Electors Meet Next Monday Cite Formal Eisenhower Vote
Washington dispatch notes electors will cast votes for Gen Dwight D Eisenhower next Monday. The official count occurs Jan 6 in a joint session as Congress finalizes the election results with Eisenhower leading Stevenson by a wide margin. The popular vote neared 60 million with over 33 million for Eisenhower and more than 26 million for Stevenson. Electors meet December 15 in 48 states to cast their votes.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Congress
Senate
Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Talking Horse Lady Wonder Aids Search Across States
Mrs. Hayman reported Lady Wonder may have been struck by a motorist and carried away while aiding searches. Rhode Island police shared details with Kansas authorities. The horse, owned by Claudia Fonda, has long drawn studies and calls, with early Duke University researchers deeming the animal a genuine phenomenon.
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Rhode Island
Hayman
Lady Wonder
Massachusetts
Edmund R. Dewing
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Danny Matson
Quincy
Mass
Claudia Fonda
Eisenhower News Poems Echo Relieved Reactions Across Press
The Times and other European papers described relief at Eisenhower's safe return. Le Monde noted a sigh of relief but slight disappointment for those hoping a miracle. Tribune de Lausanne warned the rejection of extreme measures may disappoint some supporters yet reassure others fearing MacArthur.
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Nixon Says Balance Needed In Cabinet Appointments
Nixon argues the administration should avoid loading the Cabinet with one side and urges a balanced team of labor and management representatives. He cites the Durkin appointment and Eisenhower's guidance as supporting the inclusion of a reasonable labor leader to enable productive labor policy discussions.
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Amusements Spotlight at Local Theaters
The rundown lists films and showtimes across multiple venues. Princess presents Monkey Business with Cary Grant Ginger Rogers Marilyn Monroe at 1 00 3 05 5 15 7 25 9 30. Other theaters show Robert Barbara Hale and John Rhonda Fleming in Sunset Crosswinds and The Blue Veil starring Jane Wyman at 6 15 and 8 25.
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Weekend arrests highlight Decatur area public safety roundup
Sheriff forces detained five people over the weekend on public drunkenness and prohibition charges, while Highway Patrol booked four for reckless driving and one for intoxication. The item also lists local hospital dismissals, births, visits, and river stage updates from the U.S. Weather Bureau.
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Southern Airways Recommended to Serve Eight States
Civil Aeronautics Board Examiner Ferdinand D Moran recommended renewal of Southern Airways Inc to serve eight states: North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee and Florida. The order would take effect in 15 days unless exceptions are filed. He proposes to remove Rock Hill South Carolina and the Columbus to Charleston segment via Macon Augusta and Orangeburg from the route.
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Veteran Huntsville Fire Chief Dies at 56
Richard C. Coble died in Huntsville at age 56 where he served as fire chief since 1948. He joined the Huntsville department in 1920 and rose to chief before his death. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. tomorrow. he is survived by his widow two daughters and one grandchild.
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Pilot Avoids Tragic Crash at Fallon Nev
A Trans World Airways Super Constellation with forty four on board escaped disaster after two of four engines failed over Fallon Nevada. Pilot Iron Kravitz made an emergency landing on a Navy strip as brakes failed and the plane veered off the runway. 39 passengers and 5 crew were unharmed though the aircraft sustained damage.
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San Francisco
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Associated Press
Ben Zvi Elected Israel's Second President in 1962
Itzhak Ben Zvi, 68, leader of the Labor party, was elected Israel's second president today by the Knesset on the third ballot winning 62 of 120 votes. He will be sworn in Wednesday as successor to Dr. Chaim Weizmann who died November 8. Ben Zvi was Palestine Jewry's principal spokesman for nearly 30 years before independence.
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Rebels seize prison. guards held as standoff unfolds
Fifty five guardsmen arrive at the prison amid a large scale riot with inmates controlling cell block No 2 and the hospital. Two guards held hostage, five isolated in the hospital, and negotiations reportedly reveal rifles among the convicts. An information blackout surrounds the incident.
Shrine Established at Pearl Harbor for Fallen Heroes
At 7 55 a m ground was broken for a 75000 shrine to honor the U S Navy dead from the 1941 attack. Hawaii acting governor Frank Serrao warned that an enemy threat persists worldwide and even at home as he spoke in misty rain. Across the Pacific the Japanese ignored the date.
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Early paper spread after 8th century A.D.
The note states that while paper existed in China early, its global availability began around the middle of the 8th century A.D. The sentence highlights the historical timeline of paper dissemination beyond China.
