Negroes End Montgomery Bus Boycott with Integrated Seating
In Montgomery Alabama a white clerk sat beside a Negro maid on a city bus ending a year long bus boycott. The scene showed initial segregated seating give way as Linda Russell a white clerk took a seat next to Arsulla Henry a Negro domestic worker. Rallies urged calm dignity and a fully non segregated seating policy as the boycott concluded.
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Montgomery
Ala
Deep South
Linda Russell
Arsulla Henry
Miss Russell
Page
Fog Blankets Midwest and East Coast Threaten Travel
A widespread fog blanketed the Midwest and parts of the East, blamed for at least 12 deaths. Flights were halted, highways slick, and a derailment near Belleville, Illinois, injured 38 with one dead. Authorities searched for a light plane missing along the Mississippi River.
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East Coast
Louisiana
Iinois
Appalachians
Chicago Weather Bureau
Illinois Central
Belleville
Chicago
St. Louis
Pennsylvania
West Coast Steel Company
Iowa National Guard
Des Moines
Iowa
Illinois
Mississippi
Free Coffee Day Slated Saturday by Old Settlers
The Childress County Old Settlers Association announces its annual Christmas Coffee Day on Saturday from morning until 5 p.m. at the corner of Main and Avenue B in front of the Griffin-Butler building. The old building will be open for coffee drinkers.
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Childress County
Old Settlers Association
Main
Avenue B
Griffin-Butler
Dates Set For County Schools Holidays Return
County Superintendent Wade Kimbrough announced school return dates after the holidays. Rural schools resume January 2 while Carey, Community Center and Kirkland students go back December 3.
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Wade Kimbrough
Tell
Carey, Community Center
Kirkland
Hungary seeks Western loan amid disfavor over Kadar regime
Washington officials condemned reports that Hungary's Kadar government plans to seek a $400 million loan from the United States and Western nations. The United States would aid Hungarians with relief supplies, but only if relief goes directly to the people, not to bolster the Soviet installed regime. President Eisenhower has appropriated $20 million for Hungarian relief and additional emergency supplies may be provided.
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Washington
Hungary
United States
Janos Kadar
Kadar
Free World
Soviet Union
Eisenhower
Two Die as Illinois Central Chickasaw Derails Near Belleville
A derailed Illinois Central Chickasaw near Belleville left two dead and 37 injured after eight cars plunged down a 15 foot embankment. Victims were Jennie Covell 70 of North Platte Neb and Henry Hudson 67 of Groversdale Miss. The derailment stemmed from shifting roadbed caused by rain during construction for US Highway 40. Coast Guard Cadet William Neal Airman Clem Price Jr and Donald Hartley aided casualties inside wrecked cars for over three hours amid fog and drizzle.
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Belleville
Ill
Illinois Central
Jennie Covell
North Platte, Neb
Henry Hudson
Groversdale
Miss
Coast Guard
William Neal
Desoto
Clem Price, Jr
Lockbourne Afb
Ohio
Donald Hartley
Cairo
VA Cannot Reclaim Death Benefit Paid to Soldier’s Family
The Veterans Administration said it cannot recover $16,600 in G1 insurance funds paid to the family of Aaron Wilson, once believed dead in Korea, later found alive as a turncoat in China. Wilson plans to farm 130 acres in Urbania, Louisiana, using the insurance proceeds.
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Washington
Red China
Aaron Wilson
China
Urbania
Veterans Administration
New Reports Of Russian Unrest Told
Stockholm reports said unrest grows in Russia and satellite states with Baltic refugees asserting 100000 students are being deported to crush resistance. August Rei and Ignas Scheynius named as speakers appealing to the United Nations to protest as alleged genocide. Observers note Moscow’s Central Committee may crack down on dissent during de Stalinization.
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Russia
Baltic States
August Rei
Esthenian “National Council
Ignas Scheynius
Baltic
United Nations
Moscow
Soviet
Communist Party Central Committee
Central Committee
Student First Fatality For Holiday Period
An 18 year old El Paso student Ralph Blea died when his car overturned during a highway patrol pursuit on U S 62 about 11 miles east of El Paso at 1.20 am. He was dead on arrival at El Paso General Hospital. The DPS said patrolmen Frank E Hash and H A White were pursuing the car which overtook Blea and then Blea attempted a U turn causing brakes to lock and the vehicle to overturn. The DPS predicted 205 people will die violently in Texas during the holiday period.
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el Paso
Texas
Vietlm
Ralph Blea
el Paso General Hospital
Texas Department of Public Safety
Bleu
Frank E. Hash
H. A. White
DPS
Highway Patrol
Blea
President Urges Christmas Sharing With Hungarians
President Eisenhower on national radio and television urged Americans to share abundance and happiness with the Hungarian people. He lit the 6.7 foot national Christmas tree near the White House as crowds watched the seasonal ceremonies and lights across cities, embassies, and bases worldwide.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Central Texas Rainfall Boosts Water Supplies and Crops
Rain eased across Central and East Texas, with scattered showers and drizzle. Forecasters expect more rain today into Saturday as moist Gulf air sustains gentle showers, aiding grain crops and pastures. Dallas reports a 28 day water supply, Fort Worth 45 days. Farmers say the rainfall was timely for grazing and winter grasses.
