Deep Freeze Grips US From East To Midwest
A bone chilling cold wave shrouded most of the nation Tuesday with subzero temps in the North Central States. Bemidji Minnesota rose from 45 below to 11 below as nearby regions faced lows like 13 below at International Falls and 11 above at Dalhart. Fire disasters followed the cold with deaths blamed on exposure and overheated stoves.
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Midwest
North Central States
Bemidji
Minn
Midlands
North Carolina
Arkansas
Texas
Plains
International Falls
Redwood Falls
Minnesota
Dalhart
Springfield
Ohio
Appleton
Wis
Belmont
San Francisco
California
Los Gatos
Cloverdale
Woodacre
Martin Predicts Eisenhower Will Seek GOP Nomination
Washington reports House Republican leader Joseph W. Martin Jr. predicts President Eisenhower will run again, likely obtaining a health certificate and securing re election. The piece notes Sen. Walter F. George and Kefauver potential bids, plus party disputes over prosperity and the Digest's take on Eisenhower's health.
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Martin
Eisenhower
Washington
House
Joseph W. Martin Jr
Massachusetts
Mutual Broadcasting System
Michael J. Kerwin
Ohio
Democratic Digest
Democratic National Committee
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Chamber and BCD Name Year’s Committee Chairs
Presidents Dr Bob Jones and Troy Collins released the upcoming year’s committee chairs for eight groups. Agriculture Truman McFarland leads with W E Andrews as co chair. Livestock Joe Liles with Ernest Rea. Civic Improvement Presley Wright with Bud Cordell. Education Jim Cutcher with Kenneth Fink. Trade Development Alex Saied with Ben Munson. Industrial John Herren with Morris Higley. Public Relations Jim Ragsdale with Alton Ryan. Water Resources S H Townsend chairs.
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Board of City Development
Chamber of Commerce
Bob Jones
Troy Collins
Truman McFarland
W. E. Andrews
Cochairman
Joe Liles
Ernest Rea
Presley Wright
Bud Cordell
Jim Cutcher
Kenneth Fink
Alex Saied
Ben Munson
John Herren
Morris Higley
Jim Ragsdale
Alton Ryan
A R Hardin Charged With Drunk Driving in County Court
Albert R. Hardin of Kirkland pleaded not guilty to a DWI charge in County Court. Bond was set at $750, not posted this morning but expected to be posted later today.
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Albert R. Hardin
Kirkland
Yugoslavia Wins Security Council Seat After Lively Ballot
The United Nations General Assembly elected Yugoslavia to the Security Council on the 36th ballot. The vote totals gave Yugoslavia 43 votes, five more than the two thirds required, with Finland, Sweden, and the Philippines receiving the remaining ballots. A negotiated split term arrangement was agreed, placing Yugoslavia in the seat for the first year and the Philippines for the unexpired term beginning after 12 months.
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United Nations
United Nations General Assembly
Yugoslavia
Security Council
Assembly
Philippines
Finland
Sweden
United States
Britain
Sir Pierson Dixon
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Dag Hammarskjold
Maza
Dulles Announces $4.4 Billion Foreign Aid Plan
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said the administration plans about 4.4 billion dollars for foreign military and economic aid in the next fiscal year, with a 4.9 billion dollar request for new appropriations. He cited Middle East needs and pipeline support as reasons for the increase and noted uncertainty about Middle East peace prospects.
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Washington
John Foster Dulles
Congress
Dulles
Mid-East
America
Middle East
Far East
Russia
Slight Warming Trend Expected For Texas Today
Fog blanketed the Lower Rio Grande Valley and Lower Gulf Coast and spread to Shreveport Tyler and Longview. Light drizzle was reported in several cities as skies stayed cloudy in eastern Texas while West Texas saw clear conditions. Forecasters predicted occasional light rain near the coast Tuesday night and Wednesday with mild or slightly warmer temperatures statewide.
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Texas
United Press
Rio Grande Valley
Gulf Coast
Shreveport
Tyler
Longview
Mineral Wells
Junction
Victoria
Aml
Amarillo
Brownsville
Gordons Old Fashioned Freeze Egg Nog Mix Debut
The label announces Gordons Old Fashioned Freeze now offers Egg Nog Mix. Aimed at home bartenders, the product promises convenient holiday blending and a smooth traditional nog flavor.
Rioters Attack US Consulate as Jerusalem Turmoil Grows
In Jerusalem's Jordan sector rioters toppled the American flag at the US consulate while Arab Legionnaires fired warning shots to disperse the crowd. The violence coincides with Fawzi El Mulki’s consultations to form a Jordanian caretaker government amid protests over joining Baghdad Pact. King Hussein named El Mulki to lead until elections decide Jordan's alignment.
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Jerusalem
Jordan
Chief Fires Two Officers After Affray
Galveston Police Chief W. J. Burns dismissed two officers A. E. Mize and David Cordero for an affray incident after they allegedly dragged a 60 year old motorist from his car and beat him en route to a police men’s dance in Houston. The men posted 400 bond to continue to the event.
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Galveston
W. J. Burns
Houston
A. E. Mize
David Cordero
Harrison J. Luhn
Gulf Atlantic Warehouse Co
Mize
Cordero
Insolvent US Trust & Guaranty Co. in Texas, says Telegram
The Temple Telegram reports the US Trust and Guaranty Co. of Waco was deemed insolvent as of June 24 by the State Board of Insurance Commissioners. A district court order last week halted its Texas operations and assets were constrained after a hearing was begun and an appraiser appointed to review real estate mortgages.
