Nasser threatens war over atomic weapons plan
Cairo reports President Nasser warns Israel amid claims of a Beersheba reactor under French aid could yield A bombs. He says UAR will strike bases of aggression if Israel arms itself, while Israel and Britain push peaceful use claims and US cautions on regional arms race.
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Cairo
Gamal Abdel Nasser
United Arab Republi
Teedey Saeed
Tsratl
Nevev Desert
Israel
Counries
Beersheba
David Ben-Gurion
Washington
London
United States
Teener Admits Killing Woman Near Ridgway
A Ridgway area teen confessed to fatally shooting a woman, tying the case to the county’s violent crime wave. Police, aided by a forensic chart and witness statements, identified the suspect as Peter Apithony of Mindin. The report notes the incident occurred near Pittsburg and cites a five year prison potential.
Christmas in a World Struggling With War and Peace
Dramatic holiday scenes across continents as new African nations celebrate first Christmas Eve as independent states while Britain Italy and Paris report brisk spending. President Eisenhower urges focus on justice and integrity amid global strains as refugees face starvation and consular aid continues.
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Hip
Associated Press
Africa
Europe
America
Asia
Niverta
United States
Mississippi Valley
Seaboard
Eisenhower
Washington
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Mandelbaum Gate
No Man's Land
Israel
Jordan
Britain
Italy
Paris
Congo
U. N
Rajeshwar Dayal
India
Bakwanga
Kasai
Turkey
Leopoldville
Frigid 12 Below Report Shatters Local Record
A severe cold wave drives the mercury to minus 12 degrees last night, possibly the coldest in years. Christmas Day 1958 saw minus 10 as the prior low. Holiday forecasts promise continued cold with light snow flurries. Rail delays exceed 3 to 10 hours on multiple lines. Bus service remains least affected, while auto traffic worsens as roads stay treacherous. State police urge extreme travel caution as conditions persist.
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Corry
Penn‘ania’ Railroad
Erie- Lackawanna Railroad
Greyhound
Cory Area
He Doesn't Forget Boyhood Despite Business Success
In Salt Lake City AP report, furrier Joe H. Dupler, owner of stores in Salt Lake City and Denver, distributed ten dollar bills to 110 newsboys as a Christmas tradition. Dupler recalls selling newspapers on Denver streets in 1906 and began this observance after moving to Salt Lake City twenty years ago.
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Salt Lake City
Joe H. Dupler
Denver
Pa. First Family Plans Holiday Visit and Game Trip
The Pennsylvania first family plans Christmas at their Pittsburgh home with children and grandchildren. Mandy and Lawrence will travel to Philadelphia for the championship football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers.
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Warnu
Jrg
Gov
Mrs. Lawrence
Pittsburgh
Mandy
Lawrence
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles
Green Bay Packers
Train Runs Out Of Fuel In Bitter Winter Journey
A Pennsy passenger train on the Pennsylvania Railroad ran out of diesel near Lewistown amid sub zero weather. The engine stalled for two hours as the Westbound Lim ited crew tried to restart, passengers bundled in coats and windows for warmth while awaiting to resume the trip to New York.
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Hariuebingart
Pennsylvania
Uttan Limitet
Will
Die Westerdas
Wis Shandil
Lrewirtown
Abiel Triek Sas
Tyowistiswin
Repubi Ricitie
Harish
Hein
Holiday Death Toll Rises on Christmastide Weekend
Traffic deaths climbed over the first 12 hours of the Christmas holiday weekend with 4 fatalities and 50 injuries, compared to last year’s similar period. Nationwide reports count 64 fires 10 miscellaneous incidents and 7% more total incidents. The National Traffic Council warned speeding and drinking drive holiday fatalities, estimating up to 510 deaths in the 78-hour period from Friday 6 p.m. to Monday midnight, 15 217 higher than the nonholiday weekend. (Continued on Page Three)
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Assoialon
National Lafty Council
Associated Press
Pennsylvanian Records First Holiday Death In Nation
A holiday death is reported on Route 4 near a New York community. Ulysse G. Selig, 4B, was killed when a vehicle driven by J. Kupchin of Washington DC collided with another vehicle. Kupchin and his wife escaped injuries. Police are investigating the accident.
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Canlun
New York
Ulysse G. Selig
Utd
J. Kup=chin
Washington, DC
Kupelai
Sid
Yes Virginia There Is Santa Claus Editorial Reply
A transcription of Virginia’s 1897 letter to The Sun about Santa Claus prompts a reply by editorials. The text repeats the famous assertion that Santa exists, quoting Virgil O Hanlon and framing belief against skepticism.
