Dramatic sea rescue saves 43 from Baltic storm
In a grim Atlantic drama the Swedish freighter Oklahoma split in two and sank after abandoning ship believed to have sunken. The Bluejacket and Orion rescued 43 survivors including one stewardess, all Europeans, as heavy seas hampered operations. Coast Guard officials report no fatalities.
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Iasy
New York
Treighter
U. S
Bluejacket
Orion
Militayres Transport Service
Oklahomha
Coast Guard
Oklahoma
Robert Kutschbach
Kutschbach
Fitness-Withy & Co
Searel
Butschbach
Okahoma
Asf
Newfoundland
Sweden
Baltimore
Rhee Talks With U S On Korea Troop Withdraw Plans
President Rhee and Foreign Minister Yun Yung Tai met privately amid U S plans to pull two divisions from Korea. South Korea voiced displeasure while Gen Maxwell D Taylor indicated departures would not be immediate and troops with short remaining service would be reassigned.
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Shoul
South Korea
U.S
Korea
Yun Yung Tai
Chinhae
Rhee
Yadationitie
Yolcine
Diseniowen
Maxwell D. Taylor
Eighth Army
Taylor
Koren
Allies Protest to Russia Over Berlin Shooting
Western allies condemn the border shooting of 16 year old Joseph Woaninle by Soviet border guards. His mother Isa 40 was wounded as the car approached the Soviet Zone border near West Berlin while his father escaped unharmed. The trio were in a vehicle attacked Saturday night prompting demand for damages to the family.
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Eer
Cere Serlin
Berlin
Isa
Holi day Week End Accidents Report Record Deaths
A pre holiday period estimate of 1090 deaths was not met as totals fell short of the previous 545 for a Christmas period. The greatest Christmas tragedy recorded reflects high fatality over the holiday week, with multiple incidents across streets and avenues.
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Jivwchoy
Army moves to trim forces in Korea under Eisenhower plan
The Army will begin reducing infantry forces in Korea, selecting two of six divisions for withdrawal as Far East Army Command decides. Officials say departures cannot happen immediately and the move aligns with postwar military policy to cut overall strength while maintaining regional balance.
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East Command
Associated Press
Washington
Ebenhower
Korea
Soyen
Farast Army
Wilson
Hily
Hin Ang
Jonslen
Eisenhower
Uirope
Explosion rocks Nagley Fire Clay Co facility in Ellwood City area
State Police probe a mysterious blast at Nagley Fire Clay Co near New Galilee in Ellwood City area. No injuries reported as a power shovel bulldozer and draptine were destroyed. damage around $60 000. explosives allegedly fused to trigger the explosion. witnesses heard the blast in Ellwood City and Beaver Falls. The company belongs to the Schlenter family, mining clay for brick.
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Ellwood City
Nagley Fire Clay Co
New Galilee
Beaver Fills
Folive
Schlenter
Nagley
East Palestine
Blast causes $60,000 damage at Granrins Bros Coal Co
State Police probe a blast at Granrins Bros Coal Co near Altoona causing thousands in damages. The Saturday morning explosion, likely dynamite, sparked fire and debris, leading residents to fear a plane crash as buildings and equipment were damaged.
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Altoona
Granrins Bros. Coal Co
Two Aldermen Named Police Magistrates Here
Mayor Cherry announces that Aldermen Cobbett and Gordon will serve as police magistrates starting January. Cobbett will handle duties during January while Gordon begins later, with offices in the mayor’s building. The plan moves police headquarters to the mayor's basement to improve efficiency and public access. parking meter fine collection method remains undecided.
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M. S. Cobbett
George Gordon
Gary
eHob
Cherry
Alderney
Gobbbety
Ghurge
Chovdot
Chuney
Dunwnyy
Swaueuamn
Kinley Fue
Cobbete
Dulice
Gorgon
Pu Wilely
Cobbett
Gordin
Seerth
Wilkoul
Regitar
Buldey
Coxe
Gheny
Issid
Magente
Ly Siyeg Hhe
Bailey
Allied and Red Commands Decide Prisoner Fate at Talks
At Panmunjom the allied and red commands bargained over 23 000 prisoners who refused to work. A majority report urged a January 2nd decision while minority members urged returning the prisoner issue to the two commands. The discussion touched on custody terms and potential delays in implementing any agreement. Leader statements cited the need for clarity on enforcement and the role of the peace conferences.
