1.5 Million Negroes Leave the South in Decade
Washington AP reports nearly 1.5 million non-white people left the South for other parts of the country during the 1950s. The net migration of 1,457,000 is the largest for any decade, with most moving to the North and West. Mississippi saw the highest out-migration, followed by Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. California led in-migration with 354,000, while New York and Illinois also posted large gains.
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Alabama
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Arkansas
Louisiana
Virginia
Tennessee
Hawaii
West Virginia
Texas
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Missouri
Massachusetts
Washinton
Colorado
Fire Strikes Another Famous Hotel
In New York at the Mayflower Hotel near Central Park, a deadly early morning fire on the ninth floor killed two residents and a fireman. Two residents were burned, seven firemen suffered burns or smoke injuries, and about 400 guests evacuated after alarms sounded. Murray Wyzel, a songwriter for Perry Como shows, is named among the dead along with an unidentified woman and a Long Island firefighter. The blaze, starting in Wyzel's room, burned for nearly an hour as fire crews fought to contain it.
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Mayflower
Central Park
Central Park West
Gist St
Murray Wyzel
Deing
Joh King
Commack
Long Island
Wyatel
Weather Wolal 1461 precipitation report
An Experiment Station weather report covers 24 hours ending at 6 p.m. Tuesday with a high of 60 and a low of 97. It notes precipitation through November totaling 1.49 inches this year versus 40.44 inches a year earlier.
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Wolal
Mussolini to Wed in Arkansas Fair Northwest
An Associated Press weather and society brief reports that Mussolini and his planned wedding are mentioned in a Rome dispatch amid a forecast of clear to cold conditions. The Arkansas regional forecast calls for sunny to cold weather with high temperatures in the 30s to 40s and frigid nights, with north and south zones variably affected.
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Yy Poctor
Rome
Tapi
Roman Mussolini
Thurst
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Seicolune
Phia Loren
Saith Nortion
Associated Press
Centiral
Scott says East German police ordered withdrawal if Berlin wall attacked
Senator Hugh Scott reports defected East German police told him they would withdraw if the Allies moved to smash the Berlin wall. He argues Western powers could have toppled the wall, noting only one in four soldiers carried ammunition and that they would not fire unless the government buildings were first fired upon.
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Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Berlin Wall
Scott
Europe
Pennsylvania
Chrysler Exhibits Turbine Driven Auto in New York
Chrysler Corp displayed an experimental turbine driven car and signaled possible mass production after further tests and studies. If tests are favorable, volume production could begin within five years, with limited early deliveries to select customers later this year.
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New York
Chrysler Corp
Robert Anderson
United States
Chrysler
George Huebner Jr
Huebner
British Bush Force to Meet Kuwait Threat
London reports an armada of at least six warships led by the Centaur sails from Mombasa toward the Kuwait area to counter a possible Iraqi threat. Three hundred troops and transport crews stand on alert as Britain honors a treaty to protect Kuwait, amid massing Iraqi forces and renewed tensions during the Christmas period.
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Abdel Karim Kassim
Defense Ministry
Nairobi
Kenya
Britain
Sheik Abdullah as-Salim ‘as-Sabah
Kassim
Iraq
Laos Talks Collapse in an Hour
In Vientiane diplomats watched as neutralist Prince Souvanan Phouma and his pro Communist half brother Sou phanouyong met with pro Western Premier Boun Oum for coalition talks. The encounter lasted under an hour with no agreement, as Boun Oum stated there was no further need for a princely meeting.
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Vientiane
Laos
Souvanan Phouma
Souphanouyong
Boun Oum
Eleven Convicted in Taipei Mayor Case Racket
Former Taipei mayor Huang Hsiao chih ju i and wife plus nine officials were found guilty today of participating in a corruption racket tied to city procurement and kickbacks. The verdict marks a high profile end to a long corruption probe.
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Huang ¢Hi-Jui
Aie Pei
Tedya
Dedication planned for Mar Bax Shirt Co plant
The Mar-Bax Shirt Co plant in Gassville near Mountain Home will be dedicated January 12 with an open house January 13. Gov. Orval E. Fabus is to speak as officials from Marion and Baxter Counties and the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission attend none. The 76000 square foot facility, funded by a 575000 bond issue, employs about 500 people and began operations in late November under a new Arkansas industrial bond law allowing cross county funding.
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Mountain Home
Ark
Marion
Baxter
Arkansas
Holiday Deaths Reached 524
CHICAGO AP The nation s traffic deaths during the Christmas holiday totaled 424 the highest toll for a three day Christmas period since 1953 The Associated Press survey showed 83 deaths in fires and 26 in miscellaneous accidents The National Safety Council which has estimated 500 traffic fatalities says its count showed 523 killed The toll in last year s Christmas period was 488 the lowest in 10 years for a three day observance The council estimates 80 persons will be killed in data accidents during the three day New Year s holiday period starting at 7 6 pm By The toll in last New Year s period also a Saturday Sunday Monday weekend was 1 0 0
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
I Is
Council
Kennedy Visits Father in Palm Beach Amid Schedule
President Kennedy drove to St Marys Hospital in West Palm Beach to visit his ailing father. Mrs Kennedy joined him and three sisters accompanied by a Secret Service agent driving. The day included budget work and talk on the State of the Union message and a back examination.
