Menzies Sees Hike in Support In Saturday Vote
Sydney Prime Minister Robert Menzies remains confident that Australia's national election will boost Liberal Party support. He leads the coalition with the Country Party, aiming to extend governing tenure since 1949. Labor argues for pensions, social services, and tax reforms to appeal to voters.
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Herbert V. Evatt
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Watt
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Harriman Criticizes Dulles Over Goa Dispute
Averell Harriman in New York criticizes Secretary of State Dulles for tying the United States to Portugal in India's Goa dispute. Harriman says the administration’s stance harmed U.S. interests and defends his right to critique foreign policy while noting former Senator Vandenberg’s stance on discussing policy. The Dallas Cunha statement reportedly angered Indians by calling Goa a Portuguese province.
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Color Question Dropped From New York Driver Licenses
Albany New York Governor Harriman removed the question of color from state driver license applications saying it is offensive. Negro groups had urged its removal as a means of identification, but Harriman argued that color is unreliable as a descriptor.
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Cardinal Owner and Wife Welcome Son William Peter
St. Louis Cardinal owner August A. Busch Jr and his wife have a baby boy named Peter William, their third child from Busch's marriage. The boy was born Monday at St. Louis Maternity Hospital, joining four siblings from previous marriages.
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Son of War Hero Faces West Point or Air Academy Choice
Colin Kelly Jr. of Chesyer Pa son of WWII pilot Capt Colin Kelly weighs a future between West Point and the Air Academy. The Roosevelt recommendation in 1956 and age constraints shape his options as he leads his suburban high school class and pursues Eagle Scout status.
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Home Is Where Husband Is Ruling Quakes Courts
A ruling in St Louis held that a husband is the heart of the household, reversing a lower court decision. The refugee Predrag Niko testified he feared remaining in his native country, prompting attorney Viv Delge and the Yunestuyt POUrL to seek reconsideration. The higher court’s reversal emphasized the traditional view of domestic ties influencing residence and family stability amid migration concerns.
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Paratyphoid Outbreak in Lancaster Sparks Mass Inoculation
Lancaster Pa authorities declare a paratyphoid outbreak a catastrophe similar to the Stroudsburg incident. A state health head orders a mass inoculation drive as cases rise, largely among children, with one dairy identified as the possible common source. Authorities warn unreported cases may exist and stress free antibiotics and vaccines.
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Temperatures Fall Across Broad Areas From Fresh Cold Air
Two fresh masses of cold air from the North and the Pacific lowered widely scattered temperatures across broad areas. Readings 10 to 15 degrees lower in the upper Mississippi Valley and central regions. Lows near 14 below in Minot North Dakota, with many locations in Utah eastern Oklahoma and western Minnesota reporting very cold conditions as precipitation stayed light.
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Santa Claus Tests Telephone System
Ann Arbor merchants and the Santa Claus telephony test overwhelmed the system. The Michigan Bell Telephone Co installed three lines and added four more due to high call volume. A public notice urged patience as the service strained under seasonal demand.
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NAM picks Parker to lead from industry backlash
At the NAM annual convention Parker, former Kimberly-Clark chair, urged industriais to reject federal aid and warned unchecked government growth. He noted U S farm, labor and tax costs rising since 1918, urging communities to refuse federal help. Parker will be elected NAM president succeeding Henry Ritter.
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Natonal Assn
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Kimberly-Clark Corp
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Henry G. Ritter Iu
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St Joseph bids set for December 20 on new reserve center
The district Army announced bids for a $250,000 activation reserve training center to be built at the east site limits in St Joseph. The armory will house 4M reserve personnel and construction is expected to begin next month.
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Business Spending Seen as Economy Spur for Next Year
New York report notes three main spenders the consumer government and business all indicating higher outlays ahead. Department of Commerce data show 1955 first five months spending on new prints and equipment well above 1954, with business investment set for further gains as personal incomes rise. Four of five survey respondents expect good times next year, though consumer plans to raise spending have cooled from earlier optimism.
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Psychiatrist Deviation Definition Sparks VA Talk
In Providence, Melvyn Johnson chief of the Veterans Administration Mental Hygiene clinic defined a psychiatrist as a man who lives to an idle egotistical show and writes the arches? in a deranged remark. The odd comment sparked discussion at a speech yesterday.
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Personal Income Rises to 3004 Billion in October
Commerce Department reports Americans at an annual personal income rate of 3004 billion dollars for October and predicts continued growth into next year. November employment hits a record 61,?07,000 while agriculture loses a million workers.
Minister Addresses Masonic Pearl at Lot Annual Gathering
The Rev. Benjamin L. Selmi spoke in Jefferson City at the Masonic Pearl event hosted by Peer Commandery No. 29 Templar in Kansas City. Guests included Missouri Grand Commander Tawell Seat and Avery Dundeo with musical numbers by Miss Carolyn Keathley and the Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra.
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Kahoka Man Heads Limestone Group
Arley J. Brooks of Kahoka was elected president of the Missouri Limestone Producers Association at the close of the two day meeting held at the Governor Hotel. He succeeds A B Richardson of Forest City. Paul N. Doll of Moreau Dr was named manager. O L Taetz of Gray Summit remains vice president. Roy E. Mayes of Carthage Marble Corp is secretary treasurer. John Hendren and Henry Andrae were rehired as legal counsels. New board directors elected include Robert Holub of Maryville L Et Bray of Rolla and Frank Snyder of Gallatin.
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Kahoka
Missouri Limestone Producers Association
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Forest City
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Moreau Dr
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O. L. Tretz, Inc
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Roy E. Mayes
Carthage Marble Corp
Carthage
John Hendren
Henry Andrae
Robert Holub
Maryville
L. Et. Bray
Rolla
Frank Snyder
Gallatin
Police Arrest Two Officials in Repeated Break-In Case
Louisville report states G Edward Parker Jr., 29, was arrested on a storehouse breaking charge by Patrolmen Paul Eubank and Astie Dukes, who had previously arrested him on a similar charge. The article notes Parker referred to them as a jing bone.
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Edward Parker Jr
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Paul Eubank
Astie Dukes
Attlee Accepts Earldom and Queued Title Secret
Former British Labour Party leader Clement Attlee, 72, has retired as party head and accepted an earldom. His wife Violet said the full title will include a time or place linked to him but not Great Missenden, where the Attlees reside. The earldom was announced by Buckingham Palace.
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Great Missenden
Parole Granted for Man Claimed Innocent in Arkansas
A 61 year old Black inmate, jailed 20 years for a murder he may not have committed, was paroled yesterday after Governor Faubus reduced another life sentence to aid parole. The man, Weldon Raulknight, was convicted for a 1918 killing despite affidavits from 10 friends asserting he was in Atlanta in 1916 and never in Arkansas that year.
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Apology Sought From Princess Margaret Over Townshend Jokes
London and Canada reviews of American comedian Bob Hope's remarks about Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend sparked upset. Hope said he would apologize if the princess is angry, enlisting Sharman Douglas to aid in outreach. He made the jokes on a television show during a visit from the United States.
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