Roads to communist captivity turncoats in Korea camp
A Christmas feature profiles 22 American POWs in a Korean camp, detailing their backgrounds from high schools, religious roots, and economic strains. Friends and families question duress, while some prisoners express genuine shifts toward communism, and others remain hopeful they will return home.
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Otho G. Bell
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Olympia
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Herbert E. Slaughter
Mother Still Hopeful for PW's Return
Mrs Portia Howe of Alden Minnesota returns home for Christmas after visiting Japan and Korea era cites hope to reunite with son Pfc Richard FR Tenne in Korea as she refuses further trips even if he asks to meet abroad. Her visit includes gifts for husband Ed and children Jan Eben twins 10 Nathan 36. She says mission felt successful and Bible guided, plans no further travel unless requested to join him in a neutral country.
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PFC
James Veneris
Kermit
Texas
South
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Harold H. Webb
Corsicana
Dallas
Evelyn Klip
Ft. Pierce
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Webb
Minneapolis
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Alden
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First Lingerie Buy Becomes Ordeal for Albuquerque Men
A Aliased Albuquerque store reveals how men, often first-time buyers, face embarrassment when purchasing lingerie for wives, mothers, daughters, or partners. Dorothea Lea notes many men fear the task yet show resolve, with Christmas shopping fueling the impulse.
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Albuquerque
Dorothea Lea
Elana
New Moscow Store Opens On Red Square To Large Crowds
MOSCOW W P The Soviet Union s biggest department store opened on Red Square with no notice. Crowds surged to buy everything from lampshades to television sets as vendors rushed to meet demand. The three story GOM building stands opposite Lenin and Stalin s tombs and aims to boost consumer goods under government policy. The article recounts shoppers and sales staff experiences during the holiday rush and notes the novelty of the large, central retail space.
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Soviet Union
Red Square
Lenin
Stalin
GOM
Glavny Universalny Magnezm
Rain
Hong Kong Water Dept Grants 24 Hour Supply
Hong Kong will supply water 24 hours a day from Christmas Eve until 10 am Sunday, a major extension from the usual limited daily hours. The government announced the measure, aiming to ensure continuous service during the holiday period.
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Hong Kong
Water Department
Chimp Marko Escapes During Lockless Stage Show
In Louisville Marko the chimp escapes after a show when owner Lew Henderson leaves his cage unlocked. Marko roams to an apartment stairs area before being corralled. Henderson worries about pneumonia in the cold as authorities search for the animal.
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Marko
Henderson
Hendersons
Po- Mee
Pravda Attacks Dulles Over A Pool View
Pravda accuses U S Secretary of State Dulles of twisting the Soviet declaration on President Eisenhower s plan to pool atomic materials. Dulles said Russia seems not to have caught the spirit and that little can be achieved by continued public debate. Pravda retorted that his statement distorts the meaning of the Soviet position and its U S proposals for a solemn pledge not to possess atomic weapons.
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U. Pravda
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U.S
Queen Lands Injured Boy's Toy Airplane
A toy airplane owned by a 6 year old boy named Grseme crashed after a bicycle fall at Graeme. The incident drew attention as Graeme, described as Edinburgh's notable hobbyist, remains proud of the craft. The story centers on the accident and the boy's continued enthusiasm.
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Grseme
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