Soviet Deserter Claims 1500 Died on Red Battleship
Copenhagen based report cites Russian defectors detailing the 1955 sinking of the 21,000 ton Novorossiisk in Sevastopol harbor after autumn maneuvers. Explosion, mine damage, and a fatal order to stay aboard led to 1,500 deaths as the ship capsized and sank. Admiral Parchomenko was court martialed.
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Copenhagen
Black Sea
Bonn
West Germany
Berlinske Tidende
Red Navy
Lewi Predischevski
Germany
Novorossiisk
Guilo Cesare
Italy
Nikolayev
Predtschevski
Sevastopol
Black Sea Navy
Parchomenko
Sanal
Khrushchev Snubs Yugoslav Holiday
London reports Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev and Premier Nikolai Bulganin declined to send congratulations to Marshal Tito on Yugoslavia's national day. Radio Moscow gave brief wording. only Kliment Voroshilov signed, while Albania’s leaders were also praised. The piece notes Tito’s anniversary amid Soviet signings and a separate historical line on Magellan’s discovery and death in the Philippines.
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London
Nikita 5
Khrushchev
Nikolai Bulganin
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Radio Moscow
Bolganin
Sovident
Klementi Veroshilov
Albania
Veroshilov
Tito
Oklahoma reports no road deaths during holiday period
United Press says Oklahoma had no traffic fatalities during the Thanksgiving holiday period ending at midnight Thursday. The year’s death toll stands at 620, up from 615 at the same point last year. The previous fatality occurred Wednesday afternoon before the holiday began.
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United Press
Oklahoma
Highway Patrol
State Youth Wins In 4-H Contest
Winners of the national 4-H competition in public speaking and community relations were announced. Linda Gould from Lafayette Indiana and Larry Shewmake from Miami Oklahoma won public speaking, each receiving a $400 scholarship donated by Pure Oil Company and an all expenses trip to the congress. Community relations winners are Evin Warner Jr of Bennettaville Wisconsin and Janet Mulder of Hingham Wisconsin, with a $40 scholarship provided by the Wrigley Company.
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Chicago
Linda Lou Gould
Lafayette
Ind
Larry Shewmake
Miami
Okla
Pure Oil Co
Evin Warner
Bennettaville
Janet Mulder
Hingham
Wis
Bach
Wm. Wrigley Mr. Co
All Army Talent Show Tonight At Fort Sill
The All-Army talent show Rolling Along will be presented at Fort Sill theater No 3 with two performances at 1 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The public is invited to the second show. Cast consists of winners from All-Army Entertainment contests and will also perform Saturday at Fort Chaffee Arkansas.
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Fort Sill
Fort Chaffee, Ark
Lonely Among New York's Millions Writer
Writer Saul Petit describes a loneliness in New York City despite crowds. He recounts encounters in libraries, parks, and cafeterias, including Harold the information desk man who talked with staff and pigeons, and a pattern of routine meals where elderly women fill time with chatter.
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New York
Saul Petit
Helf
Bob
42Nd St
Harold
Information Desk
Noor
Jas
Despairing dinner talk decked in fragmentary chatter
Women discuss troubles and idle plans in a disjointed overheard exchange. Talk turns to Frank’s vaunted job, a green coat, and a man who wasn’t so swell. Sylvia buys a hat and dress as children ride in a cab, and one woman sighs she will get some dinner.
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Frank
Avsivell
Sylvia
Hebrew Union College publishes world religions textbook
Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion releases a new Bible and world religions textbook titled Our Religion and Our Neighbors for use in Jewish schools. The AP reports the work surveys beliefs and practices of major faiths to foster comparative understanding.
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Creed Text
Cincinnati
Hebrew Union ‘College
Jewish’ Institute “of Religion
Reds Build Huge Scientific Base in Far East
Reporter notes plans to establish a vast scientific base near Novosibirsk covering more than 3700 acres. The unveiling marks the beginning of a large project described as a major eastern scientific hub.
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Novosibirskarid
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