evans, 29, near Bloomingburg. Passenger Maxine Hoop, 1, was critically injured at Columbus hospital.
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Washington
Fayette
Kenneth Evans
Bloomingburg
Orland Hays
Evans
Maxine Hoop
Columbus
Honor System Flops For Church Parking
Marietta Georgia reports that the First Methodist Church honor system for parking donations is failing as someone drove off Tuesday with the cash box and all. The system relied on motorists placing payments in a sidewalk box but has not deterred theft.
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Marietta
First Methodist Church
Agreement Reached At Studebaker Plant
Westinghouse lends about 400000 to striking workers as studs of Studebaker Packard reach tentative contract, with loan terms set to begin after return to work. The AP survey shows 5 of the eligible workers requested loans, no interest charged, and repayments planned as workers resume duties across Columbus Lima Newark Cleveland.
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South Bend
Ind
United “Auto Workers
Studebake Packard Corp
Studebaker
Pino
Westinghouse Plantain
Ohio
Planta
Columbus
Lima
Newark
Cleveland
Toledo
Frank Evans
Morrow
Westinghouse
Probe of Truck Tolls On Turnpike Is Set
Columbus report that the Ohio Turnpike tolls for trucks will undergo an intensive re-examination after concerns about high rates. The move was announced jointly by the Ohio Trucking Association and the turnpike commission following a meeting with industry representatives and commission executive director Frank C. Dunbar Jr. Daytona note adds a fatal carbon monoxide incident from a faulty gas heater in Dayton.
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Columbus
Ohio Trucking Association
Turnpike Commission
Frank C. Dunbar Jr
Commission
Tomorrow Is the Day For Movie Tonight
Tomorrow brings a free kids movie party at Shine Athena with 15 cartoons. Doors open at 9 30 and the event runs until about 11 45 with theater workers on hand to assist youngsters and parents shopping nearby.
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Shhine Athena
Edmladon
Theater party coupon offers free admission at door
A theater party advertises a coupon redeemable at the door for one free admission. The show starts at Schine's Athena, inviting attendees to present the coupon upon entry.
Committee studies plan to lift distressed schools by leasing space
Columbus committee drafts legislation for the January session to help financially distressed districts by allowing lease of additional classrooms funded by a 150 million dollar public buildings bond. After construction, the new State School Board would manage leases.
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Columbus
General Assembly
State School Board
Painter Stanley Gondor Faces Frivolous Damage Claim
Cleveland jurors hear a case where a woman seeks 165000 in damages alleging that painter Stanley Gondor damaged her property by painting her arm green after she criticized his work on her facade. The court date was set for Thursday.
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Cleveland
Stanley Gondor
Turaday
Green
Plane Crashes Near Jacksonville Killing 17 Aboard
An Eastern Air Lines Constellation crashed on approach near Jacksonville at 3:40 am, killing all 17 aboard. Witnesses described a low landing, striking treetops 12 miles north of the airport, then bursting into flames. Firefighters labored for hours to reach the wreckage as sixteen bodies were badly burned. The flight was en route from Miami to Boston with planned stops in Washington and New York.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Eastern Air Lines
Constellation
Miami
Pot
Jackson
Tom McBrien
F Leroy Connell
William Hess
Boston
Washington
New York
Union Claimed Under Reds in Labor Row
The Justice Department says the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America is under communist influence and seeks SACB action to label it a Communist infiltrated union. The UE, ousted from CIO six years ago, has about 100000 members many on defense orders. Albert J. Fitzgerald denies the accusations as lies.
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Justice Department
United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America
Department
Activities Control Board
SACB
CIO
National Labor Relations Board
Albert J. Fitzgerald
New Yor
Brownell
Two Gallia County Homes Destroyed by Night Fire
A fire in Gallia County last night destroyed two houses on Route S04 between Eno and Cheshire. The first, an unoccupied storage shed once home to Tush Chapman, and the second, the former Town House, Wise property of Chet Walter Wise. Fire crews were alerted at 9:58 p.m. and responded promptly, with contents reportedly incinerated in both structures.
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Tush’ Chapman
Eno
Cheshire
Tang
Custire
Walter Wise
Gallipolis
Senator Byrd Blasts Foreign Aid Spending Across Nations
Senator Byrd of Virginia charged foreign aid funds cut British taxes and helped Denmark repay debt. He cited billions wasted and urged ending aid while backing foreign military aid at a proposed 3.9 billion next year. Dulles announced 5.9 billion in foreign appropriations with debate over reserve funds and preplanned contracts.
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Virginian
Byrd
Congress
Eisenhower
Omic
Europe
Rom Harold E. Stussen
Britain
Dulles
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Defense
Wilson
Missionaries Bradshaws Freed After Five Years in Red China
American medical missionaries Dr. Homer V. Bradshaw and his wife Mrs. Bradshaw were freed from five years in Red China and arrived at Stark Air Force Base from Hong Kong for medical care. They are severely malnourished, with Mrs. Bradshaw appearing incoherent and frail, weighing about 80 pounds, and show signs of distress after arrival. Officials said no interviews would be permitted due to their condition.
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Manila
Homer V. Bradshaw
Red China
Stark Air Force Base
Hong Kong
Bradshaw
Red Cross
St. Teresa's Hospital
Fire destroys apartment and garage on Route 33
A fire at Route 33 Mt Peach Forkoad north of re destroyed an apartment and double garage. The loss was at least 3000 dollars. The building was owned by Willai Bailey and occupied by Dick Gaul. Pomroy firemen and Midd leport department fought the blaze. Gaul said the fire started around a floor turn tree and he thought he had extinguished it when it broke out again. Firemen faced a water shortage hampering efforts. Proceeding reports indicate the broader news included rising take home pay records and Ohio Farm Bureau Week proclamation by Gov. Laushe.
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Pomeroy
Peach
Forkoad
Re. Lows
Willai Bailey
Dick Gaul
Pomroy
Middleport Department
Gaul
Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistica
Eisenhowers Back in D C After Gettysburg Return
President Dwight D. Eisenhower and first lady Mamie Eisenhower returned to Washington from Gettysburg for Christmas at the White House. They plan to stay as doctors advise convalescence from his September heart attack. They visited Walter Reed Army Hospital where daughter-in-law Mrs John Eisenhower is expecting a baby and awaited the arrival of a fourth grandchild.
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Mite House
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Teir
David
Barbara Anne
Susan
King
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
Washington
Walter Reed Army Hospital
John Eisenhower
Ohio Congresswoman critiques South Africa on race laws
Rep Frances Bolton, returning from a 20 000 mile Africa tour, says South Africa defies evolution by oppressing Negroes. She made comments near Pretoria, criticizing apartheid policies and urging reform.
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Ohio
Johannes StriJdon
South Africa
Frances P. Bolton
Africa
Pretoria
Ford Boosts Public Stock Sale Amount
A Ford Motor Co. statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission discloses a planned public stock offering of about seven million shares. The sale involves voting stock and comes as the company outlines a large capitalization move to raise funds next month.
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Rrrord Foundation
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Mamgtee
Karin
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