Khrushchev rises as abrasive non intellectual leader
James Marlow analyzes how Khrushchev shifted Soviet leadership away from intellectuals toward administrative rule. The piece critiques his World War II denial, fits in as a blunt, anti intellectual figure who uses plain speech to appeal to masses in Asia while pursuing hard bargaining and influence for Russia.
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Burma
Soviets Expand Far East Navy With New Fleets
Tokyo reports the Soviet Union doubled Far East naval power with over 30 ships including two cruisers. The additions, led by a 25,000 ton cruiser of the Sverdrup type, arrived at Vladivostok in September along with more than 10 destroyers and large submarines.
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Far East
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Taipei
China
Helicopters Rescue 22 Japanese From Turbulent Seas
In a coast guard operation off northeast Japan, American Air Force helicopters plucked 22 crew members from debris of the coal freighter Hanca Maru amid 65 mph winds and 40 foot waves. A Navy destroyer rescued three fishermen from the capsized No. 2 Shinya Maru, while seven others remained at large.
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Toast of Paris 50 Years Suffer Stroke
Mistinguett a famed Paris entertainer once famed for her legs reportedly is partly conscious after a stroke suffered six days ago. Now over 80 she is said to be paralyzed with some improvement noted by doctors as she spends Christmas at relatives.
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Military gypsum train derailment near Puente Alto
A military train hauling gypsum jumped the track near Puente Alto in central Chile last night. The engineer and fireman aboard were killed along with a civilian passenger. No cause has been reported.
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Brandon DeWilde Semi Retired At Thirteen In Hollywood
The child actor Brandon DeWilde is effectively retired at age thirteen. His mother says he acts only when a script truly appeals and will remain a schoolboy while in the eighth grade, after appearances in Member of the Wedding Shane and Goodbye My Lady and a Jamie TV season.
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Potter Foresees Labor Swing to GOP in 1956
Senator Potter of Michigan predicts organized labor will shift to the Republican side in 1956, driven by voters prioritizing their pocketbooks. He cites a Detroit survey suggesting about one in five Stevenson voters in 1952 would back Eisenhower if he runs against Stevenson, arguing the Depression fear factor has faded. He says the GOP should nominate a candidate committed to the Eisenhower program.
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Cardinal McIntyre Improves After Respiratory Illness
Cardinal James Francis McIntyre of Los Angeles is reported much improved from a respiratory infection that sidelined him for more than a week. He is expected to be up in another week.
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James Francis Cardinal McIntyre
New Wonder Drugs Treat Mental Illness and Blues
Five drugs show calming effects for mental illnesses and blues at AAAS meeting. Frenquel helps long-term patients engage and rethink troubles. Reserpine and chlorpromazine calm destructive patients, with many returning home. Mereatran reduces blues linked alcohol binges in most of 26 patients. Midown aids hospitalized patients with partial to strong relief. small complete recoveries.
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Etta G. Bird
Manhattan State Hospital
New York
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Raft Voyagers Set Course Toward Polynesia After Galapagos Rest
The 30 by 13 foot raft La Cantuta with four men and a woman sails toward Polynesia after a Christmas break in the Galapagos Islands. A ham radio operator reported Tropic Trader towing the raft from Villamil on Christmas Day, guiding toward a westbound current. They expect to reach Polynesia in about 25 days and were fully provisioned at Villamil. Natalia Mazuelos recovered from seasickness, and the expedition mirrors Thor Heyerdahl's Kontiki voyage.
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Records Show Car Fatality Trend Rising During Holidays
Chicago safety officials note a rising trend in highway deaths across major holiday periods for 1955. New Year s two day 296 Memorial Day three day 368 Fourth of July three day 407 Labor Day three day 438 indicate increasing fatalities in holiday traffic.
Two Young Escapees Hunted in Iowa Standoff
Eldora Iowa authorities pursue two of three boys who fled the State Training School for Boys on Sunday night. John Cramer 15 of Dubuque was captured near Albion in Marshall County after the trio stole a car in Eldora and a second car in Zearing. Albion lies about 15 miles east of Zearing.
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Airman Rescued From 2-Foot Canyon Ledge
Tucson airman Donald Ellison spent 24 hours on a two foot ledge in Catalina Mountains. A four man rope team rescued him after stages of fatigue and a 175 foot drop risk, with photographers helping signal for aid.
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Donald Ellison
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Jack Sheaffer
Arizona Daily Star
Puff Puff Puff Cigar Sales Hit High
The Agriculture Department forecast a gradual rise in cigarrette use and estimated 1955 output at 414 billion. It compares with 402 billion last year and 423 billion in 1953, with a 1952 peak of 4354 billion. King size cigarettes also show gains as incomes are expected to remain high in 1956.
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