Heaviest of three quakes rattles Nevada and California
A strong quake hit early today shaking Nevada and California with minor damage. Fallon and Lovelock reported light effects, while PG&E found the quake widespread from the Oregon line to Southern California with no damage. Sheriff noted cracked ceilings and swinging light fixtures amid tremors.
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Visalia
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Tulare
Safe Driving Day cuts highway deaths nationwide
The 24 hour period ending midnight saw 45 traffic fatalities, down from 64 a year earlier. Major cities reduced deaths with only a few fatalities reported in cities like Chicago and Detroit, while many large cities posted no deaths. No deaths occurred in three states during the observance.
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Eisenhower
Sheppard Defense Summed Up at Trial Proceedings
Attorney William J. Corrigan described the case as a warning on lost constitutional rights and forced confessions. He cited press figures and the fate of Czech lawyers, while Sheppard showed emotion, invoking fears that abuses could occur here as well. He accused authorities of overreach and said the case reflects a troubling trend.
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William J. Corrigan
William Oatis
Associated Press
Czechoslovakia
Corrigan
Sheppard
Marilyn
Democrats Debate Limiting Rules Committee Power in House
Democrats consider restoring the 21 day rule on Rules Committee to speed bills. New committee balance would be eight Democrats and four Republicans with key names including Ellsworth and Latham as top Republicans. A party caucus will shape the chair and seats, while votes to move bills remain uncertain.
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Rules
Congress
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Thena Ellsworth
Oregon
Latham
New York
Ry Tatvie
Smith
Virginia
Rep
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Colmer
Coverey
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Lawmakers Back Student-Flier Exchange Talks
Key lawmakers advocate exchanging 35 Chinese students in the United States for 57 Americans detained in China including 11 airmen labeled spies. Rep. Martin welcomes negotiations if students wish to go to China, but opposes any deal forcing return of any who wish to stay. State Department says it might consider such an offer. Sen. Sparkman notes no reason to compel students to stay.
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Red China
Joseph W. Martin
Massachusetts
House
Sen. Ferguson
Rmich
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
State Department
Lincoln White
United States
Red Chnn
Sen. Sparkman
D-Ala
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
China
McAuliffe Recalls Battle at 10th Bulge Anniversary
Lt Gen Anthony C McAuliffe spoke at Brussels ceremonies marking the Battle of the Bulge ten years after Bastogne defense. King Boudouin and Premier Achille Van Acker attended as Belgian soldiers carried the flags of all 48 states. He warned militant communism threatens free nations and recalled the war’s cost and lessons.
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Belgium
Anthony C. McAuliffe
Free World
McAuliffe
King Baudouin
Achille van Acker
Bastogne
101St Airborne Division
Kremlin
Molotov Encourages Japanese Trade Normalization Talks
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov said Moscow takes a positive attitude toward Japan’s bid to normalize relations. He referenced recent statements by Japanese Foreign Minister Shigemitsu and noted Russia’s ongoing interest in developing ties with Japan.
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V. M. Molotov
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Japan
Moscow
Molotov
Mamoru Shigemitsu
Russia
Alwas
Textile Merger Plans to Form Iron American Inc
New York directors announce a three firm merger of American Woolen Co Robbins Mills and Textron to create Iron American Inc pending stockholder approvals. Meetings set for February 17 for American Woolen and Robbins Mills, February 7 for Textron. Exchange terms include debentures and Textron Robbins stock swaps.
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American Woolen Co
Robbins Mills
Textron, Inc
Iron American, Inc
Texan Royal Little
Textron American
American Woolen and
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American Woolen
Textron
Robbins
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FHA Home Financing Doubles In November Demand
The Federal Housing Administration reported a November surge in home financing with 52,700 applicants for mortgage insurance, a new monthly record and more than double the prior year. Nearly half the applications funded purchases of older homes, with 25,400 for used houses and 26,450 for new dwellings, aided by a new housing law lowering down payments.
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U S Signals Support for Atomic Weapons in Europe
In Paris the United States backs defense plans by NATO leaders to use atomic arms if needed to deter Soviet aggression. Officials say Western Europe cannot be defended with conventional weapons alone and emphasize that Europeans seek protection, not liberation. Endorsements come as Dulles Mendes France Eden prepare for NATO talks and possible authorization in emergencies.
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Mendes-France
Eden
NATO Council Secasion
Western Europe
NATO
Europe
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Alfred Gruenther
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Oes Ie Saree
NATO Council
Conviction Of Newsmen Upheld By Supreme Court
Columbus and Cleveland report the Ohio Supreme Court upheld the convictions of three Cleveland Press staffers after a court order dispute tied to former prosecutor Nelson Brewer’s embezzlement arraignment. City editor Louis Clifford, photographer James Thomas, and reporter Sam Giaimo were named in the ruling which cited contempt of court for disobedience.
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Oon
Supreme Court
Wokon
Cleve Press
Nelson Brewer
Cleveland
Louis Clifford
Canoe
James Thomas
Sam Giaimo
Soviets Threaten To Cancel 1944 Mutual Assistance Pact
Moscow warned Paris that ratification of the Paris rearmament accords for West Germany would nullify the 1944 French Soviet mutual aid treaty. Molotov delivered the note to the French ambassador, accusing Mendes France government of allying with anti Soviet military groups led by the United States. The briefing also noted Moscow’s favorable view of Japan’s recent statements and hinted at broader Soviet plans in Asia.
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V. M. Molotov
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Mendes-France
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Molotov
Japan
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Aanese
China
Mindszenty Reported Freed In Hungary Not Confirmed
Kathpress quotes Budapest circles claiming Cardinal Mindszenty released from prison after decades in custody. Vatican and diplomats offered no confirmation as Endre Marton and others reported no knowledge of a release amid ongoing Hungary Communist tensions and church battles.
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Austria
Kathpress
Budapest
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
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Mindszenty
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Gore Seeks Democratic Cooperation on Foreign Policy
Senator Gore of Tennessee urged the president to maintain his stance to win increased support from Democrats in Congress on foreign and defense matters. Eisenhower said he expects strong Republican backing on national security aid and diplomacy and will seek broad cooperation. A committee plan would involve cabinet members and top lawmakers before finalizing decisions.
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Sen. Gore
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Democratic Sith Congress
Democrata
Eisenhower
Sen
Sparkman
D-Ala
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Greyhound Talks Are Suspended
Charleston West Virginia reports the Atlantic Greyhound Corp and the Amalgamated Association of Street Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes of America Division 1493 reached a joint agreement to suspend talks until mid January, averting a threatened strike after 83 percent of 323 members authorized action.
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Atlantic Greyhound Corp
Amalgamated Assn. of
Daniel V. Maroney Jr
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Atlantic Greyhound
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