13 Jan 1955
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1955
Page
1
A Japanese radar unit arrived to assume duties from American troops at Nemuro on the northeast tip of Hokkaido within sight of Soviet held areas. After training the unit will take over guarding duties near Habomans Islands.
Weather scientists confirm the January thaw is a real pattern across much of the eastern United States, with researchers tying midwinter warm spells to broader shifts in atmospheric circulation. Studies chart January 21 to 23 as a three day warming period, noting similar trends in New York, Washington, and other cities, while noting Europe often remains cold.
The matter was referred upward but searches of regulations found no exit. Then a proposal emerged to grant diplomatic status to animal ambassadors of goodwill.
In the 20 year history of Korean cinema, Hand of Fate marks a landmark with a kiss between a Red spy heroine and a South Korean army counterintelligence agent. The scene breaks taboos as the couple renounces communism and opt for a hopeful union amid political intrigue.
In Dayton the Belknap and R Church holds its first meeting of the year with ten newly ordained officials joining the board. New officers include Elders Kenneth Brumbaugh Boyd Doverspike and Lester Gearhart Deacons Blair Neal Clarence Neal Albert Quinn Ward Rupp Harold Schrecengost Trustees Walter McIntyre Adam Rupp. holdovers are elders John Bittinger John Wilson Melvin Wilson deacon Robert Smith trustee Harold West. Reverend Randall L Heckman expresses optimism for a productive year aided by 15 officials.
New York reporting on the National Retail Dry Goods Association gathering. Merchants focus on what shoppers want amid competition and rising costs. Expect bigger merchandise assortments, smiling staff, and store expansion while discount houses gain credibility as consumer choice widens.
Jamaica's 10 year Labor Party dominance ends as the opposition PNP wins 16 seats to 13 in the House of Representatives with three seats undecided. Bustamante retains his seat as PNP gains ground amid rising nationalism and concerns about economic development on the island.
The Mixed Armistice Commission condemned Israel for sending a five man patrol into Syrian territory on December 8 to monitor a Syrian telephone line. The group called for Syria to treat the five captured soldiers as prisoners of war and return them to Israel. Canadian chairman cast the deciding votes on both motions with Israeli members opposing the condemnation.
Lansing Democrat Robert D. Mahoney, blind since age 15, sits in the Michigan House with his dog Happy. He uses a slate and stylus to read Braille notes while colleagues offer to read lengthy bills aloud. Mahoney says the challenge seems minor despite the workload.
A notice for nightly Bible preaching and prayer services at First Assembly of God Church Indiana 1455 Church 81. Rev. Richard J. Barriss leads services with special prayer for the sick and nightly music, except Saturday, at 7 30 P M.
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