George Sees Move For Out In Income Tax
Senator George predicts the House will move quickly next month to cut individual income taxes though the Senate may delay action. He urges raising the personal exemption to 700 dollars and adjusting middle brackets while opposing lower corporate rates.
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Winter Chill Grips East as Florida Sees Freezing Temps
The Associated Press reports a wintry cold snap across the eastern two thirds of the nation. Florida sees freezing levels inland with Cross City at 22 and Tampa 36 while Grand Forks records 5 below zero.
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Hoover Declines GOP Presidential Nomination
Senator Jenner said FBI Director J Edgar Hoover declined a request to run for the Republican nomination. Hoover said he could not risk jeopardizing the FBI's position by entering politics. The report notes Hoover would be highly acceptable in Indiana but declined to run.
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Francisco Bonard, Famous Spanish Dean of Matadors, Dies
LIMA Peru December 10 Francisco Bonard known as Bonarrillo dean of bullfighters died here last night. He was 83 and a great figure in Spain's bull rings performing late in the last century.
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Russians Return Two Young GIs From Berlin
In Berlin on December 10 two U S soldiers Pvt Richard L Calbert 22 of Kansas City Missouri and Pvt Willie J Holden 19 of Poplarville Missouri were returned to the U S Army by East German police after a street fight in West Berlin. They were handed to Lt Col Vernon Hammonds at Soviet headquarters and sent to the U S Army hospital for routine medical exams. East German authorities had threatened legal action for assault by the duo but the case was dropped as they are in the American sector. The soldiers are attached to the 7781st Service Unit and hold valid leave passes.
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West Berlin
Area Highways Clear of Snow After Substantial Snowfall
As snows subsided roads in Virginia and West Virginia were passable but icy spots were noted in Mercer and McDowell Counties. State Police reported no serious accidents though warnings urged extreme caution.
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Benson Seeks Farm Review Of Middleman Markups
Secretary of Agriculture Benson ordered a rapid study to determine if middlemen take an excessive share of consumer dollars before reaching farmers. He discussed the issue with President Eisenhower, noting retail prices rose while farm prices fell and marketing costs rose. The department cited 1955 civilian farm food outlay at 614.9 billion with farmers receiving 183.4 billion and marketing costs at 28.3 billion.
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Health Program Tops GOP List
The Eisenhower administration plans expanded health insurance to cover more Americans and major illnesses. Secretary Folsom signals a new program will go to Congress within about 60 days after January meetings, with emphasis on broader coverage and voluntary programs over a compulsory government plan.
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Eisenhower
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Senate
Oddest accidents of 1955 listed by safety council
The National Safety Council highlights unusual mishaps from 1955 including a Doberman triggering a rifle by paw in New Liberty Iowa a dog in Fort Wayne crashing a car and a fish in a boot triggering a rifle near Gonzales Texas. A green traffic light in Atlanta also fell onto a car sending the driver to the hospital.
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Reds Issue UN Crisis Answer
United Nations in New York December 10 Russia pressed for approval of an 18 country package as the sole UN membership solution. The United States planned to back 13 members and abstain on five Communist applicants while China weighed a veto on Outer Mongolia. Sobolev asserted broad support for all 18 states and urged admittance without exception.
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Los Angeles Woman Wins 100000 Prize on NBC Quiz Show
A 72-year-old Los Angeles resident, Mrs. Ethel Park Richardson, won the largest prize in radio and television quiz history, $100,000 on NBC The Big Surprise after answering a six part folk songs question. She pledged to give a tenth to heaven.
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British Antarctic Expedition Sails From Montevideo
The Theron set sail from Montevideo with supplies and fuel for the British Antarctic expedition led by Sir Edmund Hillary and New Zealand's co conqueror of Mt. Everest.
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Telegraph Features World’s Greatest Christmas Stories
The Daily Telegraph launches a two week Christ mas Spotlite series titled The World s Greatest Christmas Stories with 14 installments starting tomorrow morning. Edited by Eric Posselt the selection includes Bret Harte How Santa Claus Came to Simpson s Bar A Shepherd by Heywood Broun Cosette by Victor Hugo and works by Leacock Maupassant Andersen Chekhov Dostoevsky.
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War Criminals Leave Jap Jail
Three more major war criminals will be released next week from Sugamo Prison leaving one major crime leader still jailed. Lt Gen Kenryo Sato and Naoki Hoshini are among those freed this week with Marquis Soichi Kido and Hiroshi Oshima slated for release Thursday.
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Borderline Community Notes Snowless Days
INTERNATIONAL FALLS Minn Dec 10 Residents stared from frosted windows as no snow fell for a second day in a row. Snow had blanketed the area for 42 days straight totaling over 35 inches before this dry spell.
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Honor Student 20 Shot Four Times on Campus
Carolyn Marie Nevins 20, University of Omaha junior, honor student and library employee, was found shot four times on campus after failing to meet her father. Detectives saw no robbery motive and found no signs of a sexual assault. a nearby bus fare and personal items remained with her. Last seen at 10:55 p.m. leaving the library, with shots possibly fired nearby.
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Douglas County
Jack Knudtson
Condition Remains Good After Eisenhower Checkup
President Eisenhower’s physician urged slowing duties and delaying a run decision until mid February. A medical bulletin reported steady recovery from the September heart attack with fatigue after long sessions but overall good condition and normal tests. The plan calls for lighter duties, rest periods, and a Gettysburg return after meetings with congressional leaders.
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Eisenhower
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Leonard D. Heaton
White House Pickets Call for Christmas Amnesty for Objectors
Philadelphia and New York based Amnesty Demonstration Committee picketed the White House during Eisenhower’s hospital visit, demanding a Christmas amnesty for World War II conscientious objectors. Lead organizer Charles Walker cited civil rights varying by state, including bans on law practice and passport access.
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Gettysburg
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New York
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Rubber King Stretches Years To One Hundred
P. N. Ridley celebrated his 100th birthday in London saying he has not been forgotten and has received telegrams from worldwide sources including schoolchildren and the Queen. Ridley, once a British civil servant, helped develop latex extraction without harming rubber trees, laying the groundwork for a vast industry. He served as director of the World's Botanic Gardens and was a government employee during the early 20th century.
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