23 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1955
Page
1
ALGIERS AP The death toll in Algeria climbs amid ongoing violence as France pledges 60 000 more troops. The surge follows 13 months of insurrection with about 200 deaths in two weeks and roughly 40 in the last 24 hours as elections in France loom and rebels intensify attacks.
Hollywoods face turns red at a Four Star Theater premiere for I'll Cry Tomorrow. Reporter in Santa suit fools photographers, while stars like Darryl Zanuck and Joan Bennett mingle. Judi Jordan jokes about a Christmas doll. Taina Elg talks of a baby.
Mayor Randall N. Christmas, newly elected in Miami, issued a public greeting wishing all citizens and visitors a merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year. The message emphasized goodwill and seasonal cheer for the city.
In Little Rock a shopper who returned a Christmas tree to dealers circled the lot and, after examining others, chose the very tree she had rejected. The yuletide moment highlighted a woman’s right to change her mind as salesmen permitted the exchange.
British journalist Lois Mitchison reports from Peiping on ex-POWs and Chinese conditions. Interviews with seven Americans and Briton Condron reveal motives for staying in China, fears of retaliation, and views on germ warfare while Christmas trees are offered free to needy families in California.
The notice lists a broadcast of The Story of Jesus told by Claude Rains and notes events at Park Press with a time likely 4:10 a.m. on Monday, December 26, with references to WDAD and Tadiaga Legion closing Saturday.
EASTON Wash Sgt John Horan told how four days in a snow filled Cascade foothill ordeal began after he bailed from a C46 at 12 000 feet. He landed in a talus field found a clearing and, with luck and training, survived to reunite with his Japanese wife Teruko and three children awaiting him in Seattle.
Much of Pennsylvania expected a white Christmas as a warm front brings heavy snow. Up to nine inches fell overnight in some areas, with Bloomsburg recording seven inches and another two inches today. Snow to sleet or freezing rain in the southeast, with more snow in the northeast on Saturday and a warmer Sunday with scattered rain.
A bustling pre Christmas scene shows shoppers in Pennsylvania finishing last purchases as families prepare for holiday dinners. Women organize meals, husbands assist at home, and workers balance work with festive plans while children stay excited for the holiday.
The University of Pittsburgh will convert the Schenley Park Apartments into a dormitory and student activities center. Seven buildings with 1150 rooms in 238 units on a two acre site will be repurposed, with occupancy phased out as work proceeds. Conversion is projected to cost about one million dollars, aided by two anonymous gifts totaling 450000.
Fairland Oklahoma December scene shows postmaster Ben Cooksey 60, veteran of 18 years, handling Christmas mail by hand. He cancels about 20 000 greeting cards yearly and stamps roughly 150 cards per minute without modern equipment.
Pittsburgh judge grants parole to Albert W Goff after his children Katherine ten and Thomas twelve wrote to plead for Daddy home for Christmas The 45 year old man jailed for voluntary manslaughter in his wife s death in June 1984 had served eighteen months of a two year sentence The letter said they miss him and want him home for Christmas and to fix their broken home
Michael Schmidt, 17, of Millvale, was fatally injured when he fell from a moving car driven by William Mayer, 17, also of Millvale. Police said Schmidt fell as the door swung open after Mayer apparently lost control of the vehicle.
Wayne Currie 21 in fair to serious condition at Memorial Hospital after a two car crash on Route 711 near Boltz. James Buchkoski 20 treated as outpatient for facial burns. Vehicles driven by Ray Ritenour of New Florence and Lois Garlitz of Boltz collided as Garlitz attempted a left turn.
West Liberty Kentucky celebrates 104 year old Aunt Justine Govedon who jokes she surprised everyone by staying around two years ago. She wants anything but sweets for her birthday and Christmas and keeps a clay pipe nearby, reflecting a long life and stubborn humor.
Diplomatic discussion at United Nations follows Syria's proposal to oust Israel from the UN after the Galilee attack. Syria seeks punitive action but observers note the council only acts on member requests and Syria is not a member. Shukairy urged Russia to sponsor the seven point resolution, provoking speculation on Soviet support.
A Memphis reader reports an odd missive to Santa via radio station WMC. The child asks for family gifts rather than personal wishes, urges kindness to less fortunate children, and emphasizes Christmas joy and the story of Jesus as part of the season.
Harrisburg republican Rep Varner moves to file nomination petitions for President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Pennsylvania's April 24 primary. He notes no confirmation from Eisenhower or party leaders and says the primary signals voters’ top choice. The article recalls Eisenhower's 1952 primary victory numbers in Pennsylvania.
Wild gale driven rains flood northern California as the Eel and Klamath rivers surge. Five small communities Pep perwood Elmnor Weott Kla math and Klamath Glen are virtually wiped out with waters 15 to 18 feet deep. Isolated Carlotta Ferndale and Alton rely on radio for contact as damage runs into millions. Residents flee by boat and coastal rivers remain out of banks.
A Denver father in sobriety sent a letter to the Rocky Mountain News offering five dollars to help a “deserving young man” buy a Christmas gift. The paper, with welfare aid, found 13 year old Arthur J. Nanstiel, child of Alfred and Mrs. Nanstiel, who wanted to buy a gift for his mother. The gesture helps Mrs. Nanstiel receive a Christmas present.
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