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Temple
Temple Telegram
Austin
US Trust & Guaranty Co
Waco
State Board of Insurance Commissioners
Texas
Garland A. Smith
Smith
US Trust & Guaranty Company
Fire causes minor damage at 307 Avenue F Se home
A small fire in the kitchen of the Quincy Smarts residence at 307 Avenue F Se caused minor damage this afternoon. Fire Department officials reported the blaze was confined to the kitchen with no injuries or other damage.
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Quincy Smarts
Avenue F. Se
Air Force investigates twin mid air collisions killing fourteen
Two B 47 bombers collide over Florida with eight dead aboard. a separate crash near Tyndall AFB involving a B 29 and an F 86 leaves three dead and three missing. Ground area sees no casualties though a woodland fire results from wreckage.
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Panama City
Fla
Air Force
MacDill
Pinecastle
MacDill Field
Highway Patrol
Page Three
Storm floods threaten Sonoma County towns in California
Rain swollen creeks and rivers overflowed after a violent storm in northern California. One death was reported as ten people were rescued from cars in the Eel River Valley. The Russian River rose toward 31 feet, isolating Guerneville, with emergency declarations and civil defense workers aiding nearby residents.
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San Francisco
California
Eel River
Russian River
James Lyttle
Sonoma
Davis Services Set Wednesday for Mrs. W. E. Davis
Funeral services for Mrs. W. E. Davis a pioneer and civic leader of Childress County are set for 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church. The Rev Edward P Dentzer and Dr E Wilson Cole will officiate. Pallbearers include Dick Bell Bill Ross Gus Leftwich Allan Shahan Morris Higley Carl Denny Russell Jones and Howard Harrison. Burial will be in Childress cemetery under Newberry Funeral Home direction. She died Monday afternoon in Childress General Hospital after hospitalization since December 9.
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W. E. Davis
Childress County
Presbyterian Church
Edward P. Dentzer
Grace Episcopal Church
Vernon
E. Wilson Cole
Dick Bell
Bill Ross
Gus Leftwich
Allan Shahan
Morris Higley
Carl Denny
Russell Jones
Howard Harrison
Childress Cemetery
Newberry Funeral Home
Council approves social security coverage for city officials
In a brief session the City Council passed a second reading ordinance placing all employed and elected city officials under social security protection. City Manager Joe Howard was authorized to advertise for lease of 66 acres of city land west of Baylor Dam and to inspect used dump trucks for potential purchase.
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Joe Howard
Baylor Dam
Howard
Miners Wells Weatherford Delegation Presses to Save Wolters AFB
A 10 man group from Mineral Wells and Weatherford met with Air Force Secretary Donald A. Quarles in Washington and found him receptive to their plea to keep Wolters Air Force Base open. Representative James C. Wright Jr. noted Quarles’ sympathy, but the Air Force has not decided. The issue involves transferring engineers from Wolters and Beale Air Force Base California back to the Army, risking base deactivation.
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Washington
Air Force
Donald A. Quarles
Mineral Wells
Weatherford
Wolters Air Force Base
Quarles
James C. Wright, Jr
D-Tex
Wolters
Beale Air Force Base
Calif
Army
Christmas Message on Peace and Resurrection by Harrell A. Collard
Evangelist Harrell A. Collard reflects on the birth and resurrection of Christ. He contrasts the old era of retaliation with a new age of goodwill and peace. He urges daily gratitude and worship through Christ, noting the resurrection as central to faith and weekly worship on the first day of the week.
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Harrell A. Collard
Evangelist
Church of Christ
B. C
Christ
Earth
God
US Missionary Tells Of Being Held By Reds
Dr. Homer Bradshaw of New York recounts capture by Communist rivals in a Chinese hospital in 1951. He and his wife reached Hong Kong after more than four years of detention. He describes handcuffing, harsh questioning, and forced confessions before an Air Force flight to the Philippines for treatment.
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Hong Kong
Homer Bradshaw
New York
Banks
Bradshaw
St. Theresa’s Hospital
US Air Force
Philippines
Pittsburgh
Reds
Wall Street
Manila
Tokyo
United States
Lions Club Christmas Party Honors Ruth Fite at Noon
The Lions Club held its annual Christmas party for Ruth Fite at noon. Miss Fite received a television set from the club, and Dr. Roy Barr served as Santa Claus. Soloists Mrs. Tanell Dakil and Mrs. Fern Maddox performed with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Louise Bowers.
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Lions Club
Ruth Fite
Miss Fite
Roy Barr
Santa Claus
Tanell Dakil
Fern Maddox
Louise Bowers
Howard Newberry
Dick Selph
Lions International
Curtis Davenport
Mrs. Fite
Mrs Higginbotham Hurt In Outskirts Car Crash
Mrs M E Higginbotham mother of Mrs Ralph McBride was injured in a Houston area car accident while en route to visit relatives for the holidays. The car overturned on the outskirts of Houston. She suffered a broken collar bone and pelvic bone. The McBrides from Childress were not harmed.
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M. E. Higginbotham
Ralph McBride
Houston
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