Reckless Drivers Pace New Year's Fatal Traffic Toll
A United Press survey finds 78 New Year accident deaths since 6 p.m. New Year's Eve. 63 traffic fatalities, five in fires, four in plane crashes, three other mishaps. States with multiple deaths include Indiana Minnesota South Carolina New York Arizona Kentucky. Des Moines and Birmingham report heavy drunken driving incidents. Weather varied with rain on the Pacific coast and snow in the Midwest. President Eisenhower marked the day with family plans and golf at Augusta.
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Malenkov Warns West German Pact Raises War Risk
Soviet Premier Georgi Malenkov says rearmament of West Germany and the buildup of American bases heighten the danger of war while urging that the United States and the Soviet Union can still pursue peace. He favors diplomatic talks on Asiatic issues and cautions against quick Big Four meetings, warning Paris rearmament worsens tensions and that Western allies are striking settlements beyond proper international channels.
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Russell Promises Senate Probe of Army Cut Plan
Senator Richard Russell of Georgia announced a prompt thorough Senate investigation into the Eisenhower administration’s plan to reduce the armed forces by 203000 men over 18 months. He will chair the Armed Services Committee and question Gen Matthew Ridgway and other top officials behind closed doors before any public hearings.
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Trustee Appointed to Warm Springs School District
Warm Springs Orvil C. Gibson a carpenter named trustee to complete the unexpired term of Melvin Leal. Leal resigned November 30 citing press of business.
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U S Alleges 639000 Fraud By Local Company
Federal government sues National Argo company of Hayward and Raymond J. Wilson for 639,679.40 alleging they falsified veterans’ preference claims to buy war surplus planes and resell them for profit. Planes sold to private firms and to University of California Santa Maria. profits cited include 5090 to 320000 for five Cdis and 154719.60 for one C-34 bought for 80000.
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Four Children Die in Michigan House Fire
Four McGeshik children perished when an oil stove exploded igniting a one room house one mile south of Watersmeet Michigan at 2 15 am. Alvina 10 Arthur 7 Merman 6 Frances 4 died in the blaze. George Jr 20 Raymon 7 and two babysitters Wanda Scott 13 and another girl were injured. The parents were away at parties and work when the disaster struck.
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Stolen Plane Crashes Into Palos Verdes Home
A Stinson cabin plane stolen from Long Beach airport crashed into a Palos Verdes house injuring the eight residents who escaped. Pilot William V. Stanley and Richard Harvey, aboard the craft, suffered minor injuries. authorities planned charges for grand theft.
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Astor counters divorce bid by third wife in Miami suit
Millionaire John Jacob Astor III fights Dolores Fullman of Miami Beach over divorce and alleged entrapment. He claims the Mexican divorce from his second wife was invalid and that Dolly pressured him into marriage, seeking his money. He describes the marriage attempt as a calculated ploy aided by her father and mother to seize his fortune.
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Death of Ex-Hayward Man Yields No Clear Cause
Authorities report UCLA mutual students Inma Linda Fiechtner and Walter Crosby Adams died in a motel near Oakhurst. Coroner notes no foul play. chemical tests pending at Twining laboratories Fresno with final results expected early next week. Adams, 26, Hayward native and former Hayward Union student, funeral set Tuesday in Hayward.
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Humphrey Backs Higher Farm Price Supports Plan
Senator Hubert Humphrey announced plans to introduce legislation to raise farm prices for pork beer eggs chickens milk and butter and various crops. He also backs a god stamp plan delivering surplus foods to low income families and subsidy payments to cushion consumer prices.
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Harriman Inaugurated In New York
New York Governor Averell Harriman, the state’s 48th, vowed a bold adventurous administration. He urged unorthodox yet effective methods to tackle unemployment, farms, schools, juvenile delinquency and mental health while pressing for unity with upstate Republicans to energize the economy.
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