Parliament confirms new Soviet security measures in session
In Moscow the Supreme Soviet approved a penal code overhaul amid talk of wartime propaganda penalties. Premier Khrushchev, Lavrenty Beria, and others faced debate as the assembly stamped approval, while shifts in security leadership and ambitious industrial programs were discussed behind closed doors.
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Shelenin
Savick
Elief
Tr Ted
Cnde
Lavrenty Bera
Nikita Khrushchev
Parlia
Shelepiny
Young Communist League
State Committee For Security
Baa
Soybean Pioneer Dies in Urbana
A report from Urbana notes the death of a soybean pioneer aged 76. Former head of the agronomy department at the University of Illinois, associated with Gen Ivan Serov era projects, died after a heart attack at his home, with details of succession yet to be announced.
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Urbana
Shelepin
Burlison
Ivan Serov
Department of Agronomy
University of Illinois
Serovsoyhean
Fett
Two L.B. Dead in Traffic
Christmas traffic safety efforts set a grim toll in Los Angeles County with nine deaths and hundreds of injuries. In Long Beach two people died in crashes on Christmas Eve as officers logged nearly 70 thousand checks and about two thousand citations citywide.
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Los Angeles
Long Beach
Heze
California
Southlord
Harvey G. Schaffen
Lime Ave
19Th St. Ang
Atlantic Wave
S and Alberts M. Rove
Ocean Blvd
Whnee
Weatherman’s Cousin Quips in a Roving English Tone
A playful exchange features an English born cousin of a weatherman, humorous mispronunciations about wheelbarrows, and a back-and-forth between an American and British exclamations. The banter hints at cultural clash and light camaraderie.
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England
Admiral's Wife Dies in Pittsburgh at 68
Mrs Ciera Moreeell, 68, wife of Admiral Bill Moreell, a prominent industrialist and wartime Seabees commander, died early Thursday in Pittsburgh. The obituary notes her influence and longtime public service.
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Pittsburgh
Ciera Moreeell
Bill Moreell
Wreckage Found of Missing Cat Transport in Alaska
Anchorage dispatch reports bush pilot Don Sheldon identified wreckage of a Cat transport near an 7,800 foot peak, 120 miles north of the city, with 15 aboard and no signs of life. The aircraft disappeared from Elmendorf Air Force Base after leaving for Shemya in the Aleutians. Air Force to recover bodies at daylight.
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Elmehdor
Shemya
Aleutian Islands
Air Industry Hopeful After New York Newspaper Strike
Negotiations in New York during a 16 day old newspaper strike recessed for the holiday. Developments in the past 24 hours yield a hopeful tone for a meeting set for today. The suspension of publication by nine Haities has cost publishers over 20 million dollars in pre Christmas advertising and circulation revenue. About 19000 non striking employees have lost about a quarter of a million dollars in wages to date.
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NEW York
Nine Haities
Atlas Takes Holiday On orbit and Eisenhower message
Atlas the 145 ton satellite maintains holiday silence while Rs orbiting world. Pentagon cuts communications tests to a reducer schedule on Monday and plans future voice and teletype messages. Officials would not say if Atlas will receive a New Year's greeting from President Eisenhower. Aircraft industry foresees 1959 sales over 10 billion dollars with 11.8 billion for 1958. Military aircraft production fell from 3,500 in 1957 to 4,000 in 1958, offset by missiles and space vehicle spending.
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UPI
America
Globe
Pentagon
Eisenhower
Orval R. Cook
Air Force
Aircraft Industries Assn
Cook
Death Toll in Traffic Takes Jump During Holiday Weekend
The National Safety Council warns the Christmas holiday period may set a record for traffic deaths. Through a 102hour weekend from Wednesday to Sunday midnight, the toll rose sharply with 265 fatalities and 30 deaths in fines. Weather was favorable for travel, and enforcement efforts failed to curb the rising numbers. Officials compare to 1934 and urge drivers to change behavior to prevent further loss.
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National Safety Council
TATE
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Fram & Tm
Ad Am
Parsons
NO FLYING ENDS STRIKE AT ONE AIRLINE
Striking machinists at Tast ama Air Lines ratified a new contract while Eastern and American Airlines planes remained grounded Thursday night as pilots and engineers continued picket lines. International Association of Machinists members plan no cross of strikes, and pilots withhold action on a federal peace pact. Christmas travel caused headaches, but travelers began returning home as the situation cooled.
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Tastama Air Lines
Eastern
American Afrlines
International Assn
mMembers
Unes
High1
American Airlines
Slain Bride's Mate Found in Hollywood
Ventura California report outlines a Ventura Santa Barbara and Los Angeles connected case. Tolice Duncan a 29 year old Santa Barbara lawyer faced a grand jury subpoena in a chilling murder investigation tied to Olga Duncan whose disappearance and burial led to multiple suspects including ex convicts and alleged blackmail plots.
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UPL
Tolice
Atty
Frank Duncat
Hollywood
Fils
Ventura Grand Jury
Duncan
Macher
Ewe
Ally
Roy Gustet
Santa Barbare
Mundayly
Sgts
Bob Reed
Bill Alexander
Los Angeles
Olga Duncan
Santa Barbara
Independent Queen Elizabeth Plea for Stronger Family Ties
The article reports Queen Elizabeth urging a Christmas plea to strengthen family bonds. Meanwhile a Canada incident on page A-2 details a brawl over a young wife that ended in the deaths of five people.
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Queen Elizabeth
Page Alo
Canada
Rainstorm forecast for Northern and Central California
The weatherman warned of a heavy rainstorm with mountain snow aimed at Northern and Central California. Strong winds were forecast along the California coast starting Friday, with heavy rainfall expected in the San Francisco Bay Area as the storm approaches.
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