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Texas
Gulf
Dallas
Nehru Calls For Ending Of World Cold Wars
Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru urged U N delegates in New York to settle disputes by argument instead of cold wars and military alliances. He cited Hungary and the Middle East as examples of the failures of force and praised U S leadership during the Suez crisis. He urged frank face to face settlement through the United Nations.
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India
Jawaharlal Nehru
Allances Nehru
U.N
General Assembly
Hungary
Middle East
Washington
Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Skjold
Prince van Waitthayakon
Canada
Nehru
U. N
American Association of the United Nations
United States
Egypt
Russia
Ike Lays Down Conditions To Improve Red China Relations
President Eisenhower outlines conditions for mending relations with Red China in a foreign policy briefing. The statements frame terms on moderation, diplomacy, and potential steps toward reducing tensions between the United States and the Communist regime.
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Ike
Red China
Eisenhower sets terms for talks with Nehru on China policy
President Eisenhower told Indian Prime Minister Nehru that Beijing must release 10 American civilians held in Chinese jails and settle differences without threats or force. He indicated the United States would discuss other issues if the conditions are met, while maintaining recognition of the Formosa government and opposing Red China’s UN admission. Continued on page two.
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Foutian
Jawaharlal Nehru
Fied
China
United States
Fortmoia
Fisenhower
Tole le
Nehru
Gettysburg
Washington
Red China
Chou Ba-lat
Foster Diller
Decoration Contest Top Prize Won By Mrs Boyd
Mrs Charles Boyd of Avenue D den was declared winner of the 50 grand prize for outstanding home Christmas decorations. Judges Mr and Mrs W Martin of Quanah praised the field as very strong and noted tough decisions.
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Charles Boyd
Avenue D
W. Martin
Quanah
Fuddie McConnell
Avenue HO Nw
Cecil Flynn
Avenue H
L. W. McClendon
CC. R. Dugan
Avenue K Nw
Jerry Gay
Avenue M. Nw
McCon
Nell
S. H. Wrinkle
Avenue S
McClendon
Hoyd
Tention
Childress
Martin
Higher Food Prices Drive Doubling in Cost of Living
Washington reports government figures show food prices up about 21 2 times since 1939, with clothing and rents also rising. The cost of living index reached a record in October, reducing purchasing power to roughly 50 cents on the dollar for a 1939 level.
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Washington
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Three Extra Donations For Childress Elks Christmas Party
General Chairman Pete Darling announced three cash gifts to the Childress Elks Lode Christmas party. Donors were James Lyles J E Benham and Guy Jones. The event aids city children and begins at 2 PM Christmas Eve with Santa’s arrival at the Air Field before returning to the Elks Lodge for the party.
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Childress Elks Lode
Pete Darling
James Lyles
J. E. Benham
Guy Jones
Santa Claus
Elks Lodge
School Administrative Office to Close for Holidays
The School Administrative Office will be the last day open today before a closure through January 2 as announced by the office.
Carter Funeral Rites To Be Held Saturday
Funeral rites for Mr Carter are planned for Saturday at 106 o clock at Stortes Newberry Choe conducted by Baptist pastor Tennison. Mr Carter died Wednesday night in a Wichita Falls hospital. Pallbearers include Woy len Jowin Gallagher Hunter Cotton Peaiedl. Burial will be in the Children's cemetery under Newberry Funeral Home care.
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Newberry Choe
T Chitten Tennison
Mr Carter
Wichitta Falls
Woylen
Jowin
Jake Gallagher
Cash Hunter
Curtis Cotton
Santa’s Pants Steal Show at Junior High Prom
Thursday the eighth grade staged a holiday parody with two Santas. One wore his pants loose and fell, revealing he was not the real Santa. The real Santa Claws then appeared to finish the program, drawing laughs.
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Santa
Santa Claws
France Orders Return of Prisoners to Port Said Amid Suez Tensions
London reports a rapid reversal by France ordering the return of 160 Egyptian prisoners to Port Said to avert disruption in the Suez Canal clearance. Egypt had planned to exchange prisoners with Britain and Italy, while Italy halted plans to send back Egyptian nationals as France moved to enforce agreed canal clearance.
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France
Cyprus
Thail
Egypt
Tle
Suez Canal
United Nations
Egypthat
Rtalia
Port Said
Bort
Up, Up Goes Cost Of Living For Americans
The cost of living rose to a new high last month with the consumer price index up to 117.8, affecting about 900000 workers who will see pay hikes of two to three cents an hour under upcoming contracts. Factory pay and purchasing power also reached records despite higher living costs.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ewan Clague
Ife
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