Eisenhowers return to Washington for White House Christmas
President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower return from Gettysburg to spend Christmas at the White House with their grandchildren. The timing of the newcomer's arrival may influence plans for the President's convalescence after his heart attack. Secretary Dulles will report on the Paris ATON meeting.
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Byrd Attacks Foreign Aid Use to Cut British Taxes
Sen. Byrd charges U S foreign aid funded British tax cuts and Denmark debt relief. He calls billions spent on aid wasteful while supporting military assistance as Eisenhower seeks 4.9 billion dollars next year and opposes reserve funds for future aid.
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Guided Missile Work Gets High Priority For Defense Budget
The Pentagon seeks about one billion dollars more in defense spending next year with a plan to boost guided missile development. Secretary of Defense Wilson announced the proposal at a news conference, noting a shift toward missiles and new naval weapons, including an atomic powered surface ship.
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Byerley Found Mental Incompetent in Bank Robbery Case
Byron E. Byerey an 18 year old University of Kansas student was ruled mentally incompetent in U S District Court. Judge Arthur J. Mellett ordered his return to Springfield Missouri for continued treatment for three to four months and a May 7 return date. He is charged with the $368 Centerville State Bank robbery on April 19. He said debt at the university drove the crime.
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Stalin Birth Anniversary Highlighted By Soviet Papers
Russian newspapers mark the 67th birthday of Stalin with bold front page photos and a shift from recent practice. The coverage praises Lenin and Stalin and emphasizes accelerating heavy industry and agricultural output as policy.
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Airliner crashes near Jacksonville airport killing 17
An Eastern Air Lines Constellation crashed on its landing run near Jacksonville injuring no one aboard and killing all 17 occupants. The craft struck tree tops 12 miles north of the field and burned, with sixte en bodies badly burned. A Miami man’s body was among those onboard and a crew of five perished.
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Prisoners barred from kissing by Oklahoma City jail edict
Prisoners at the city jail face a ban on smooching after Police Inspector Bert Giddens ordered couples to visit through bars. He cited an incident in the jail lounge where inmates were seen kissing and urged formal separation of inmates from affection inside the facility.
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Ford Co Assets At 24 Billion Report Reveals
Washington reports Ford Motor Co assets at 2.483 billion dollars with nine months 1955 earnings of 312 million on sales of 4.043 billion. Public sale of 10.2 million Ford shares was proposed, with price not yet set and likely around 75 dollars. Directors approve a 60 cent dividend for Q1 1956 amid a Ford revival under Henry Ford.
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Living Costs Up But Pay Is Too
The Labor Department reports a slight rise in living costs by one tenth of a percent from October to November. Factory workers’ take home pay hits a record, averaging 72.85 dollars weekly with three dependents and 65.49 with no dependents due to higher hourly pay and longer work week. Buying power also reaches a new peak as pay growth barely outpaces cost increases.
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Flight to Egypt Through Dark Bethlehem Night
The narrative recalls Joseph Mary and the infant Jesus fleeing Herod's soldiers. They travel by night on rough paths toward Egypt, guided by stars and aided by God, avoiding scrutiny as they recall Moses leading their people from slavery and glimpsing Sinai atop the weary journey.
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K U Quartet Brings Barbershop Harmony to Lawrence
Four Kansas University juniors form the only local college barbershop group in the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing. Members Roger Wood Gary Rohrer Larry Baker and John Waddell rehearse about five hours weekly, focus on old barbershop pieces, and aim to establish a Lawrence chapter while performing at university events Sertoma Kiwanis and local parades.
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No Snow Expected as Christmas Temperatures Rise in Kansas
Central and eastern Kansas including Lawrence face warmer nights and mild Christmas Eve outlook with little chance of snow. Forecaster Tom Arnold in Topeka reports minimums from the 20s northwest to 30s southeast, with highs near 40s to 50s across the state and mostly cloudy skies.
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Journal-World
Kansas lac? Fieldhouse clash pitting KU vs SMU in title defense
Kansas University aims to extend its unbeaten Allen Fieldhouse record as it hosts Southwest Conference power SMU at 7:35 p.m. The Jayhawks seek a fourth straight win after a 3-2 start at the new arena, while SMU features 6-8 Jim Krebs and 6-4 Keog Showalter as defending champions.
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Boy in Texas Chokes on Firecrackers at School
Eleven year old Herbie Hamilton swallowed peanuts while two small firework bombs exploded inside a pocket causing smoke to issue from his mouth at school. A nurse found no injuries and his mother said he seems fine.
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Dread Presbyterian Center planned at Kansas University
A $200000 Presbyterian student center at KU is planned for summer 1957 with about $100000 raised. The two story building on Twelfth Street and Oread Avenue will connect to a manse facing Louisiana Street. Dr. John Patton leads Westminster Foundation and outlines a home like, functional design with a five room division and a Margaret Buchholtz Memorial parlor.
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Woman and two children stabbed in Staten Island apartment
In New York a woman Shirley Palin 25 and her children Charlene 4 and Redwick 2 were found stabbed to death in a Staten Island apartment. Detained husband Milton Palin 27 was found critically wounded in his car nearby after a bloody scene suggested a struggle. Neighbors say the couple had frequent arguments and separations.
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City Moves To Annex Eastern Area In Third Action
The City Commission orders preparation of an annexation ordinance for land north of East Nineteenth Street between Barker Avenue and the Santa Fe rail line, about 60 acres largely surrounded by the city. Also on the agenda were bid issues for a Michigan Street paving project and actions including new city cars and a liquor ordinance.
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