26 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1955
Page
1
Refugees and animals flee as swollen rivers force evacuations in northwest California. Photos depict the upheaval around Heaksburg on the Ressitea River, described as among the worst in years.
The toll of highway deaths rose to 367 by 8:30 p.m. Sunday as Christmas travel peaks. Through Friday 6 p.m. to Monday midnight the total reached 441 with 36 fires and 38 mishaps. National Safety Council urged motorists to slow down to curb fatalities.
A Christmas Eve birth in Toledo follows the stabbing death of 29 year old Jo Anne Burage near Mercy Hospital. The infant arrived by cesarean section and faced grim odds, later improving to uncertain but hopeful prospects as doctors spoke of potential survival.
Inside Today notes promoter efforts and a chorus joining Southern producers and a West Virginia mining town weekly in a popular song about coal miners. Victor Riesel previews today’s column on page 6 with mentions of Women’s Activities and massed crowds.
Assistant Attorney General H Brian Holland reports rising income tax fraud convictions. In three years since January 1953 total convictions reached 1641, beating the 1949-1952 four-year total by more than 100. The 1855 figure is cited as a record year for enforcement. Most cases originated with the Internal Revenue Service and were prosecuted under Tax Division supervision.
The saying states a woman who calls her husband a miser believes he is an economizer. It frames frugality as prudent thrift rather than stinginess and contrasts perception with behavior.
Senate Commerce Subcommittee will reopen hearings January 19 on automobile sales practices. George Romney of American Motors will testify on fair dealer relations and a factory dealer council. Chairman Monroney cites a poll of about 20 000 dealers with roughly half responding, as field checks span several states.
In Vatican City Pope Pius XII appeared at his apartment window, blessing about 50 000 pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square as bells rang. Bethlehem saw a smaller crowd. The pope, now recovered after illness, gave his Christmas blessing and then stepped back inside. U.S. sailors on leave and clergy from many nations joined Roman Catholics in the holiday observance.
The Kanawha Valley Bank adds a 50000 pledge toward Morris Harvey College’s 850000 campaign goal, bringing total pledges to 700600. Bank President Hayes Picklesimer lauds the college’s growth, notes long-term endowment for a business administration chair, and cites support from bank directors over five prior contributions.
Washington reported Dec 25 that Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas faced pressure from southern colleagues to join the Democratic presidential race. Johnson, Senate majority leader, said he is not a candidate for any office in 1956 and seeks only full recovery from his July heart attack. Friends note he could still accept a Texas favorite son designation if party leaders push next spring. Gov. Allan Shivers, previously backing Eisenhower in 1952, seeks a voice at the national convention and says he would not back Adlai Stevenson and might prefer Republicans.
Congressional experts worked on more than half a dozen blueprints for reducing taxes. One proposal splits the first tax bracket, taxing the first $1,000 at 14 percent and the next $1,000 at 20 percent, cutting about $50 per taxpayer. Revenue loss could total about $3 billion. A separate plan would replace exemptions with a $140 per person credit, altering calculations for a $5,000 a year earner with a wife and two children.
Floods in Northern California receded into the Pacific and Central Valley, leaving at least 27 dead and about 50,000 homeless. Refugees began returning home as rivers fell. some areas remained at risk with water contamination warnings. Major routes reopened gradually while coastal roads stayed poor.
West Virginia business leaders push extending the Turnpike northward to spur industry and traffic. T. E. Milsop of Weehan, A. C. Spurr of Wheeling, and E. G. Otey of Bluefield back the plan as Barron’s critiques the toll road but notes a possible positive ending.
Fierce winds of up to 40 miles an hour raged across Buenos Aires Province causing deaths injuries and mass homelessness. Lanus Temperley and Mar del Plata suffered heavy damage as power lines and trees fell. Buenos Aires city endured a 10 minute gale at 2 30 a m leaving widespread destruction and displaced residents.
A cheerful four year old leads her parents out of a downtown Charleston church to rush home and feed her new dolly from Santa. Elsewhere on the Kanawha River water enthusiasts test out their new Christmas outboard motors enjoying unseasonably warm weather yesterday.
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