East German senator plans challenge in Florida primary
Reported political maneuvering spans multiple states with figures like Senator Estes Bitgurer of Tennessee set to challenge Adlai E. Bistenson in Florida's May presidential primary. Other items note hearings in Charleston on sentencing in a Krueger-Smith case, and various international incidents and local university schedules.
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Estes Bitgurer
D-Tenn
Adlai E. Bistenson
Florida
Charleston
Krueger - Smith
Christmas Programs Spread Through Taylor Schools
Taylor area schools host a day of Christmas programs with singing readings and plays. Grafton High opens with group singing and flag salute led by Ronald Scranage, includes scenes from Ben Hur read by Louise Philipps, and ends with Christmas Miracle. East Grafton, Blueville, West Side, Knottsville, Webster, Pruntytown, Haymond, Parkview, First Ward, and Parkview schools hold classroom parties, gift exchanges, Santa visits, and student performances in a festive series of plays, carols, recitations, and dinners.
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Louise Philipps
Roy W. Walter
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Santa Claus
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Grafton Junior High Christmas Play at Yale Gathering
Grafton Junior High School staged its annual Christmas program with Principal Torlock Rasmussen hosting. Vivian Merrill Young and Ruth Bampton wrote the carol play featuring Santa Claus Father Christmas La Befana Saint Nicholas and other characters with a long cast of Dutch Norwegian Italian Czech and German children and stage crew.
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Roger Currey
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Dulles Promises Big U.S. Foreign Aid Increase
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles announced plans to seek about 4.4 to 4.8 billion dollars in foreign aid for the coming year. He cited two reasons for the rise: to keep military aid flowing to Rivier a's allies and to respond to urgent needs in the Middle East and against Soviet challenges.
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Nevins
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Riviera
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Middle East
Eisenhowers Leave Washington Earlier For Christmas Prep
GETTYSBURG PA The President and Mrs. Eisenhower will return to Washington today, instead of Wednesday morning, so Mrs. Eisenhower can complete Christmas plans. Press Secretary Hagerty cited her need to finalize arrangements as the reason for the earlier departure.
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Eisenhower
Washington
White House
Capital
James C. Hagerty
U S Plans More Aid To Medicine
Washington reports that the administration will seek large increases in funds for medical research and public school construction next year. Secretary Marion B. Folsom disclosed the plan, with Eisenhower to send special messages to Congress. Senator Margaret Chase Smith pledged to press for one billion dollars to expand medical research and medical education over five years.
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Congress
Marion B. Folsom
Area Misses 5 Below As Weather Forecast Wobbles
Residents expected 5 below zero but early today many saw a 6 degree high. The low over the last 24 hours wasn’t reached and the day’s 11 a m reading was 18. The forecast calls for clouds tonight and Wednesday with light snow possible and continued cold news for tomorrow.
Santa to Visit New York ASPCA Shelters for Strays
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said Santa Claus would visit five ASPCA shelters in New York today to distribute goodies to stray animals.
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American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Santa Claus
ASPCA
Bearcats Invade Bulldog Domain at Alderson Broaddus
Gratton High Bearcats varsity and reserves invade Philippi Bulldogs tonight for two basketball battles. Reserve game at 6 30 and varsity clash follow at Alderson Broaddus College maple. Roads good and weather fine as fans travel from Grafton to see the locals first out of town games.
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Alderson -Broaddus College
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Railroad to Help Santa Fill Yale Stockings on December Pay Day
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will help Santa Claus fill stockings along the Monongahela division. Announcement from Chief Clerk H. E Provoted states December pay day will be Thursday. Hazel-Atlas Glass and Gration Manufacturing made regular December disbursements last weekend.
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Christmas Eve Weather Forecast Holds Cold Expectation
United Press reports the West Virginia cold spell did not reach the predicted zero yet temperatures ranged from 10 to 20 degrees below freezing. Officials expect a slow rise from Wednesday afternoon through Friday with another drop this weekend and possible rain or snow Friday.
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0. S. Weather Bureau
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Burglary Charge Over Clothes For the Homeless
MILWAUKEE Wisconsin Nicholas Suvaka admits stealing clothing from a store to give to homeless people saying he wanted to ensure the boys have winter clothes. He faces burglary charges based on the admission and intent to aid those in need.
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Fire Claims Three Children in South Charleston
South Charleston Fire Department reports three children suffocated in a local fire today. Names were not immediately available and no further details were released.
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United States Ends Two Month Battle for U N Security Seat
The United Nations General Assembly elected Yugoslavia to the Security Council on the 36th ballot, ending a long deadlock. The Philippines received 11 votes, Finland 1, Sweden 1, with Yugoslavia securing 43, enough for a majority. The hall fell silent as Assembly President Jose Maza announced the result.
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Heanest Thief Claimed By Yule Looters
Superior police report thieves attacked during the holiday season. Lt Ralph Speiser found his kettle and $15 in bell ringing contributions stolen after stepping into a store to warm up. In Manila police chased three men who robbed carolers of $2 while they sang.
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Hartin Guesses President Runs Hartin Guesses President Runs
Washington is House Republican Leader Joseph W. Martin Jr. on whether President Eisenhower will run again in 1966. He says he believes the president will run, stating he knows the man and the conditions shaping the nation and world. He adds the president will not fail his country when called upon.
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House
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Eisenhower
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Crydon council rejects American style high school plan
Crydon town council on Monday denied a proposal to establish an American style co-educational high school saying it might unsettlethe youngsters and create disruption for local education.
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George To Ask For Reelection
VIENNA GA Senator Walter F. George announced he will seek reelection next year and said if elected he hopes it will be his final term. He spoke to 16 newsmen and friends in his Vienna office, amid unclear prospects of a campaign with former Gov Herman Talmadge who also declined comment.
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Walter F. George
Ea George
Vienna Law Office
Georgia
Jewish Soldiers Guard On Christmas To Allow Christian Services
FRIEDBURG Germany Jewish soldiers of the U S 29th Field Artillery Battalion will man all posts on Christmas Day to give Christian soldiers time for religious services. An Army announcement says the Jewish volunteers will stand guard perform kitchen police work and other essential duties during the holiday.
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U.S. 29Th Field Artillery Battalion
Boston School Committee Bans Knives and Brute Weapons
The Boston School Committee adopted an amendment forbidding knives, brass knuckles, pointed instruments during school hours. In Berlin Pvt Willie J Holden, 19, of Poplarville Miss faces acquittal at a court martial after striking an East Berlin comedian who called him an American swine. I could have hit him harder.
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