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Red
Press
Panmunjona
Natouys
Junie Nook
Jem
Geogbostovaki
Poland
Switzerland
Sweden
Bulfie
Linoy Dowd
South
Four weekend auto crashes injure six on slick roads
Slippery highways sparked four accidents over the weekend, injuring six. State Police investigated the chain of crashes on icy roadways as temperatures hovered above freezing and thaw continued.
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Hohl
Yeaten Bigpy, AB
Newark
Gerald Tints
Harborovenk
Riveville Conners
Waveline
Mes Sonu
Bingas
Abe i
Autes
Donald Toalston
Huighes Blowes
Lee Road
Antoni Kantor
Epic
Aanaults
Donald Hoffman
Tharborcreete
Union
May Koentor
Eisenhower Aides Plan Speeches On First Year in Office
President Eisenhower prepares a nationwide TV radio address outlining his first year in office and the 1954 legislative program. Kevin McCann and Charles Moore join aides in Augusta as Arthur Burns Gabriel Hauge and Joseph Dodge plan the State of the Union and budget messages. Open airline service begins at Butler with daily East and Westbound flights connecting to major cities.
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Associated Press
Augusta
Garrssideht Eisen
Congress
Hisenhower
House
Kevin McCann
Collen
Charles Moore
Bissenhower
Augusta National Golf
Washington
Arthur Buns
Council of Economy
Gabriel Hauge
Bloemhower
Bury
Huuge
State of the Union
Eisenhower
Mother Ready to Take Two-Headed Baby Home
Indianapolis report says Margaret Bartley plans to take her two headed baby son Sundey home when released from Riley Hospital. The 21 year old mother and her husband already have three normal daughters. Baby’s condition described as satisfactory with heads positioned beside the torso.
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Indianapolis
Margaret
Bartley
Sundey
Riley Hospita
Adamotion
Loyalty Checkup Proposal Stalls Over FBI Data Use
Washington report details a stalled loyalty checkup plan aimed at about 1,800 FBI employees. Key objections involve disclosures of FBI data to nonauthorized persons, Senate veto risks over FBI expenditures, and concerns from several senators. The measure, passed previously, faced internal clashes with FBI and White House officials.
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Washington
Ori
Seungle
Alihenh
Neo
J. Marie ‘Trice
Senate
FBI
Two Forest Fires Rage Unchecked in California
Two fires driven by strong winds threatened dozens of communities across California causing evacuations of about 400 homes. The blazes burned from San Bernardino to Santa Fe Springs threatening canyons near the San Gabriel Mountains and prompting closures on several highways. No casualties were reported.
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California
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Weseri
Tonvrol Todiy
Wilch
Sar Bernardino
Sar Fernand Villey
San Gabriel
Enyons
Forenellis
Momvavia Canyon
Widten Canyon
Eeclon
Monreyia
Sante Aniki Canyon
Anita Avenue
Aronia
Angeles
Alan Jawer
Tumed Mount
Wilson
Sithi
Trym Chantrey
Hert Thiere
Teaves
Meadville Man Pushes Woman Beneath Train
Moses Terrell pleaded guilty to murder in Meadville in a shocking case. He allegedly pushed Miss Starr under a fast freight near Park Avenue, decapitating her, after an argument with the woman and her mother Agnes. Terrell was remanded to Crawford County jail to await trial.
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Moses
Terrell
Wien
Erie
Vorral
Miss Starr
Mead Ville Pluie
Byaleoshoe Corp
Agnes
Meadvillé
Torvell
Miss Stal
Park
Meadvije
Gruig
Eric Rallruutow
Potralman
Craig
Park Avenue
Craig Idl
Tevrell Denindengwik
Mss
Suanes Bay
CMY
Carhein Jolly Holt
Brie Railvont
Moser V. O'Dea
Pee Biel
Bombers Pound Red Led Troops in Laos Campaign
Reported air strikes by French led forces target a Communist led invasion of Lans and related towns in northern Laos. French command asserts rebel line disruptions and Mekong supply cuts threaten Vientiane based government as air power backs Laotian national liberation efforts.
