Nobel Peace Prize Awarded To Canadian Lester Pearson
Lester B Pearson, veteran Canadian diplomat, received the Nobel Peace Prize for 1957 in Oslo, winning the gold medal and $40,000. The ceremony honored his efforts to prevent war and advance peace through his government and the United Nations, with remarks highlighting his persistence and strategic leadership.
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Tourist revenues hit record in Canada for 1956
Ottawa reports all time high tourist revenues reaching 327 million dollars in 1956. American visitors spent 309 million in Canada while Canadians traveling to the United States spent 381 million, underscoring tourism as a major earnings sector.
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Two Children Die in Blaze at Potrero Hill Home
In San Francisco a fire swept the ground floor bedroom of a Potrero Hill Housing Project apartment killing Stanley Boult, 3, and Deborah Boult, 2, while a playmate Larry Ward, 3, was burned on the hand. Arson squad suspects matches. Mother Mae Frances Boult shopped downtown. Henry Boult is jailed for armed robbery. The sitter’s role is unclear.
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Seaside Promises West Coast’s Finest Boardwalk
Seaside Oregon markets a mile long concrete beach promenade claiming to be the West Coast’s finest boardwalk. The feature highlights its location south of Astoria and its tourism appeal.
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Yuletide Music Fete Sunday in Leandro
San Leandro announces the annual Christmas Music Festival with the Singspiration outdoor carol concert in City Plaza on December 17. The event, organized by the Chamber of Commerce with Rev. Arthur W. Alm guiding plans, will feature the San Leandro Civic Symphony and choirs from local high schools plus individual performances at churches and schools.
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Decline Deepens on Wall Street as Stocks Fall Again
Ship reports to New York show prices declining for a third session with broad losses across major issues. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 3.28 points by midmorning, rails fell 63 cents to lowest since January 1954, and utilities dropped 44 cents as prices traded at year-to-date or new year lows.
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Riddle Resigns As Knight Aide In Sacramento
Imi Mel Riddle resigns as assistant press secretary to Gov. Goodwin J. Knight after about one month in the administration. Knight announced the resignation Monday. The report notes the political move alongside a broad market summary and various shipping and stock details.
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Atkins Offers To Buy Roos Bros For 3.42 Million
San Francisco based Robert S. Atkins Clothing Company offers to acquire Roos Bros Inc for 3.417 million dollars. Roos board approves a sale at 70 dollars per share, with an 80 percent stock threshold and a 38 day deadline plus possible 20 day extension. Ed ward Z. Gauer of Atkins would be Roos president, Roos remaining chairman. Five Atkins stores and ten Roos stores participate in the deal.
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Knowland Campaign Tour Reaches Roseville and Central Valley
U S Senator William F Knowland arrived in Roseville on a whirlwind campaign stop as he seeks the governorship Speaking in Woodland he warned against defeatist attitudes in the space race with Russia and planned further appearances in Oroville Colusa and Willows later in the week
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Mothers Assist In School Patrol Portland Mothers Picket for Slower Driving
Mothers at Lynch Grade School in Portland Oregon formed pickets to aid the school patrols after a child was frightened by speeding cars last month. They carried signs reading Dears crossing drive slowly and urged motorists to proceed with caution near the school.
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Tour of School Offices on Tap at Hayward County Office Building
About 50 Alameda County administrators and a teacher visit the Hayward County Office Building on Winton Avenue tomorrow afternoon for a 4 to 6 pm open house. County officials and the public will tour the new quarters as Carolers from county elementary schools entertain and refreshments are served in the auditorium.
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