Little Rock Teeters Over Troop Presence As Talks Shift
The Army has reduced Central High guards to 432 with under 50 on site. Leaders say safety remains, while debates continue over continuing federal troops, possible arrests, and Faubus political timing. Citizens seek calm and a path to withdraw or further action.
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Louis Cassels
United Press
Little Rock
Central High School
Arkansas
Edwin H. Walker
Walker
Arkansas University
Central High
United States Army
Supt. of
Virgil T. Blossom
Theatres Weekly Calendar Showcases Western and Noir Pairings
The Palace Theatre lists a busy week with Affair in Reno starring John Lund and Doris Singleton and Duel at Apache Wells with Anna Maria Alberghetti and Ben Cooper as the first feature. Midweek bills include Gunsight Ridge with Joe McCrea and Mark Stevens and The Way to the Gold with Jeffery Hunter and Sheree North. Other programs feature Thunder Over Tangier, Beginning of the End, The Unearthly, and Rawhide.
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Reno
John Lund
Doris Singleton
Apache Wells
Anna Maria Alberghetti
Ben Cooper
Gunsight Ridge
Joe McCrea
Mark Stevens
Joan Weldon
The
Jeffery Hunter
Sheree North
GEM
Tangier
Robert Hutton
Lisa Gastoni
Peter Graves
Peggie Castle
John Carradine
Rawhide
Tyrone Power
Susan Hayward
Told To Tear Down New House Now May Have The Last Laugh
In Oxnard California a beach home owner accused of building over neighbor property may win after his own survey revealed the original stakes were buried and the street layout mismeasured. The Quillen residence is found to encroach on the Robinson lot by several inches.
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Oxnard
Calif
John Robinson
George Quillen
Quillen
Robinson
Robert Taylor Backtracks on TV With Tiny Thin Man Part
Hollywood star Robert Taylor, who long refused TV, agrees to a brief guest role on The Thin Man series to boost the show. He says the medium bores him and that he will not watch his appearance, planning a firm no next time. The Marquee actor notes he prefers motion pictures and would not want TV duties to hinder his work pace.
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Hollywood
Robert Taylor
MGM Higwigs
Taylor
Bob
Metro
Fin
Wade
Ex-Marine Kills His Family Then Takes Own Life
A 44 year old former Marine lieutenant shot and killed his wife Ruth 44 and two sons Jimmy 13 and Dick Ramsey in Highland Park Dallas before shooting himself. A justice of the peace ruled triple murder and death by own action. Police noted no motive. The scene showed a partly eaten breakfast, a decorated Christmas tree, and stockings.
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Dallas — IP
Highland Park
Dalla
Justice of the Peace
James B. Ramsey
Ruth
Jimmy
Ramsey
Texas Power and Light Co
Seven named to Texas State Board of Water Engineers
Governor Price Daniel approves seven appointments to the Texas state board of water engineers. Named are J T L Kultgen of Waco Glenn D Birdwell of Richmond O B Ratliff of Lubbock Alfred S Trooks Jr of Bellville Robert Marshall of Hillsboro Churchill Duncan of Killeen and C G Lee of Mineral Wells.
Yarborough Attacks Benson on Farm Policy in Taylor
Senator Ralph Yarborough told Taylor area farmers that the Benson administration is attempting to solve the farm problem by running half the nation’s farmers off their lands. He spoke to a local farmer group Thursday night in Texas.
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Taylor, Tex
Ralph Yarborough
Benson
Yarborough
Taylor Area
Doin's Around Towns Celebrates Holid ay Displays and Local Openings
The column salutes Morris Higley on his birthday and highlights festive home displays on Avenue G NW and nearby blocks. It notes other bright decorations across Avenues H I J K NW and Southeast Northeast, praises many homes, and mentions happy wishes for A. J. Rushing. It also reports a new exterior paint job at Graham Smith Auto and Furniture Upholstering and announces the Grand Opening of Childress Motor Equipment Co at 324 Commerce, stocking Studebaker and other brands, with best wishes to owners A C Imhof and W M Gregory.
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Joe Morgan
Ave G
Robert Maynard
Bert Hargrave
Santa Claus
Herman Smith
600 Ave D. Nw
Ray Green
Graham-Smith Auto and Furniture
Childress Motor Equipment Co
Commerce
C. B. Sikes
A. C. Imhof
Wo. M Gregory
Gregory
Studebaker
Quanah
Childress
Packard
Massey - Harris
Cost Of Living Rises Again In November
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports consumer prices rose four tenths of a percent in November to a new high, led by an 11 percent jump in new car prices. The index stands 6.1 percent higher since February 1956, with purchasing power for factory workers falling 0.7 percent. 13 million manufacturing workers saw take home pay drop 20 cents due to fewer hours.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Airft
Ewan Clague
Labor Department
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Faubus
Orvald Faubus
Amis Guthridge
White Citizens Council
Justice Department
FBI
Atty
William P. Rogers
Washington
Rogers
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
James Eastland
D-Miss
Petes
Merry Christmas
Gulftane
Butane
Propane
A. B
Ted
Finn Gulftane
Cline Appliance Butane Company
Fish Story Aquarium
Bill Duncan
the Park Aquarium
Vancouver
Funny Guest
Duncan
Vancouver Island
By Vernon Scott
United Press Hollywood
Clark Gable
Burt Lancaster
Betwen
Fuddsy
Daniel
Morris Higley
A. J. Rushing
Lord Jesus
Thee
Business Review
Childress Lumber Co
Sam Privitt
Paint & Body Works
Tyler Radio & TV Service
Stahl’s Sheet Metal Shop
Harry Mitchell
Mitchell Goodwin Lumber Co
Wakefield
Jack Webb
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