Egypt Threats Urge U.N. Debate on Syria-Israel Clash
United Nations Security Council met to hear Syria protest over a raid east of the Sea of Galilee as Egypt warned it would respond with force. Gamal Abdel Nasser asserted the Israeli attack was aggression and noted a October mutual defense pact with Syria. The council planned to hear both sides and adjourn pending action.
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U.N. Security Council
Syria
Security Council
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
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Nasser
Sea of Galilee
U. N
Dag Hammarskjold
U.N
E. L. M. Burns
New Surge of Cold Is Due for Kansas
TOPEKA temperatures were warmer today as a warming trend formed before daybreak but the Weather Bureau warned a new surge of cold air will bring lower readings across most of the state tomorrow. Forecaster Tom Arnold said tonight would be cloudy with scattered light snow in the extreme northwest and that Saturday would be colder except in the extreme southern part. Minimums tonight ranged from the 15 to 20s in the northwest to around 32 in the southeast with top temperatures Saturday from the 20s to the 40s. The five day outlook calls for temperatures 3 to 8 degrees below normal and precipitation between .10 and .25 of an inch in eastern Kansas, while western sections expect little moisture.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Tom Arnold
Arnold
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Southwand
South Central
Rand
Pont Iy
Nervous Leavenworth Judge Receives Threatening Message
District Judge Joseph J. Dawes, teaching a law class to inmates at Leavenworth Penitentiary, grew nervous as a black object circulated in the room. Inside a book binding he found a note from 22 convicts promising judgment and a “Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”
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Leavenworth
Joseph J. Dawes
U.S. Penitentiary
Cabinet Meets With Nixon Presiding In Three Hour Session
The Eisenhower administration reports a three hour cabinet meeting chaired by Vice President Nixon. A separate ad notes that a “Fifteen Finest” used car sale begins today, promoted by Bill Bodin and appears in the classifieds.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Nixon
Bill Bodin
Adv
Ady
Mother Never Lost Faith Turncoat Tenneson Goes Home
Richard Tenneson a Minnesota farm boy who once renounced America for communism returned to native soil meeting his mother Mrs Portis Howe after five years apart at Alden. He flew from Hong Kong and Korea War capture shaped a tense reunion with his mother stepsfather and twins. He declined to discuss his defection or future plans amid uncertainty over Army jurisdiction and possible civil actions.
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Minneapolis
Richard Tenneson
Minnesota
America
Portis Howe
Tenneson
Hong Kong
China
United States
Forest Strand
Methodist Church
Alten
Eben Howe
Nathan
U. S. Army
Army
Tlowe
Vote Deadlock Over U.N. Security Council Seat
In New York a fresh round of General Assembly ballots failed to break the tie between the Philippines and Yugoslavia for a U.N. Security Council seat. Despite 11 new members, votes shifted from 40-28 to 37-32 as the session adjourned for talks.
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United Nations
N.y.ra
Philippines
Yugoslavia
U.N. Security Council
General Assembly
Jose Maza
Chile
United States
Britain
U.N
Adm Terrell Seeks Front Row for Pogo Show
Jim Fowler of Fort Scott draws crowds with a pogo demonstration in his store after a female customer urged a better seat. A telegram from retired Admiral W R Terrell of Lawrence requests reserved space for a next floor show, signaling high interest in Fowler's pogo act and merchandise venture.
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W. R. Terrell
Lawrence
James
Pogo) Fowler
Police Swindle In Traffic Fines Nets $9 For Crook
Long Beach officials report a traffic division swindle where a suspect altered four ten dollar bills by trimming corners and pasting them onto a one dollar bill. Clerk A A Williams discovered the discrepancy while tallying fines, revealing the fraud. The incident highlights lax oversight at the city revenues office.
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Long Beach
Calif
A. A. Williams
Williams
Lockheed Missile Work Is Due for an Increase
In Burbank California the new head of Lockheed missile research laboratories vows to boost basic research several hundred percent from 1955 levels. Dr Louis N Ridenour succeeds Dr Ernst Krause who resigned in a policy dispute and was followed by other top scientists. Dr Joseph V Charyk of the physics and chemistry laboratory quit yesterday.
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Burbank
Calif
Lockheed Missile Research Laboratories
Louis N. Ridenou T
Ernst Krause
Joseph V. Charyk
Physics and Chemistry Laboratory
Dulles seeks halt on Britain lifting Red China trade curbs
Secretary of State Dulles urged British Foreign Secretary Macmillan to delay any move to ease Allied trade restrictions on Red China. Washington fears a quick relaxation would erode a key bargaining position as U.S. and Red Chinese representatives discuss at Geneva. The issue strains postwar Anglo American ties rooted in UN embargo since 1951.
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Paris
M—U
Macmillan
Red China
U.S
Geneva
Eisenhower
Eden
Washington
United Nations
Peiping
China
Russia
Franco Warns Spain Will Not Yield in Moroccan Interests
Madrid reports General Francisco Franco warns Spain will not be replaced or sidelined in Spanish Morocco. In a Spanish News Agency interview, he blames France for difficulties in Morocco and rejects pseudo interdependence while asserting Spain’s full participation and authority over the zone. He cautions against European style party strife destroying Moroccan traditions.
