Mother Tells How 4 Children in Family Perished in Flames
In Wareham Massachusetts a mother recounts a fatal house fire that killed four of her five children. Beulah escaped with the baby, while Annette 18 months Chester 3 Phyllis 10 and Kenneth 13 died. The father Jack Smith was hospitalized after a breakdown.
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Wareham
Mass
Mary Smith
Beulah
Annette
Chester
Phyllis
Kenneth
Jack Smith
Taunton State Hospital
U.N says Hungary faces severe food shortage
United Nations observers reported that rebel Hungary confronts severe food shortages, with 5 areas of shortages and 12 percent unemployment by midyear. A four man mission in Budapest from January 4 to 7 urged delivery of 440,000 tons of food, 14,500 tons of seed, and 10,150 tons of fertilizer to meet relief needs.
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United Nations
N. Y
U.N
Hungary
Budapest
International Committee of the Red Cross
KU Grad Elected VP at Recordak Corporation
James M. Arnold, KU School of Business 1941 graduate and former varsity basketball player, has been elected vice president and assistant manager of Recordak Corporation. Recordak, a subsidiary of Eastman Kodak Co., previously had Arnold in Kodak’s comptroller's office before his 1953 transfer to Recordak. He had joined Eastman Kodak
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James M. Arnold
Kansas University School of Business
Recordak Corporation
Recordak
Eastman Kodak Co
Arnold
Eastman Kodak
Lesson in Life From Animals
Robert Attark Troma recounts a Tanganyika safari tale criticizing meddling and rescue efforts. A leop ard, cheetah, lions, hyenas and vultures populate a day of hunting, scavenging, and failed attempts to help a starving cheetah. The narrator coins a view of international meddling as futile.
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Robert
Attark Troma
Tanganyika
Grummetti River
Garden of Eden
Don
Notable Navy Officer Rejoins Local Credit Dept After War Service
Arnold returns to the credit department after graduating from K.A. and serving nearly four years in World War II as a Navy officer. He is married and lives at 199 Rockwood Road, Manhasset, L. I. His daughter Cheryl aged nine and son James aged seven complete the family profile.
Eden and wife leave London for convalescence in New Zealand
Former Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden and his wife depart London on the liner Rangitata for a five month convalescence holiday in New Zealand and Holland. Eden, weary from recent strain, said he hoped the trip would help his health and noted a personal note from President Eisenhower.
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London
Anthony Eden
New Zealand
Ranglata
Eden
Eisenhower
Holland
Lloyd Threatened as Rome Guards Escalate
Rome police doubled their guard around British Foreign Minister Selwyn Lloyd after an anonymous telephone threat on the final day of his three day visit to discuss proposals for creating a West European trade union.
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Rome
Selwyn Lloyd
Lloyd
Demo Legislators Watch Proceedings at Building Commission Meeting
A group of Democratic state legislators observed a Building Commission meeting as terms of Republican members near expiration. Governor Docking, a Democrat, may appoint new members and asked is to sit in on meetings to learn operations before taking over. Attending were Reps. Adams, Saffels, Bauman, McClung, and others.
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Topekam
State Office Building Commission
Warren W. Shaw
Commission
George Docking
Docking
Shaw
Léng
John Potocek
Wellington
Joseph McDowell
Kansas City
W. M. Ferguson
Parsons
John Adams
Osborne
Dale Saffels
Garden City
Alvin Bauman
D.sabetha
Carl McClung
Elkhart
Brazil Sailors Die in Amapa Tanker Fire
Two Brazilian sailors died and over 30 were injured in a fire aboard the 11,218 ton tanker Amapa at Rio de Janeiro. Damage to ship and cargo set at four million dollars.
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Rio
DE Janeiro
Brazil
Jerry Lewis Reveals Serious Side in New York Interview
West Coast upsets and Hollywood jabs frame a candid talk with Jerry Lewis in a New York hotel suite. Lewis critiques Hollywood audiences, recalls Dean Martin split, and previews Palace engagement while sharing rare reflections on life and career.
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West Coast
Jerry Lewis
RAY New York
Hollywood
Jerry
Blaze
Sylvia
Harry
Dean Martin
Jack
Keleb
Hambone
New York
Jer
Lewis
Los Angeles
Four year old washes dog in automatic washer
In Bowling Green Kentucky a four year old named Michael Campbell dropped his dog Little Bunker into a washing machine. He turned it on and the pup spun around briefly before the mother switched it off. The dog was revived with artificial respiration after a thorough cleaning.
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Bowling Green
Michael Campbell
Japan Endorses Decision to Skip U.S. Farm Purchases
The Japanese Cabinet today officially endorsed a plan not to buy U.S. surplus farm products this year. The decision clears the way for renewed trade talks with Australia and updates Tokyo's agricultural purchasing stance.
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Tokyo
U.S
Rayburn backs full Eisenhower Middle East plan in one package
Speaker Rayburn announced full support for both sections of President Eisenhower's Middle East plan at a news conference, signaling irritation at press reports of partial support. The White House sought broader authority to deploy American forces to deter Communist aggression in the region.
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Washington
Rayburn
Eisenhower
Middle East
Texas
House of Representatives
White House
Expanded aid program for troubled area approved
Authorities outline an expansion of aid totaling 200 million dollars in each of the next two years to support the troubled region and address ongoing economic challenges. The plan aims to bolster relief efforts and promote stability through sustained funding.
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Dle
Royal Couple Keeps Low Profile at Home
The royal couple, described as plain Mr. and Mrs., reside in a well furnished six room apartment near the royal nursery. Their infancy is anticipated after January 20, with friends noting the 33 year old prince and his blonde wife maintain a discreet, simple life amid palace surroundings.
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Monte Cart
Priteo Ton
Momo
Movs
Motiaten
Patiens
the Palace
Priice
Notable Fashion Mention Sparks Best Dressed Nod
A fragment notes a fashion discussion naming a woman who gained a listing among last year’s top ten best dressed women. The item highlights wardrobe choices and a period voice typical of fashion segments in the era.
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Neling
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Recordak Corp
Tommie
Hls
Tommie Wall
Sayard
Bousfield
Botisfield
Ruark
Wife
OF Building Commission
Fountainebleau Beach
Sands
Las Vegas
Palace
Dean
Macric
Patch
Slugger
Enri
Tommy Mara
Wish VD
Anna Herbert
Jan Murray
Lisa Kirk
Panhandlers
Earl
KODAK
Mosser-Wolf
Japan
Centra
Norris Bros
New Hampshire
Wonderful
Bud Adams
Derby Grain Elevator CO
Hornberger Watch Repairing
Mr. and Mrs
Olson Plumbing
Mana
Owen Sneegas
Mgr
Limerick
Wranea
Lawrence Wholesale & Supply
Studebaker
Studebaker Packard
Wintmanshye
Sanders
Motor Co
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