Two Die in Troop F Area Weekend Traffic Mishaps
Two holiday fatalities raise Troop F year total to 58 with 168 injuries and $17,300 in damage. Sue Jamison, 35, of Kansas City, and Morris R. Branson, 44, of Centralia, died in separate crashes on Christmas Day. Jamison perished in a two car crash on Highway 40 eight miles east of Boonville. Branson died in a pre-crash incident at Old 22 and New 22 in Audrain County. Injured were Isah Nichols, 45, Kansas City, and Evan Powers, 67, Chicago Heights, WL. A third accident near Callaway saw Edward Goodison, 45, and Miss Kersting, 26, injured with Kersting arrested for careless driving. Other incidents produced multiple injuries and arrests. total damage tallies varied. Continued on Page if Gal, 6)
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Kansas City
Morris? R. Branson
Centralia
Highway 40
Boonville
Isah Nichols
Jamison
Tessenger
Evan Powers
Chicago Heights
Andrain
Branson
New 22
Andrain Conmity
Callaway County
Edward Goodison
Greenville
Wth Kersting
St. Louis
Miss Kersting
Goodson
Linus A. Hohm
Rt. 2
Jefferson City
Desnage
Calloway
Montgomery County
Sundh
William A. Jones
William Lovings
IL Jones
Huck
Highway 135
Cooper County
Fraces Small
Foonville
Jon Webster
Niles
Mich
Paul
Gal
Ifin
Missei
St. Louis Nva
Cas
Jefferson County
Willian
Powell
House Spring
Hoten
Billy
Leis County
James Jone
Sam l Richardson
Rickwand
Die Pedes
Louis County
Matthew Fivan
Frank Chanaler
Charlos M. Male
Whee Tsi Cay
Watrre County
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Altai
Mr Parker
St. Lis
Walter Milin
Bodgiks Low Jameson
New Boonyilo
Minnie Berry
New Madrid
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University of
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Mexico
Mpia
Drivers Assessed Fines Jail Terms in Local Court
A bleak day in city court saw five motorists cited, totaling $15 in fines. Charles L. Smith of Lohman faced the heaviest penalty, $50 and 1 cent, plus jail time. Two others received 90 days probation. Jail sentences totaled 210 days for three defendants. A separate incident involved a parked car collision on Taft Miller Street injuring a bumper and fender. Robert F. Schepker and Jonny Schepker faced fines and probation for traffic violations near a bridge on Myrtle Avenue.
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T City
Andrew
Sehwailer
Cole County
Charles L. Smith
Lohman
Ins
Smit
PL Barnett
E. Miller St
Taft Miller Street
Smith Ai
Probelon
Jonny Schepker
Filton 1
Birdsong
Kansas City
Kan
Weir's Creek
Myrtle Avenue
Fedger’s
Theft Of Mexico Mailbag Investigated By Police
City police and county officers probe a theft linked to a damaged package addressed to Farber, Missouri. Remnants found near a GM&O station area include a Japan to New York box and articles from the package. Postal inspectors notified. investigation continues amid uncertain timing of the theft and possible Vandalia connection. Weather notes for Jefferson City and Central Missouri accompany the report.
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Menico
Farber
Micteurk
Oklahoma POW Hawkins May Return From China
The mother of Pfc. Samuel David Hawkins, 22, says he desires to come home from China where he is a prisoner of war in Korea. She cites intercepted letters showing homesickness and fear of a guard. Hawkins is one of 16 American turncoats still in China and has not filed a claim with the Red China government.
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Oklahoma City
Pfc
Samual David Hawkins
Oklahoma
Lily Minncoal
Carley Jones
China
Hawkins
Korea
Red China
Jones
Weekend Traffic Mishaps Claim 17 Lives in State
A 78 hour Christmas period ends with 17 deaths across Missouri highways and streets. Fatal crashes include multiple in Jefferson, St Louis, and surrounding counties with victims ranging from teens to adults. The week’s incidents spanHead-on collisions, rollovers, and pedestrians struck near Cassville and Mexico.
