Third Major Fire Breaks Out In Los Angeles County Today
In Malibu Bel Air district Los Angeles County faces its third major brush fire in three days with 1,200 firefighters battling flames across about 27 acres. No homes destroyed yet as arson probes continue. Evacuations and hotel protection efforts described amid widespread fear of expanding damage.
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Traffic Toll Stands At 58 In Texas Holiday Period
Texas highway deaths reached 58 during the 12 day Christmas to New Year holiday period. The worst crash was a three vehicle wreck near Texarkana that killed four. DPS projected 115 traffic deaths by midnight Jan 1 with violent deaths totaling 110 overall. The Austin district reported no holiday traffic deaths.
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President Eisenhower Plans Quiet Augusta Golf Weekend
President Eisenhower tentatively planned a weekend trip to Augusta Georgia for golf with a minimal staff. He expected to return Sunday and resumes with meetings with Republican leaders on Congresss upcoming session, and a bipartisan session on New Year Day.
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Augusta
Murray Snider
Augusta Country Club
Jawaharlal Nehru
Ike May Seek New Authority
New York report says President Eisenhower may ask Congress for authority to use U S armed forces to keep peace in the Middle East. James Reston cites plan to discuss policy with Congressional leaders at the White House next Tuesday.
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Red China Attacks Tito as Threat to Communist Movement
In a Peiping broadcast summary, the official People Daily criticizes Yugoslav leader Tito and other Yugoslav Communists for opposing Stalin and toppling unity. It concedes some points in Tito’s Pula speech but warns his stance could split international communism and urges “brotherly advice.”
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Buffalo Snowstorm Dumps Thirteen Inches In Two Days
A two day eastern snow storm left Buffalo with a 13 inch blanket and forecasters predict 3 to 7 inches more in Vermont New Hampshire Maine while southern New York faces up to seven inches. A cold air invasion spreads from the northern Great Lakes to the Ohio Valley as flurries reach Pennsylvania and the Great Plains. Temperatures stay mild west of the Mississippi and Malibu sees ongoing brush fire damage as Southern California remains warm.
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Bottleneck Not Seen in Hungarian Refugee Relocation
Vice President Richard Nixon said there is no bottleneck in the relief program for Hungarian refugees after a visit to Camp Kilmer. He cited improving procedures and a plan to resettle up to 500 refugees daily, noting that under two percent stay beyond two weeks.
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One Killed In Accident Near Carey
A two car collision about 3 AM west of Carey on Highway 287 killed James A Ware a Black resident of Chillicothe who rode in Freddie D Wilsons car Both cars were westbound and Wilson and Kunzia Ware of Amarillo plus Warren Alexander Jr and passengers from Henderson Texas were injured Authorities said charges may be filed and Ware was sent to Chillicothe hospital to await further disposition Also D C Heckathorn a local farmer was hospitalized after a heart attack nearby
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Lester Grey
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Warren Watkins
Henderson
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Shepperd to Become Counsel for Two Odessa Oilmen
Odessa officials say Texas Attorney General John Ben Shepperd will leave politics to serve as general counsel for two Odessa oilmen, Rodman and Noel, who own Odessa Gasoline Co Frontier Natural Gas Co Trebol Oil Co and related interests. He plans to relocate to Odessa after his term ends and has discussed future business ventures with the Odessa partners.
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Doctors Seek Higher Pay For State Service
London reports a threatened strike by about 22 000 doctors and hospital staff against the National Health Service over a 24 percent pay rise. The British Medical Association says duties will continue but salaries remain unchanged since 1951, with a showdown set for next Friday as officials discuss demands to raise civil service pay from 6160 to 7560 pounds a year.
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U N salvage team aims to start Suez clearance today
London reports the United Nations salvage team hopes to begin clearing the blocked Suez Canal today if no further hitches arise. Negotiations continue on canal operations while Israel claims gains in the Gulf of Aqaba and seeks exchanges and reparations from Egypt amid UN talks.
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Alfred G. Katzin
Russian Troops Leaving Hungary Reported by Independents
Independent sources say 12 to 14 Soviet divisions were reduced by one fourth with 127 trains moving tanks and supplies eastward from Hungary. Fewer tanks guard Budapest and convoys of office furniture travel city streets as Hungary's prewar regime fractures amid economic crisis and protests.
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Bus Integration Drives Waged In Three Dixie Cities
United reports three Dixie cities confronting bus integration campaigns. Local activists press schools and transit authorities to enforce desegregation while community leaders seek peaceful negotiation and gradual implementation.
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Integration drives test federal buses in three Southern cities
In Tallahassee and Montgomery integration campaigns proceed with federal injunctions guiding action. Birmingham faces suspended defiance as white opponents plan rallies and possible prosecutions. King accused in Birmingham case as police continue spot checks to enforce segregation on buses.
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Geologist Helps Indict Racketeers in Gulf Map Case
Pittsburgh geologist Thomas Smith 47 who raises flowers in spare time earned government credit for aiding indictments of four men in a Gulf Oil map theft scheme. Smith testified before a grand jury about pilfered maps revealing oil reserve locations worth millions. Indictments were returned against Odie Seagraves and others. two co conspirators were spared indictment for cooperating with investigators. Separately, community youth program Kids Inc plans eight Saturday leagues across Pony Pee Wee and Little League divisions with more coaches sought and eight week schedule ending in an All Star game.
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Sunshine Returns as Texas Sees Mild Days Ahead
Texas enjoys continued sunshine with clearing skies and cool nights, while freezing temps linger from the Panhandle to Junction and El Paso. Thermometer ranges from 19 at Salt Flat to 54 at Brownsville, with highs around 50 to 74 last Thursday. Five day forecast calls for normal temps and little or no rain.
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Newsmen Could Be Punished For Going To China
Three American journalists who entered Red China illegally face possible fines imprisonment and loss of privileges officials said. The State and Treasury Departments may suspend banking and other accounts while the reporters are in China and bar foreign travel upon return. No decisions have been made on actions, but passports could be restricted for an indefinite period. The entry of William Worthy Baltimore Afro American and Edmund Stevens Phillip Hollington of Newsweek from Moscow to Peiping without government permission triggered the review.
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Sportsmen oppose boat tax as discriminatory in Texas hearing
At a public hearing of the Texas Water Resources committee the boating lobby denounces a plan to fund state water storage by taxing boats and higher hunting and fishing licenses. Bay Shore Rod Keel and Gun Club member Bob Taylor denies threats as Chair Parkhouse scolds and defends the panel. The hearing, which Parkhouse says may run through Saturday, captures sharp exchanges over wildlife funding and politics.
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