Surplus Wheat Forecast Signals Another Record Crop
The Agriculture Department predicted a 1956 wheat crop around 970 million bushels, over market needs by more than 70 million, continuing three straight years of production under controls. Harvest reserves could total about 1.043 billion bushels, enough for domestic and export needs for 14 months. Winter wheat is seen at 735 million bushels, up from 705 million. spring wheat not yet planted.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S. Winter Wheat Seeding Boom Amid Mixed Moisture
The department reported a favorable fall for wheat seeding across the winter belt with ample surface moisture early, yet most areas saw little beneficial moisture since planting. Oklahoma and Texas faced poorer prospects due to ongoing dry conditions and lower temperatures.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Richard Lancaster Found Unconscious At City Intersection
Richard Lancaster of St Louis was found unconscious at the Jefferson and High Streets intersection at 10 45 p m yesterday police said He was taken to St Marys Hospital where attendants reported he was admitted for observation
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Onassis Settles Ship Troubles With U S Government
Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis settled surplus ship troubles with the United States by paying just over seven million dollars. Six Onassis controlled companies pled guilty to conspiracy to defraud in purchases of ships from 1948 to 1951, with $160,000 in fines. An out of court settlement resolved a $20 million civil suit, requiring $6.6 million cash and releases of $400,000 against the Maritime Administration.
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Washington
Aristotle Socrates Onassis
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U. S
Onassis
United States
Maritime Administration
Eisenhowers Welcome New Daughter Mary Jean
In Washington a girl named Mary Jean was born at Walter Reed Army Hospital to Barbara and John Eisenhower at 4:58 pm EST weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Maj. Eisenhower phoned his father with the news as the President and Mrs. Eisenhower visited the newborn and mother for 55 minutes, confirming the family now has four children.
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Observer Says Israel Risking War in Attacks
The UN truce observer Maj. Gen. Burns warned Israel risks provoking a full war with Arab states after an attack deemed a deliberate breach of the 1949 armistice with Syria. He cited 56 Syrians and six Israelis killed Dec. 11 near the Sea of Galilee and noted the Security Council planned further discussions on Syria's raid.
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Officer Rapped, Suspended in Rank On POW Conviction
Lt Col Paul V Liles a West Point graduate from Birmingham Alabama was suspended in rank for two years after an Army court found him guilty of aiding the enemy by making propaganda recordings while a POW in Korea 1950 53. He was cleared of other counts including disloyal statements and refusing to command. The sentence does not affect his promotion prospects and only deprives him of command authority for the period. Liles admitted making the recordings under pressure to aid fellow POWs and possibly aid an escape plan while denying indoctrination and peace committee actions. Maximum penalties could have included life imprisonment and dismissal.
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Eden resumes trouble-shooting role in cold war
London reports Prime Minister Eden will resume his role as a world statesman in the revived cold war. He delegated day-by-day parliamentary duties to Richard A. Buller while naming Selwyn Lloyd as foreign secretary, reflecting his view of a decisive new phase requiring swift high-level actions by Western governments.
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Factory worker buying power up in November
The Labor Department reports that stable living costs and higher take home pay boosted the average factory worker’s purchasing power to a new peak in November. After tax pay for a worker with three dependents rose to 72.85 a week, while those with no dependents earned 65.49. Over the year, purchasing power rose 6.8 percent for three dependents, with a $4.67 year over year gain. Food prices fell 1.2 percent from a year earlier, led by an 8 percent pork drop.
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Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Krushchev and Bulganin Return to Moscow Welcomed
Nikita Khrushchev and Nikolai Bulganin arrive in Moscow after a month-long tour of India, Burma and Afghanistan. Thousands crowd Gorky Street as lines of soldiers keep them back and traffic grinds to a standstill in what locals call the citys worst jam in 20 years.
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Nikolai Bulganin
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Lausche to Seek Demo Senate Nomination in May Primary
Ohio Governor Frank J. Lausche announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for U.S. senator at the May primary. The 60 year old leader opened the bid without comment and could face Republican Sen. George H. Bender in November. He had earlier decided to seek delegates for president as Ohio’s favorite son at the Chicago Democratic convention next August.
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Columbus
Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
U. S
U.S
George H. Bender
Lausche
Chicago
Kansas KU freshman found mentally incompetent in bank robbery case
Kansas City Kansas December 21 18 year old University of Kansas freshman Bryan E Byerley was ruled mentally incompetent in U S District Court Judge Arthur J Mellett ordered his return to the government medical center at Springfield Missouri The youth faced charges for the 368 dollar robbery of the Centerville State Bank on April 19 last year
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University of Kansas
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Centerville
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City Firemen Seek Higher Wages Education in Fire Science
City firemen demand a wage hike as they undergo University of Missouri sessions in summer to advance firefighting science and preparedness for emergencies including atomic attack. The program emphasizes professional training and readiness for critical incidents.
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Fire Department Responds To Numerous Emergencies
The fire department has been called to many emergencies and has handled jobs where professionals and unskilled workers could not. About 9 percent of cases can be helped by the fire department’s efforts.
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