Denies Any Betrayal Richard Tenneson Returns Home
Richard R. Tenneson a 22 year old former private first class who refused repatriation after the Korean war said communism is all right for people who want it and that he betrayed no one. He arrived in Tokyo from Hong Kong, spoke briefly to reporters, and plans to seek work on a farm while aiming to meet other turncoats. He described himself as an atheist since capture by the Reds and defended his stay behind as defending Allied wartime principles.
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Chicago
Office of Price Administration
Rescue Tug Hunts for British Ship Lord Church
New York rescue tug Foundation Francis left Halifax to reach the stricken 6,200-ton British freighter Lord Church south of Newfoundland. Two crewmen injured as storm damaged the freighter, search hampered by poor visibility. Coast Guard said weather was improving and the tug would rotate to assist today. Meanwhile the Panamanian freighter Bali, out of fuel, was towed toward Bermuda by the Dutch tug Nyne after a storm.
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Oil Output High Reaches All-Time Peak in US
The American Petroleum Institute reports US oil fields averaged 6,929,500 barrels per day last week, a record high since API began tracking output. The gain includes crude oil and lease condensate, signaling robust production across major fields.
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Eisenhowers to Stay Home as Gettysburg Lights Up
Gettysburg plans a Christmas display with the Eisenhowers invited to view a balcony spectacle but opting for a quiet evening at home. White House officials note the President’s usual pre Christmas rest, citing fatigue after recent conferences. They expect to return to Washington mid next week for Christmas at the White House and anticipate a fourth grandchild for the Eisenhowers.
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Union Reveals Proposal to Westinghouse Electric
The United Electrical Workers Union offered to return 14 Westinghouse Electric Corp plants to work with an immediate 3 percent wage raise and a pledge to stop discrimination against striking workers. James J. Mattes stated the offer was made weeks ago and awaiting response. The next negotiation meeting is set for next week. The 3 percent raise mirrors the initial year of a proposed 5-year package previously rejected by the union.
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Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Chicago hearing names 48 alleged Communists revealed
The American Activities Committee identified 48 new names as former or current Communist Party members during a three day Chicago hearing. Notables include Prof Merbert Fuchs and attorney Mortimer Riemer, who testified about their past affiliations and cited individuals across several states and agencies. The session, in open hearing, wrapped with officials planning further action and contempt citations for some.
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Denver
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Gerald J. Matchett
Ilinois Institute of Technology
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Margaret Elen
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War Labor Board
Lester Asher
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Allen Heald
NLRB
Cedar Rapids
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Bohannon Elected President of Commonwealth Club
David D. Bohannon, a nationally known community developer, was elected president of the Commonwealth Club of California for 1956, in San Francisco.
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David D. Bohannon
Commonwealth Club’of California
Nationalists Fete Free Red Fishermen
In Taipei Formosa officials reported 42 fishermen from Red China were sent back after a storm washed their boats ashore on Matsu Island. Each fisherman received five yards of cloth a towel and a pound of sugar as gifts according to an official report.
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Matsu Island
Solons Block Michigan Rose Parade Float
The Senate did not adopt a resolution to fund a 7200 dollar Michigan float for Pasadena Rose Parade. The House approved the measure 4-27 but failed to reach the necessary two thirds to suspend rules. The resolution also congratulated Michigan State University football for its Rose Bowl representation on January 2.
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Four missing men feared lost in Dismal Swamp search
Suffolk Maryland report says Coast Guard helicopter National Guardsmen and Marines joined civilians in a large hunt for four men missing in Dismal Swamp near Suffolk. Rescue teams focused on the Rhode Island sized swamp as about 130 Marines joined civilians and Salvation Army aid stations set up on the fringe to feed searchers.
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