22 American POWs Stall Allied Efforts in Korea
In Panmunjom Indian Lt. Gen. K.8 Thimayya said 22 American prisoners who refuse to quit the Communists are trying to stall Allied efforts to bring them home. He noted time is running out with explanations ending Dec. 23. The POWs refused to meet interviewers, demanding others’ participation. The Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission studied protests from both sides. Dean of U.S. envoy Arthur H. Dean walked out of talks last Saturday and heads to Washington with Kenneth Young to seek resumption only if the Reds drop charges of perfidy and agree to meet in good faith.
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Neutral Nations
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Arthur H. Dean
Washington
United Nations
Kenneth Young
U. S. State Department
Korea
Supports Power Phone Program by REA for Farmers
CHICAGO, Monday. Rural Electrification Administration head Nelson says the Eisenhower administration fully backs a rural power and telephone program for farmers. He spoke to the American Farm Bureau Federation noting the program operates on a sound basis and will go forward to improve farmers' positions, despite some groups accusing the GOP of seeking cuts.
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Andhor Welsen
Rural Electrification Administration
Esenhowey
American Farm Bureau Federation
Nelson
National Farmers Union
REA
GOP
Station Wagon Hit By Train Kills Six in Texas
In Royse City a diesel streamliner rammed a station wagon Sunday night, killing a 47 year old Dallas real estate agent Victor Saufley his wife Harriett 39 their sons Bill 15 and twins John and Jim 2 and their maid Irma Davis. The crash derailed the train with five coaches off the rails and injured five passengers with about 30 more shaken.
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Royse City
Tex P
Dallas
St. Louis
Victor Saufley
Southern Methodist University
New York Giants
Harriett
Bill
John
Jim
Irma Davis
Nixon Delayed By Strong Headwind
Vice President Richard Nixon and his wife arrived in Hamilton Bermuda for a two hour stopover on the way home from Asia and the Middle East. A strong headwind held the Constellation up and forced a refueling layover in Bermuda as winds hit 67 miles per hour.
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Bermuda
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Asia
Middle East
Washington
Eisenhower
Africa
City panel backs fluoridating Bluffs water vote urged
A city special committee of doctors and dentists recommended fluoridating Bluffs water to curb tooth decay. The report notes no health harm and cites unborn children as primary beneficiaries, though no fluoride percentage was set. The council is not bound, with the Junior Chamber pushing for action.
Defense Funds Key To Budget
Senator Knowland said budget balance and tax cuts hinge on Eisenhower defense requests. He expects Thursday figures on yearly defense outlay starting July 1. Wilson and the Joint Chiefs proposed a continued Air Force buildup targeting 137 wings by mid 1956. Details of the 1954 military budget are guarded amid speculation it may fall about 2 billion below the current year.
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Joint Chiefs
Wilson
One Count Remains Against Carroll City Attorney
A three judge disbarment panel dismissed all but one count against M. R. Tantrell Carroll city attorney. The remaining count alleges he obtained 37 000 from Joe Wermont in a Waterloo federal case where Tantrell was counsel. The action was brought by B J Comes and Joe Zitzlsperger officers of Pilgrim Fathers Inc. and assistant attorney general Earle S Smith represented the state. Disbarment proceedings in Carroll County also target Ralph M Crane with a December 17 date set.
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Earle S. Smth
Joe. Wermmont
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Wernimont
Waterloo
Harry E
Narey
Spirit Lake
R. G. Yoder
Sigourney
C. Edwin Moore
Des Moines
Cores
Zitzlsperger
Carroll County
Ralph M. Crane
Crane
Dee
Horse Rescue After cistern ordeal at Talladega
Maude, an elderly horse with many friends in Talladega, Alabama, battled pneumonia Monday after being pulled from a deep cistern where she had shivered and starved.
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Talladega
Ala
Maude
Shand Setandan
Railroads Push Federal Action On Explosive Transport
Four major railroad unions led by R H Hughes of Cedar Rapids demand stricter laws to regulate highway transport of explosives gasoline and oil. They urge action in Washington and state capitals after the Interstate Commerce Commission required permits carriers to obey safety rules or lose permits. An ICC probe into Watson Bros. Transportation Co. of Omaha follows explosions on Midwest highways including a recent blast near Malvern Iowa.
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Washington
R. 8. Hughes
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Interstate Commerce, Commission
Watson Bros. Transportation Co., Inc
Omaha
Neb
Watson
Midwest
Malvern
Lowa
Memphis Grocer And The Boiling Mad Senators On Re election Talks
A Memphis grocer recounts a violent hold up as two masked men rob him and a neighbor. In Washington a Senate rollover reveals that most of the 35 expiring term senators are delaying public re election announcements. Only four Republicans and ten Democrats have declared interest in running again, while others hold firm to cautious timing ahead of year end.
