Eisenhower Returns to Plan 1957 Legislative Push
President Eisenhower flew to Washington from Augusta to meet with GOP leaders on January policy steps and the State of the Union. Discussions include authorization to use U.S. troops if needed in the Middle East and a large aid program for Israel and Arab nations, plus Hungary refugee admissions.
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East German High School Boys Flee to West Over Hungary Protest
Fifteen senior boys from Storkow High School escaped to West Berlin after demonstrations in support of Hungary's freedom fighters. Five girls remained. The youths aged 17 and 18 traveled in small groups to a city youth home awaiting transport to West Germany, saying they faced questioning, reprimands, and expulsions as East German authorities demanded names of demonstrators.
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East Germany
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Iino
Two Killed In Bus Collision Near Rock Springs Wyoming
A Greyhound bus rear collided with a heavily laden truck 43 miles east of Rock Springs Wyoming killing a 10 year old girl from Cheyenne and a woman riding in front seat. Eighteen other passengers were injured with two women in critical condition at a Sweetwater hospital. The bus crew included driver Howard Burton and a Navy man from Sidney Nebraska among the injured.
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Here
Gail Demos
Cheyenne
William Villanova
William E. Tonar
Denver
Irene Emperirado
Los Angeles
Gladys Devan
Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital
Emperirado
Duane Jarred
Sidney, Neb
Imprisoned Americans May Soon Be Freed
Delhi reports say Red China may free 10 imprisoned Americans soon as Premier Chou En-lai returns to New Delhi for talks with Nehru. Indian sources cite Peiping plans to release them within weeks despite tentative confirmation issues. Menon’s UN remark is cited as suggesting imminent releases.
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India
Red China
Chou En-lai
New Delhi
Nehru
Fuwre
Peiping
Washington
V. K. Krishna Menon
United Nations
Menon
ABC: TV
Chou
South India
Army Sergeant Shot During Escape From Ft Meade Stockade
Specialist 2 C Vernon L Dillard 25 of Pittsburgh was shot and killed as he fled the Ft Meade stockade after a scuffle with guards following his arrest for a Dec 22 Western Union robbery. The FBI announced his arrest in Baltimore prior to the shooting which occurred as he tried to reach his home by telephone.
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Married for 50 Years Bride Files Desertion Suit
Mrs Niesse V Beebe of West Palm Beach sues for divorce from Alva Earl Beebe alleging desertion one week after their April 6 1906 New York City wedding. She says she has not heard from him since the honeymoon.
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Old Man Winter Hits New England
A cold wave and heavy snowstorm hit New England with 15 inches in Houston Maine 14 in Concord New Hampshire and 12 in Caribou Maine. Temperatures near zero in northern sections and gusty winds created drifts and travel hazards.
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Widow 104 Celebrates Birthday in Vicenza
In Vicenza Italy on December 30 widow Luigia Geraopizzi celebrated her 104th birthday with the single complaint to her great grandchildren that she must wear glasses to read.
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Luigia Geraopizzi
Man Picked Up In Bomb Case At Grand Central
In New York a man was detained after a six inch pipe in a white sock was found in a subway booth at Grand Central. Police found 92 dimes and private numbers of city officials on him, including Mayor Wagner’s residence, and ruled the device likely a dud.
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Ruben
Swing King Decorated By Cambodia Royalty
Benny Goodman America's king of swing was decorated with the Order of Chevalier de Monisaraphon by King Norodom Suramarit of Cambodia after a 25 000 strong audience at the royal palace. Goodman's orchestra then left for Burma.
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Cambodia
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Homine
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Burma
Three Die After Wreck Near Grundy Virginia
The deaths of Clevens Smith and Ronald Gale Hamilton plus Vernon Smith in a car trailer truck wreck near Grundy bring the toll to three. Vernon Smith died instantly while Clevens Smith and Hamilton died later at Grundy Hospital. Ervin Ramey survived with minor injuries as the crash on icy roads sent the car into a parked trailer and the Levisa River.
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Steel, Ky
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FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Nabbed in Chicago Lounge
Joseph James Bagnola forty was arrested in a Delta Lounge on West 63rd Street Chicago. He faced charges for the 1950 slaying of a New Orleans used car dealer and robbery. Hoover said the victim was beaten and died after a $50 000 robbery. Bagnola used the alias Joseph Starnic and worked as a cook in Chicago. He will be arraigned tomorrow in Chicago before U S Commissioner Betley Pike.
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Joseph James Bagnola
FBI
New Orleans
Bagnola
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Washington
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Hoover
Joseph Starnic
Seiasedil
U.S
Ic. S. Betley Pike
Malibu Brush Fires Push Toward Containment
Firefighters gained the upper hand on the five day coastal blaze crisis in Malibu as winds ease. Officials from the Los Angeles Fire Department said containment could come by tomorrow if conditions stay favorable, with the three major fires threatening about 67 homes and causing multi million dollar losses but only one death reported.
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Los Angeles
Hartford Church Razed By Flames
Hartford fire investigators probe a blaze that heavily damaged the 100 year old St. Patrick's Church in Hartford. Fire chief and the Rev Francis O Neill helped save sacred vessels as winds gusted to 30 mph and temperatures dropped. Damages exceed 250000 dollars, arson not confirmed.
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Atlantic Storm Strikes Maritime Provinces Causing Wide Damage
A severe Atlantic storm born off Cape Cod hit Canada’s Maritime provinces, knocking out communications and power and leaving highways littered with splintered poles bricks and glass. The main impact hit Halifax and Dartmouth in Nova Scotia with winds around 55 mph and gusts to 100 mph, forcing cancellations of flights from Boston and Montreal.
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Montreal
Dulles Briefs UN Officials On Middle East Plan
Secretary of State Dulles arrived in New York to outline a U.S. economic military plan for the Middle East to UN officials. He will confer with Dag Hammarskjold and Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. about a two year aid program and possible standby authority, stressing the aim is to deter Soviet influence while supporting UN efforts for peace.
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Turkey
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Women and Children Aid In Fighting Fires Around Sydney
Women and children joined thousands of firemen and volunteers in a brush fire fight stretching 100 miles around Sydney. They toiled through the hottest day in two years and saved hundreds of homes with none destroyed.
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Sydney
Australia
Traffic deaths creep over New Year weekend toll drops
A National Safety Council official credits a shocked driving public and strong law enforcement teamwork for a slower rise in traffic fatalities during the Christmas to New Year period. By Sunday night 9 pm EST, 170 deaths were recorded on traffic routes, with total holiday tolls climbing toward record levels as the four day weekend ended.
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Soviet loan aids Hungary rebuilds shattered economy
Budapest reports a Russian loan of one million dollars to aid Hungary's post revolution recovery with calls for Western and Eastern aid as experts say 400 million dollars in hard currency may be needed. Nepszabadsag cites talks with Romania East Germany Czechoslovakia Bulgaria and forthcoming discussions with Yugoslavia Poland and China. Western loans are seen as essential amid East Bloc difficulties.
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London Paper Starts TV Advertising Campaign
The News of the World plans a major television campaign beginning January 5 to boost sales after a minor slump. The London paper will use Britain's commercial TV to promote circulation, claiming status as a world leader.
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