Pope calls for breathing space on world harmony and arms
In a Christmas message from Rome Pope Pius XII urged a breathing space for world peace amid the East West arms race. He warned against expanding arms development and argued peace requires harmony and a broader moral order rather than rapid progress toward nuclear missiles. He cited NATO powers and scientists fearing existential danger if current plans continue.
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Raid Halts Sex Movie in Altadena
A vice raid on a exclusive Altadena foothills home led to 11 men and 2 women being arrested on charges of producing lewd pictures. Eight sheriff's vice officers disrupted two sessions at 1690 Wendover Rd. The raid yielded the two nude models, several amateur photographers from Los Angeles area, and a housewife and a typist. They were booked for conspiring to commit a felony by producing lewd pictures amid a large collection of photographs. The house, owned by a recently deceased attorney, appeared used for photo and movie production.
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Driver 79 Held on Drunk Charge After Arcadia Crash
Clyde Burgie Keith, 79, was detained on a drunk driving charge after a four car collision at Baldwin Avenue and Las Tunas Drive in Arcadia. Keith sustained a head laceration but refused treatment. James Davin Brown of Ventura said Keith ran a red light, striking Brown’s car and colliding with three parked vehicles.
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New British H Test Seen in February
London's Daily Express reports Britain plans a new giant H bomb explosion at Christmas Island in the Central Pacific, likely in February. The paper offers no source and no official confirmation.
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Golden Gate Limited crashes. 16 taken to hospital
The Santa Fe Golden Gate Limited derailed near Oakley California after striking a stalled car at high speed. Witnesses describe cars ripped from the track and scattered over a half mile as the Bakersfield-bound train, three engines and ten cars, left the rails.
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Spirit moved him burglar takes drink leaves yuletide greeting
A thief broke into the W. L. Rubolcum Co. cabinet shop at 10725 Rush St El Monte and, after a night of revelry, drank a salt beverage on the house. He left a Christmas card near an empty bottle before departing, officers said.
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Inside Today's Independent Lighter News Flashes
A brief features page highlights light items from various places. The section titled All Things Lighter covers short, playful notes and trends, offering a quick, entertaining snapshot of the day’s lighter side.
Indonesia Delays Compensation on Dutch Property
Indonesian ambassador Ali Sastroamidjojo said compensation for Dutch property seized in Indonesia cannot be decided until the dispute over Netherlands New Guinea is settled. In a TV interview he indicated Indonesia would restore property and businesses to Dutch control or pay for them if the Dutch would cede the disputed territory to Indonesia.
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Infant found fatally injured in Christmas box in Redding
A newborn girl was found dead in a Christmas box in an alley in Redding yesterday. The infant had wounds indicating sharp object injury and appeared to be fatally harmed. Police are investigating the case as a possible crime.
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Ike and Dulles to announce NATO summit decisions tonight
President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles will address the nation from the White House on NATO summit outcomes. TV stations KABC KNXT KRCA KF! KNX will broadcast the addresses at 7:30 and 3:30 and 11:30. The speech is expected to outline about 1 billion dollars for defense, mainly missiles, and a continued foreign aid push for NATO allies and uncommitted regions.
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Harriman Scolds Dulles Over NATO Handling
New York Governor Averell Harriman criticized Secretary of State John Dulles for not adequately preparing President Eisenhower for the Paris NATO meeting. He called Dulles’ conduct unfortunate and unfair and urged stronger U.S. leadership for peace.
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Tanker Lucy Reinaur Runs Aground at Plymouth Harbor
A 176 foot tanker named Lucy Reinaur ran aground in Plymouth Harbor last night and began to break up. Eight crewmen aboard were rescued with no injuries reported by the Coast Guard.
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Freighters Sink in Storm with 28 Lost
Two freighters sank in a North Sea gale near Stavander Norway. The 1991-ton Narva with 14 crew vanished after lifeboat attempts while the 6670-ton Leda and its passengers tried to aid, but Narva disappeared beneath towering waves leaving 28 lost.
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Unclear OCR Report on U S Arms Program Hearing
Fragmented text references a Senate Preparedness Subcommittee hearing and weapons program notes. Mentions Weiss special counsel, 885 ton Boswell, Narvalmittee, distress calls, and various disjointed names. No coherent event or outcome is clearly stated.
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Oversexed Yule Cards Fail to Show Locally
A vigilante checked local card shops after provocative Christmas greetings drew protests nationwide. In Pasadena, a separate report details Michael and Juanita Camp jailed on felony child beating charges for beating a one-year-old daughter over frowning and for stuffing food in her mouth.
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Pink Cadillac Santa Restores Lost Ten in Christmas Kindness
Ronnie Lewis, 14, of Pasafiena, received ten dollars from eight kind strangers after losing saved money for a family gift. A man in a pink Cadillac delivered the cash and seven others offered to replace the ten dollars. Ronnie bought the gift with relief and gratitude.
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Three Gunmen Rob West Covina Store in Holiday Hold Up
Three armed men robbed W. T. Grant variety store at Eastland Shopping Center West Covina yesterday afternoon about 4 30, firing two shots in a struggled with a manager Jun Mohler Si S Heathdale Ave West Covina. They fled with cash as bystanders watched in the crowded Christmas shopping area.
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Trumans Spend Christmas in New York Visit
Former President Harry S. Truman and his wife departed Independence to spend the Christmas season with their daughter Mrs Clifton Daniels and family in New York. They planned a weeklong stay marking the first Christmas for the Trumans new grandson.
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