Northern California storm kills five and strands trains
A weekend storm across Northern California left five people dead and 1,370 passengers stranded on seven trains. Flooding and power outages disrupted highways and communities while snow cleared near Dunsmuir and Klamath Falls.
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Armed Bandit Robs Tan ker Service Station
An armed robber stole about 65 dollars and gasoline coupons from attendant Charles Kretchmer Jr at the Tan ker Service Station on Copeland Avenue. The thief took Kretchmer’s billfold and car after flashing a snub nosed pistol and then left in the attendant’s vehicle. Police traced the car to a location and launched a rapid pursuit with multiple squads but the suspect remained at large.
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Bus Tieup Talks Move To Mediation In Racine
City bus service remains disrupted as company and union officials meet with a federal mediator after a four day strike. A prior meeting between aldermen and union leaders failed to resolve the dispute.
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Putnam Determined To Keep WSB Going
Washington. Economic Stabilizer Roger Putnam takes charge of the stalled wage stabilization program aiming to run wage controls himself if needed. Industry members quit the regional board amid protests over political handling of coal wages.
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U N to Hear U S Position on Tunis Plea
The United States planned to state its stance in the U N Assembly political committee on Tunisia amid Arab Asian calls for a commission. Philip Jessup, resigning as ambassador at large, would address French administration in Tunis while Britain and France argued over U N intervention.
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TV Hearing Delayed in Duluth Superior Station Licenses
A hearing on two firms seeking a Duluth Superior area television license was postponed to December 16 by FCC examiner Herbert Sharfman. Ridson Inc and Lakehead Telecasters seek channel 6, while Head of the Lakes and Red River Broadcasting compete for channel 3.
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New Czech Purge Report Seizes Politburo Figures
Belgrade radio cites Yugoslav news agency Tanjug reporting a new wave of arrests in Czechoslovakia. Prominent detainees include Antonin Gregor former foreign trade minister General Ludwig Svoboda former defense minister Vladimir Kopshiva minister of police Eugene Erban minister of works Augustin Kliment minister of heavy machinery and Zdenek Fierlinger deputy prime minister.
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Local Weather For La Crosse And Vicinity
Mostly cloudy tonight turning colder by sunrise. Tuesday partly cloudy and cooler. Lows around 25 and highs near 40.
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Prisoners Free Eight Hostages in New Mexico Jail Uprising
Rioting inmates at the New Mexico State Prison released eight hostages after a 20 hour uprising near Santa Fe. Warden Morris Abram reported the escapees walked free unharmed as National Guardsmen and police prepared to storm. Hostages remained tight lipped about their treatment.
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Korean Learns U S Army Count
A South Korean soldier attached to the U S 45th Division in Korea has learned to count in English by watching American soldiers at their favorite pastime. He recites the sequence Ace through King as part of daily drills and exchanges.
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Byrd to Introduce Bill to Abolish RFC
Senator Byrd of Virginia announces a bill to abolish the Reconstruction Finance Corp. early in the new session beginning January 3. He has long criticized the RFC for questionable loans and inflationary impact, urging nonpolitical liquidation to expose favoritism and improper practices.
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Four die in crashes along Highway 53 and 12
An 18 year old La Crosse youth faces negligent homicide charges after a Saturday crash on Highway 53 near Hunter’s Bridge killed Glen Dodge and August Kries. The incident marks the fifth and sixth traffic fatalities on the highway and nearby routes in 20 days.
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Eisenhower Opens Conference Aboard Helena En Route Hawaii
President elect Dwight Eisenhower began a formal conference with advisers and future cabinet members aboard the heavy cruiser USS Helena after Wake Island. No subjects or decisions were disclosed until after his Jan. 20 inauguration, with Korea as a likely topic. The group will join leaders in Pearl Harbor for further discussions.
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Mild Weather Continues in Coulee Region
The Coulee Region reports a mild London fog like day with visibility at 142 miles and a 800 to 1500 foot ceiling. Meteorologist A D Sanial notes cloudy conditions will persist tonight and Tuesday is expected to remain mild near 40.
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Anniversary Observance at Arlington for Pearl Harbor Day
Arlington National Cemetery marked the 11th anniversary with wreaths and a main address by Rear Adm. George C. Wright. President-elect Eisenhower sent a message praising fighting men and the fight against communist aggression in Korea. Taps was sounded by Frank Wirtz of Ionia Michigan, who fulfilled a lifelong wish to blow taps in the national cemetery.
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Talking Horse Investigates Missing Rhode Island Boy Case
A 27 year old talking horse named Lady Wonder is enlisted as a detective in the search for 9 year old Gary Hayman who vanished from the Exeter State School near Providence on Sept 23. The horse reportedly answers questions via a lettered device, saying Gary is alive but possibly hurt and that a truck in Kansas could be involved. The boy’s mother, Mrs. Hayman, remains hopeful.
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Morocco Riots Claim Twenty Two Dead In Casablanca
In Casablanca a riot following a general strike leaves two French nationals and about twenty Moroccans dead. Mob violence targets a stone quarry and a police post as demonstrators clash with native troops amid military lockdown and armored car deployment.
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