One Vote Majority Socialists Win West Berlin Parliament
West Berlin voters delivered a one vote margin for the Socialist party in a 1950s election, forming a 64 seat to 44 seat lead over the Christian Democrats and 19 for the Free Democrats. Coalition talks with Adenauer allies were set under Soviet encirclement.
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Free Democrats
Ernst Reuter
Walter Schreiber
Reds
Man Party
Red Provocateurs
Germany
Sencees Party
Middle Cire Cae Mening Sora Inicss Aa
USPD
Scales to Be Arraigned In Federal Court
GRRENSBORO NC Junius Scales leader of the Community party in the Carolinas and Virginia faces a federal arraignment for violating the Smith Act membership provisions. A grand jury indicted Scales on Nov 18 and a $100000 bond was set after his Memphis arrest. He is a North Carolina native and war veteran who attended the University of North Carolina.
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FRB
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Carolinas
Virginia
U.S
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Carrboro
Chapel Hill
Memphis
Tenn
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Envoyee Ats
Seales
University of North Carolina
Five Huk dissidents killed near Lacan clash with army
The Philippine army reported that five Red Huk dissidents were killed yesterday in a clash with an army patrol near Lacan about 50 miles southeast of Manila.
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Red Huk
Philippine Army
Lacan
Winter Storm Hits Carolinas With Snow and Blackouts
Heavy snow blankets western and northern North Carolina while upper South Carolina sees sleet and rain. Temperatures to plunge to season lows as winds scour the region. Tornadoes in Alabama and Georgia leave deaths and widespread damage amid a sweeping cold front.
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Michigan
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Georgia
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Fourth
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Dr Steve Refers Suspects in Sheppard Case
The witness Stephen Sheppard testifies during the Weather murder trial, stating he named no suspects despite inquiries on August 12. Prosecutor Parrino presses for details while defense attorney Dr Steve faces objections and intense questioning mid cross examination.
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Steve
Thomas Parrino
Wee Weather
Samuel Sheppard
Marilyn
Lense
Ee Ee
Denver grade school ransacked for candy loot
A Denver grade school was entered yesterday after hours. Offices and rooms were ransacked but only candy was taken, placed in Christmas stockings hung on classroom bulletin boards.
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Denver Upa
Denver
Lozano Declares Dictatorship In Honduras After Election Boycott
In Tegucigalpa Vice President Julio Lozano seized power claiming chief of state authority after two parties boycotted the presidential vote. He decreed a new constitution, barred gatherings and broadcasts, and ordered troops into the streets as Congress acts as an advisory body.
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Honduras
Julio Lozano
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Lozano
Congress
Juan Manuel Galvez
Miami
Fla
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Ncted
Beral
Ramon Villeda Moraes
All Party
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Villeda Moraes
Tiburcio Carias Andino
Reform
Abraham Williams
Reuther Warns of Grim Economic Outlook if Wages Stagnate
Walter Reuther, president of the CIO, warned at the union's convention that the economy faces a low mood unless consumer buying power rises through higher wages and more government spending. He criticized Eisenhower's administration for a passive policy and credited New Deal and Fair Deal measures with preventing collapse.
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CIO
Walter Reuther
Eisenhower
Roosevelt
Truman
Temperature In Yukon Reaches 38 Below Zero
Edmonton weather reports Snag Yukon recorded 38 below zero yesterday after a 52 below night. The piece notes a 82 below in Canada and cites Siberia's 1892 90 below as the all time low.
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United States and Britain Near Agreement on Korea Prisoner Resolution
The United States and Britain near a draft U N resolution detailing the release of U S fliers and Allied personnel held by Red China. Allies expect to decide wording in a private meeting and present to the Assembly later in the week.