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Memphis
Billy Ray Hurst
Maude
Maude Fost
Sen. Upton
R-Nh
Sen
Hois
Miller
W. M. Miller
Helmn
Iin
Mink Bow Ties Sell Well At $15 Apiece
A department store reports strong mink bow tie sales at 15 dollars each amid election season chatter. Republicans withhold plans for reelection and several senators are noted as potential candidates. Democrats including Humphrey Hunt Edwards Johnson are linked to the fashion trend and campaign discussions.
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Vue Uncauas
Senate
Tylsa
Okla
Griswold
Neb
Mundt
Humphrey
Hunt
Wye
Edwin C. Johnson
Farm Problem Tops 1954 Issue in Congress Poll
Washington reports that five months of recess left Congress wary of homefolks and rate farm problems as the top issue for the 1954 elections. The poll by U S News & World Report shows Republicans sharply favoring Communism as a campaign point while Democrats rate it fifth. Regional splits show Midwest emphasis on farm problems and foreign policy among others.
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Congress
U. S. News & World Report
GOP
Eisenhower
Midwest
Beloit College Chapel Damaged in Christmas Eve Fire
A Beloit Wisconsin fire destroyed Beloit College chapel, with damage estimated at 500000. Fire Chief Glenn Davis said the blaze likely started from wiring installed Saturday afternoon during Christmas decorations, as students prepared for the annual Christmas vesper program.
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Beloit College
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Icy Winds To Sting 5. W. Iowa
Strong northerly gusts of icy winds bring cold snap to Southwest Town late Monday and Tuesday. Monday was windy and cold with a 20 degree low. high 40 Sunday. Snow flurries and 40 mph gusts noted, with light precipitation on Sunday. A Pacific Northwest storm center may bring light snow to Northwest Iowa Tuesday night and statewide Wednesday.
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Canada
Central Plains
Pacific Northwest
Northwest Iowa
Settlement Ends North American Strike Over Jet Production
North American Aviation announced a settlement ending a CIO UAW strike by 33,000 workers at Los Angeles Fresno and Columbus on terms previously offered boosting wages 4 percent or 8 to 20 cents per hour. Production losses and costs totaled 15.7 million dollars with 36,236 workers returning to work.
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America
North American Aviation, Inc
Cio-United Auto Workers
Fresno
Calif
Columbus
Ohio
Lockhead Aircraft Corp
Burbank
Douglas Aircraft Co
Santa Monica
Congressmen Visit Here Promise Aid On New C B Post Office
Five congressmen surveyed postal facilities in Council Bluffs and urged a new post office. Four House Public Works subcommittee members pledged active support when the matter reaches a full committee. Will B E Neal noted the unusual local situation and weighed the request with others. John C Kluczynski called it a must and priority. Russell V Mack urged government action, calling the old City Auditorium post office a fire trap. Hubert B Scudder criticized the situation as ridiculous and lacking facilities. Tom Steed spoke of ongoing concerns.
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Sixth St
Broadway
Old City Auditorium
Asst
Frederick Marsh
Don Master
W. L. Landon
Hubert B. Scudder
Russell V. Mack
Will E. Neal
J. A. Ansley
James C. Jenson
Lash
Postawat
Nowparell
Tamre County Medical Society
Council Bluffs Dental Society
Missouri River
City Water Works
Frank B. Jensen
Junior
Chamber of Commerce
Neal
John C. Kluczynski
D-T
Congress
R-Wash
R-Calif
Tom Steed
D-Okla
Kluczynski
Scudder
Steed
Mack
Council Bluffs
Post Office Fiontal
G. B
Jerry) Turner
Turner
Howard Bessire
Wallace Peters
Robert E. Eaton
Omaha
J. A.ansley
Kansas City
Government Genral Services Division
General Services
Oregon
Portland
Jensen
Dulles Warns Europe May Face War Alone At NATO Session
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles warned 200 correspondents that if Europe fails to ratify the European Defense Community and Germany and France fail to settle feuds, the United States may have to reexamine its role in Europe. He said Europe would risk death by its own action and that a united defense is essential to prevent further conflict. The remark Provoked gasps at the first full dress news conference of the session.
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John Foster Dulles
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Council
America
Germany
France
European Defense Community
Europe
NATO Ministers Open Conference in Paris
In Paris Georges Bidault opened the NATO ministerial meeting praising Eisenhower’s atomic pool for peace and warning Soviet replies could have incalculable political consequences. About 50 foreign defense and finance ministers from 14 nations attended as the group pressed ahead with European defense plans. Dulles was expected to urge continuing rearmament despite hopes for a Berlin conference.
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Georges Bidault
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Eisenhower
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Palais de Chaillot
Seine River
Europe
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A Big Four
Berlin
Illinois Central Seeks 15 Million Bond Issue
Illinois Central Railroad filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission for a permit to issue 15 million dollars of consolidated mortgage bonds. They would be sold at public bidding to set the interest rate, with funds earmarked to redeem next February 24.743 million of 40 year bonds dated Aug 1 1966 at a premium.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
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