Ford to Sell 10 Million Shares in January Offering
Ford Motor Co reports assets of 2.483 billion and nine months earnings of 312 million on 1955 sales of 4.043 billion. A Ford Foundation move to sell 10.2 million shares is filed with the SEC. price not yet set, likely around 75 dollars per share, with a 60 cent quarterly dividend approved for 1956. The filing covers 1946 through September 30, 1955, highlighting the auto maker’s revival under Henry Ford II.
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Ford Motor Co
Ford Foundation
Pioneer Auto
Securities and Exchange Commission
Ford
Iwas
Oll
Henry Ford IL
Jordan Protests Baghdad Pact Link as Amman Rallies
More than 200 demonstrators occupied the offices of Jordan's new Prime Minister demanding a pledge not to join the Baghdad Pact. Arab Legion troops used tear gas to disperse a riot of about 406 people, amid sixth day of protests in Amman. Earlier, mobs attacked the U S Consulate in Jerusalem's Jordan sector and tore down the American flag. Cairo Radio declared Jordan had defeated the Malaya warlord Templer, rallying support against Western alliance. Prime Minister Ibrahim Hashim formed a caretaker government and outlined steps to stabilize the crisis.
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Jordan
Arab Legion
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Jerusalem
Cairo Radio
Malaya
Gerald ‘Templer
Jorden
Templer
Ibrahim Hashim
Where to Find It and Page References
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Vital Statistics
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Adlai Stevenson's Son Hurt in Crash Involving 2 Harvard Friends
Adlai Stevenson Jr. was injured when his car collided head on with two trucks, killing two Harvard classmates, William North TU and William Boyden Jr., while James Gilligan suffered only bruises. The elder Stevenson flew to his son’s side after the wreck near Chicago, as details emerged of the fatals and injuries.
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Adlai Stevenson
Shore
John Fell Stevenson
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William S. North TU
Lake ‘Forest, Jr
William C. ‘Boyden Jr
Chicago
James Gilligan
Nebraska City
Neb
Aids
Stevenson
Young Stevenson
Stevendon
Free Gill
Detroit
Cleo | Renee
St. Petersburg
Fla
North
James Stack
William W. Wirtz
Roger Tubby
John Alden Carpenter
Ft, Lewis
Wash
WimLt
Paul V. Liles
North Korea
Army
Wrong Turn Deserves a Good Turn
Ray J McKown 44 turned the wrong way on a one way street and crashed into a police car on 3rd Street near American Avenue. He told police he thought his transmission was failing and avoided a stuck position by turning onto 3rd Street. Officers Sherwood and Rogers wrote the city vehicle property damage report. A woman with Christmas packages greeted officers and McKown with Merry Christmas.
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3Rd St
American Ave
American
McKown
Linden, Ave
Phil H. Lindsay
C. D. Sherwood
F. R. Rogers
Airliner Crashes on Landing Killing 17 at Miami-Opa Locka
An Eastern Air Lines Constellation crash on landing near Miami killed all 17 aboard. The fatal incident followed two Florida air crashes in three days, including a Tampa bomber and a Port St. Joe collision. CB Thrift of Miami, a 47-year veteran, was among the dead.
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Gulf Coast
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Washington, D. C
Weather: Night Fog and Morning Haze Thursday Afternoon
Night and morning fog persist with hazy sunshine in the afternoon. Temperatures show little change throughout the period.
Christmas Night Hymn of the Shepherds
A fragment reflects on the first Christmas as shepherds hear God's messenger on a hillside, angels sing, and the tidings of Christ are proclaimed. The verses urge seeking Him and sharing the good news with others.
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Woman and Lad Shot as Car and House Riddled
A juvenile gang in a hot rod opened fire on residences and vehicles in the Long Beach area Tuesday night, wounding Mrs. Mamie M. Burks of Missouri and Joseph C. Natter, plus causing a near miss at Thomas L. Culp’s Torrance home. Police said at least eight shots were fired.
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Marsafield
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Mevler St
Carson
Mary Skipper
Beech St
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Folice
Thomas L. Culp
Amnapola
Culp
Thomas
Aid
Burk
Ned Day
Los Angeles
Juanita Day
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