Fast Action Urged On A Plan For World Atom Pool
David F. Lilienthal urged immediate action to implement Eisenhower’s world atom pool plan, saying it could be running modestly in six to eight months. He proposed Belgium for an experimental plant and Geneva for an international research organization, stressing timely moves to avoid killing the plan and world peace. He warned against waiting on Russia, calling for a living demonstration of the free world’s commitment with uranium plutonium and isotopes as core ingredients.
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New York
David F. Lilienthal
Eisenhower
Lilienthal
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
NBC
Belgium
Geneva
United Nations
Britain
Spisenhower
Eres Lilienthal
Bernard Baruch
Russia
Free World
Storm halts effort to reach plane on Myrdalsjokull glacier
Rescue officials say no new attempts likely for several days due to bad weather as the wrecked U S Navy bomber on the mile high glacier remains buried under fresh snow. Nine aboard perished in the crash nine days ago with one body recovered and flown to Keflavik airbase.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Myrdalsjokull Glacier
Keflavik
U.S
Sine
U S Hints Talks Delay Aimed at Swaying France
The United States said Moscow’s request to delay a Big Four foreign ministers conference hints at an effort to influence France away from European unity. The Soviet note proposed Jan 25 or later, with a possible site dispute and emphasis on proper conditions for talks.
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Washington
Russia
United States
Moscow
France
Britain
Germany
Austria
Allied Control Authority
U. S
Berlin
Ae Four
Poreuaem
Tench
Licitude
Soviet Union
United Kingdom
Beeson
State Department
ILA Threatens New York Dock Strike Over Contract Talks
The International Longshoremen's Association threatens a January 3 strike if dock employers refuse to resume negotiations. ILA president William V. Bradley, touting a decisive NLRB vote, says the union will force a contract through a waterfront walkout if needed. He signals efforts to affiliate with John L. Lewis's UMW, though no acceptances are indicated.
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New York
International Longshoremen's Assn
William V. Bradley
Independent
AFL
ILA
New York Shipping Assn
NLRB
Bradley
Atlantic Coast District Council
Shipping Association
State To Receive Highway Allotment Under Federal Aid
Washington Dec 26 575 million dollars in federal aid highway funds were allotted to states by Secretary Weeks. Funds available Jan 1 must be used by June 30 1957. Split mirrors last year with primary 247.5 million secondary 165 million urban 137.5 million and interstate 25 million. North Carolina totals 13 669 355 with primary 6 101 355 secondary 5 211 948 urban 1 733 316 interstate 886 totaling 13 669 355. South Carolina totals 7 326 690 with primary 3 315 477 secondary 2 745 191 urban 927 881 interstate 411.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
North Carolina
South Carolina
Death toll nears record as state fatalities rise
The Associated Press reports North Carolina’s Christmas holiday death toll climbed to at least 18, driven by traffic accidents and a series of accidental shootings and fires. Names include Rickie Wilson of Raleigh and Denny Berry Jr. of Mecklenburg County. multiple fires across towns added to the toll, with forecasts suggesting the total may rise further.
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North Carolina
Rickie Wilson
Rt. 5
Raleigh
Mecklenburg County
Denny Berry Jr
Young Berry
Robert White
Albemarle
Troy
Marvin Kanney
Bank of Montry
J. A.allen
Clovis Blake
Marily Rose Carbone
Pam Carbone
Associated Press
Olene
Dearborn
Jenner cites 25 Soviet spy rings in United States
Sen. Jenner says public hearings reveal about 25 Soviet spy networks active domestically, some American led, some Soviet, using trusted couriers. Testimony highlights Kudryavtsev and Tass connections, plus alleged UN involvement and cross ties to atomic research cases.
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Sen
Jenner
Te ‘Tee
United States
Ismael Ege
Red Army
New York
Igal
Ege
Kudryavtsev ‘Sergi
Tass
Canada
United Nations
International Agricultural Com
Arthur Adams
Clarence Hiskey
New Safety Record Set By Airlines
Washington is told that 1953 will show a safety record with a low fatality rate per passenger miles. In 11 months ended Dec 15 there were 88 tiger fatalities over 18.912 million passenger miles, a rate of 0.5 per 100 million miles. Full 1952 totals were 140 fatalities over 16.177 billion miles, rate 0.9. 1951 rate was 1.3. Civil aviation growth also set a record with a 1953 gain near twice 1952.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Administration
F. B. Lee
Lee
CAA
Young Cancer Victim Dies After Christmas Prayers
In Trinidad Colorado seven year old David Mangino died of cancer less than 24 hours after his family prayed for him to live until after Christmas. He had been treated locally with help from neighbors who donated funds for medical care.
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Trinidad
Colo
David Mangino
David
Humbie Mangino
Warmer Weather Spurs Rebuilding Help For Sparks Family
Clear skies and warm sun aid the Sparks family in rebuilding after a November fire. Benjamin Sparks and neighbors work on a new home as contractors and donors provide materials, labor, and cash gifts totaling over $1,000 to cover construction costs.
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Sparks
Benjamin R. Sparks
Taylor Kenierly
Kennerly
Household Alliance Co
Robert Moore
WHPE
CIO
Juniorshire
Mason
Will
Freighter breaks up in North Atlantic storm
A Swedish freighter, the S S Oklahoma, broke in two 360 miles northeast of Argentia Newfoundland during a northeast storm. The ship with 43 crew and possibly passengers sent distress calls as lifeboats were launched. Coast Guard cutters and other vessels moved to assist while radio channels remained busy for updates. The Oklahoma was en route from Goteborg to Baltimore with general cargo.
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New York
North Atlantic
S. S. Oklahoma
Coast Guard
Newae
Cema
Newfoundland
Argentia
Oklahoma
Goteborg
Sweden
Baltimore
Castle Rock
Campbell
U. S. Naval
S. S' Ogna County
Fire kills two children in Norfolk home blaze
Norfolk fire crews extinguished a blaze that killed 3 year old Bobby Forehand and his 19 month old sister Leta Forehand. Investigators said an oil cook stove exploded after the mother Mrs. Lonie Forehand 18 left two burners burning to keep the house warm. The children were found on a back room couch embrace. The incident occurred amid a two room dwelling fire.
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Leta
Norfolk
Bobby Forehand
Bobby
Lonie Forehand
Mild Weather Grips Nation With Snow Flurries
A mild winter pattern prevailed nationwide on Saturday with light precipitation limited to snow flurries in the Great Lakes and upper Ohio Valley and trace drizzle along the Washington Oregon coast. Temperatures ranged from 12 above at International Falls Minnesota to the 60s in Miami Phoenix and Santa Maria. A colder turn and light snow was forecast for Sunday across northern and central Midwest sections.
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Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Rockies
Washington
Oregon
International Falls
Minn
Miami
Fla
Rhoenix
Ariz
Santa Maria
Calif
One Korean Unit To Go To Hawaii
Lt. Gen. John W. O Daniel said one of the two Army divisions to be withdrawn from Korea will be stationed in Hawaii. He indicated one division would join Schofield Barracks when current Korea troops depart, and that such an addition could come at any time.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
ILA
Bradley
Lewis
UMW
Honolulu
U. S. Army
Pacific
Eisenhower
Korea
Hawaii
John W. O'’Daniel
Schofield Barracks
O'Daniel
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