Arrests of Peron Supporters Across Argentina During Christmas Week
Argentine authorities detained more than 50 military and civilian supporters of exdictator Juan Peron in raids over Christmas. One person was killed and a police officer and a civilian wounded during a roundup. Centers cited include San Luis province and Tandil as unrest hotspots tied to a wider conspiracy plan to disrupt the Provisional President Aramburu government with strikes and arson. The regime froze assets of Juan Fangio and 361 others suspected of unjust enrichment, with 68 firms and 64 individuals named for investigation by a five man board.
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Buenos Aires
World Auto
Juan Miguel Fangio
Peron
Local Family Narrowly Escapes Injuries In Car Crash
Terry Noah's new automobile was badly damaged last night when it struck a hog on Highway 65 about 1 1/2 miles east of Waverly. Five people were in the car. all escaped serious injuries except Mrs. Noah who was badly shaken. Passengers included Mr. and Mrs. Noah Sherr and Terry Sr. and Mr Noah's sister Sherry Ann of Cainsville, visiting over Christmas with Mr Noah's parents.
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Terry Noah
Waverly
Noah
Funeral services for A Pool and state offices to close
State offices will close for the pool funeral of A Pool as Mornay Somerrow and others attend. Deyetiy, atin died Sunday and is mourned by family and friends. Military honors by the Missouri National Guard will follow a service at Mineral Hospital with a color guard and firing squad.
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Pru
Deyetiy
Rose
Kirler
Riverview
Romalely
Mr. Pont
tanisunuGiy
Miney
Suntan Lane
Widnes
Mineral Service
Prank Railton
Tay Carver
Melvin Whiteside
George Fitzgersld
Arg
Goryammer
Charles. W. Mickey
Merbert H. Huber
Harold B. Baler Jr
Guard of Honor
Henjamin O. Gondin
Anthony Blume
Baglers
Sue C. Losier
Jon O. New
Uag
Missouri National Guard
Lt Coal
Clyde G. Lear
John G. Gibson
J. & Taylor
Haskell Holman
M. Maris
Ernest Happy
Frank We Hayes
Ric Shulraman
Mts
Rk State
Cal
Western Floods Claim 41 Lives and 19 Missing
The report details California flood devastation along the San Joaquin Delta and surrounding regions. It cites 41 dead and 19 missing with extensive damage in Yuba City and the Empire Tract area, plus statewide weather impacts and planned federal aid discussions.
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Duigier
Callivewia
San Joaquin River
Tio
Delta
Hyongh
Pam
Vulin City
California
Oregon
Verano
Peat Navatat Comity
Dorth
Featur
Yoba City
Feather River
Warlion Uta
Lever
Yuba City
Helicopter Rescues Seamen Amid Japanese Storms
A helicopter plucked sailors from a Japanese freighter off northeast Japan as violent two day storms lashed the area. Six other ships reported missing include a 183% ton freighter and the Tanda Maru which broke up near Hachinohe City after grounding amid 40 foot waves.
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Tokyo
Japan
Kemsas
Iq Xember
Syater
U.S
Des Stroyer Ozbourn
Hachinohe City
Anti Baghdad Pact Opponents United
Cairo reports on a maritime rescue as 13 crewmen from the M1avesti are saved after separating from the ship. Maj Gen Abdel Hae Iy Amor, Egypt War minister and likely supreme Arab commander, weighs in on regional military leadership amid ongoing Israel Arab tensions. A joint army command team evacuated sailors while anti Baghdad alliance members observe in attendance.
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Cairo
Faypt
Saudi Arabia
Maritime Safety Board
Sys Ath Eee
Nidlany
Abdel Haeiy
Israel
Stalin
Merchert G. Gates
Kansas City
Kan
Zee Eral
Meg
Army Command
Amer
Egypt
Syria
Old Favorites Dominate Ballots Man of the Year list dominated by Ike
The Associated Press survey names Dwight D. Eisenhower as man of the year in a sprawling retrospective. Other top figures include Ford, Dulles, Reuther and Salk with strong ties to industry, labor, and public life across wartime and postwar years. The piece hints at Ike’s lasting influence in foreign policy, industry, and science, while noting recurring recognitions across decades.
