Ice Bound Clash Sinks U S Navy Freighter Arneb Northwind
In the Ross Sea near Cape Hallett a vast ice floe battered the Arneb and the icebreaker Northwind. The Arneb suffered a five foot hull hole and flooding risk, while the Northwind bent a propeller. both vessels are trapped as 70 mph winds press the ice. Captain Nels C. Johnson reported flooding under control and cargo shifting to shore up torn hull sides. The scene lies 500 miles north of the U S base, as the Knox Coast line lies 1,000 miles west. The Arneb heads toward the Knox Coast to aid the IGY base plan.
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Mcmurdo Sound
Antarctica
Ross Sea
Northwind
Nels C. Johnson
Arneb
Coast Guard
Cape Hallett
Johnson
Alexandria
Knox Coast
U.S
International Geophysical Year
French Aid Needs Investigated by Eisenhower Panel
President Eisenhower's Citizens Advisory Committee on Europe, led by Benjamin Fairless, studied French needs in Paris with U.S. Steel ex-chairman and American experts. Members include John L. Lewis, Jesse W. Stapp, and Colge Darden. The panel heads to West Germany next, aiming to re-examine foreign aid and propose changes with a March 1 report.
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Paris
Eisenhower
Benjamin Fairless
U.S. Steel
John L. Lewis
United Mines Workers
Jesse W. Stapp
Bank of America
Colge = Darden
aSo
West Germany
Sean
Ship Arrives Loaded With 1747 Hungarian Refugees
The Gen. Leroy Eltinge docked in Brooklyn with 1747 Hungarian refugees aboard marking a new influx at the Safe Haven resettlement center. The population at CAMP KILMER and nearby McGuire Air Force Base rose as planes were expected to land more refugees. The father of a newborn aboard cited gratitude for freedom and opportunity in the United States.
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LeRoy Eltinge
Bremerhaven
Germany
Camp Kilmer
N. J
America
McGuire Air Force Base
Brooklyn
Harry
United States
Leroy Eltinge Matusek
Hubert van Peenan
Congress Leaders Favorable Efforts Speeded Up For Middle East Policy
The White House pressed a rapid timetable to secure approval for Eisenhower’s standby authority to deploy U S forces if needed in the Middle East. Key lawmakers from both parties met in a four hour session endorsing an immediate package linking military authority with expanded economic aid. Senate and House leaders voiced support while noting the proposals carry grave implications and require swift Senate action.
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Middle East
Washington
White House
Eisenhower
James C. Hagerty
State Department
Congress
Hagerty
House
Sam Rayburn
D-Tex
U. S
Cannon
D-Mo
House Appropriations Committee
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Senate
Offshore oil rig wreck leaves workers missing after storm
A 1,200-ton Shell Oil offshore platform was torn by a northeast storm in the Persian Gulf last Thursday night. The wreck damaged two 1,800-ton pontoons, crippling a major four year search for oil. 20 Arab workers are dead or missing as rescue efforts continue.
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Persian Gulf
Shell Oil Co
Gulf
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Shell
United States
Ise Ee Aeeetins Se
Khrushchev Reassesses Stalin Line at New Year Party
Soviet party chief Nikita Khrushchev, at Moscow's Kremlin New Year Eve reception, softened his denunciation of Stalin while signaling tough action against satellites seeking independence. He praised Stalin as a fighter and Marxist, saying imperialists label them Stalinists, and warned that rebellions would meet a crackdown similar to Hungary.
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Moscow
Nikita Khrushchev
Stalin
Kremlin
Khrushchev
Nyst
Hungary
Dozier Tucker Killed In Railroad Wreck Near Union
Dozier Tucker a 56 year old Delta community railroad worker died after a wreck on a trestle near Union County. Nine crew members were thrown from a motor car. Tucker fell 30 feet into a creek. Foreman L L Spivey and two others were seriously injured and hospitalized. others suited to Whitmire Hospital.
