Critically Wounds Self Watchmaker Kills Wife And Children
In Newland North Carolina a crippled watchmaker shot and killed his wife and three children then shot himself in a mountain home. Andrew W Sparks 34 a jeweler and watchmaker who used crutches was taken to Grace Hospital with a gunshot wound. The scene at Minneapolis residence revealed four victims aged 2 to 5 days old. Sheriff Banner said motive not yet found.
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Newlan
N.C
Hesp
Frd Banner
Andrew W. Sparks
Grace Hospital
Banner Elk
Horster Ollis
Sparks
Minneapolis
Toya Iretta
Andrea Deanne
Connie Jean
Cranberry
Lottie Hicks
Nea
North Carolina
Black Mountain
Republican Testifies In Probe In Boone N C
E A Cooke former Watauga County sheriff and GOP county chairman testified before a House committee about being urged to supply 500 blank ballots for the November election to double vote them He said he never used them and locked them in a hardware safe The panel ruled his testimony irrelevant to the Ninth District race inquiry noting the ballots were for county officers and the committee voted to strike the remarks from records The hearing touched on alleged irregularities in the Ninth District race where Hugh Alexander defeated William Stevens Jr Also noted was a possible attempt to obtain ballots from O O Hagaman and a plan to open boxes to stuff them until challenged by Rep Boggs
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Congressional Committee
Congress
Cooke
House Campaign Investigating Committee
Hugh Q. Alexander
William Stevens Jr
Lenoiruel
O. O. Hagaman
Beaver Dam Township
Rep. Boggs
D-La
Hagaman
Hacaman
Ney
Paileus
Watauga County
Russia expected to hinder U N debate over 11 US fliers jailing
At United Nations in New York the 16 Korean War allies expect Moscow to delay the Assembly debate by asserting the case concerns espionage rather than prisoners of war and by pushing to route the matter to the Political Committee or invite Red China to speak. The Allies seek U N condemnation of China’s action and the release of the airmen with a report due by December 31. Dag Hammarskjold may approach Peiping through a neutral state as US sources note only a Soviet bloc opposition.
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United Nations
N. Y
Russia
U. N. Assembly
Red China
U. S
U.N
Dag Hammerskjold
Hammarskjold
U.S
Korean Military Armistice Commission
United States
China
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Peiping
Lodge
Democratic party sights many men for 1956 nomination
South Bend Indiana Democratic chairman Paul Butler said many men are presidential timber for 1956 and Adlai Stevenson must seek the nomination vigorously if he wants it. He named Estes Kefauver Richard Russell Frank Lausche G Mennen Williams George Leader Averell Harriman as possible contenders and urged Stevenson to actively pursue the race rather than rely on a draft. Butler added he hopes factionalism within the party is over and will work to unite the South.
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South Bend
Ind
Democratic Party
Adlai Stevenson
Paul Butler
Butler
Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Richard Russell
Georgia
Frank Lausche
Ohio
G. Mennen Wiliams
Michigan
George M. Leader
Pennsylvania
Averell Harriman
New York
Navy Answers Montgomery on Mediterranean Air Power
Assistant Secretary James H. Smith says the 6th Fleet stays in the Mediterranean due to NATO needs and Montgomery’s views, not by choice, noting narrow sea limits reduce fleet mobility and land targets require land-based NATO air power not yet developed across Europe. Smith rebutts Montgomery’s claim that flattops are obsolete and cites Europe's lack of naval aviation.
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Washington
James H. Smith
Mediterranean
Montgomery
Smith
Rence
Los Angeles
U.S. Navy
Europe
North Atlantic
Pacific
NATO
Soviet Anti American Film Shown At United Nations
A U S official invited most UN Special Political Committee delegates to view a Soviet anti American film. C D Jackson, the U S delegate, did not invite the Soviet bloc. The film derides American capitalism race relations and religious groups. No reason given for U.S. exclusion.
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United Nations
N.Y
U.S
U.N
C. D. Jackson
Pope Pius XI Takes Slow Steps in Vatican Recovery
Pope Pius XI, aided by his physician, took several cautious steps hours before the Marian year ends with a world broadcast blessing. He had not left bed since a Thursday collapse and will walk daily to regain strength. Thunderstorms disrupted rest but final celebrations proceeded.
