Observatory Stil Safe in California Forest Blaze
Fire near Mt Wilson menaces observatory as winds ease. About 1,080 acres burned in the San Gabriel Mountains with 809 structures evacuated and 251,000 people displaced in the area. Fire spread toward Mt Baldy and foothill towns, with homes and cabins reported destroyed and containment uncertain.
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California
Lobances
Wileson
Observatory
Lolovision Eestomiat
Fibriel
Mt Wilsar
Observatory Staetures
Mt. Baldy
Foresters
Parsons
Beth Reydors
Anil Cony
Mt. Wilson
Monruvia
Sheva Madre
Ipsadena
Black man shot in neck on South Hazel Street
A Black man was struck through the neck last night around 8 on South Hazel Street and remains in critical condition at a focal hospital. L. C. Smith, about 44, identified Charlie Graham as the shooter before being treated. Graham was picked up later. he denies knowledge, and further investigation is ongoing. Police found several guns at Graham's home and are testing them.
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South Hazel Street
L. C. Smith
Charlie Graham
Nevro
Graham
Redd Pendims
Smith
Lewis
Aant
Mary Joe Rogers Dies in Texarkana at 96
Mary Joe Rogers age 96 died yesterday in Texarkana where she had lived for years. Daughter of Eldridge W. Rogers, she was born in the area and funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Mary Joe Rogers
Texarkana
Mary Dow Rogers
Eldridge W. Rogers
Texaysas
Dierks Defendants Seek Venue Change
Dierks defendants request a venue change in Howard County court alleging prejudice in the case. Plaintiffs claim about 44 coins from a bank shortage totaling more than $175,000, with the petition filed in Nashville.
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Nashville
Opal Siroineton
TPL Westbraaly
Tyrer
Uns Defanet
Bank of Jerky
Howard Cieurt
Howard County
Chausdary
New Year's Death Toll Estimated 360
Chicago report from the National Safety Council projects a New Year weekend traffic toll of 360 for immediate incidents. The estimate covers 6 p.m. Thursday to midnight Sunday, warning the public to drive cautiously.
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Chicago
Tax Receipt Necessary to Get Auto Tags
Tax and registration rules require a 1954 General Assembly citation. Owners must show a paid Personal Property Tax receipt from the County Tax Collector and a 1054 listing from the County Tax Assessor before license issuance. If a receipt is lost, obtain a duplicate. otherwise secure a no-tax statement from the Assessor.
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Ue Revenue Department
General Assembly
Courte House
Whl
Ts Vssors
Revenue Office
A L Black Succumbs at age 92 in Hope
A L Black, 92, founder of Citi? National Bank and key Hope entrepreneur, died at his home. A native of Searcy, he came to Hope in 1895, helped form Citizen Bank and Hope Hardware in 1901, served on their boards, and held directorships and church roles. Survived by two daughters, two grandsons, and three great grandchildren. Funeral at St. Mark's Episcopal Church at 3 pm Wednesday.
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A. L. Black
Citi? National Bank
Liam
Searcy
Black
Hope
Citizen Bank
Hope Hardware Company
Hope Autompany and
Sane
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Eisenhower Invites Democratic Leaders to White House
Senate GOP leaders said a policy meeting would occur the same day as Eisenhower invites Democratic leaders to a White House session to preview the State of the Union ahead of a joint address to Congress.
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Senate
Sisenhower
Sen
Knuwlaha
Califergia
Rena Cop
Sentale
Dmuliey Committee
Eisenhower
Congress
Sena Ie
Knowland
Chialmnnay Fergusn Mich
GOP
Ugredd
Governor Cherry takes deed to unfinished Westinghouse plant
Governor Francis Cherry said an unfinished industrial plant near Hot Springs donated by Westinghouse Electric Corp will be deeded to the state. He will accept the $750,000 property and may lease or rent it to different firms for manufacturing glass for electric light bulbs, as the plan to use the site was abandoned by Westinghouse.
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Little Rock
Cherry
Garhine County
Hot Springs
Westinghouse Corp
Sinc
Weet- Highouse
Gune Matthewy
Little Hock
Francis Cherry
West Inghouse Electric Corporation
Bearden Firm Sells $1.58 Million in Timber to International Paper
Anthony Williams Lumber Co of Bearden sold 15,787 acres of timber across six Arkansas counties for 1.58 million dollars to International Paper Co. Largest tract measured 12,137 acres in Cleveland County. Smaller lots were sold in Bradley Calhoun Grant Dallas and Jefferson counties.