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Virginia
The
Sun
Pras
Santa Chius Papa
Santa Claus
Virgil O'Hanlon
West 95Th St
Siur
Santa Chris
Train Slams Bus. Banks Named Defendant In Suit Over Accounts
Corry Banks figures in a civil action seeking about 450,000 related to accounts at multiple banks after a CN train crashed into a suburban bus with Christmas shoppers at a crossing in St Johns. Twelve people injured, driver among them. rescuers freed a woman and a van from wreckage. The complaint alleges defendants conspired to divert funds from Mrs. Banks and accuses banks of coopering in the alleged scheme, with a projected distribution of funds from the Union City and other banks.
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Corry
ST Johns
Nile
Avr
Canadian National Reiways
Dee
Hsin Sprinks
New York
Oilivens National Bante
Furthver
Anortier
Mathers
Janes
National Bank of Union Cue
Union City
Xoudide
Mareet
Horse Fancier Leads Toy Drive Preview in Corry
A local youngster enjoys a toy preview as hundreds of gifts head to needy children this Christmas. Clarence Farrington of the Moose Lodge led the toy drive, while Capt. Bush of the Salvation Army oversees the agency in charge of distributing the toys.
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Corry
Clarence Farrington
The
Moose Lodge
Capt. Bush
Salvation Army
Farrington
Union election plans for quality finish at Quality Markets
Nationwide union elections will be held this week for employees at Quality Markets stores in Meadville Warren Sheffield and Jamestown with ballots in secret by the National Labor Relations Board. Five observers from the NLRB will supervise voting in each department to ensure a fair tally. Only employees on company payroll during December are eligible to vote for or against the Retail Clerks International Association District Local 1 Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen of North America and Teamsters unions.
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Olegia
Meadville
Dumestuyi
North Warren
Youfistugn
Sheffield
Union
Offtente Ny Iin
Rii
Bank of Jamestown Byltdine
Jamestown
National Laver Relilior Bed
NLRB
Stility
NLA
Willy
Chis International Associatwill
District Local 1
North America
North America, and the ‘Teamsters Union
Davis and Hammond Die After Political Dispute
In Philadelphia, Thomas F Davis, 23, killed in a fight with his best friend John T Hammond, 40, after an argument over politics. Police said the men were putting up Christmas decorations when the confrontation escalated, Davis pursued Hammond, they grappled and fell down basement steps.
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Philadelphia
Thomas F Davis
Wom
John Tt
Hammind
Pian
Davis
Hammond
Returns Money After 33 Years
A garbled 1807 era clipping describes Miss Mollie Ail son, 84, living at East Avenue and a hidden purse found with a five dollar bill and a note. The text mentions a Christmas thought and a small amount of money, hinting at a rekindled tale of returning funds after decades.
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East Avenue
Mollie Ailson
Boy Hero Receives Special Gift in Oregon Town
A one year old named Jerry Davis, son of Mr and Mrs Loren Davis, earned a special gift after he helped save his two younger brothers from a burning home in eastern Oregon. He made two trips back into the blaze to rescue them. The family’s house was destroyed and Jerry, hospitalized with burns, is expected home for Christmas. Fire chief Road PHA presented a $100 check from St Louis to start a college education fund for Jerry.
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Ponent
Cary
Terry’ Davis Lin
Hese
Astern
Oregon
Hilst
Pha
St Louis Fem
Jerry
Loren Davis
Mercury Stays Around Zero In Penn’a
Frigid spell continues in Pennsylvania with subzero readings. The U S Weather Bureau lists temperatures across the state for the Christmas weekend including 22 below zero at Kane and 21 below at Bradford. Pittsburgh logged three below as a December 23 record. light snow fell in western regions while overall roads remained slippery but passable.
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Pennsylvania
U.S. Weather Bureau
Kane
Bradford
Henderson
Oi City
Pittsburgh
Dee
Mets
Macmillan to crusade for peace in 1961
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan aims a personal peace crusade in 1961 to ease East West tensions. The Daily Mail reports he plans initiatives to reduce Cold War strains during his London visit.
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Macmillan
London
Harold Macmillan
Red Chita
Anld
Daily Mail
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Netie
Christothe Aull
St Thomas
Washington Street
Creche
Aloo
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First Family Plans
Miczek
Walia
Tosti
Dave Jott
Geass
John Miczek
Penn’a
World-Telegram
Tle
Coriwile
Pepinesi
the Journal
Mish
Sis
Eri
Raymond
Jolin My Auliffe
Isthmian Steamship Co
Manhattan
Boy Hero
Penn
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