River Valleys Devastated by 10 Days of Floods in Humboldt
Associated Press reporter Bill Chambers describes northern California’s Humboldt County aftermath after ten days of heavy rain and floods. Klamath and Klamath Glen lie ruined. 2000 residents homeless and fatalities likely, with about 50 million dollars in damage. Bridges and roads ruined, slides blocking routes, communities washed away.
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San Francisco
Bill Chambers
Humboldt County
Redwood Country
California
Chambers
Associated Press
Eureka
Klamath
Klamath Glen
Klamath River
Southeast Kansas youths halted for planned gang clash
Officers in Oswego Chetopa and Columbus interrupted a scheduled second gang war, ending a pasture confrontation northeast of Chetopa. Sheriff J E Morrow reported about 20 youths from Oswego and Chetopa fought previously, sparked by a dispute over a Chetopa girl. In other incidents Gene Richards of Pittsburgh was injured when a bread truck tire blew near Girard, and a fire destroyed a 1953 car and Gary Smith's garage near Iola after he left an idling motor running.
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Oswego
Labette
Cherokee County
Chetopa
Columbus
J. E. Morrow
Ofhcers
Girard
Gene Richards
Pittsburg
Here
Richards
Iola
Gary Smith
Smith
RKO Film Library Sold for 15.2 Million Dollars
C&C Super Corp of New York agreed to pay 15,200,000 for the entire RKO Radio Pictures library. The deal covers 740 feature films and over 1,000 shorts from the past 30 years. Former owner General Teleradio had bought RKO last year for 25 million dollars.
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New York
RKO Studios
C&c Super Corp
C&c
RKO Radio Pictures, Inc
General Teleradio, Inc
RKO
Lawrence Journal-World to undergo newsroom leadership shift
Joseph W Murray retires after 40 years as managing editor and will be replaced by Bill Mayer who has served as sports and news editor. Jack Zimmerman becomes news editor and Earl Morey steps in as sports editor as Dolph Simons announces two additional department changes effective Jan. 1.
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Lawrence
Joseph W Murray
Lawrence Journal-World
Bill Mayer
Dolph Simons
Journal-World
Jack Zimmerman
Earl Morey
Cigarette Use Seen Rising in U S Output Forecast
The Agriculture Department forecast a gradual rise in cigarette use with this year's output estimated at 414 billion cigarettes, up from 402 billion last year and 422 billion in 1953, after a 435 billion peak in 1952. The report notes continued growth in king size and filtered cigarettes.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Cigarette Sales Rise On High Income Outlook In 1956
Cigarettes posted substantial gains this year as analysts cite sustained high incomes as a factor pushing consumption in 1956. The outlook suggests continued strength in tobacco demand amid favorable economic conditions.
Bigger Republican Vote Predicted for Labor
Senator Potter of Michigan said in Washington that the Republican party will win more support from organized labor in 1956 due to voters prioritizing their pocketbooks. He expressed that Eisenhower should seek re election and that a GOP standard bearer following the Eisenhower program would win if Eisenhower does not run.
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Washington
Sen
Potter
R-Mich
Organized Labor
Eisenhower
Republican Party
New Drugs Show Promise Against Blues Mental Illness
Five new drugs act like mental penicillin for blues and related disorders. Trials at AAAS reveal tranquilizing effects and dramatic improvements in mood, talking through troubles, and rekindled life interest among patients with various mental illnesses.
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American Assny For the Advancement of Science
Nina Toll
Middletown, Conn
Werner Tuteur
David Lepson
Elgin State Hospital
Elgin
Richard C. Proctor
Winston-Salem
N.C
South Korea Seizes Four Coast Guardsmen Clash With China
South Korea calls the Christmas Day seizure of four coast guardsmen by Red China an act of war. Seoul vows strongest possible action if the men are not returned after a five hour gun battle near the Rhee Line, where a Chinese fishing boat was captured.
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Seoul
South Korea
Red China
Yellow Sea
Hong Kee Karl
Rhee Line
Hammarskjold Evades Newsmen in Miami Departure
Dag Hammarskjold secretary general of the United Nations arrived in Miami for a rest but slipped away from reporters. He extricated himself from the airport scene by hiding, then rushing to a blue and white car with his aide driving off. The aide stated Hammarskjold was there to rest and desired no publicity.
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Miami
Fla.p
Dag Hammarskjold
United Nations
Hammarskjold
Cardinal McIntyre Improves After Respiratory Infection
Cardinal James Francis Cardinal McIntyre of Los Angeles is reported much improved after more than a week with a respiratory infection. He is expected to be up in about a week.
