Puskwoolee Definits Progress in Desegregation Efforts
In 1955 the South saw advances toward desegregation, though pockets remain. At Nevers France the meeting saw Pierre Poujade’s right wing allies clash with opponents. In Bluefield Dessie Bailey, 50, and another man were jailed in Beckley after capture by PBI agents and Bluefield police. A January term grand jury action was anticipated.
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Nevers
France
Pierre Poujade
Florida
Beckley
U.S. District’ Court
PBI
Bluefield
West Virginia Leaders Push Teacher Pay and Turnpike Plans
Gov. William C. Marland sent a seven item agenda to the state Legislature for the 30 day session opening Jan. 11. Proposals include a teachers pay raise and turnpike extension with no revenue measures proposed. Enabling bonds for Good Roads, plus other items of minor national concern, are listed.
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Charleston
William C. Marland
Marland
Nytate
Rumor Warns of Eisenhower Resignation and TV Venture
An unreliable rumor forecasts President Eisenhower resigning and entering television, cited as coming from a so-called responsible New York source. The report references Mrs Stephens, wife of Times Managing Editor J Boyd Stephens, as connected to the forecast in a column from a Geisty editor.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Eisenhower
Land Become, & Television Network
New Year's Day Weather Forecast From Old Times
Weather notes report a favorable New Year with fair skies and mild cold. The prior day reached 32 degrees with a low of 16, and at 11 am today the temperature stood at 23 degrees.
City Plans Holiday Closure on Monday January 2
Federal and city offices court house and most local stores will close January 2 for New Year observance. Post office downtown pickup service will be available Monday. Presidents pledge to work for peaceful liberation of Iran tensions Moscow officials said today.
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Court House
Washington
Eisenhower
Iran
Moscow
Stemple Joins Critics of Marland Pay and Turnpike Plans
Charleston leaders in both parties spar over funding a teacher pay raise and West Virginia turnpike extension for the upcoming legislature. Senate President Bean and Minority Leader Stemple diverge on whether these issues belong in the budget session. House leaders Flannery and Underwood express mixed support and concern that the session may be extended for purposes beyond its intent.
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Stemple
Marland
Charleston
West Virginia
Senate
Ralph J. Bean
D-Hardy
Dayton R. Stemple
R-Barbour
Bean
House
William E. Flannery
D-Logan
Cecil Underwood
R Tyler
Newspaper Schedule Brief
The Sentinel will not publish on Monday January 2. Publication will resume Tuesday January 3.
Will turns secretary into millionaire in Chicago
Insurance executive Alfred E. Forrest, 49, president of North American Accident Insurance, left most of his estate to his secretary Hazel Boostrom, 48. Died June 27. Initial estimates placed the estate around 500 000 dollars, but county appraisal released Friday valued it at 2 370 775 dollars.
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Chicago
Alfred E. Forrest
North American Accident Insurance Co
Hazel Boostrom
Nationwide Safety Drive Aims to Slowed Traffic Toll
United Press reports a nationwide safety drive to curb driving deaths during the New Year period. Police and National Guard stretched nationwide in a bid to avert a projected 420 traffic deaths by midnight Monday, with authorities warning the busiest hours will follow holiday revelers.
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United Press
Aps
United Press Co
National Guardemier
National Safety Council
Flood Evacuation After San Joaquin River Levee Breach
Residents in a sparsely populated Dairyland area near Crow's Landing 15 miles southwest of Modesto California were evacuated as steady rains raised the river level and water seeped through a weakened levee. Crow's Landing residents remained, while Modesto with about 17 000 people was not in danger. Patrols kept 24 hour watch over levees in Stockton and Yeleton northward.
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San Francisco
San Joaquin River
Crow's Landing
Modesto
Calif
California
Stockton
Yeleton
Year Bows Qot Cold And Sunny in Much Of U.S.
Year end weather reports show cold and sunny conditions across much of the United States with rain resuming in central and western California. Anchorage experiences a heavy winter snowstorm, cities report stranded vehicles and a large snow-removal effort, while the Great Lakes and Atlantic Coast endure below freezing temperatures.
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U.S
United Press
California
Anchorage
Alaska
Yakutat
Territorial Employment Service
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Tumford
Mathie
Iti
Miss
Birmingham
Ala
Churchill Says Reds Twist Peace in Middle East
Winston Churchill, addressing the Primrose League, accuses Soviet leaders of provoking an arms race in the Middle East, calling their view of peaceful coexistence a strange interpretation while expressing confidence in surmounting difficulties in the New Year.
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London
Winston Churchill
Fhis Resalans
Middle East
Primrose League
Churchill
Woman Driver Warns Truck As Wagon Fire Breaks Out
In Muncie Indiana a woman driver leaned out to tell a truck driver in the adjoining lane that his wagon was on fire and smoking from the rear. The driver replied Dry lee, lady, offering a brief explanation as authorities investigated the incident.
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Greensburg
Westia
Pennsylvania
Leonard Shaw
Clifton Heights
Muncie
Ind
Dry Lee
Grafton city to press hospital control amid protests
Grafton moves to implement Ordinance No 217 establishing a new city hospital administration amid protests over financing and governance. The action follows letters from Hinshaw & Company of Cincinnati and a call for referendum by 106 voters. City officials insist the move advances planned administration control.
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Grafton
Grafton City Hospital
Charles
Hinseh & Company, Inc
Cincinnati
J. Guy F Alstiet
William Gatrall
City of
Tts
Allender &Xplaining
Walter J. Favaton
Grafton Civ Hospital
Wolfe
Toners
All’s Well as Dionnes Say Quints Reunion Restores Harmony
The Dionne family announced a New Year reunion after a troubled period. Four quintuplets returned to the mansion with parents and issued a statement that all had been forgiven. Marie declined the 400 mile trip due to anemia. A friend noted concern for their father’s health amid the emergency visit. In Weirton, President Burpham predicted continued national economic prosperity for 1956.
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Callander
Dionne
Reunio
Annette
Cecile
Yvonne
Marie
Rome
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Wynoke Coal and Coke, Co
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Eae
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Hil‘Burton
Priday
Wheeling
Isoard
Richmond
Federal Reserve District
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Woe Herry
Bill Som
San Francisco - Ts
Hav Club
Detroit
Righ
Pete Woney
Dodgers
Leo Cristante
Reed
Princeton
Tescher
Sseowa
Ana Asl
Pheast
Are
Amantic Com
Anant
New
Taylor County
Spdies
City Polve
Paul Ve McNat
Tanitwer
Gen. Brebon B. Somervell
Albert Einstein
Owen J. Roberts
Dale Carnegie
Bernatr MacFadaen
William ‘Woodward
Mrs
Dwight Morrow
Frank A. Selberling
Susan Ball
Walter
Dotn
Hoaiak
Weirton
E. ©. Burpham
Weirton Steel Co
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