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Pine Blufpp
Anthony Wiliams Lumber Co
Bearden Thas
Arka
International Paper Co
Cleveland County
Bradley
Calhoun
Grant
Dallas
Jefferson
Faper Co
Arkansas
Massachusetts Recognizes Texas in Historic Stance
The Massachusetts legislature debates recognizing Texas as a state within the union. Christian A Tertec notes controversy over official notification and the meaning of recognizing Texas, with references to anniversaries and disputed authority. The document shows partisan tension and uncertain status of the recognition claim.
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Merisateliiseths
Texas
A. Tertec
Albin Biawoes
Massachusetts
Teaas
Massachusetts Legise Valor
Satchusetts
Sion
Massiebadadis
Bitter Cold Wave Threatens Plains States Weather Warning
A fierce Arctic air mass poised to sweep the Plains and upper Midwest drives temperatures down toward subzero readings. Fargo and Wisconsin endure extreme cold as wind chill bites. Dakotas Iowa Minnesota Nebraska brace for single to well below zero, with light snow and strong winds across the region. Weather Bureau warns nine states east of the Divide to expect record cold, while much of the nation enjoys milder conditions elsewhere.
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Wisconsin
Fargo
N. 1
Suiie
Arctic
Northwest
Dakotas
Itowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Weather Bureau
Stiles
Tuinalg
Iawa
Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
Continental Divide
Ohl
Reading
Rocky Mountain
New Enland
Ministers to Trade With Sunday Closers
Greater Little Rock ministers approved a resolution urging congregations to patronize slave owners who keep Sunday shops closed and do not sell toxicants or suggestive literature. The pact calls for churches to read the resolution Sunday, with cooperation to be practiced by members in selecting merchants meeting the conditions.
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Tatle Rock
Greater Little Rock
Sundday
Russians Free Two Missing Americans
Russians release two American captives after mediation near Berlin. Cox and Towers, both listed as missing since 1949, were freed from a Soviet camp and flown to West Berlin for medical checks and a press conference. Their families in Tulsa and other U.S. cities were alerted by official notices.
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Trent Chatna
Air Viet Aa
Aron
Olbfahowa
Old
Tadane
San Wigaedisee
Stites
Karkshorstiks
Mos
Cas
Hell
Cox
United States
Hissin
Amoiguas
Towers
Duleh
Moscow
Kitti Sporleer
Tulsa
Hey Saw
Ostleat
Yustondiy
State Department
Washington
Tie
Janen
Berlin
Amel
Towns
Mrs J K Jones Formerly of Washington Dies
Mrs J K Jones of Washington Arkansas died Monday in Vallejo California at the home for her daughter Mrs Harry B Sloctian Survivors include two nieces Mrs Ralph Houston and Mrs Ts m Mepavitt of Tope Burial will be in Heck Creet Cemetery in Washington DE C Monday January 4 Mrs
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Dumnbés K. Jones
Washington, D. Co
Tienen
Washington
Arkansas
Vallejo
California
Harry B
Ralph Houston
Tsm Mepavitt
Tope
Heck Creet
Extended forecast for Aransas period end of year
Period forecast covers December 29 through January 2 with temperatures averaging above normal. Lows range 30 to 40 degrees and highs near 30 to 40. Cold snap expected Wednesday, slight warming later. Precipitation forecast varies from light to heavy with precipitation potential noted.
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Aransas
Nora
Town notes and cemetery dog control concerns
All Around the Town item reports on vetting papers for a 1854 license and vehicle taxes, then shifts to Rose Hill Cemetery where police killed five dogs and several escaped amid ongoing patrols. It notes dog owners must keep pets controlled in Ward 4 or risk death for dogs found there. Also mentions James Willis and Dorsey Collins Jr. completing Air Force basic training at Lackland.
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Rose Hill Cemetery
James Willis
Garrett Willis
N. Mann
Air Force
Lackland Vield
San Antonio
Texas
Dorsey Collins
Dorsey. Collins
West Bik
Dulles Signals Action If China Reverts to War
The article discusses potential U S responses if China revives the Korean War or launches actions in Indochina. It notes reinforced French positions in Indochina and describes wartime logistics and supply efforts, including movements near MeKoun River and Thiakhel town, with mentions of aviation and allied support.
