Editor Refuses To Say If He's Communist
Washington based report outlines Herbert Foster narrative on editor Shelton who refused to answer if he is a Communist during a Senate Internal Security subcommittee hearing. Shelton cited First Amendment press freedom while the subcommittee demanded a direct answer, prompting contempt of Congress actions and clashes over a broader probe into communism in journalism. The New York Times faced editorial critique, with Eastland insisting the inquiry targets the profession rather than any single publication. Major players include Senator James O Baskin, Thomas Kennings Jr, and Clayton Knowles.
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Herbert Foster Washington
New York
Sado Moniey
Suprommittee
James O. Baskand
Shelton
Helon
Thomas C. Kennings, Jr
Democrats Question Optimism On State of the Union
Democrats voiced concerns about the nation's defenses after Eisenhower's State of the Union address. Senate and House leaders contrasted with Republicans, warning of growing communist dangers and stating that world conditions do not justify optimism. Some urged maintaining strong defense and delaying tax cuts until defense needs are met.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Jook
House
Martin
Massachusetts
Congress
State of the Union
Sen
Russell
D-Ga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Vinson
Armed Services Committee
Rayburn
D-Tex
Cannon
D-Ifa
United States
Russia
McCormack
Bricker
Ohio
America
Econero
Holly
Firing Flare Ups Along Israel Egypt Border
Israeli and Egyptian patrols exchanged fire for about half an hour in the El Anjar area. No casualties were reported. An Israeli armored car was damaged by a mine west of Beersheba near the Negev Sinai border. observers reported the incident to the U N.
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Jerusalem
Ay Nalf
el Anjar Nizana
U.N
Beeroayim
Israel
Negev Desert
Egypt
Sinai Peninsula
Weather Still Troublesome in Northwest
Endless rains and mud slides sweep the Pacific Northwest with a Seattle area mud slide destroying a new $20,000 home and burying 13 year old Heather Sneddon who survives by sheltering under bedding. Cold waves push temperatures down in Montana and North Dakota while the Midwest sees record high warmth from a southern air surge. Vancouver Island endures hurricane strength winds ripping roofs from five homes.
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Seattle
Wash
California
Montana
North Dakota
Midwest
Lake City
Heather Sneddon
Vancouver Island
China Refuses Time Limit for Release of U.S. Prisoners
Peiping refuses to fix a time limit for releasing Americans held in China. Beijing says Americans must serve their sentences under Chinese law and cannot demand immediate return. Washington and London seek expeditious repatriation, but the meaning of expeditiously depends on Chinese measures.
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London
Ifi
Red China
Peiping Rauio
Geneva
United States
Chin
Peiping
China
State Department
Washington
Britain
Midwest
Choir Singer Becomes Full-Time Whisky Taster
Marjorie Plamp, a 25-shot-a-day alcohol consumer, swishes bourbon in her mouth to taste it rather than swallow. The Louisville born choir singer works as a laboratory technician at Brown-Forman, tasting 20 to 30 whiskies daily to assess aging, body, and proof before distribution.
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Hal Boyle
York Ih
Majorie Piamp
Kentucky
Miss Plamp
Marjovig
Louisville
Brown-Forman
Axon
Officials Fear Low Odds of Major War in 1956
Washington reports the Eisenhower administration believes the odds are against Russia or Red China starting a big war in 1956. Officials cite a focus on quiet aggression through economic, political, and subversive means while warning Soviet and Chinese leadership pose a threat to the free world. Some strategists fear a sudden quick strike in the Far East or Middle East, though Allied forces remain vigilant.
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Donald J. Gonzales
Washington
Eisenhower
Russia
Red China
Wi. Eisenhower Alsu
Geneva
Formosa
Far East
Southeast Asia
Middle East
Grace Kelly to Wed Prince Rainier After Easter
Grace Kelly told reporters she plans a family with Prince Rainier of Monaco after Easter, confirming engagement rumors. The couple, both Roman Catholic and previously unmarried, drew jubilant crowds in Philadelphia and Monte Carlo as details circulated.
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Grace
Prince
Burglary ends odd note of regret at store
In Kearney a burglar broke into a sporting goods shop, left a note claiming a moral turn, apologizing for a window damage and a missing foot. In Iowa City Leo Mangold Jr. wrecked his car, found a rifle and shotgun missing from his car, and was charged with suspected drunken driving and theft.
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Kearney
Ned
Sporting Goods
Iowa
City
Towa
Leo Mangold Jr
Mangold
Iowa City
Contol
Monaco Mourns and Cheers as Grace Kelly Becomes Princess
Monaco residents celebrate news that Prince Rainier III will marry American star Grace Kelly. Monegasques deck streets with red and blue, display photos of the couple, and toast the engagement as officials express joy. The betrothal offers dynasty longevity amid concerns tax and military ties with France.
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Monte Carlo
National Assembly
Louis Auregia
Philadelphia
Monaco
France
Ex County Judge Higgason Dies at 70 in Hope
Luther T. Higgason 70, retired teacher and public official, died at his home in Hope Friday. Former Hempstead Circuit Clerk 1920–1924, he later served as county judge in 1931. Survived by wife, son Luther Jr., three daughters, eight relatives, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral 2 pm Saturday at First Baptist Church. Burial Memory Gardens.