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China
Shift Toward Better Housing Urged By House Subcommittee
A House Banking subcommittee says emergency housing needs are largely met and calls for shifting emphasis from quantity to quality. It backs a nine point program to improve home warranties bonding for contractors and stronger protections for buyers amid FHA and VA aided housing. The panel notes six million homes since 1946 but urges better site planning room sizes and design and warns against costly federal warranties. The National Association of Home Builders supports some changes but opposes federally mandated warranties and bonding.
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Rep. Rains
D-Ala
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Tragic Uprooted Oak Kills Three Near Ukiah
High winds uprooted a large oak 50 miles north of Ukiah, its falling trunk piercing a home and killing Russ Tulla 24 and his infant Logan Trever 26 and son Bobby 2. Mrs. Tulla had a broken leg and shock. A pedestrian Carl Seidner 47 was killed by a car in Humboldt er as rain battered the area.
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Carl Seidner
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Wasson Rites Held Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Wasson 90 died at her Somerville residence will be held Monday at 2 PM at Valdermosa Christian church with Rev. A E Doyle and Rev. Billy Collins officiating. Interment follows in adjacent cemetery Peck directing Survivors include four daughters Mrs A T Tyler Mrs Sally Black Mrs J M Lemmond and Mrs Willie Hardy twelve grandchildren Grahnsons pallbearers Mrs Wasson a Holiness church member
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Three Paroles Granted by Board in Alabama
Three Alabama convicts were paroled last week as 15 applications were denied and nine others already on parole were ordered returned to prison. No pardons or denials occurred. Paroled included Roberson, a 25 year murder sentence from Colbert County, with prior escapes and recapture in 1937 and 1940. Others freed were Green, jailed for grand larceny and embezzlement in 1950, and Miles, a 10 year murder convict from Russell County.
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Russell County
Huey Leaves Police After Conspiracy Accusations Surface
Hancock asserts former Detective Captain C E Huey knew of a conspiracy to oust him and fled on vacation, later leaving the police force. The Personnel Board hears charges that Pierce took money from detectives under him in exchange for time off to pursue other jobs.
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Bud) Huey
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Infant Abram Stewart Graveside Services Held
Graveside services for Abram Stewart infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Garth Stewart Courtland will be at Smyra cemetery at 3 this afternoon with Rev. Ralph Graham officiating. Burial follows. Stillborn at 4 this morning. Survived by parents a brother G W Stewart the maternal grandfather Pope Courtland and the paternal Mr and Mrs L S Stewart Courtland and other relatives.
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Beavers Try to Dam Mississippi at Credit Island Park
Bold beavers in Davenport Iowa aim to dam the Mississippi River at Credit Island Park. They have felled several large trees into the water, some up to three feet in diameter. Park workers have treated tree trunks with stuff unpalatable to beavers to save other trees.
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London Clears Fog After Days of Smog and Blackout
London emerges from a deadly four day fog that paralyzed transport, cut milk and food supplies, and sparked crime. By mid morning the smog lifts as traffic resumes and supplies flow back into the city.
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Three Die In Downtown Fort Worth Hotel Fire
A downtown Fort Worth hotel fire in the early hours killed three people including 83 year old Mrs. Hattie McCroskey and James Burton Shearer Jr. A third victim remained unidentified. Night clerk Arthur Davis tried to reenter for his mother before being restrained. Thirty two guests were registered at midnight. Firefighters battled the blaze from 1 18 a m until 5 a m with aid from 50 off duty men.
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President-elect rests after Korea trip. ships report calm seas
The President-elect spent most of Sunday resting from his action-packed Korea trip as the Helena cruised through smooth seas. There was no sign of the tropical storm that had threatened the area earlier.
Yale expert disputes Greek translation of Hebrew in Bible
The scholar argues the Greek versions of Hebrew dating to the King James era misrender palabras. he notes in other OT passages Greek renders mean young woman. He asserts virgin birth dogma in Matthew 1 and Luke 1 remains firm despite splinter group criticism.
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Meany Says Wage Board Logjam May Trigger Protests
Putnam calls industry inconsistent for not joining a wage stabilization plan. Meany warns a collapsed wage stabilization board could prompt union protest strikes if pending wage agreements are not resolved. About 12,000 cases are before the board. he urges President Truman to approve all.