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Dulles
China
Indochina
Sheriff Kills Witness Against Him
An incident report describes Sheriff Sam Dens and associates involved in a shooting where a witness, Jones, was killed after a dispute over a liquor case. Mayor D.C. Wilkingon of Shornaville, Ala., is referenced regarding a fugitive warrant. authorities claim Jones was returning from Bessemer when struck. An investigation is urged by Attorney Percy Mountain, with claims of prior beatings and protective custody for the witness.
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Grove Joll
Alan
Percy Mountain
Tiny
Jan
Wilank
Tinta
MosquesFanes
Gussomos
Ali
Edward
Vel
Palmuoke
Puraar
Chirke County Grand
Nie
Jones
Nes
Bessemer
D.C. Wilkingon
Sho
Tal
Dens
G. CG. Allen
Thomasville
Neyo
President Eisenhower creates emergency board to avert rail strike
President Eisenhower formed a three man emergency board to head off a threatened strike by more than a million railroad workers in 15 non-operating unions. The move bars a strike for 60 days under the Railway Labor Act while hearings are held and terms are recommended for settlement. Board members will be named in a few days. During the period the board will negotiate and the remainder reviews the findings.
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Augusta
Eisenhower
Imergencey
Hinenhower
Convict Overstays Furlough in Local Jail Sentence
A jailed convict who overstayed a furlough was arrested by Detective Taarh Berrett after a tip led to the suspect’s location in Wey, with authorities pursuing return to confinement. The incident concluded with the convict remaining in custody pending further legal action.
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Deloethy
Mose Lea Yard
Wey
Taarh Berrett
Benntah Aegan
Cini
Jebet Giri
Dea, U4) Wh] Ss Hevea Ays Getonedd da Dee Ideo Fin Ne Ete Wane Cthea TV
Pantie Thet
India and Korea Clash Over Prisoner Talks Standoff
Rival statements from India and South Korea spark a heated exchange on prisoner repatriation as negotiations stall. The UN command cites a 10 day explanation plan, while Pyun Yung Tat questions communist grounds and Western mediation. Large POW camps hold over 22,000 anti communist detainees amid stalled political talks.
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Uaelsing
Bec Keres
Pyamist
India
Flye Nition Repatientiot
Commission
Poland
Cacehuste Valent Ak
Weider Benth Kerad Oateens Jie
North Kinereo
Chinewa
Nant Taucher
Ntl
Kod
Arikronerg
Campa Mint
Imajare
Sweeder
Pyun
Seoul
Cormiunist
Jimainiatins
Priganeus
U.N
Natlatatis
Nemstice
al Ab
Pension Plan Faces Attack by Sterling Green Group
In Washington the U S Chamber of Commerce debate challenged the Hub Townsend Plan to extend social security pensions to five million more seniors. Economists discussed pay as you go funding while agreeing social security tax should rise to the scheduled 2 percent.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
United
The
Chiyaber
Bell Plans $3 Million Dial System Upgrade
Bell Telephone Co announced a two year expansion to convert Ping Bluff’s manual network into a dial system. Moore, district manager, said the program includes a new two story building and required equipment for the upgrade.
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Bell
P. B. Ping Blufy
Erm Ball Telephone Co
Ping Bluff
Moore
New Weapons Considered as Korea Crisis Deepens
Washington discussions cite President Eisenhower weighing use of two divisions if needed as fears rise of Chinese and North Korean actions. Secretaries and lawmakers debate potential strikes and strengthened alliance measures while UN faces pressure to deter Communist expansion.
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Washington
Jaf Stabe Gotlow
Sea Siick
Communtat
Chitra
Dalles
Strilehyg
Giressin
Korea
Dilley
Congress
Sir Knowland
Onn Rool
State Department
Ty Aid
Hershey Denies Draft Used to Threaten
A Virginia draft issue, attributed to state officials, is denied as a threat. Major General Tlawia and Representative Burr Parson IVa discuss a circular claimed to influence youth and farm production. Officials say no national service has issued such directives and state director W. White clarifies no requirement to send materials to Washington.
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Wassing'ton
Tlawia
Burr Parson Iva
Virginia
Bul Warrivon
Elreuli
Isupie
W. White
Washington
Smoky Region Railways Carry Passengers Daily
A fragment notes 131 varieties and mentions Great Smoky and British railways carrying passengers daily. The text is garbled but references rail transport and daily counts. Names and precise details are unclear, yet the core theme concerns railway passenger volume in the region.
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The
Great Smoky
Mayntal
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Bearden
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J. K. Jones
Star
Saverio
Amwrlenie
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Iin
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Oeaupitet
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Roks
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