World marks Wright brothers 50th anniversary in Kitty Hawk
In Kitty Hawk North Carolina crowds gathered as banners flew to honor the 50 year anniversary of powered flight. The celebration included a glider salute by the Soaring Society of America and remarks by Bibert Cox director of the National Park Service who called the Wrights achievement a milestone in world aviation. Wreaths were laid at the Wright monument as memorial services were held.
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Weather Sparks Widespread Mishaps In Tri-City Area
A winter storm dumps two to three inches of snow across Norton and nearby towns. Kingsport sees light accumulation while Virginians report freezing temps and slick roads. A fatal crash near Pound leaves Cecil Green dead after his overturned car enters a creek. Delores Ann Stidham, 22, dies in Bristol area collision as Lemuel Stidham’s car strikes theirs amid multiple weather related wrecks.
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Eisenhower Huddles With Cabinet On 1954 Plans
President Eisenhower convened a third cabinet meeting to finalize the 1954 program details to be sent to Republican congressional leaders. Vice President Nixon attended the session, with plans for White House conferences with GOP leaders from Thursday to Saturday. Senate GOP Leader Knowland and others expect a two way discussion, not just a briefing.
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Deputy Munsey in Fair Condition After Long Island Crash
Deputy Sheriff Albert Munsey remains in fair condition at Helston Valley Community Hospital after being struck by a car Sunday in Long Island. A preliminary hearing for Ray J. Collier on a felonious assault charge tied to the incident is set for January 4 in General Sessions Court. Collier faces additional counts of driving without a license and improper license plate violations. Munsey is undergoing treatment for head and leg injuries.
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Dean Optimistic On Peace Talks In Leaving Korea
Allied negotiator Arthur H. Dean departed Seoul for Washington expressing confidence he would return to convene a peace conference with the Communists. He said the Reds really want a Korean parley despite delaying tactics and warned they may face Allied action to ensure safe prisoner transfers. Taylor outlined plans to move 22,000 anti Communist prisoners from the frontline zone as talks remained stalled.
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Fugitives Escape Prison Work Detail In Nashville Carjacking Spree
Two convicts identified as Morvig Harding and Wayhe Jelly escaped from a state prison work detail on the Cumberland River and forced a man and his nephew to drive them through Nashville at gunpoint for about 30 minutes. Prison guard W M Jordon said the escapee pair were described as dangerous and later released their captives near a grocery store after the Jeep ride.
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Nixon To Review World Problems
Vice President Nixon carries a briefcase of issues from 70 days of travel in Asia the Middle East and the Pacific to present to the National Security Council. He will outline trade disputes with Australia New Zealand and Japan along with Japan's rearmament and Okinawa status as part of a broader report to President Eisenhower and congressional leaders.
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Italian Labor Calls Nationwide Strike
Italian workers pressed a 24 hour nationwide walkout for higher pay amid ongoing labor action. Police reported a few detentions for disturbances on buses but no violence. The strikes mark a second nationwide action in five days and a third this fall, limited by funding.
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Congress Puts New UMT Plan In Deep Freeze
Washington leaders pause on universal military training as the Eisenhower administration weighs a five member Adler commission proposal. House Speaker Martin says sentiment favors no UMT while draft law remains. Adler notes changed conditions but Short signals no committee action without new evidence.
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Twenty two GI's complain U S delayed interviews
Panmunjom Korea reports say twenty two unrepatriated American prisoners of war accuse the United States of delaying interviews that were to start last Monday. GIs protest as 104 pro Communist South Koreans await processing in the tents. An Air Force man in Tokyo seeks contact with one prisoner and a relative plans to travel to Tokyo to try to influence her brother.
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Navy Reports One Man Lost In Swamped Liberty Launch
At Norfolk Virginia a Navy spokesman said it appears one sailor was killed when a Liberty launch swamped during a winter storm. Three other crewmen remained unaccounted for while six were treated for injuries or exposure at the naval base. The launch was ferrying sailors from the cruiser Pittsburgh when heavy seas forced its return to the fleet landing.
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Package Deal Sought On Lend-Lease Debt
Soviet Ambassador Zarubin pressed for a packaged settlement on the 11 billion wartime lend-lease account with the United States during a brief conference with Acting Secretary of State Smith. The two sides discussed a note exchange but Zarubin urged a single package approach.
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Weather note fragment with unclear timing and bodies
Fragmentary meteorology style text mentions mornings and times like 3 20 a m and 4 08 a m with planets Mercury Venus and references to next week morning sky events. readable parts are insufficient to identify a clear event or location.
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No Christmas for Eastern Europe under new regime
In a Vienna dispatch, Eastern European Christmas traditions fade as Communists replace Santa with Grandfather Frost. Witnesses note gift exchanges the only sign of festivity, while in Czechoslovakia officials dub the nativity tale an exploiter's myth.
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Policy Change Threat Brings Sharp Reaction
Paris reports a sharp U S warning on European defense plans as John Foster Dulles cautioned France over climate for a six nation army. NATO assets may rise with more than 1300 air units and eight percent force expansion by year end. Groenther and Dulles stress cautious strength while debating atomic weapons sharing.
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