New York dress list trims to 19 best dressed women
The annual New York society listing of best dressed women was reduced to 19 names due to three voting rounds. Among those named were Queen Frederica of Greece and screen star Grace Kelly, with top honors going to William Paley’s wife, head of Columbia Broadcasting System. Other notable entries include the Duchess of Windsor and Paris socialites, reflecting a busy season of fashion, society, and public appearances.
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New York
Missing plane with two aboard near Scottsdale identified
Dawn search resumed east of Scottsdale for a light private plane reported missing after taking off from Sky Harbor Airport at 4 30 p m Thursday. Occupants identified as pilot Henry S McCillar and passenger Rett Whinwright. Separate sightings reported later Thursday evening of a plane crash near Scottsdale indicating a possible incident.
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Scottsdale
Phoenix
Sky Harbor
Henry S. McCillar
Rett Whinwright
Migration of L A Firemen Under Way
Los Angeles Fire Chief John Alderson says the program to integrate Negro firefighters with white personnel has begun. Two men from Negro stations were reassigned to a suburban station in Studio City this week as the fire commission ordered the move and Alderson notes the integration will be gradual.
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Los ‘Angeles
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Idman
Iuburban
Britain to make annual WWII debt payment to United States
Britain arranged an annual payment of 197.845 million to reduce its WWII debt to the United States. The draft from the Bank of England to the Federal Reserve Bank in New York will apply to a 375 million loan, with 4 million for interest and 54 million for principal. Britain also owes 7.788 billion in WWI debts in default, last paid December 13, 1988. The Treasury computes unpaid interest at 1.0 billion and principal at 326 million on unmatured debts, while making various cover payments.
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Britain
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Federal Reserve Bank
New York
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Svar
Treasury Department
Red Labeling by Brownell to Be Fought
Brownell intends to label more than two dozen organizations as subversive. Hearings in Newark and New York span 13 months. Opponents challenge the findings while board members warn of Marxist influence in a Newark private school. Local figures dispute the actions and aim of antiwar committees.
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Herbert E
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Yore
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Calif
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Ruth Brent
United Defense Council of
Souther
California
Nehru Sees Brighter World Peace Hope
Indian Prime Minister Nehru, speaking at Kallang Airport during travel from Colombo, forecast brighter hope for world peace in 1955 and reduced East West tension. He cited six months of international talks as evidence peace could be settled, warning colonialism as a great danger.
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Newsress
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Skies Clear Warmer Across Middle U S Weather Report
The national weather summary reports clearing skies and higher temperatures across the middle United States after storms. Twenty three deaths are attributed to the recent weather. Eastern regions and the Southwest enjoy fair weather while the Northwest sees continued snow and cold. Heavy rain and snow disrupts in California and Oregon. temperatures dip below zero in the central Rockies and northern plains with Bemidji recording minus nine. Early reports note varied conditions: Chicago 26 fair, New York 41 cloudy, Los Angeles 50 clear, Denver 18 clear, Springfield 41 clear.
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UCLA Pair Found Dead in Upstate Motel Mystery
UCLA students Walter Adams and Linda Tiefchner were found dead in adjoining rooms at a Yosemite area motel near Oakliniest Hwy. Authorities closed carbon monoxide poisoning as a cause after autopsy ruled out the virus infection.
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Oaklniest
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Vo Toe Mountain
Yosemite
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Woth Adams
Miss. Fiechtner
North Fork
Clashes for Quemoy Overtnure Warns of Possible War
Chiang Kai-shek warned that clashes around Quemoy and the Tachen Islands could trigger a larger conflict in the Formosa Strait. In a New Year message he urged expelling Communist forces, recovering lost territory, and warned against relying on outside assistance while maintaining indomitable resolve.
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Chiang Kai-Shek
Quenoy
Tachen Islands
Formoea Strait
Chingy
China
Chiang
National Ist
Chane
Pacific
Asia
Union Chiefs UK Pact for New York Docks
Union leaders approve a two year pact with snipping companies on New York's waterfront. The vote follows earlier rejection and may trigger a portwide walkout if workers again oppose the terms. William Bradley urges acceptance as crucial vote looms next week after the December rejection.
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William ¥. Bradley
U S Security System Questioned by Scientist
Dr. Vane Bush, president of the Carnegie Institution, told the American Association for the Advancement of Science that the preset security check system in secret research causes confusion and distrust. He urged ending the system to avoid discrediting dissenting opinions and said scientists will not strike.
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World's Champion Liar Wins Title by a Hare
Burlington Wisconsin report details the 1954 Burlington Liars Club contest where Shelton Day of Baton Rouge won the World’s Champion Liars title for fabrications about jet speed rabbits. Judges praised the annual “Whooper of the Year” award amid humorous fables and celebratory remarks from local officials and participants.
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Othe
Tingey
Wash
U S Eyes Tighter Credit as Stock Market Booms
Washington reports Fed officials watch rising stock prices as credit use grows. Talks suggest possible higher margin requirements by the Federal Reserve Board to curb speculation and cool the market if borrowing to buy stocks accelerates. Officials note current gains rely on speculative elements and selective buying rather than broad inflationary pressure.
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Bandit Waits on Trade in Store Holdup
In Columbus Ohio two armed men robbed a market and carry-out Thursday night as owner Glenn B. West and a customer George Case were herded to a back room. The pair fled with over $1000 from cash registers. police questioned two 22 year olds later.
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Glenn B. West
Worthington
West
George Case
Nolice
Do You Agree The Speed Of A MatuaWay Horse Counts
French writer Jean Cocteau born 1889 or 1881 is cited with a misquote about speed and a horse. The fragment references his roles as novelist poet and playwright but presents an unclear claim about a matuway horse and sorhing. The uncertain text appears as a garbled quotation with misdated birth data.
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Iborn
Radford and Chiang Hold Talks on Formosa Defense
U S Admiral Arthur W Radford met Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek at national headquarters with ten Nationals and Amievie officials for discussions on Formosa defense and the offshore islands. Radford also held separate talks with Chiang.
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Aam
Arthur W. Radford
Soin
Stell
Amievie Way
Chuung Kin-Shek
Chiang
Formosa
Radford
Ceylon Chief Backs Aid for Freeing 11 U.S. Airmen
Prime minister Sir John Ketelawela said he would mediate with Red China and the United States to seek the release of 11 American airmen and others believed held by the Communists. He stated he informed the U.S. government during his Washington visit but did not provide details.
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Colombo
Montli Suetana Pinevenllé Beachy Post Office Tale
Fragmentary notice records a beach area event dated 1888 with references to Post Office at Beachy and Meret, naming individuals and a local setting. Details are unreadable, but the snippet implies a community notice or local item about a coastal locale and figures involved.
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Ab Long
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