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Dozier Tucker
Delta
L. L. Spivey
Whitmire
Union Hospital
Whitmire Hospital
Newberry County
J. M. Williams
Abbeville
Tucker
Monroe
N.C
Union County
George Noland
Pete) Geter
Robert Dubose
Tal Geter
Fred Daw
Magazine Peddler Pretends Census in E Green Street
A man canvassing homes in the E Green Street area identified himself as a representative of The Enterprise. Police investigate after learning no such agents are authorized to sell subscriptions and that he posed as a census taker to solicit magazines.
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E. Green Street
Enterprise
Stillness Settles Over Canal Area
PORT SAID Egypt Ships cannot move through the Suez Canal as it remains closed for two months. A UN salvage effort begins with divers and vessels sunk during the attack, leaving Bitter Lake Ferdan bridge and multiple sunken ships blocking the route.
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Port Said
Egypt
Suez Canal
Suez
Red Sea
Mediterranean
U. N. Salarge
Sa Ee
Suez Canal Co
Hercule
Castor
Bitter Lake
Ferdan
U.N
Lake Timsan
Akka
Ismailia
United Nations
el Cap
Serruene
Agreement On Textiles Is Reported
The Asahi reports a three month dispute over limiting Japanese shipments to the United States has reached agreement. Tsuneo Kumoro of MITI says contents will be announced Jan 4 in Washington and Tokyo. The U.S. would veto higher duties on Japanese velveteen and cooperate with a voluntary curbing plan for high class cotton goods exports.
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Tokyo
U. S
Japan
America
Asahi
Tsuneo Komuro
Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Washington
Eisenhower
U. S. Tariff Commission
U. S.S
United States
Hungarian Industry Mostly Idle
Budapest reports the Csepel Island iron and steel works resumed partial production after a 10 day coal and materials shortage. Officials note reduced staff with maintenance and inventory duties still ongoing while Kadar pushes consolidation and reorganization to address shortages. Police intervened when a crowd surged from a queue at a department store on Stalin Avenue.
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Budapest
Csepel Island
MTI
Janos Kadar
Digne Sey Ak
Ana Budapest
Kadar
Ietes Ealal
Engarten Soak Street
Stalin Avenue
Separate Caucuses Set to Pick House Leaders for 85th Congress
House Democrats and Republicans held separate caucuses to approve leaders for the 85th Congress. Sam Rayburn of Texas is poised to serve as speaker again. John W. McCormack and Joseph W. Martin Jr. will be Democratic and Republican floor leaders. Carl Albert and Leslie Arends remain party whips. Senate plans show Mansfield as whip designate and Hayden being considered for president pro tempore, with Johnson and Knowland continuing as leaders. House vote to formalize picks set for tomorrow.
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Washington
House
Sam Rayburn
Texas
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Joseph W. Martin Jr
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Leslie Arends
Illinois
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Earle C. Clements
Kentucky
Clements
Carl Hayden
D-Ariz
Walter George
Georgia
Lyndon B. Johnson
William F. Knowland
California
Ralph Roberts
Newsprint Price Hike Announced by Abitibi
Abitibi Power and Paper Co Ltd says a $4 per ton newsprint price rise takes effect March 1. A letter dated December 31 notified 250 newspaper customers in the US and Canada. higher costs and freight cited. The prior price was $130 per ton delivered in New York with lower charges in Canada.
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Toronto
Abitibi Power & Paper Co., Ltd
Compassman
Abitibi
United States
Canada
New York
Coat Ie
Suspension Of Buses Is Taken In Stride
In Tallahassee the mandatory bus service suspension was met with walkers rides and taxis as white and African American riders adapted. Early workers faced surprise disruptions while institutions like Florida State University and Florida A&M prepared to resume classes. The action followed violent incidents tied to bus integration and sparked concerns over hardship for Black riders.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Leroy Collins
Florida State University
Florida A. & M
C. K. Steele
Steele
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