Christmas Holiday Traffic Toll Tops 500 In Weekends
A holiday period tally shows 496 traffic deaths plus 114 from fires and other accidents, with 681 total lives lost. The National Safety Council had estimated 510 traffic fatalities for the span, and belated reports may push final totals higher than the three day record. Leading states report varied fatalities, and early Sunday traffic volumes suggested the final count could surpass historic highs.
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National Safety Council
Alabama
Arizona
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California
Colorado
Connecticut
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Georgia
Idaho
Ingis
Indiana
Mirail
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
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Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
District of Columbia
Hope Man Hit by Truck in Naples Texas
Olden Q Stewart son of Mrs M D Downs of Hope was injured about 8 am December 24 when struck by a transport truck at Naples Texas He was enroute from Hope at the time and his family said he was in a Naples Hospital receiving treatment for facial and head lacerations
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Olden Q
Joe Bob) Stewart
M. D. Downs
Hope
Naples
Texas
Minor accident leads to DWI charge in city
At about 6 40 p m Saturday autos driven by D Adcock of Patmos collided with Curtis Chambless at Main and 1xth Streets City Police report little damage. Adcock was charged with driving while intoxicated.
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D. Adcock
Patmos
Curtis Chambless
Adcock
Local Negroes Involved in Shooting Fracas Near Texarkana
Three local men were injured in a shooting and assault on Highway 67, three miles west of Texarkana. Injured: Trenton Cooper 30, Hype with a bullet wound and cuts. Tom Burks 26, bullet wound in the arm. Jimmy Lee Cheat ham 24, knife injuries. Two suspects booked by Miller County Sheriff’s department: A My Brewman 22 and Lene Coker 24, both of Tope.
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Trnarkana
Dts
Tesarkana
Highway 67
Trenton Cooper
Tom Burks
Texarkana
Jimmy Lee Cheatham
Miller County Sheriff's
Fox Asst
Brewman
Ek Lene Coker
Tope
Arkansas Death Toll Reaches Ten in Holiday Tragedies
The Associated Press reports a grim holiday period with ten deaths across Arkansas. Victims include Roscoe Osborn of Lacouches Florida who died from burns in a Jonesboro hospital after a cabin fire. six traffic fatalities. a head-on collision near Forrest City killing Mr and Mrs Mare V Kirk. 17-year-old Roy Wilderbrand injured in Berryville. seven-year-old Marshall Morris fatally struck near Fulton. Mylie Morrison fatally injured crossing a West Memphis street. Thompson Winker 14 killed when shotgun discharged. and a 9-year-old John Dye killed in a Cherry Valley hunting accident. Coroners cite accidental deaths in several cases. totals reflect the seven-day span ending last midnight.
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Associated Press
Arkensag Uvét
Roscoe Osborn
Lacouches
Fla
Jonesbero
Fron
Ravendon
Osborn
Wetim
Mare V. Kirk
Collierville
Tenn
Forrast City
Bob Willams
Pinu Bluff
Williams
Forrest City
Roy Wilderbrand
Grees Forest
Sally
Berryville
Hope
Marshall Morris
Fulton
Ark
Mylie Morrison
Bausuto
West Memphis
Won
Fu Son
Russeville
Thompson Winker
Pope County
W. GO. Young
John Dye
Cherry Valley
Wynne
Hope man charged after wreck at Main and Third
Nugene Guilliams of Hope was charged by City Police with failure to yield the right of way following a wreck at Main and Third Street. Guilliams tried a left turn under a stop light and collided with Floyd McCorkle, with both cars sustaining heavy damage.
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Nugene Guilliams of
Hope
Main
Third St
Guilliams
Floyd McCorkle
Altercation Leads to Arrest in City Neighborhood
City police arrested Elbert Williams after an altercation at Calvin Douglas place on North Hazel. During the incident another man, Johnny Johnson, was cut with a bottle and not seriously injured. Williams faces an aggravated assault charge.
