Disaster Lifts 68 Perish In Midnight Liner Fire
Rescue ships rushed to the scene as a fire raged aboard a British liner with 68 confirmed dead. Survivors clung to lifeboats and debris while crews battled flames and smoke, with hospitals in Morocco and the Canary Islands prepared to treat the injured. the Salta carried hundreds of rescued passengers toward Madeira as authorities confirmed details from the chaotic hours.
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Weather disrupted routes and hazardous roads across the state
Snow and ice covered most routes with hazardous conditions. Canawha Airport closed all day though near clear runways by evening. Weather officials warned chains were needed, and many roads remained dangerous. Several towns reported heavy snowfall with varying inches and limited travel. Local listings noted service updates and holiday traffic concerns.
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Goldwater Eyes Republican Nomination For President
Columbia officials report Barry Goldwater plans to seek the GOP nomination. Drake Edens says Goldwater likely will announce in the second week of January after discussions with Republican leaders. Edens notes assertions of firm support from close aides despite statements of withdrawal.
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Thi Charman
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Charleston Officers Dress as Santa for Charity
Charleston policemen took on Santa duties Monday to deliver Christmas cheer. Patrolman Ed Clark led the group, gathering donations for families in need via the Fraternal Order of Eagles chapter.
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Congressional Hurdles Slow Immediate Wheat Credit Move
Amid tense sessions in Washington a push to fast track a wheat credit measure faced delays and parliamentary maneuvers. A two thirds vote requirement failed 202 to 105 as Democrats pressed for immediate action while Republicans split. The plan shifted to reconvening at 7 am to finish the bill.
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Nasser calls Arab confab on Israel and water dispute
Cairo reports President Nasser urges a sutra meeting of all Arab states including rivals to unify against Israel over the Jordan River diversion conflict. He says Egypt is ready to mobilize forces and return Yemen-bound troops if needed, while warning against delaying talks with Arab leaders. The speech notes Israel’s plan to divert waters and hints at broader regional tensions.
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Robbery and Vandalism Hit Local Volunteers of America
In Minneapolis vandals broke into the Volunteers of America headquarters and destroyed over $1,400 worth of goods intended for distribution to needy families. A separate incident saw a man near a sidewalk Santa Claus ignite a cigarette and set fire to his beard, but volunteer Robert Arzona subdued him and escaped with a minor chin singe.
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Volunteers of America
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Actor Giorge Murphy enters Senate race in California
Los Angeles reports actor Giorge Murphy announced his candidacy for the Republican US Senate nomination from California. He vows a conservative campaign, rejects Goldwater or Rockefeller labels, and aims to replace the retiring Democrat next year. Murphy, 38, is a former GOP chairman and currently Technicolor vice president after brain surgery last August.
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Farland defends road project amid legal implication
Patland authorized a road project costing likely under two dollars per mile and used equipment for training Panamanians. Farland disputes any violation of the law, noting the Cromer white Klan interview in October touched on a separate housing plan, not the road plan.
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De Gaulle Wins Centayrd From Page 1 Negotiations
The Common Market executive commission considers negotiations with via Robert Marjolin reporting. Accords aim to finalise rounds on regulations for three farm product types, with a three year transitional period for beef and a later levy system. Rice rules threaten U.S. exporters and allow Italy and France to sell surpluses at competitive prices. Netherlands resistance delays settlement over margarine tax and parliamentary influence. A three year grace period granted. assurance of parliament role in agricultural fund. Youths observances to be held at synagogue with receptions following.
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Christmas Eve in Berlin as Families Share Holiday Peace
The report notes West Berliners celebrate Heil Abend with carols and gifts while thousands cross the wall into East Berlin during the fourth day of a visits program. ADN cites 47,468 West Berliners visiting East Berlin in four days, with 146 refusals.
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ADN
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Air Freight Totals on Lake Central Flights at Charleston
Air freight carried on Lake Central Airlines flights at Charleston totaled 4 604 pounds in November, down from 7 137 pounds in the same month last year, including mail and express freight among the totals.
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Snowstorm Deluges South Strikes Across States
A sweeping winter storm crippled the Deep South and parts of the Southeast with heavy snow and frigid temperatures. Memphis reported fifteen inches, Nashville nine, and Mobile and New Orleans saw near freezing lows as roads iced over. Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, and others reported fatalities from accidents and exposure while travel was severely disrupted across the region. A bus crash near Garner North Carolina injured 19 as further snowfall halted rail and highway traffic. The storm's reach extended to Washington D C with five inches of snow and continued cold snaps threatened.
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B52 Blown Out of Sky Terror Toll Nine Killed
A B52 bomber was shot down on Monday near a North Mississippi town after takeoff from Steatevic Air Command base. Flaming wreckage scattered over a large farm, one piece left a crater. The Air Force said the PSA was armed but in armistice status. Crew of six with three timers. Sheriff Beasfield reported wreckage damaged roofs but no injuries at home. Names of the dead withheld pending next of kin notification.
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Police Investigate Two Burglaries and Looted Cash
Police investigate two burglaries as thieves pried open a window and stole cash. Cape II's Little Store owner John Franklin reported $19 taken from a register, with a note saying thanks. Kenneth Brown said a vent window was broken in his car and about $100 lost.
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Tovan Holds Pair Wanted For Holdup
City detectives issued a hold order on two Logan suspects charged with armed robbery in Charles ton. Benjamin Ferguson aged 19 and William Sohnsom aged 22, both of Logan, face counts in the Dec 14 holdup of Donald Igo at Kaya services station in East Kanawha Estates. Igo said $35 was taken at gunpoint as another man waited in a car. Trooper J E Parsons arrested Johnson and Ferguson in a stolen vehicle and alerted Charleston authorities.
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Kaya
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