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Luther T. Higgason
Higgason
Woodmen of the World
First Baptist Church
Hempstead
Luther Higgason Jr
Shreveport
Rufus Herndon Jr
Royce Smith
Hope
Jim Brewer
Columbia, Tenn
H. H. Hig- Eason
Norman Taylor
Elston Messer
Texarkana
A. Whitlow
Herndon Cornelius
James H., Daly
Raymond Jones
Leo Ray
J. 4H
Porterfield
Jack Bealty
Burglar Breaks Into Illinois Man’s Fridge Loot
Wilbur Brown reported a burglar stole 900 dollars he had stored in plastic bags inside a sock placed in a refrigerator. The bizarre hiding spot was intended to keep the money safe, but the thief found it.
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Bloomington
Ill
Wilbur Brown
Brown
Strike Puts Chile Under Siege
In Santiago the government declared a state of siege after Congress adjourned. Military leaves were canceled and soldiers placed on alert as the Central Labor Union organized a nationwide strike on January 8 to protest wage and pension freezes for civil servants. Police arrested 51 labor leaders, including CUT head Ciutariy Biles, amid street demonstrations and censorship measures. General Horacio Gamboa warned of extra troops to protect the right to work.
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Chile
Carlos Lanez
Congress
Central Labor Union
CUT
Ciutariy Biles
Warante
Horacio Gamboa
Sanigo
Three Violent Deaths in State Reported
The Associated Press notes Arkansas violent deaths rose to ten since Sunday with two traffic fatalities and a fatal shooting. Thomas Allen Butler, 76, of McCrory was struck by a car on Highway 17. driver Orville Tinner of McCrory identified. Charles W. Hindman, 43, cafe owner in Jonesboro, died after injuries from a Monday traffic crash at a Netttleton intersection. no others seriously hurt. Cleo Edwards, 24, was shot to death in a North Little Rock cafe amid a brawl. Hughie Owens, 46, of North Little Rock, was arrested in connection with the shooting.
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Associated Press
Arkansas
Thomas Allen Butler
McCrory
Orville Tinner
McCrary
Charles W. Hindman
Jonesboro
Craighead
Hindman
Netttleton
Cleo Edwards
Little Rock
Thirien
Hughie Owens
Norlin Little Rock
Arveacer
Farm Prices Still Decline in Arkansas
Prices received by Arkansas farmers kept falling in the 30 days ending December 15, led by meat animals and cotton. The Federal-State Crop Report shows a 3.8 percent drop from mid November, 62 percent below the same period in 1954, with no price increases noted though feed grains hay and bearing crops held steady.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Federal
Truck Driver Questioned at Arkadelphia
A 42 year old truck driver from Summerville DC was jailed today on a first degree murder charge in the death of Texas woman Mildred Holden found in a roadside ditch last week. Prosecutor Travis Mathis said a preliminary hearing would be held next week. Geiger said Holden grabbed his .88 caliber pistol and shot herself after riding with him. He claimed he did not know her motive. Arkansas State Police said there were several men in his story and he offered few details. Autopsy indicated a close range gunshot to Holden’s skull. Geiger, who lives in Summerville with his wife and three children, waived extraction and was processed on arrival from South Carolina.
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Summerville
D. C
Texas
Travis Mathis
Geiger
Mra
Mildred Holden
Silsbee
Vex
Arkansas
J Alan ‘Templeon
Litebiock
South Carolina
Diel
Simmerpoe
Foo
Holden
Says Moderns Don’t Think Enough
University of Michigan psychologist Dr Wilma Donahue told 5 000 Los Angeles County Medical Association members that modern society underuses the brain. She warned that brain cells atrophy without constant use and said today’s children think less than their grandparents as “everything is done for us.” The era’s lack of creative thinking means only about 10 percent of this generation are truly creative.
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Awart
University of Michigan
Wilma Donahue
Los Angeles County Medical Association
Hempstead election talk and local births noted
Early in Hempstead political maneuvering unfolds as Earl White plans to run for county judge and Garrett Willis seeks the tax assessor post, with Ray McDowell rumored for circuit clerk. Also reported: 21 births in Hempstead last month, including 26 white babies and three Negro girls, plus a local misread body sighting on Highway 67 and Bly D. Cato completing Marine vehicle school at Camp Pendleton.
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Hempstead
Earl White
Garrett Willis
Opery
Ray McDowell
Marine Pie
Bly D. Cato
Cato
Hope
1St Marine, Division
Camp Pendleton
Calif
President Eisenhower’s retest on key sales and corporations
Lawmakers in both Houses back a plan that would extend the current excise taxes and continue liquor and cosmetics levies as requested in his State of the Union message. The administration seeks year end extensions and potential fiscal adjustments, with a cautious path toward next year’s budget and policy timing.
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Enhower
Audi
Misenhowe
Dax-Cuttin
Magnoll Agreement Amid Oil Production Plans
The agreement outlines Magnoll Corporation purchasing under terms unspecified, with RiG Law and Colorado Oil involved. Norman cites production expansion at Lawton properties, aiming to raise daily barrel output and total production within Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma regions. The deal includes stock shares and over 129,000 acres across the Mid-Continent area.
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Magnoll
Colorado
Fir
Sas Corporation
Norman
Lawton Properties
Total Relz
Arkansas
Texas
Subfreezing Temperatures Forecast For Arkansas
The U S Weather Bureau warns of subfreezing temperatures moving into northern Arkansas tonight with a hard freeze expected across the state tomorrow night. Officials urge residents to protect crops and livestock and to prepare for bitter cold as lows drop into the teens.
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Prince Rainer II
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Minden
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