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Elbert Williams
Calvin Douglas Place
N. Hazel
Johnny Johnson
Wiliams
Army Starts Reducing Force in Korea
Washington reports the Army will cut infantry forces in Korea under President Eisenhower’s order. Two of six divisions in Korea will be withdrawn initially as the East Asia command plans a staged drawdown. The process follows a World War I era method, with divisions reassigned and personnel redistributed as overseas duty nears its end. The move signals a potential broader manpower policy shift.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Korea
Europe
Kouea
Augusta
UN faces dilemma over 22000 prisoners in Panmunjom
A three nation majority of the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission backed by Indians Czech Poland Sweden and Switzerland reports back on the long running prisoner issue at Panmunjom. The two sides fail to agree on repatriation terms before January 22 and face questions of legal authority as the fate of unrepatriated prisoners looms. The Allies insist the armistice calls for freedom after a 30 day explanation window, while the Communists demand 60 days of explanations and want to keep prisoners until the peace conference convenes. 75 percent of US textile output is South produced.
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Neutral Nations
Taday
U. N
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Switzerland
Sweden
Willima L. Ryan
Soviet Communist Party
Soviet Union
R. Ds
Thiel
lAgla
Reliaf
Stalin
Horizlon
Pres
Georgi Malenkov
Boyle Feels Sleep Walking Week After Christmas
New York column notes a post holiday lethargy dubbed National Sleep Walking Week. It lists symptoms like yawning, procrastination, diminished ambition, and a dreamy view of routine life, suggesting readers ease into the season rather than seek psychiatric help.
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Boyle
Nat
Year 1953 in Arkansas divided by occupation and outcome
The 1953 year brought both gains and losses across Arkansas. Agriculture faced drought and an early freeze, with cotton and crops down while poultry rose in value. cattle suffered pasture losses though relief came from emergency buys. State business remained active with higher earnings, though cost of living outpaced pay raises. Industrial growth surged with dozens of plants planned or expanded, signaling a strong long-term push for manufacturing in the state.
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Abbjee
Uth
Thi
Mechon
University of Arisuisa
Buereat of Business
Mennenihch
Cwity Division
AML Prag Dent
W. Mowery
Generay Washich
ESD
Arkansas
Arkansas Econome Council State Chamber of Commerce
C. Iamilton Moses
Arkansas’ Power and Light’ Board
Vaid
10 Per Cent Tax Cut for 50 Million
Washington reports a 10 percent personal income tax cut for about 50 million filers starting after December 31, 1953, with the excess profits tax on corporations lapsed. About 10 million taxpayers with lower incomes lose relief, while social security taxes rise on June 1 to 2 percent. Potential further corporate tax relief could occur June 30, 1954, reducing the corporate rate from 62 to 47 percent.
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Washington
Queston
Treasury
Congress
Ike Calls Bipartisan Conference
President Eisenhower scheduled a bipartisan meeting with Republican and Democratic congressional leaders for January 5 at the White House. The aim is to secure cross party support for his foreign policy and national defense programs, with discussion centered on the State of the Union message and related matters.
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Augusta
Eisenhower
White House
James C. Hagerly
Gops to Study Problems
Washington reports the Republican National Committee will meet there in February to plan the 1954 congressional campaign and possibly discuss patronage issues and finances. Also noted is the claim of the largest coachloading crane in the world located in Toledo, Ohio.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Toledo, Ohio
Reds Claim French Troops Deserting in Saigon Action
Reported dispatches say French units are deserting as Viet Minh and Communist forces press near Saigon and along the Hai River. French and colonial troops are described as demobilizing and fleeing toward the rear as forces clash across central Laos and South Vietnam.
