Traffic Death Toll Edges Up During New Year Weekend
News records 88 highway deaths by 11 p.m. and an overall New Year toll of 111 with 11 fires and 12 miscellaneous in the period. Factors curbed fatalities including fewer office parties, less traffic, stricter enforcement, and National Guard support in four states.
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Dulles Affirms US Policy Unchanged Despite Soviet Criticism
In New York Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said Soviet attacks have not altered American foreign policy. He avoided extra remarks, confirming policy remains intact while hoping for peace in the new year and predicting Communist devices will fail in 1956.
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Stampede at Japanese shrine leaves 112 dead
At the Koyasu Shrine in Niigata, Japan, New Year worshipers stampeding after midnight left 112 bodies recovered and 75 wounded as of dawn. Reports cite a collapsed stone wall or a fall on the stairs as possible triggers amid thousands at the Seaport shrine.
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Bulganin Says Summit Possible Amid Uneasy World
Bulganin urged that a Geneva spirit endure and a new summit could help if major hurdles are cleared. He warned that possession of the H bomb does not guarantee peace and sent New Year greetings to Americans as Dulles expressed cautious optimism for 1956. Dutch leader Drees noted fears of a new world war have diminished since the Geneva talks. MORE ON PAGE TWO-A
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French Claim 56 Rebels Die In 48 Hours
In Algiers on New Year’s Eve French authorities report 56 rebels killed in Morocco campaign over 48 hours while Algeria remains under a No. 1 alert. French security tightens as curfew and patrols deter celebration.
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London Bans Export Of War Surplus
The British government banned exports of surplus war materials after reports of reconditioned tanks reaching Egypt. No licenses are now issued for export of surplus war material, with prior licenses halted for months. The Foreign Office cites at least 190 reconditioned tanks sent to Egypt, plus armored cars, half tracks, jeeps and other items, and notes 55 Sherman tanks reached Israel via France.
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Faces New Year Still Mum On Whether To Run Next Fall
President Eisenhower in Florida for New Year 1956 continues to decline comment on running for re election. A mid February medical exam is expected before any public decision. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower travels with her party as Ike relaxes at the naval base and golf practice marks the holiday visit.
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Washington
North Carolinians Welcome New Year at Parties and Church
North Carolinians welcomed 1956 with varied celebrations from noisy parties to church services. The holiday weekend closed stores and offices until Tuesday, mirroring Christmas. Patrols monitored roads to reduce accidents while clear, cold weather was forecast. Leap year a social prompt for marriages as women consider proposing.
Eisenhower Entered in Primaries in Six States
Republican organizers in New Hampshire Pennsylvania Indiana Oregon South Dakota and Wisconsin moved to enter Dwight D. Eisenhower's name in their March primaries. California and Ohio use favorite son candidates awaiting the president’s consent amid a heart recovery report. Indiana plans to enter his name in the May 8 primary unless he declines to run.
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Coroner Rules Man Killed, Took Own Life
A Greensboro auto mechanic fatally shot his wife in their Vandalia home then killed himself after police pleaded for him to surrender. Jesse James Austin, 55, died at a hospital. Nelia Austin, 47, died on arrival.
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Geneva spirit not buried. Bulganin cites cautious optimism
Premier Nicolai Bulganin told Telenews that the Geneva spirit may endure and another summit could yield results if major hurdles are overcome. He warned that the presence of the H-bomb does not guarantee peace and reflected Soviet confidence after Geneva despite no concrete post summit progress on German unification and disarmament.
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Congress opens second session amid farm and tax clashes
Congress prepares for the 2nd session with farm prices foreign aid and tax debates. Eisenhower to unveil the State of the Union Thursday as Democratic leaders map a program. Republicans anticipate a busy year with conventions and election campaigns shaping the agenda.
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