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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1956

Page

7

Christmas at Camp Kilmer Welcomes Hungarian Refugees

At Camp Kilmer New Jersey refugees celebrate their first free Christmas in America with Red Cross volunteers Army recreation experts and Hungarian groups staging a Yuletide program. Music by csardas groups choirs and a Hungarian Santa for children accompany turkey meals and festive decorations for both on and off base observers.

Camp Kilmer N.J America Red Cross Tokaynine Ésardas New Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Army Elizabeth Temple University St. Stephen's New York City Scotch Plains U.S.S Eltinge

Revolt Leader's Son Kidnapped in Mexico City

In Mexico City a kidnapped seven year old boy, Fidel Castro Diaz, son of Fidel Castro Ruz, was taken by three gunmen. A relative alleged the Cuban government orchestrated the abduction to pressure Fidel Castro into capitulating to Batista, spurring a major manhunt.

Mexico City Cuba Fidel Castro Diaz Fidel Castro Ruz Castro Mexico Fidel Fulgencio Batista Enna Castro

Popwell In Trouble After Lottery Raid

Sheriff Hugh Sims said a 15 000 bond for J O Little Man Popwell would be sought after a lottery operation was found at his home in Columbiana Alabama. A periodic check revealed 1900 in silver 12000 sheets of lottery slip paper and other items.

Columbiana Ala Hugh Sims J. O Little Man) Popwell Sims

Nil linked to Port Said crisis as UN patrols face renewed attacks

Norwegian commander Maj. Gen. Stockwell warned Egyptian authorities to stop a sustained violence campaign as UN forces prepare for withdrawal. He ordered a five block arrestee roundup after five grenade incidents and warned of possibly violent action if attacks continue. Norwegian and Swedish patrols faced grenades and small arms fire while Egypt denied involvement.

U. N E. L. M. Burns Stockwell Burns Cairo Abdel Kader Hatem United Nations Port Hatem Anthony Moorhouse Moorhouse Carl Ergholm Port Said Abdel Gamal Nasser

Weather Continued From Page 1 New Jersey Snow

A storm left parts of New Jersey with up to a foot of snow while sleet hit central sections and coastal areas saw a chill rain. In Connecticut more than 10 000 homes lost power as Governor Ribicoff said 40 state armories were being supplied with cots for affected families.

New Jersey Connecticut Abraham Ribicoff

Heatless Homes as Power Restored After Outrage

During a crisis, poultry growers warned of heavy losses if heat and power were not restored to brooders. Consolidated Edison dispatched a rescue caravan with 75 workers and 9 trucks to repair lines, while emergency actions continued in New Jersey.

Consolidated Edison Co New York New Jersey

Air Force to test Thor missile from Cape Canaveral

The Air Force plans a test launch of a Douglas Thor missile within a month from Cape Canaveral Florida. The event may be delayed by weather or holidays. Photographers are restricted as defense officials compare Thor with the Jupiter C at high altitude and speed.

Washington Air Force Cape Canaveral Fla Defense

Storm disrupts power and telephones across New Jersey and New York

Crews labored to restore electricity to over 4,000 homes mostly in Sussex County New Jersey after a storm knocked out hundreds of telephones. In Newton a 25 foot Christmas tree toppled in a park. Albany and other New York areas reported about a foot of snow while New York City faced heavy rain.

Sussex County Newton N. J New York Albany New York City

Native American Fertilizer Practice Boosted Corn Crops

Ancient tribes used buried fish as a natural fertilizer to enrich soil and improve corn yields. The method involved interring fish remains to release nutrients over time, supporting agricultural productivity in their fields.

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