Flood area levees watched in new rain
Flooded California counties faced renewed rain as levees were watched around the clock. California suffered 12 deaths and extensive damage, with hundreds of buildings destroyed or damaged. Red Cross leader Ellsworth Bunker toured Humboldt County, announcing relief plans and shelter for thousands.
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San Francisco
California
Ellsworth Bunker
American Red Cross
Humboldt County
Oregon
Bunker
Red Cross
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Yuba City
Goodwin J. Knight
Sacramento
Dulles Joins Bulganin in Peace Wish
Secretary of State Dulles said he could join Soviet Premier Bulganin in hoping for peace in the New Year while declining to comment further on Bulganin’s remarks. He noted atomic war remains a possibility and will study Bulganin’s statements carefully before replying. Dulles flew to New York for the New Year weekend.
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Bulgania
Bulganin
A Dulles
New York
Marshall
Defense
James Bruce
Marshall Foundation
Argentina
Virginia
Military Institute
Eisenhower
Key West
Marshalls
Truman
Moscow
Reg Star
Pelone
South Carolina
The
Military Academy
Navy transport due to arrive in Seattle Saturday
The Navy transport Gen. H. B. Freeman is due in Seattle with 779 passengers from the Far East. It is the week’s only scheduled troopship arrival.
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Navy
Seattle
H. B. Freeman
Marine recruit sues drill sergeants for 175000 dollars
Earl E. Brown of Dell Rapids South Dakota sues three Marine drill sergeants and the U S Government for 175000 dollars claiming cruel treatment at Camp Matthews near San Diego California during basic training. Brown asserts damages for injuries and distress from the alleged conduct by drill instructors.
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Earl E. Brown
Dell Rapids
5. D
U. S
Brown
Camp Matthews
San Diego
Jobles Man Kills Ex Wife and Himself
In Pomona a 52 year old unemployed carpenter, Elmer F E Miller of Pasadena, shot his divorced wife Luther Miller 43 at her home then killed himself. A note found on Miller read The smart aleck stuff is all over now. Police say the couple had separated about three years ago.
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Lba
Elmer FE. Miller
Pasadena
Luther
Miller
Shirley Mac Warner
West Covina
New Year Outlook for 1956 Hits Optimistic and Cautious Note
New York UPI reports a buoyant but cautious mood as 1956 nears. Industry set records in oil, power, and retail, while auto output slipped about 30 percent due to an excess of new cars. Ford, GM, and Chrysler projections vary, with some predicting declines and others optimistic growth. Economists warn of soft spots in steel, autos, and housing as the year unfolds.
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Ternstedt
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George P. Hitchings
Harhow Curtice
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George Lee
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L. L. Calbert
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First National City Bank of New York
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White House
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National Industry Conference Board
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Trend of Security Prices for Past Week Analyzed
PAUL N. MacGREGOR WILE discusses optimistic market outlook for 1956. He sees 3-5 percent gains in early months and a stronger full year, driven by rising wages, a tax cut, and robust consumer spending. He cites McCabe’s view of limitless growth and notes Detroit newspapers strike context with ongoing bargaining and potential sessions after New Year.
Abbott Trial In Recess Until Jan 3
Abbott's kidnapping murder trial in Oakland paused until January 3 as the defense rested after expert testimony on soil and fiber evidence. Prosecutors plan rebuttal witnesses. closing arguments could take multiple days after the resumption.
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Oakland
Burton Abbott
Stephanie Bryan
Abbott
Frank W. Barley
Berkeley Gas
Quints Return Home End of Family Rift Reached
In North Bay Ontario two of the surviving Dionne quintuplets Cecile and Yvonne returned home with their parents after a brief visit, while Annette stayed for a few more days and Marie could not travel from Montreal due to illness. The family said a prior misunderstanding was ironed out and all parties hope for better relations, with Emilie having died in 1954 and Marie remaining away.
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Ont
Upi
Dionne
Mon
Cecile
Yvonne
Oliva Dionne
Callander
Jesuits
Annette
Quints
Marie
Guint
Montreal
Emilie
Oliva Jr
Callender
L. M
Edwards
Sigirls
Marshall 75 Today Gets Congratulatory Messages
Elder statesman and soldier George C. Marshall marks his seventy fifth birthday at his winter home in Pinehurst North Carolina. Messages of congratulations arrive from President Eisenhower ex President Truman and leaders including Chiang Kai shek Queen Frederika of Greece Winston Churchill Willem Drees and Lord Ismay.
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N. C
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Eisenhower
Truman
Chiang Kai-shek
Queen Fredericka
Greces
Winston Churchill
Willem Drees
Netherlands
Lord Ismay
NATO
Washington
Negotiations Resume on Westinghouse Electric Tieup
Negotiators for Westinghouse Electric Corp and the CIO International Union of Electric Workers agreed to meet today for a first weekend session in over a month. No progress was reported after Friday’s talks toward ending the 77 day strike by 44,000 Westinghouse workers. The United Electrical Workers Independent called out 10,500 members earlier this month. Both sides seek pay raises under reopening clauses in two year contracts expiring October 1956.
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Scott Paper Co
Federal Reserve Board
Investment Bankers‘ Assn
McCabe
Detroit
Americas
Federal
Detroityy
Detroit News, Times and Free Press
Mailers Union
Art
Stereotypers
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corp
AL Cio International Union of Electric Workers
WWE
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