Holiday Deaths at 491 A411 Die on U S Roads
The Associated Press reports holiday traffic fatalities climbed to 411 by Christmas Eve morning with 491 total deaths from all accidents during the long weekend. The National Safety Council warns the final toll could reach a record 660 if cautious driving does not improve. Local NSC head Ned H. Dear?
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Godutbeir
Infant Fatally Injured In Accident on Route 56
An infant was fatally injured in a crash on Route 56 just west of the city. Police and emergency responders rushed to the scene but the child succumbed to injuries. Investigators are examining the cause and conditions of the accident.
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Route 56
Aue
Tragic Ohio Crash Kills Four In Family Funeral Friday
Four members of the Gilkey family die in a car crash near Athens after their auto hit a concrete abutment on Route 56. Sherry Gilkey, 4, dies ten minutes after arrival at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Parents George and Margaret Gilkey and two younger brothers survive. Christmas eve toll locally climbs with 19 highway deaths since Friday.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
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Gilkey
Ernest Ackley
Athens Roullé 1
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Herman Durfee
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Japanese Repatriation Ship Returns with 1025 Detained
A repatriation ship left Siberia today carrying 1025 Japanese who had been detained by Russia since the end of World War II. The report notes a church pageant disruption as youngsters mispronounced a placard spelling exercise and references holiday driving warnings amid record traffic fatalities during the Christmas period.
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Tokyo
Siberia
Russia
Biblical Birth and Holiday Weather Reach Across Pages
Fragmented OCR blends a Christmas narrative with a weather and crime roundup. It mentions a decree to tax the world, Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, and the manger scene, followed by a stormy eastern U S weather outlook, traffic deaths, and a Meigs County obituary and local crime notes.
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Salvage Crew Delayed Over Suez Clearance Question
A United Nations salvage fleet led by British and French ships waits for Egypt’s go ahead to clear the Suez Canal. Despite withdrawal of troops, Cairo has not approved using mixed crews and UN flags. Dag Hammarskjold may visit Cairo to negotiate access.
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Kremlin Cracks Down On Internal Trouble
The Kremlin tightens internal controls amid a broad propaganda push blaming U S imperialism for unrest. A decree re arrests for protest by youths and public disorder is paired with anti United States stories, espionage rumors, and attacks on Radio Free Europe as Moscow seeks to channel anger outward.
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Washington
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V. M. Molotov
End Indications of Sumatra Army Revolt in Indonesia
Indonesian government sources indicate the end may be near for Premier Ali Sastroamidjojo as a spreading Sumatra army revolt pressures the cabinet. Sukarno met with Sumatra MP Mohammed Jamin who urged a Cabinet crisis to enable Sukarno and Hatta to assume control.
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Hungarian couples wed amid revolt tale and sale of submarine
Otto Szeraties and Ida Hal will wed at the Hungarian Reformed Church as reports describe a distant cousin acting maid of honor. The article notes the couple’s ties to Gallipolis and mentions the USS Pike submarine auction with bids by postmark.
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Pike
Hona Hene
Estes
Hungary
Otto
Ida
Otis
Siberia
Nixon Says Reds Suffer Mortal Blow From Sacrifices
Vice President Nixon reports that international communism has suffered a mortal blow from the sacrifices of the Hungarian people. He made the comment after a first hand study of the situation in Washington.
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Tom
Pope Reads Yule Message and Hungarians
Pope Pius XII denounces communism in his annual Christmas message while praising Hungary’s freedom fighters’ moral right to resist Soviet force. The broadcast reaches hundreds of millions as tensions rise in Europe and refugees seek homes. Nixon outlines plans to aid Hungarian resettlement and discusses border-open policy.
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Pius XII
Hungary
Lausche Might Test Senate Plans Amid Moscow to 14
The report says Frank Lausche delays any move to Washington before Jan 14 inauguration of his Republican successor. Rumors say he could aid Republicans to organize the Senate as it convenes Jan 3, risking a 48 48 tie Nixon could break. Lausche says he will announce if he changes his mind and will serve out his term as governor.
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George H. Bender
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Dickering
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Washington
Tell It To Select Ad In Southeastern Ohio Want Ads
An ad offer explains how to place a notice in the newspaper Want Ad section. Call 31242 for an ad-taker to help craft a message for quick results.
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Stete
Southeastern Ohio
Santa Arrives Ahead Of Schedule For Some
A Santa themed roundup notes gifts arriving early for varied people and places. Mrs James Brekenridge of Hamilton Ontario former mute for 29 years regains speech after surgery. New manhole covers in Miami gone to women. Christmas cards and postage dues in Oneonta New York. Isritisn Coume dia plans a prison visit party for 100 children. Reading Railroad workers receive a $50 gift via a Wall Street Express stop. Scranton centenarian Hannah Brennan wishes for world peace this Christmas.
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Ont
Canada
Scotland
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Miami
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Oneonta
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Scranton
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