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Formosa
Ford
Associated Press
Viet Nam
Middle
East
Dwight
Exenhower
Critors
Doh
Poser Dulles
Desige
Reuther
Ford Nation
Walter Reuther
Rigby Ford
Dom
Hussia
United Nations
Youas Salk
Jon Salk
Agaly Mintura
Afl-Cio
Geneva
Missouri Traffic Death Toll Tops 1,037 With Six Days Left
The Missouri Highway Patrol reports 1,037 traffic fatalities so far this year, 82 more than the same period four years ago, with a deadly week tally nearing the year’s peak. Last week saw numerous deaths on streets and highways, marking one of the year’s highest weekly tolls.
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Missouri
Highway Patrol
Traffic Deaths Reach 600 First Time in History
The report notes the holiday weekend set a historic high with 600 traffic deaths, while local business activity remains steady. The piece references widespread shopping and mentions Christm as a busy period with shoppers and law enforcement fielding increased traffic and safety concerns across several states.
Firemen Answer Six Alarms in Two Days
A string of fires overwhelmed Monroe Street and nearby areas over two days. Firefighters battled blazes sparked by Christmas decorations and other sources, saving structures but destroying sheds and contents. A large crowd gathered to watch as flames menaced multiple buildings and a telephone office. One child and several residents reported minor injuries, while authorities investigated the incidents and secured the scene.
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Marerla Sehwalinr
Monroe
Ie Delephone
Mennes
Mild Weather to Persist Through Christmas Holiday Period
Weather officials predict continued mild conditions for Missourians during the Christmas holidays. The Weather Bureau notes a chance of light precipitation, with minor impacts expected Thursday through Friday in the western regions. Overnight temperatures hovered near seasonal baselines with slight reductions noted in some locales.
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Kansas
Biipeak
West
White House Confers on State of the Union Message
Report states the White House plans to send the State of the Union message to Congress on January 15, two days after a conference involving Secretary of State Dulles and Gen. Latta Tul fing. President Eisenhower discussed the matter with Pope Pius XII indirectly amid questions about a possible West Point trip.
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Binty
Upton
Congres
Ure
White House
Dixelfenith
Dulles
Latta Tulfing
Air Forge Ordler
Stat
Pras
James A. Hagerty
Elon
State of the Union
Senate
Beange
Troy
Fortheast
Dallas
Ciernorn Way
Mate
Vna
Key West
Times New Drugs Mental Penicillin For Illness and the Blues
Report on five new psychiatric drugs described as mental penicillin. They show dramatic but variable results for mental illnesses and the blues, potentially signaling a new era in psychiatry. Notes from an American Psychiatric Association symposium describe cases where patients improved when combined with soothing drugs, while some still relapsed.
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Atlanta
American Assa
Advancement of Defence
Final Tabulations Reveal 605 Deaths On Nation Highways
Final tabulations show 605 highway deaths nationwide during the Christmas weekend with 8 fires and numerous accidents. Traffic fatalities averaged about 12 daily in the year up to December followed by a peak during the holiday period. States listed include Arkansas Illinois Missouri with hundreds of incidents and nationwide counts from national safety bodies.
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Hebeck
Natton
National Safety
Christina Haliday
II Council
Ned He Teararti
Dali
Ug America
Ted Press
Uct
Weathey Canelittony
Hgvardoug
Chicago
Los Angeles
Artingas
Ilinois
Missouri
City Committee Sets Meeting Tonight At Seven Thirty
The City Council Committee of the Whole will meet at 7 30 p m to tackle at least two long standing issues including bids by Lack and Veatch fat resurvey of the local sewer system and pay raises for police and fire personnel Mayor Ellis noted a possible later session to approve revision ordinances prepared by City Attorney Carter Col James D Carter director of the Department of Corrections and warden of the Missouri State Penitentiary spoke at a Lions Club luncheon at the Missouri Hotel tomorrow
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fEeneil
Arthur W. Ellis
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