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Madrid
Spain
Francisco Franco
Franco
Morocco
All Morning Papers
Generalissimo
Moroces
France
Berty
Israel Papers Attack Dictator Threat Over Sea of Galilee Action
Haaretz editorial attacks Premier Ben-Gurion accusing him of bypassing cabinet in the Sea of Galilee operation against Syrian positions. It questions necessity of the attack amid Israel's arms request, while other papers largely supported the army move.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Haasretz
Sea of Galilee
David Ben-Gurion
Haaretz
Washington
United States
Kol Haam
Emperor and Empress Grant Rotary Chief Audience
The Emperor and Empress of Japan received President A. Z. Baker of Rotary International and Mrs. Baker at the imperial palace in Tokyo today, in a formal royal audience.
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Tokyo
A. Z. Baker
Rotary International
Wreck Kills Small Boy Near Aliceville
A two car collision at a road intersection a mile north of Aliceville, Burlington Kansas, fatally injures four year old David Paul Rolf, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Rolf who live north of Aliceville. Also notes sale and gun club advertises.
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Burlington, Kas
Aliceville
David Paul Rolf
Paul Rolf
Kefauver Enters Democratic Presidential Primary Race
Sen. Kefauver of Tennessee dives into the Democratic nomination contest and plans to enter many state primaries as time and money allow. He contrasts with Stevenson who will enter five primaries, and notes support from Tennessee while seeking a broader national field.
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Kefauver
D-Tenn
Tennessee
Stevenson
Minnesota
Dlifois
Pennsylvania
Florida
Joseph F. Donohue
District of Columbia
Hig
Frank Clement
Senate
Sen. Montonery
Oklas
Monroney
Democratic Party
Sen
Wise Men Travel to Bethlehem Star Leads to Nativity
In a biblical scene Caspar Melchior and Balthazar follow a guiding star to Bethlehem’s inn where the manger holds infant Jesus with Mary. They kneel and worship, presenting gifts gold frankincense and myrrh, symbols of kingship, thought, and sorrow, while Mary ponders his mission.
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Jesus
Manger
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Melcholr
Balthsttar
Bethlehem
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Melchoir
Balthazzar
Jerusalem
NATO Ministers Press For Unified Global Policy
Fifteen NATO foreign ministers met in Paris for three hours with two advisers to map a coordinated approach to hotspots worldwide. The talks focused on the Middle East and the Baghdad Pact’s regional impact, plus Portugal’s Goa dispute with India as Lisbon defended Goa as an integral Portuguese territory.
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Paris
Atlantic Aliance
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
U. S
State Dulles
Russia
Middle Est
Asia
NATO
Portugal
India
Goa
Paula Gunha
Student Safety Amid Christmas Vacation at Kansas University
Kansas University students are urged to guard against fire and theft during a four day recess starting Tuesday evening and ending January 4. Police chief Joe Skillman stresses locking doors and securing valuables, regulating heating, and cautioning about traffic accidents affecting families each year.
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Kansas University
Joe Skillman
Skillman
Acacia Social Fraternity
Business Pace Sizzling Here Despite Cold
Despite a 19 degree Thursday and biting wind, Lawrence shoppers braved cold as merchants reported the greatest single day sales in history. Window displays drew crowds along Vermont and New Hampshire streets. stores plan extended hours through Saturday and into next week before Christmas Eve, with many expecting record profits.
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Lawrence
Vermont
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Christman
German Committee Seeks Evidence From Otto John
A Bonn parliamentary committee asked to hear from intelligence chief Dr Otto John as part of months long inquiry into his July 20 1954 flight to East Germany and possible treason charges. John recently returned and faces questioning. Classified ad notes a car sale today.
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Bonn
Germany
Birncoat
Otto John
John
East Germany
Internal Injuries All in Mind After Highway Crash
Four people were involved when a bus halted after a highway accident near Longview Washington. One man, initially unconscious, insisted he was unhurt, saying he fainted after seeing the blood while helping at the scene. A doctor warned of possible internal injuries as he was examined.
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Longview
Wash
UBA
Urti
Weather note on Santa visits and cold fires
Larry Lawrence comments on the thin winter weather around December 24 and predicts Santa may roam the North Pole while many fireplace owners keep roaring fires. The piece implies households will prepare for Christmastime visits and hazardous burns during Santa’s rounds.
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Santa
North Pole
Christman
Elf
1955 to Shatter Host of Records In Booming City
Lawrence enters 1955 amid growth with non-student population at 20928, trade and industry rising, but facing higher property taxes and more headaches. Valuations reach 62 million in Douglas County and 27 million in Lawrence, near double a decade earlier. tax bills total 3 million, triple 1945. Building activity remains strong with home construction near 3 million for the year as Dozens send Journal-World subscriptions as Christmas gifts.
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Lawrence
Darlene Hill
Journal-World
Douglas County
Lawrence Bank
Kansas City
Weather Forecast for Hee Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma
Weather outlook for five days across Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma with warmer days and cooling midweek. Normal minima and maxima noted, light to no precipitation in most areas. Cloudy periods with wind shifts and scattered snow chances in Kansas and extreme details vary by region.
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