Special Talks Seen Possible Not Probable
Western diplomats say a UN disarmament session is unlikely without a Soviet request. If Moscow asks, Dag Hammarskjold could convene it within weeks after a majority vote, while a prior expanded disarmament commission may meet first to test Russian cooperation.
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United States
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Dag Hammarskjold
Hammarskjold
Disarmament Commission
Weather movement eases across Alberta to Saskatchewan
A Pacific weather disturbance moves eastward through northern Alberta and into Saskatchewan Tuesday, driving cold air north and mild conditions across the region. Temperatures are expected to remain mild for late December with a cooling trend by Christmas.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Prisoner Dies After Fight at Kingston Penitentiary
Gerald Lynch a 35 year old inmate from Toronto died in hospital after a Thursday morning fight in the Kingston Penitentiary tailor shop. Lynch suffered a fractured skull and his assailant a 21 year old prisoner serving four years for a Burwash breakout remains unnamed.
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Ont
Kingston Penitentiary
Gerald Lynch
Toronto
W. F. H. Johnstone
Lynch
Burwash
Sudbury
Johnstone
Soviet Proposals Split West Europe On East West Talks
Russia outlined a seven point plan for East West talks and world disarmament. Britain’s papers urged negotiations while Bonn signaled opposition to status quo concessions. Yugoslavia and Belgium urged renewed disarmament talks under NATO decisions.
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Reuters
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Andrei Gromyko
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United States
East
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Foreign Office
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Munich
Konrad Adenauer
Germany
Belgrade
Foreig
Koca Popovic
Paris
Brussels
Socialist Party
NATO
Harold Macmillan
Paul-Henri Spaak
Belgium
Joseph Beck
Luxembourg
U.N
Pope Urges Halt to World Arms Race in Christmas Message
In his 19th annual Christmas address from Vatican City Pope Pius XII urges a halt to the arms race warning it could endanger the earth. He endorses controlled disarmament and cautions against pride in arms supremacy while affirming self defense. The speech is broadcast worldwide and reportedly jammed on a Russian frequency.
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Pontife
Russia
Sputnikeld
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St Laurent Still Capable Great Oratorical Magic
The 75 year old Rt. Hon Louis St Laurent delivered a poised Commons speech after Diefenbaker reported on the Paris NATO summit. He warned against overvaluing or underestimating results and urged concrete achievements over words as he neared retirement and a Liberal leadership convention set for January 14-16.
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Paris
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Editors Name Sputnik Top News Story of 1957
The Canadian Press poll names Sputnik launching the first man-made moon as the world top news story of 1957. Little Rock federal troops, Kremlin shake-up, Eisenhower illness, and Eden Macmillan resignation follow in the world ranking with Canadian stories highlighting the Election Royal visit Norman death and Gordon Commission report.
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UNEF
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Gordon Commission
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Hamilton
Murdochville
Prime Minister Diefenbaker Extends Christmas Greetings
Ottawa CP reports Prime Minister John Diefenbaker delivered a national Christmas broadcast from Ottawa. He linked NATO talks in Paris to peace and noted progress toward lasting world peace. Remarks echoed in the Commons and at a Saturday press conference.
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Flood Displaces 1200 in Beauceville Quebec Before Christmas
In Beauceville Quebec residents flee homes after Chaudiere River floods. About 1200 people, a quarter of the town, abandon property as 200 homes and businesses flood. No deaths. damage near two million dollars. Lodging strained as Red Cross shelter hosts around 100. Ice floes cleared by bulldozers and cranes as mild weather returns.
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Que
Chaudiere
Paul Giguere
Red Cross
Survivors Sought as Narva Sinks in North Sea
RAF Coastal Command planes resume dawn search for Narva crew of 28 after the Scottish freighter sank 120 miles southwest of Stavanger during a pulp cargo voyage to Aberdeen. Officials fear survivors are slim as two Shackleton flights from Ballykelly and two from Kinloss search in poor weather.
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Glen -and Co
Shackleton
Coastal Command
Ballykelly
Northern Ireland
Stavanger
Norway
Bosworth
Hope
Glen and Co
Pilgrim Trade Thrives Throughout Holy Land
AP dispatch from Bethlehem reports Christmas trade revival in the Holy Land as pilgrims return after war scares. Officials expect about 6,000 visitors, hotels fill in Jerusalem Ramallah Jericho and Nablus, and curfews lifted for holidays. Christian Arab crossings via Mandelbaum gate reopen for 48 hours before Christmas, a nine year tradition.
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Ramallah
Nablus
Manger Square
Jesus
Israel
No-Man’s Land
Jordan
Mandelbaum
Zealous Singer Falls Into Orchestra Pit in Besancon Scene
Baritone Robert Billacampa collapsed during a Besancon operetta after charging at tenor Marcel Thesse in a wrestling scene. He missed the tenor and toppled into the orchestra pit, landing on the organ keyboard which groaned loudly.
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France
Reuters
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Besancon Theatre
Marcel Thesse
Todd Hosts Do It Yourself Hollywood Party Anniversary
Mike Todd plans a home party kit for the first anniversary of Around the World in 80 Days at Hollywood venues. He recalls 18 000 attendees and 30 000 crashers at a Garden premiere, then offers kits with ham, caviar, champagne, pudding, cake, and a 100 piece orchestra record. He even suggests tipping domestic help ten dollars during uncorking.
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Mike Todd
Hollywood
Around the World
Carthay Circle Theatre
Todd
Madison Square Garden
Smile Stones of Cold Feet Metaphor
A reflective line about how people develop or face cold feet in life, suggesting varied origins from birth to circumstance and external pressure. The phrasing hints at human anxiety and decision turning points without specifics.
Christmas mood fills Gaza Strip with UNEF cheer
Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold visits Gaza with Maj Gen Burns as UNEF troops await Christmas. Decorations, midnight masses, and special entertainments unfold across Gaza and Sharm el Sheikh. Chaplains from Sweden and Colombia will hold services at the demarcation line.
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Dag Hammarskjold
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E. L. M. Burns
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Sharm el Sheikh
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