Earthquakes in Iran Kill and Displace Hundreds
Iran reports 952 bodies recovered as quake wreckage near Kermanshah prompts rescue work. A second tremor hits at least 17 villages in the same region with thousands homeless. Turkish Red Crescent to air 1000 tents. Queen Soraya donates funds for an orphanage. Shah visits and U S officials plan aid assessment.
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Emmat Momtaz
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Glenn McDonald
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Guard nearly stops Eisenhower at NATO opening in Paris
A French guard at the Palais de Chaillot almost halted President Eisenhower as he arrived for the NATO conference opening. The guard, checking credentials, looked up in surprise after reaching for Eisenhower’s papers. James C. Hagerty said the incident ended with the guard stepping back.
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Perez Jimenez leads re election in Venezuela plebiscite
In Caracas the Venezuelan president Marcos Perez Jimenez was poised to win re election after the first count shows 75 percent support in a yes or no plebiscite. Officials report 60,872 ballots counted with 21 percent no and 4 percent invalid.
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Bandits Stage Robbery at St Joseph Home Escape
In St Joseph a trio of bandits bound Dexter Davis and his family during a home robbery. They looted two antique pistol sets, a $3,500 diamond ring, a $12,500 watch, other jewels and furs, then fled as Davis freed himself after 15 minutes. Police received details from Davis, Anchor Serum Co vice president. A Christmas prize was promised to the first captive who freed themselves.
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Adriane Pendleton
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Thailand Leftists Suffer Crushing Defeat in Bangkok Election
In Bangkok the anti communist Democrat party led by former prime minister Khuang Aphaimene won most of the capital's 12 parliamentary seats. Early returns show the Democrats ahead of their closest rivals as turnout hovered around 40 percent with results still incomplete.
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Teiay
Pyrer Khuang Apaaimene
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Change of Address on Kinnikinnik Street to Sheridan Road
City Council approved residents request to rename the street. The once difficult Kinnikinnik Street will now be officially Sheridan Road, easing pronunciation and mapping for locals and services. Community leaders anticipate smoother deliveries and clearer navigation.
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Kinnikinnik Street
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