Jerusalem Riots Rise Across Jordan Over Baghdad Pact
An Arab mob of about 2000 stormed the U S consulate in Jerusalem ripping down the flag amid protests against Jordan joining the Baghdad Pact. In Amman riots continued with clashes and a curfew as Premier Hazza El Majali resigned and Parliament dissolved.
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Hazza el Majali
Bethlehem
Christ
Beirut
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el Mufti
Britain
Senator George to Seek Re Nomination in 56
Vienna Ga Sen Walter F George announced plans to seek re nomination in Georgia Democratic primary next year. The veteran lawmaker and Foreign Relations Committee chair denied retirement after 33 years in the Senate, ending speculation of Herman Talmadge succeeding him.
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Vienna
Walter F. George
Georgia
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Herman Talmadge
Baghdad pact finance chiefs to meet January
The economic committee of the Baghdad pact plans its first gathering in Baghdad on January 10. finance ministers from Britain Iraq Iran Turkey and Pakistan are expected to attend.
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Baghdad
Iraq
Britain
Iran
Turkey
Pakistan
Notable Cold Wave Across Regions with Freezing Lows
The cold spell spread from the Canadian northwest to northern Florida with Kenosha posting a morning low of 2 above. Yesterday's low was 4 below and the high 11. Noon readings reached 16 at the sewage treatment plant and 18 at American Motors. Tonight's low 0 to 10 above. Wednesday's high 20 to 25. Cloudy skies persist with slowly moderating temperatures.
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Kenosha
American Motors
Wisconsin
Midwest
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Wis
Emidji
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Pennsylvania
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Redwood Falls
Minnesota
Dalhart
Tex
Dulles Proposes Major U S Foreign Aid Increase
Secretary of State Dulles announced a plan to raise foreign aid by 200 million dollars next year and seek Congress for a total appropriation of 4.9 billion. He stressed economic aid amid Soviet activity, warned against Soviet “Trojan Horse” tactics, and explained the distinction between appropriations and actual spending while noting a seven billion dollar aid authority space.
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Dulles
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Russia
United States
Congressional
Jewish Soldiers Volunteer to Guard Christmas Day
In Friedberg Germany Jewish soldiers of the U.S. 29th Field Artillery Battalion volunteer to man all posts on Christmas Day to allow Christian soldiers time for religious services. The army announced they will perform guard duty kitchen police and other tasks on the holiday.
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Friedberg
Germany
U. S. 29Th Field Artillery Battalion
Inland Steel tops five million ton annual production
Chicago based Inland Steel Co. announced it has exceeded five million tons in annual production for the first time in its history marking a new peak for the firm.
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Chicago
Inland Steel Co
Help Fill the Christmas Kettles
Donation appeal urging shoppers to drop coins and bills into Salvation Army kettles to aid Kenosha families, promising a merrier Christmas for both contributors and recipients.
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Salvation Army
Kenosha
Syrian raid documents claim planned Israeli territory seizure
Israeli Foreign Ministry says documents from the December raid on Syria reveal Syrian plans to seize Israeli land by force. Also in New York a syndicate led by Cy Block bids over two million dollars for the Detroit Tigers. In Madison, Wisconsin the education committee votes Sen. W. W. Clark to lead a study of education funding and high school district consolidation.
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Syria
New York
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Detroit Tigers
Long Island
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Wisconsin Legislative Council
W. W. Clark
Rvesper
Dulles Says Russia Vetoed Japan UN Bid for London Talks
Secretary of State Dulles accuses the Soviet Union of vetoing Japan's bid for United Nations membership to gain bargaining leverage in London peace talks.
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Washington
Dulles
Russia
Japan
United Nations
London
Right Man for Job Bentleyville Pa
The officer investigating a $2,000 state liquor store robbery is Police Chief Eugene Muscatell.
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Bentleyville
Eugene Muscatell
Yugoslavia Wins UN Security Council Seat Split Deal
Yugoslavia was elected to a two year term on the UN Security Council in a split agreement with the Philippines. A record deadlock saw 36 ballots over two months, with 43 votes for Yugoslavia and 11 for the Philippines.
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Yugoslavia
UN Security Council
Philippines
General Assembly
Assembly
Finland
Sweden
Russia
Jose Maza
Rescue of 120 from fogbound North Sea island voyage
Rescuers pulled 120 schoolchildren and their teachers from Langeoog Island after their ship ran aground in thick fog off Germany. The group had just finished a four week vacation and were bound for Bensersiel, a Frisian port about 30 miles east of the Dutch border.