Two Cars Collide in Conway. Drivers Insured by Same Company
Conway report notes two drivers, fuorday James Thacker and James Willer, in a downtown collision. Both were employed by construction firms near the missile pen project and operated 1956 identical cars. Estimated damage to each vehicle is $100. Wilder said his brakes failed while he was en route to a garage. no charges were filed.
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API
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Thacker
James Willer
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Wilder
Mrs Haynes Speaks at DAR Meet in Diamond District
John Cain Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution held a Christmas gathering in the Diamond dining room with Mrs Charles Haynes as speaker. Nineteen members and one guest attended. Haynes founded the chapter in 1920 and served as its first regent, discussing DAR schools Kate Duncan Smith Grants Marshall Tamassee and Berry School of Rome Georgia.
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Daughters of the American Frevolition
Us Devender
Diamond
Charles Haynes
Wilbur Jones
Charles Locke
Lloyd Speyer
W. P. Singleton
Migs
C. E. Tyler
Arthus Wimmell
Mass Spencer
Hayenes
Haynes
Jobs Cain
Dar
Abe! Dar
Kate
Duncan Smith
Grant
Marshall County
Ala
Tamassee
Berry School
Rome
Miss Georgia Smith, 80, Dies in Hope
Miss Georgia C. Smith, 80, a lifelong resident of Hempstead and neighboring counties, died Tuesday. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Services held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Meridon-Cornelius Chapel with Rev. Rufus Sarrells. Burial in Mt. Morriah Cemetery.
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Hope
Ylesticht
Hempstead
Nevarar
Meridon-Cornelius Chapel
Rufus Sarrells
Burlay
Mt. Morriah
Town of Patino Incorporates and tax plans unfold
All Around Town reports Patino las votes favor incorporation and a small property tax plus eligibility for a state turnback to fund improvements. Five or more small counties towns are now incorporated, with Chief Operator Lena Maryman noting high local service activity and record handling during holidays.
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Wis
Lena Maryman
Mumber
Chistmasay
Belgium and Congo Resume Diplomatic Ties Amid Katanga Crisis
Belgium restored diplomatic relations with the Congo as Katanga’s secession looms. Premier Adoula’s Unity pact with Tshombe faces scrutiny as Katanga seeks greater provincial autonomy. Paris reports Katanga’s Kimba denies an abrupt declaration while U.N. forces keep Elisabethville in check.
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Faubus Indicates Alford Might Be His Opponent
Faubus signals possible challenge from Alford for governor in Arkansas with Alford’s surprise entry and Faubus’s reply that he will stay in if he runs. Analysts note speculation over a split among segregationist supporters and past alliances between Faubus and Alford.
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Alford
Fresh Cold Snap Sweeps Midwest and Florida
A sharp cold spell blankets the northern Midwest and northern Florida with subfreezing readings in Tallahassee and near Miami warming to 60s in the south. Forecasters predict 65 to 70 today with 70 to 75 in the far south as citrus crops endure damage in north central areas. Strong southwest winds push the icy air from the Midwest toward Florida.
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Talks Could Avert War in New Guinea
AP report from Jakarta says US Ambassador Menard Pp Jones met with President Sukarno to push for avoiding a Dutch West New Guinea conflict. Foreign Minister Subandria declined details as Dutch Parliament news and Sukarno’s comment on sovereignty over the territory surface. In a separate incident, a 44 year old man faces assault with intent charges after an alleged case involving a 12 year old daughter. deputy prosecutor John L. Wilson notes the child is the victim. City officers report the suspect held at Emmet and Joded. charges filed.
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Indonesia
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Menard Pp Jones
West New Guinea
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Sukarno
United States
Subandria
Iide
John L. Wilson
Maemu
Emmet
Tragic Philadelphia Train Crash Injures Dozens
A Philadelphia elevated rail collision near York and Dauphin Streets leaves one dead, about 100 passengers trapped briefly, and at least 35 injured as four cars derail and fire sparks from the third rail ignite a car fire. Firefighters and police coordinate rescues while injured are hospitalized.
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API
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Philadelphia ‘Transportation Co
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Weseww
John Surers
Readings Across Dakotas and Plains Temperatures Tense
Readings reported in the teens across the Dakotas with readings from the Rowkes and other sections of the northern Plains into the western Upper Great Lakes region. Temperatures fell to the 200s in the northern Atlantic South states while light snowfall occurred in the Mississippi Valley and areas south of the Upper Great Lakes.
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Rockies
Accidental Shot Fatal to Boy in Arkansas Home
A boy died after a shotgun accidentally discharged on a Wilson home porch in HMUMNONK Arkansas. Roger Bale Wilson, son of Aly and Mrs. Charles Wilson, was fatally wounded around Tuesday. Sheriff Warren Minton reported the hammer fell and a 12 gauge shell discharged, killing the boy at close range. No charges were filed.
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Ark API
An & ‘Earmold
Aly
Roger Bale Wilson
Charles Wilsutt
Cerivadl Ata Stutt
Thospital
Wilson Hue
Witherses Tor
Wilson Bey
Netherlands to seek UN observer in talks on West New Guinea
A vague Dutch government source says the Netherlands will ask for a United Nations representative to sit in Dutch Indonesian talks if they materialize. The informant says the UN would then face the self determination issue for the Papuan population of West New Guinea, with Thonuesia having rejected a Dutch proposal to make West New Guinea a UN trust territory pending self determination.
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U.N
Formant
United Nations
West New Guines
Thuonesia
Earlie
General Assembly
West New Guinea
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