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N. Y
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U.S
Red China
Britain
Assembly
China
U. N
Geneva
John Downey
New Britain
Conn
Richard Fecteau
Lynn
Mass
VU. N
Panlinjom
Four Women Die In Rest Home Fire
Four elderly women died when a fire swept a rest home in Germantown Maryland early today. Fifteen others were injured as volunteers evacuated residents despite subfreezing weather and snowfall. Names listed by the Montgomery County coroner include Turpin Matilda Kohler Y and Mrs Yates Duke 73 of Washington plus Dora Ward 86 of Rockville and others. the blaze started on a sleeping porch converted from a solarium and was linked to a small gas heater explosion feeding the fire.
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Germantown
Washington
Montgomery County
Mary Sally ‘Turpin
Matilda Kohler Y . Matilda AM
Yates Duke
Dora Ward
Rockville
Stevenson Sees Ike Defeat Possible in 1956 Race
Adlai E. Stevenson told Democratic leaders he believes President Eisenhower can be defeated in a 1956 bid if Democrats focus on the GOP’s unpopularity. He noted Eisenhower likely remains personally popular for two years, while Republicans may prove unable to govern. Stevenson hinted he is not rushing to seek the nomination but did not close the door.
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Paul M. Butler
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GOP
Butler
Illinois
Congress
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Suaie
Ter
Stephen A. Mitchell
Navy Answers Briton on Carrier Power in Public Briefing
The U S Navy plans a news conference led by Assistant Secretary James Smith to address Field Marshal Montgomery in light of his remarks on carrier aviation and air power. Montgomery warned the era of the aircraft carrier may be ending and sea power could shift to the air, prompting Navy reflections ahead of Newport News testing of a supercarrier. The visit has stirred debate over big carriers versus heavy bombers and reflects Air Force influence.
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Washington
United States Navy
Field Marshal Montgomery
Navy
James Smith
Montgomery
West Coast
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Newport News
Air Force
Canadian Flier MacKenzie says POWs still held in Red China
Canadian air ace Andrew R. MacKenzie, freed from a Red China camp, reports that some American prisoners remain there. He notes known American fliers can write home, but does not name others, and lists three U S pilots previously known to be in the camp. MacKenzie, thin but cheerful, awaits reunion with his Montreal family and Christmas with relatives as Ottawa plans to fly his wife to Vancouver.
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Hong Kong
Andrew R
Andy) MacKenzie
Red China
Air Force
United States
Peiping
U. S
Washington
MacKenzie
Harold E. Fischer
Swea City
Iowa
Lyle W. Cameron
Lincoln
Neb
Roland W. Parks
Omaha
Freedom
Yalu River
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Spoons
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Korea
Indochina
Treless
Rome
Montreal
Ottawa
Vancouver
Settlement hoped in Davies gag form pay dispute
Ex-diplomat John Paton Davies Jr and the State Department seek an amicable settlement over a gag form tied to about 17 000 in back pay and benefits. Davies refuses to sign the form, citing freedom to speak and use personal papers, while officials say final pay awaits the form.
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Washington
John Paton Davies Jr
State Department
Davies
Diplomatic Service
Department
Secretary of State
Dulles
News Oe
McCarthy Schedule for Hearings on Defense Plant Infiltration
Senator McCarthy prepares a closed hearing into Communist infiltration at defense plants. Witnesses called by the Senate Investigations Subcommittee he chairs. Juliana expects McCarthy to attend. McCarthy cites prior delays due to investigations and says subpoenas issued cover many Northeast plants. Public hearings likely to begin soon after Senate censure vote.
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Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Senate
Senate Investigations
James N. Juliana
Cincinnati
Juliana
John EF
Three Of Seven Escaped Felons Recaptured
Seven felons escaped from Haywood County Prison Camp Hazelwood during a night rain. Three were recaptured in Canton about an hour later. B H Freeman refused to name those involved. A report was filed with the North Carolina Prison Department in Raleigh and investigation continued.
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Asheville
Haywood County
Hazelwood
Canton
B. H. Freeman
Raleigh
Freeman
Pope Pius XI Shows Signs of Improvement
The Vatican reports Pope Pius XI continuing to improve from gastritis and will bless Marian Year closing from his sickbed. He spoke a brief blessing yesterday and had a third fairly restful night after a severe collapse last Thursday, easing fears for his life.
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