Christmas Eve Across the World United in Reverent Hope
Christians everywhere marked Christmas with worship and gifts while leaders and families shared in peace. From Bethlehem to Jerusalem and the White House to Sandringham, depictions of goodwill and appeals for disarmament echoed amid holiday scenes. American GIs abroad faced a hopeful pause as operations continued.
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Associated Press
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Beggar in Court Again Shocks Town Officials
Koen a 31 year old crippled beggar appeared in corporation court for selling pencils without a license. It was his second appearance in 24 hours as he paid fines with large sums of money and possessed bonds and large bills. He was arrested again Saturday morning after prior complaints of abusive language.
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Eorge Washington Koen
Corporation Court
Koen
Highway toll climbs as 210 killed in Christmas weekend
National Safety Council warnings echo as holiday traffic deaths surge past 210 by 9 p.m. EST with 251 total fatalities. Texas reports 21 violent deaths since Friday morning, including pedestrians Paul Carline and Hilliard Harvey, and a fatal head-on near Newton. The Abilene train crash kills Elda Starr family of five, marking the worst accident of Operation Deathwatch thus far.
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National Safety Council
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Dearborn
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Austin
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Amarillo
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Newton
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Tyler
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Fort Worth
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Deathwatch
Abilene
Elda Adron Starr
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Santa Delivers Gifts in Lubbock as Goodfellows Help
Goodfellows volunteers distributed Christmas boxes to 5,176 children in 1,129 needy Lubbock families from 5 to 7:30 a.m. Santa was seen near midnight with the sleigh fitted for summer-like weather. Families planned church services after dawn gifts.
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Lubbock
Goodfellow
Goodfellows
Officers Warned Not To Get Run Over At Wreck Scene
Police officers dispatched to a Saturday night auto wreck were cautioned by the dispatcher not to get run over. The warning followed a prior incident when a patrolman at a wreck was struck by a passing motorist.
Prince Charles Tragedy Leaves Eight Missing Off Karken Isle
Rescue efforts saved twelve crewmen after the 514 ton British trawler Prince Charles foundered near the Isle of Karken. Two bodies were recovered from the sea and eight men remain missing. The incident occurred last night with the vessel sinking in northern waters.
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Call for Thorough Probe Into State Insurance Scandal
USTIN Dec 24 Demand grows for grand jury inquiry into the $7 million collapse of the U S Trust and Guaranty Co of Waco. Senate committee chair Searcy Bracewell vows a vigorous probe. Rep J O Gillham urges checks on possible payments to legislators from insurance tied groups. Holiday recess set, back Jan 11 to study expenses and cash assets. Byron Lockhart searches Shoemake mansion for $98 942 in cash as accounting is reviewed.
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U.S. Trust and Guaranty Co
Waco
Searcy Bracewell
Senate Investigating Committee
J. O. Gillham
Brownfield
U.S. Trust and Guaranty
U.S. Trust
Guaranty
A. B. Shoemake
Byron Lockhart
Shoemake
Bracewell
City funds probe stalls over missing $1,505
City Hall officials say nearly three weeks of investigation yield no trace of 1505 dollars. Police, auditors, and administrators continue review as inquiry stalls with few leads and no clear suspect.
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FTER
City Hall
Christmas Warmth Brings Comfort Despite Cold Front
Weather forecasters predict mild Christmas temperatures across most regions with highs near 65 degrees and 40s at dawn, while colder air moves in Monday. Separately, a missing 1505 deposit from Dec 5 city funds remains under investigation after armored car mishap. no arrest yet. Russian radio airs Christmas carols for first time since 1917 as the Porgy and Bess cast arrives for a tour.
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Santa
Great Plains
New Fingland
Pacific Northwest
Santa Claus
North Pole
Washington Weather Bureau
Leningrad
Porgy and Bess
Christmas Buying Tops Record
An editorial outlines a record surge in Christmas purchases signaling strong consumer activity across the region. Analyses suggest robust spending driven by income levels and seasonality, with optimism for retail sectors.
Chances For Early Tax Cutback Fade
Washington reports that key lawmakers from both parties say early tax cuts are unlikely after Congress returns January 3. President Eisenhower may omit detailed tax recommendations in the State of the Union, and a special message is expected later. Many favor delaying tax cuts until government spending is better understood.
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Washington
Congress
Eisenhower
State of the Union
Oklahoma City Gas Blast Kills Woman and Injures 71
A disastrous natural gas explosion in downtown Oklahoma City levels the Janger Produce Co. plant and nearby cafe. One woman, Fay Lutts, 30, dies. 71 people are injured, including 13 workers and eight cafe patrons. Rescue crews rush to the scene.
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Jim Monroe
Klahoma City
Oklahoma City
Fay Lutts
Janger Produce Co
Paper Boy's Honesty Sparks Christmas Cheer in St. Louis
A 13 year old, Dale Reed Jr, finds a purse with 23 dollars and, after locating the owner, returns it to Mr and Mrs Glenn Koonley. Mrs Koonley gratefully identifies the money and Dale declines a reward. His family is in need yet he remains generous and receives offers of eyeglasses and gifts from strangers.
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Associated Press
T. Louis
St. Louis
Dale Reed Jr
Young Reed
Glenn Koonley
Weather Map Forecast for Lubbock Area
Clear to partly cloudy skies with colder temperatures today and tonight. Northerly winds from 15 to 25 mph. Highs near 60s, lows around 40.
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