Christmas Peace Elsewhere Amid World Turmoil
Christmas scenes contrasted with unrest across Europe Asia and the Middle East. In Budapest churches rang as refugees sought freedom across Hungarys border while Poland and Hungary faced hard times under communist rule. The Vatican and Eisenhowers White House marked a quiet Christmas as global tensions persisted and aid to orphans continued under military watch.
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President Eisenhower Welcomes 7000 Hungarian Refugees
President Eisenhower welcomed about 7000 Hungarian refugees to the United States and expressed American pride in their arrival. He urged perseverance in seeking freedom, noted American willingness to help, and promised support if they return to Hungary someday, stressing mutual understanding and new American friendships.
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San Diego to Seek Bonelli Extradition
Authorities say William G. Bonelli is in Mexico City as recently as Saturday night and steps will be taken to return him to California for trial. Dist. Atty Don Keller said he also has information that Bonelli has applied for permission to remain in Mexico, and Jeantina Taur—
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Santa Fe engine crew help Crutcher in hometown tribute
Santa Fe Chief engine conductors stage a 10 minute stop to wave to wheel chair bound Crutcher, while authorities pursue ex‑official Bonelli. The tale blends a Christmas tribute with pursuit details, naming John F. O’Laughlin and others in the case and noting Bonelli’s suspected illegal funds from liquor dealers and his Arizona to Mexico movements.
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Capitol Figurine of Christ Missing Sparks Inaugural Parade Coverage
Lansing Mich January report notes a missing Christ figurine from a manger scene. The U S Air Academy plans to display cadets 50 training officers and a 35 piece band in President Eisenhower’s inaugural parade in Washington D C. The figurine will be replaced after the incident.
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U.N. Moves to Open Suez Amid Blockade
U N secretary general Hamarskjold ordered top aides Andrew Cordier and Alfred Katzen to Cairo to press Egypt to allow Suez Canal clearance. Wheeler’s salvage fleet faced Egyptian delays while British and French units withdrew, with Israeli pullback in Gaza cited as a potential pivot delaying operations.
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Mindseenvf Mass at American Legion Refuge
Protestants and Catholics filled their churches as Cardinal Mindseeny held a mass in the American Legion where he has taken refuge. See Page A-3 for details and related features across the edition.
Eisenhower Family Sets Merry Yule
Washington reports the Eisenhowers plan a merry Christmas with four grandchildren visiting from Ft Belvoir Virginia. Grandchildren David Barbara Ange Susan and Mary Jean join President Eisenhower and First Lady for a White House Christmas afternoon with gifts under the decorated tree and a turkey dinner planned.
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Queen Urges Unity Over British Invasion
At Sandringham the Queen appealed for unity within the British Commonwealth amid Britain's invasion of Egypt. She avoided direct military references but urged end to divisions, signaling to supporters and critics, including U.S. allies and Commonwealth members, to reaffirm ties.
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Egypt
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Eagle Colorado Still Nation's Coldest Spot
Eagle Colorado registered the coldest reading in the nation for the second straight day at 15 degrees below zero. Meanwhile West Palm Beach Florida reported a high of 85 degrees.
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Refugees Reach U S on Columbine Christmas at base
A group of 21 Hungarian refugees arrived on the Columbine at McGuire Air Force Base New Jersey and celebrated a first American Christmas as a family of nations. They thanked President Eisenhower and the American people for permitting them to start a new life.
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NO ACTIVITY Underworld Has Yule Spirit Too
Taipei police reported that during the night no thefts robberies or other crimes were recorded in the nationalist capital of about 700000 people. Only one traffic accident was reported.
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Record Toll From Holiday Traffic Rises
The state records 53 traffic deaths today with total fatalities from the holiday period reaching 569, including two fires and a plane crash. Gov Knight urges tougher laws, more highway patrols, and uniform penalties, predicting legislators will respond promptly.
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Sumatra Declares State of Emergency and Siege
Incoming from Jakarta President Sukarno proclaims a state of emergency and siege in central and north Sumatra after alleged army coup attempts. Lt Col Achmad Hussein and Col Maludin Simbolon reportedly led separate actions near Palembang and Tapanuli, as PIA News Agency notes disputed reports amid oil-rich Sumatra unrest.
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