Record New Year Traffic Toll Seen Above 1 000
The Associated Press reports a grim forecast as Christmas and New Year traffic deaths surge to record highs. The National Safety Council predicts about 490 more Americans will die in motor vehicle accidents during the four day New Year weekend, threatening a combined total near or above 1,000 for Christmas and New Year deaths.
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Associated Press
Europe GIs Boast Top Killpower in Defense Stance
In Heidelberg Germany on December 26 the U S Army in Europe claimed superior killing power with 250 000 troops forming a Western defense core The buildup added armored airborne and infantry divisions replacing older units and included more Corporal guided missiles 280 mm atomic artillery and Nike missiles The force under Gen Henry L Wade emphasizes field training and atomic warfare drills plus a modern supply system tested to deliver parts rapidly in the field
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Korea
Malibu Brush Fire Swallows Filmland Resort Areas
A massive Malibu brush fire raged through the Santa Monica Mountains toward the coast, destroying up to 257 homes and forcing evacuations. One death was reported as 18 000 acres burned and 1 000 firefighters battled the blaze with help from elsewhere in the state. The fire began at 3 a.m. and swept through canyons toward the beach as authorities organized evacuations and rapid response.
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Santa Monica
Police Arrest Negroes For Defying Segregation Law
In Birmingham Alabama on December 26 large groups of Black residents challenged the city’s segregated seating order on buses. After 21 arrests the demonstration stopped. Rev. F L Shuttlesworth suggested opponents could seek federal injunctions. Police reported mixed actions and urged cool heads and warm hearts.
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Shuttlesworth
Alabama
Flames engulf 6600 acres near Los Angeles as residents flee
A fast moving blaze 35 miles west of downtown Los Angeles burned 6600 acres and prompted mass evacuations. Families fled in cars while others fought the glow with hoses as roads and lines burned. The body of Frank L. Dichover of Zuma Beach was found in a canyon after his car left the road and flames trapped him.
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Two State Mishaps Kill 4 Persons
Four people died in two separate crashes in southern West Virginia. A railroad commuter car struck an automobile at a crossing in Huntington's Altizer Addition, killing two. The report mentions a 15 year old student and references other details from page 4.
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Jimior’ High
Girl Bandit Queen Dies After Police Duel
The article reports the death of a young woman dubbed a bandit queen after a confrontation with police. It notes two lovers associated with her and a deadly exchange during the pursuit. Details are sparse due to damaged text but indicate a violent police encounter and territorial gang activity.
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Cleanup in Suez Is Started
Wire dispatches report Egypt began clearing the Suez Canal after reaching a U.N. in principle agreement. Ismailia and Suez ports are being cleared of wrecks while tensions with Britain and France persist. Dag Hammarskjold aides Cordier and Katzin were en route to Cairo for talks.
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World Bank rejects loan to Hungary amid Soviet influence
President Eugene R Black of the World Bank denies any loan to Hungary's current government. Reports say Hungary seeks a 100 million dollar loan, but Bank officials note Hungary is not a member and ineligible. Russia appears to be the likely remaining financial source as Hungary faces economic turmoil after the revolt against Communists.
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International Bank For Reconstruction ‘and’ Development
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Yugoslavia
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Russia
Poland
Ike orders plan to admit more Hungarian refugees
President Eisenhower directed officials to be ready to admit additional Hungarian refugees if the existing quota of 21,500 is raised. He ordered U.S. agencies to continue processing applications even after the quota is met.
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