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North Sea
Germany
Langeoog Island
Bensersiel
Winter Cold Persists Across Midwest With Fire Toll Rising
Temperatures remain below freezing as a numb Midwest week continues in bitter cold. Grantsburg Wisconsin hits 16 below, Emidji Minnesota 11 below, and Dalhart Texas 11 above. Disastrous fires spark from overheated stoves in Springfield Ohio and Appleton Wisconsin. A Belmont Wisconsin trucker found frozen in creek water highlights deaths from exposure.
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Ohio
Appleton
Wis
Belmont
Toledo
Kansas
Huge Order for Prop-Jet Units By General Motors
New York General Motors Corp announced a 26 million dollar order for 200 prop-jet power units for Eastern Air Lines 40 Lockheed Electra airliners. The supply includes option for 150 more units for 30 Electras, potentially lifting the total value above 40 million dollars.
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New York
General Motors Corp
Eastern Air Lines
Eastern
Appleton Fire Destroys Three Stores On College Avenue
A Monday night blaze in Appleton destroyed three two story buildings on College Avenue, causing at least 200000 dollars in damage. Firefighters battled sub zero conditions through the night with six families left homeless and one cat killed. A furnace in the basement of the appliance store is suspected as the cause.
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Appleton
Paul Neumann
Joseph Trudell
Neenah
Neumann
President Eisenhower Returns to Washington For Christmas Prep
President Eisenhower changed plans twice and will fly to Washington this afternoon. Originally the trip was to go to the capital Wednesday morning, then the plan shifted to driving this afternoon, and finally the president will fly as Mrs. Eisenhower prefers to return a day earlier to complete Christmas preparations. James C. Hagerty noted the move was driven by Mrs. Eisenhower.
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Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Washington
Mrs. Eisenhower
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James C. Hagerty
White House
Ford Opens Books for SEC Sale in Washington
Ford Motor Co will open its books for the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington to clear the way for a public sale of Ford stock. The disclosure will trace how the firm started with 28000 dollars in 1903 and grew into a major industrial giant by 1919. The story highlights Henry Ford and Edsel Ford, mass production, the Model T, and the $5-a-day wage policy while noting postwar expansion and the Ford Foundation's stock sale aims.
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America
Ford Motor Co
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington
Ford
Henry Ford
Edsel
Michigan
Ford Foundation
Two Air Collisions Kill Eleven In Florida Skies
Four Air Force planes crashed in two Florida accidents yesterday killing eleven airmen and leaving three missing. Eight died near Tampa when two B47 bombers collided near a trailer park while a Pinecastle craft flew beneath. a separate midair over Port St. Joe killed three fliers from Tyndall AFB.
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Florida
Tampa
MacDill Air Force Base
Pinecastle Afb
Orlando
Port St. Joe
Florida West Coast
Tyndall Afb
Panama City
Fla
MacDill
Pinecastle
U. S. 98
Knosha Adopts Record Nine-Million Budget With 35 Mill Rate
The Keosha council approved a 35 mill property tax levy, up from the prior year, boosting property taxes by about 13 percent. The total general fund budget is 9,?74,877, with $6,414,620 to be raised by taxes and $3,300,257 from other revenues. Six pay raises were approved for city officials, including Police Chief Haukedahl and Fire Chief Brady, each $37.50 monthly, amid a 2-1 vote.
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Stanley G. Haukedahl
William J. Brady
Leo Buchmann
Anthony Schlenker
Ted Smith
R. H. Custer
Edward Fechner
R. Merrill Rhey
General Fund
City of
Kenosha
Nogscoedvben
30Th Ave
Britain Plans Major Army Reorganization After Home Guard Retirement
War Secretary Antony Head announced in the House of Commons that Britain will retire the Home Guard after four years of alert and place volunteers aged 18 to 65 on reserve. The Territorial Army will be trimmed to two full strength divisions to meet NATO requirements with remaining troops reassigned.
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London
Britain
Antony Head
House of Commons
North Atlantic Council
Paris
Home Guard
U. S. National Guard
NATO
Wisconsin highways reported in good winter driving condition
The State Motor Vehicle Department announced that all main highways in Wisconsin are in good shape for winter driving, indicating preparations for snowy conditions.
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Madison
Wisconsin
State Motor Vehicle Department
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