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Iisoclana
Fren
Lans To
haihFeeneh
Nove Aniltia
Exphien Regu
Mekong
Lhos
Vientiane
Pittsburgh Tax Debate Highlights City Revenue Plan
Lawrence urges Pittsburgh to adopt a 1 percent city earnings tax to balance a 46 million dollar budget. Mayor Twrrence questions feasibility while labor spokesmen push for higher wages amid proposed levies on unincorporated business profits.
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Pittsburgh
David J
Gael
Western Powers Consider Reply To Russian Request
Blaze at a four to five story building in Holyoke Massachusetts forces 75 occupants to flee pre dawn. All residents evacuated as fire spread through the structure causing injuries and hospitalizations for adults and children. Strong winds and smoke hampered rescue efforts.
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Associated Press
Holyoke
Mass
Osloros
Binekengiine
Severn
Wisudows Y Wera
Mare Lays
Jevsins
Judes
Bourne
Agpieturr
Westley 92 longtime City Aide dies at home
F. E. Westley aged 92 longtime City Aide died Sunday at his home 247 West Street He was born June 20 186L in Wattsburg and served in local offices and business roles over many years He held the post of city treasurer beginning in February 195 and was re elected to successive terms The obituary notes his early work in grocery and a carriage plant and his wartime employment with Standard Turnbuckle Co Continued on Page Eight)
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Frank F Westley
Weatley
Neary
Wattsburg
Cassy
Westley
Lo Corry
Dario Weetley
Vasa
Twa Olimy
Hoheelise
Jolly
Leenayren
Ulu Pli
Opibhin Uni
Ariel ‘Witen
Westey
Pla
Standard Turnbuckle Co
Aero Supply Miz
Cay Tacs
Wesley
Uns City
Robert Hverlétn
Tregairer
Two Cars Damaged in West Pleasant Street Crash
Police said at 2 19 Saturday afternoon two vehicles collided at West Pleasant street and First avenue injuring both drivers Freq Duell of 121 First avenue and William Steadmanny Spartans burg. Duell's car sustained 27 dollars damage Steadman's 125 dollars.
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Tyo
West Pleasant Street
Duell
First Avenue
Oas
Willam Steadmanny
B. di
Spartansburg
Criver
Steadman
Fitsy Avenue
Soviets Blast Plans for German Elections
A Soviet proposal to postpone German elections draws Western reactions as the United States Britain and France weigh their reply. British and French officials indicate the three Western powers discussed the matter with caution while Moscow signals potential shifts in the Berlin talks.
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Amoeiatet
Presa
Washington
United States
Britain
France
Smhsian
Munthiy Siuly
US Aleindts
Hoolimplied
Ywoneuveriim Pa Tessier
Vivnnes Times
Konrad Aifemuier
West Germany
Wyse Futura
Brenden
Jena
Vytin
Tyee gilCerman Elention
York
London
Bed
Bsc
Shilo Deyimiant
Jane Russell Backs Breen Office in Censorship Debate
Hollywood star Jane Russell agrees with the Breen office on film censorship remarks. Howard Hughes promotes the French Line premiere while Russell’s stance stirs reaction, affecting publicity and reception for the film.
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Hollywood
Howard Hughes
Louis
Bate Oben
Mics
Russell
Arlanice
Hughes
REQ
Dr Thane to leave Wil and Cake post this year
Dr Thane resigns from his presidency at Prank Linund Marshall College to become executive director of the Association of American Colleges. Announcement from headquarters in Washington notes Distler’s appointment and the forthcoming changes.
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Wil
Lancaster
Thanedorm & Distinh
Marshall Colfese
Aiure
Association of Americans Colleges
Distler
Ieee
Kanlention
Waalington
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