McCarthy Censure Sparks GOP Rifts and Reactions
Debate over McCarthy’s censure drew sharp replies from Sen. Flanders and White House aides, praising some for backing or opposing his stance. Republicans faced questions of party unity as senators split on how to handle the anti communist drive while President Eisenhower urged patience and caution.
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White head feathers mark bald eagle at three years
The bald eagle develops pure white head and neck feathers by age three and maintains the color thereafter. The term bald comes from a Middle English word meaning white.
Allies seek big vote on flier release
Diplomats from a 60 nation Political Committee near a Korean deadlock debate. India’s V K Krishna Menon urges conciliation and asks the committee to back his resolution favoring continued negotiations to break the impasse. He noted he had just received the resolution and had not time to study it.
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Pact averts strike at New York Daily News
New York CIO News paper Guild and the New York Daily News avoided a strike tonight hours before the deadline. The pact includes a $5.80 weekly wage increase over two years and a modified guild shop security clause. A News spokesman said there would be no official management statement.
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French Trains Run Despite Partial Strike
Paris dispatch reports Francewide rail service near normal with only Paris St Lazare suburban service disrupted. A 48hour strike by the autonomous federation of railroad workers drew 26000 engineers out of 380000 staff while other unions stayed quiet. Engineers earn about 50000 francs monthly and seek higher pay plus small pension improvements.
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McCarthy Ike Chronology Highlights Cold War Clash
A long list traces key dates from 1952 to 1954 showing tensions between President Eisenhower and Sen. McCarthy over anti subversion efforts, loyalty programs, and policy disputes. The outline covers speeches, votes, and statements regarding communism, government purges, and foreign aid.
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Naugatuck Jet Pilot Bails Out Off Cape Cod
First Lt Edward Dillon, 26, of Westover Air Force Base bailed from a Sabre jet off Chatham Cape Cod during a dawn flight. An extensive air sea search by Air Force Navy Coast Guard and local fishing craft failed to locate him by nightfall. search to resume at dawn. Dillon, a former prisoner of war in 1953, has ties to Naugatuck Connecticut with siblings and a visit to his father prior to the mission.
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Police seize $250000 loot after raids on New York merchants
Police surrounded Nusser’s place after a raid that uncovered jewelry and luggage tied to a $200 loot from Mrs. Eleanor Boyle of Flushing. A second hand dealer recalled paying a check to William Paulsen for a stolen camera. Detectives linked Nusser to burglaries across Georgia, Texas and Pennsylvania.
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Trial testimonies detail cold condition of Dr Sheppard helper
Witnesses describe Dr Sam Sheppard after the attack with body and feet icy and waterlogged while nurse Anna Franz testified she helped undress him. Prosecution hints at Marilyn separation talk as defense plans further questions to Dr Richard Sheppard.
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Cleveland
Officials Confer on Thruway Span Construction
City leaders discuss a thruway bridge project with an expected 18 month timeline. Attendees include Mayor, City Engineer Charles E. Smith, Planning Engineer Joseph M. Dearborn, Harbormaster Bernard Hourihan, Police Supt. John Lyddy, and highway, railroad, and engineering firm representatives outlining roles for New Haven Railroad, Foundation Company, Ammann and Whitney, and project personnel.
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Joseph M. Dearborn
Bernard T. Hourihan
William B. Nelson
John A. Lyddy
Charles Clampett
George Kaleda
Paul Newtown
New Haven Railroad
A. E. Cawood
Floyd Pitcher
Foundation Company
Richard M. Johnson
Charles Anderson
Ammann and Whitney
Milton Brumer
Joseph Brandeis
F. W. Barker
Economists predict gradual price declines in 1955 CPI
Economists in the Labor Department forecast a slight 1955 decline in the consumer price index with Food leading the drop. Household appliances and furnishings may fall modestly, clothing to stay steady, and rents and utilities to rise slowly. Monthly average declines expected around one fifth of one percent.
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Norwalk Board to decide on mural offer
Norwalk Dec 7 The Board of Education asserted sole authority over what appears in city schools and disclosed no policy on gifts or murals, sending the mural matter to its Rules committee. The panel also rejected bus service to Kendall School for Colonial Village pupils, while promising reconsideration if a new route measurement warrants service for distant children.
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Christmas Dollar-Day Brisk in Local Stores
Shopping activity rises as Christmas dollar-day sales kick off with a strong response to promotions. D. M. Read president Sidney Reisman says business is up this season, with increases in sales volume and customer counts since Thanksgiving. Howland's Dry Goods vice president Earl W. Brotherton cites a sharp rise since Thanksgiving and predicts an excellent finish, noting shoppers tend to buy heavily in the last ten days before Christmas.
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Howland’s Dry Goods Company
Search Launched For Boat Four Aboard In Bermuda
A Virgin Islands bound ketch with four aboard is missing after crossing the Atlantic. Deckhand aboard reported rugged craft and an auxiliary diesel engine as Coast Guard search covers Bermuda and Virgin Islands waters. Two planes from San Juan and Bermuda joined the search after relatives urged action.
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