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Vatican City
Pius XI
Riccardo Galeazzisi
Vatican
Rome
Mary
Texas Bank Robbers Operate Across Dallas Area
Reported bank robberies in Rouse City and Dallas show thieves taking $5944 and $3600. Citizens speculate on traffic control pilots as a solution while authorities search for the elusive bandit described as a tenderfoot.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Citizens State Bank
Rouse City
Here
Oak Lawn National Bank
Pete
Carl Hansson
Dentist Testifies Teeth Were Chipped in Sheppard Trial
Cleveland. Dr. Samuel Sheppard’s dentist testified that his teeth were chipped when examined 11 days after Marilyn Sheppard’s murder. A tooth fragment was found beneath the bed where the wife was beaten to death on July 4.
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Cleveland
Samuel Sheppard
Sheppard
Marilyn Sheppard
Shepperd
Richard E. Cook
Clifford C. Foster
Cold snap grips Carolinas with rain and snow potential
The Carolinas face a wintry mix as rain and light snow spread from the northwest to the state. Temperatures fall into the 30s in Western North Carolina while lows reach the 28 to 34 range elsewhere. Greensboro and Raleigh report near freezing overnight, with Charleston close to freezing and a nationwide freeze continuing.
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North Carolina
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Greensboro
Carolinas
Raleigh
Wilmington
Charlotte
Charleston
U. S. Weather Bureau
Chicago
Georgia
Alabama
Arkansas
California
West Coast
Gulf Coast
Dan
Eisenhower Refuses Personal Vituperation in McCarthy Clash
President Eisenhower, facing Sen. McCarthy's attack, states he will not engage in personal quarrels. He emphasizes support for congressional investigations and directs reporters to GOP leader Leonard Hall for party impact, amid signs of a break with the administration.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Sen. McCarthy
McCarthy
Ete Gear Party
Congress
Leonard W. Shlall
Republican National Committee
Hall
Eisenhower Says Fear of Global War Is Lower Now
President Eisenhower told a news conference the fear of a global war appears lower than at any time in the past years. He distinguished between armistice and peace and noted the reduced fear since he headed NATO in January 1951. The briefing drew more than 200 reporters at the Indian Treaty Room as he marked the United Nations “atoms for peace” anniversary.
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Washington
Eisenhower
NATO- the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Itive
Congress
Canamine
Paul M. Butler
United Nations
State Dulles
Grange pushes expansion of tobacco export markets
The North Carolina State Grange urged the U S Department of Agriculture to hire staff to expand export markets for American tobacco. The proposal accompanied convention sessions, with Caldwell calling for commodity by commodity farm policy and steps to boost markets, research, and education.
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Winston-Salen
N.C
North Carolina
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Grange
William Poe
Progressive Farmer
Harry B. Caldwell
Caldwell
Grangers
Transportation Committee
Tobacco Committee
Japs Bargain Over New Premier
Tokyo reports say conservative Socialist coalition after Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida's ouster seeks a new premier. Ichiro Hatoyama leads in inside track but Socialist demands may force a short term leadership. Yoshida backs Taketora Ogata for Liberal prime minister with 186 Liberal votes, 120 Democrats, 133 Socialists in coalition totaling 255. Newspapers call Yoshida betrayed by his own party.
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Tokyo
Shigeru Yoshida
Diet
Ichiro Hatoyama
Hatoyama
Yoshida
Ne Wee
Liberal Party
Taketora Ogata
Oga'a
Democrats
Japan
Family of Nations
Cheer Fund Still Far From Goal in High Points
The Christmas Cheer Fund in High Point shows progress with 360 added today, reaching 549 from 189 previously, but officials say 4,000 is needed to begin real aid. Headquarters at 1300 S Main St share space for donations toys clothing and food with Helen Wheeler as secretary.
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High Point
A&p
Main and
Kearns
Gerald Rodden
Jake Harris
West End Coal Co
Helen Wheeler
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