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Chminutinl
Viet Minh
Saipen
Ubwan
Othc
Savannakhet
Phailind
Troe Thakhek
Theoughere
Fea
di Waipeh
Armen
Ada
Radford
Ehilanay
U.S
Noah
Vreneh
Peatuc
Tadagiia
Igictorigus
Arden
Bak
Vox
Hit by Auto, Hope Negro Succumbs
Morris, a porter at Hotel Barlow and later at Okay Barber Shop, died from injuries after being struck by a car near the Pullen River Bridge on Mighay Road Saturday evening. Driver Cy Ay Brown of Texarkana stopped and cooperated. no charges filed as witness accounts described Morris crossing the highway and entering the path of the vehicle. Investigator Patrolman Travis Ward noted the area and actions of Brown and witnesses.
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Marshall CG. Morris
Marshall
Mrs A W Collins of Spring Hill Dies Today
Mrs Ruthin Wilkerson Collins of Spring Hill is reported dead with a large family gathering listed. The notice states survivors including Howie and several daughters and sons in law, and notes the funeral will be held at the Baptist Church with services at Navy Hope Comets.
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A.W. Collins
Spring Hill
Ruthin Wilkerson Collins
Bes. C
Howie
Coomera Sunth
Wilpon ‘Pexaa
Witty Hods
Spey
Aoirn Speil O
Dentin
Hidi
Symord Souter
Mumeradd
Vero Pons
Quiet holiday with few incidents reported in Hope area
The Star notes a calm holiday period with one death Marshall Morell Joenl Negro struck by car driven by Fallon. Two accidents within Hope City Limits and one minor fire at Mrs Powvil's East Second Street. Three drunks picked up downtown Christians but released after sobering. Local interest in TV plans for Orange Bowl and cable carriage dated December 24 to January 15. Also reports of staff changes at Cox Drug Co and three local soldiers assigned to Tank Gn, 4th Armored Division for basic training at Camp Chaffee. Hope police report a 1951 high school class with initials noted.
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Marshall Morell
Joenl
Co. A
Tank Gn
Fth Armored Division
Camp Chaffee
Albert Golston Jr
Delilah Golston
Washington
Gouzenko Says Hundreds of Red Spies in U S
Gouzenko says hundreds of Soviet spies operate in the United States and Canada, detailing telegrams and covert networks. He asserts some spies are staying undercover, with links to the Kremlin and Soviet Embassy, amid congressional hunt pressures.
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Ota
Sopla
Avi
Goudenka
OtGine
Anid
Cunaidhon
Alter Nutt
Mizenko
Kremlin
Aina Wi Sagents
Hoy
Honvas Liuek
Slaann
Gunvenko Ankl Soni
Thekanents
Wisling Ane
Russia
Gunvenky
Sendaseph Reo McCnethy
United States
Checlona Hs
Uonlay Gael
West Likely to Agree to Meet Delay
Washington reports Britain and France are weighing their reply to the proposed postponement of meetings among foreign ministers. The U S State Department notes the Western powers aim to delay and keep options open. German chancellor Adenauer future talks were among subjects discussed as Bonn signals cautious support.
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Washington
Britain
Eines
I. Sove
Ile
Algnd Udy
Tig
Coe Tha State Department
Indiya
U. S
Hough
Terihe Chanves
Frange
Kumpem
Grilieh
King Without Kingdom Weds King Without Kingdom
A fragmentary report describes a royal wedding in Bourg en Bresse with Savoy and Aosta lineages. It mentions Archule, Archduke, and a modest bank official, noting She Princess and a claimant to the Austrian throne. The text is garbled but signals a high profile interdynastic ceremony and titles.
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Princesa- Margherita
Savoy
Aosta
Archule
Robert Burg
Pyth Jane
Lonce
Baus “Bulgium
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Ilfe
Ai Air Balance
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Carl Bell
Ike
Hope Negro
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Ryan
Star
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Eles
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Cox Drug Perscription
Moore
Meyer Drug Co
St. Louls
Hln
John P. Cox Drug Co
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