Snow Storm Strands North Carolina Roads
A winter storm dumped several inches of snow across North Carolina causing hazardous driving and walking conditions. Western areas saw four inches plus with two to four inches in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. chains were required west of Salisbury and several highways were difficult or closed.
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Lakonia disaster sparks dramatic rescue amid fire at sea
The Lakonia cruise ship suffered a raging fire and explosions forcing 1,046 people to abandon ship off Madeira. About 750 were rescued by air and sea units, with survivors plucked from lifeboats and the sea as U.S. and allied planes aided in the Greek liner crisis. The voyage to Madeira was halted as rescue operations continued and the death toll remained uncertain.
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Bus Crash Near Garner Injures 19 Passengers
A Trailways bus left a highway near Garner and fell 15 feet into an embankment injuring 19 aboard. They were taken to Wake Memorial Hospital in Raleigh. five were kept for observation. Driver Walter Leonard of Durham said the Tampa to New York bus was descending a hill south of Garner on N.C. 50 at about 3 a.m.
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Enterprise Will Take Holiday
The Enterprise will adopt an early schedule tomorrow with deadlines moved up. Offices close at noon and Christmas Day will be the single full holiday with no editions published. Reopening Thursday morning at the usual hour.
Aid Bill On Floor Fight Over Wheat Credit Guarantees
Washington action centers on a stalled foreign aid measure during holiday slog. The House Rules Committee cleared the bill for floor debate despite absenteeism while Republicans claim Democratic leadership mishandling. A stalemate over credit guarantees for wheat sales to Russia dominates the dispute as lawmakers race to act before Christmas.
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East German Guard Fire Hurts Man At Berlin Wall
East German guards fired on a man attempting to flee to West Berlin. During the holiday period, about 34 000 West Berliners crossed into East Berlin for relatives, while 31 000 passes were issued for visits in the Communist zone.
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Scranton Faces Presidential Question From Eisenhower Hint
Harrisburg AP report details Governor William Warren Scranton denying current interest in the presidency while noting Eisenhower privately urged deeper consideration. The Dec 14 meeting aboard Eisenhower's private car near Harrisburg included Mrs. Eisenhower and Mrs. Scranton. Scranton says he may think about it but remains unconvinced he will run. He questions whether anyone is fully qualified for every aspect of the presidency.
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