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Forty Delegates From Alabama Attend Farm Bureau Meet
Forty Alabamians including five voting delegates head to Seattle to represent the state at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting. Walter Randolph, Alabama Federation president, leads the delegation with Claude Jackson Lewis Harper H. H. Knowles and state Rep. Walter C. Givhan among the voting delegates. They will present Alabama resolutions adopted at the recent federation convention.
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Spartans Break Boilermakers Home Field Victory Streak
The Spartans earned their first ever win on Purdue's home field, securing a landmark victory in the state gridiron matchup.
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Mason-Dixon line area boundary traced since 1766
The Mason-Dixon line, surveyed in 1766, remains the traditional border separating northern and southern United States.
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United States
Market Quotes From Decatur Farm Markets
Farm markets in Decatur show middling cotton at 34.25 cents and strict low at 32.25. No 2 mile priced at 2.95, No 2 wheat at 2.05, No 2 oats at 0.85, No 2 white ear corn at 2.00, No 2 yellow ear corn at 1.70. Hog prices reported at 15.00 cents.
North Georgia live poultry market unsettled and irregular
Poultry market reports unsettled conditions in North Georgia with offerings of 2 3 to 4 pounds and larger, lighter weights ample but some vendors short of need. Dressing plants pay 30 to 33 cents delivered to doors. Farm prices for broilers under 3 1 2 pounds quoted at 29 to 31 cents.
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North Georgia
Cattle Hog and Sheep Prices at Nashville Market
Nashville cattle report shows 1,500 head good to choice beeves at 20.00 to 22.00 with limited higher lots up to 23.00. Calves 225 head range 24.00 to 32.00 for good and choice, hogs 1,100 head with prices from 13.00 to 16.25 per hundredweight, sows 14.00 to 14.50, and sheep trading not established.
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Adamsville Victim Fatally Struck by Cars
James Marvin McDonald 56, Adamsville curb market operator, died after being struck by one car and run over by two others on Saturday night. George Torrence 71 of Holly Pond was killed by an automobile near Cullman. Richard Steinwind er 3 died at Mobile from burns after becoming trapped in a burning storage building. siblings escaped through a window. Fire cause undetermined.
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Danger To States Seen In UN Charter
South Carolina's attorney general warned that the United Nations charter may dictate to states what they can do in their own affairs. T. C. Callison spoke at the National Association of Attorneys General opening panel on Treaty making and the Constitution, outlining a point in a case not yet before the Supreme Court.
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Elderly Farmer Felton Black Dies in Burning Home
In Centre Alabama an elderly Cherokee County farmer Felton Black about 63 died in a early morning house fire behind the county jail. The roof collapsed as firefighters arrived around 3 am and entry was not possible. Cause of blaze undetermined.
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Birds in the Nest Consume More Than Their Weight Daily
Birds in the nest often eat more than their own weight in food each day, indicating high energy demands during growth. The finding underscores the intense feeding needs of developing nestlings and the parental effort required.
Slayings in Moroccan Riot Shock Casablanca
Casablanca reports dual waves of violence as riots by 3,000 Moroccans clash with a 600 strong mob at a police post. Two Frenchmen and about 20 Moroccans die in quarry killings and ensuing gunfire, amid nationwide strikes linked to regional independence movements and sympathy with Tunisia’s UGT protests.
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Boy Ripped To Death By Shark In Monterey Bay
In Pacific Grove California a 15 foot shark killed 17 year old Berry Wilson 50 feet from shore in Monterey Bay. Wilson lost a leg and bled to death as the creature attacked his companion Brookner Vey Jr. 15 who fought it with a knife before four others intervened and the shark fled. Marine biologists identified the shark and fishermen speculated storms drove it into the bay marking a historic coastal attack.
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Postmaster Tenure debate hinges on presidential power
Legal advice suggests Eisenhower could change postmasters who are named without term. An aide says such language could imply removal at the president's pleasure without cause. The Civil Service Commission argues postmasters have full tenure until death or resignation and are removable only for cause.
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Reynolds Buys Out South American Aluminum Plant
Reynolds Metals Co has purchased all assets of Berbice Co Ltd the British Guiana subsidiary of American Cyanamid. The deal includes plants machinery and transport used in mixing bauxite with operations led by R S Reynolds Jr. Walter L Rice will oversee the new venture.
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Elder Pensacola couple dies in house fire
An elderly Pensacola couple Charlie McDuffy 75 a retired Merchant Marine officer and his wife Elizabeth 68 died from suffocation when a three room home burned late yesterday A verdict of accidental death was returned by authorities
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