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Los Angeles
James Francis Cardinal McIntyre
Hog and Cattle Prices Steady in Kansas City Report
USDA market notes from Kansas City show hogs and cattle steady to firm with mixed lots. Hogs 180 to 260 lb mainly 11.00 to 11.00, sows 7.00 to 9.00. cattle bulk good to choice steers 17.50 to 19.50, extra choice 20.50, cows 9.00 to 11.00, veals 21.00 to 24.00, calves 16.50 to 18.50, stockers 10.00 to 12.00. Parson's market lists higher hogs, cattle steady to strong, veal 24.00, 21.00 to 23.00 for utility and commercial calves. Chicago butter 93 score at 57.5, eggs steady, U.S. large whites 60-69.9, hens and broilers steady, caponettes 25-26 under 414 lb. Kansas City hay receipts: 1 car alfalfa, none week ago.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
USDA
Parsons
Chicago
U. S
Bomb Plot In Paris Man Seized Over Christmas Trial Risk
Daniel Havas a 45 year old pastry cook is questioned after a small time bomb found and dismantled near Montmartre and a second planted bomb in Notre Dame was not located He claims a divine mission to halt atomic research and says the intent was to create a loud warning rather than kill anyone He sent warnings to Maurice Cardinal Feltin the Count of Paris the British Embassy and others under the signature Daniel Saint Maur Count of Paris.
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Paris
Daniel Havas
Montmartre
Sacre Coeur
Havas
Cathedral of
Notre Dame
Maurice Cardinal Feltin
Daniel Saint-Maur
Yearend Wave of Strikes Threaten Italian Service
Rome reports the government shortened the Christmas vacation to address a yearend wave of strikes that threaten transport and public services. Nearly a million Italian workers, mostly elite employees, participate or are affected.
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Rome
Labor talks near end year with Segni government at stake
Premier Antonio Segni faces a pivotal week as talks between a parliamentary commission and the CGIL labor federation unfold. Segni abandons a Sardinia Christmas visit to return to Rome for cabinet meetings on strike issues, while political factions await a possible settlement.
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Antonio Segni
Guido Gonella
Italian Federation of Labor
CGIL
Sardinia
Rome
Cubs Hold Christmas Party at Grace Church Den
Scout News notes Den 5 Pack 9 Cub Scouts of Grace Episcopal Church met last Wednesday at 419 W 6th for a Christmas party. The Cubs made gifts for their parents and presented to their mothers who attended as guests. A seismometer is defined as an instrument that records ground movements during earthquakes.
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Bill Haskins
LaPlaunt
Fred Gerardy
Troop
Brownie Scouts
Murray Hill
Elmer Rowson
Harry Patterson
Dixie Eyestone
Cub Scouts of
Grace Episcopal Church
C. J. LaPlaunt
W. 6Th
Christmas Guests Bring Large Humboldt Area Family Together
Mrs. J. S. Winkler and Mrs. Hazel Oyster visited Overland Park with Mrs. Oyster’s daughter and family. Granddaughters Cindy and Nancy stayed for the holiday. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Powell entertained his and her parents from Humboldt. The Comstocks and related families, from Wichita Joplin Chanute and Montebello California, gathered for Christmas dinner. An Osborn family visit included Chicago and Utah connections. Airmen LaRue and Haines left for Utah after the gathering.
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J. S. Winkler
Hazel Oyster
Overland Park
Donald
Chanute
Roy Kennedy
Fort Scott
Keith Holder
Janet
Kent
Montebello
Calif
O. H. Osborn
Chicago
J. M. Osborn
G. Edwin Weber
Diana Jean
Anita Ann
Marcella Mary
Floyd Osborn
Gloria Ann
James Osborn
Max LaRue
Eedie R. LaRue
Hill Afb
Utah
Pauletta
Rodney
Max Earl
Lou
LaRue
Charles Haines J
Annual Cooky Party Honors Sammy Hedges
Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hedges hosted their annual Christmas cooky party Friday from 3 to 4 pm for their son Sam. Guests included Monty Briley Steven Ashley David Brooks Joe Wasser Bim Deitrich Ronnie Sievers Greg Goff Rickey Myers and Robert Orr. Mrs. Hedges was aided by her mother Mrs. A. E. Gibson and Mildred of St. Joseph Missouri.
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Orville Hedges
Sam
Monty Briley
Steven Ashley
David Brooks
Joe Wasser
Bim Deitrich
Ronnie Sievers
Greg Goff
Rickey Myers
Robert Orr
Santa
Dogs Eat Fruit Alongside Meat Saying Apples Pleasing
A short note reports dogs are meat eaters yet many enjoy fruit like apples peaches and grapes. It highlights canine dietary curiosity and suggests fruit flavors can appeal to dogs alongside their meat diet.
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