Trapped Six Hours, 14 Workers Saved
In Birmingham two deaths alter the fate of Jessie Maddox a 28 year old convict sentenced to death for killing a night watchman at a cleaning plant. A series of court reporters deaths led to a compromise where the state relented in death penalty demand and Maddox withdrew appeal. A special jury then set aside the death sentence and imposed life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Jessie Maddox
Maddox
Alabama
State Supreme Court
High Court
Trade mission to Canada may nudge Canada Russia relations
A nine member Soviet trade mission visited Canada for three weeks in Toronto Ottawa and Montreal to study Canadian products and seek sales. Officials say exchanges could boost future commerce though no deals were made this trip. The Russians showed interest in heavy electrical equipment benzol cement glass and pulp machinery. Canada’s 1956 wheat exports to Russia and overall trade data frame the context for possible follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Peacock
Ottawa
Canada
Russia
Toronto
Montreal
Bureau of Statistics
Indonesia Looks Elsewhere For Weapons
Indonesia will seek arms from other nations after the United States did not reply to its weapons request. Ambassador Moekarto Notowidigo said Indonesia may also import 250000 tons of rice as its people and army need food and weapons. Two missions will study military equipment purchases in Britain, France, Italy and a Communist bloc tour likely including Czechoslovakia, Poland and Yugoslavia.
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Washington
Reuters
Indonesia
United States
Moekarto Notowidigo
Egypt
Britain
France
Italy
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Yugoslavia
Elvis Presley Wins 60 Day Induction Delay
MEMPHIS AP Elvis Presley is granted a 60 day postponement of his army induction to finish a Hollywood movie. The unanimous draft board delay follows requests from Paramount Studios and the 22 year old star. Paramount cites about 350000 in potential losses if Presley is unavailable starting January 13.
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Memphis, Tenn
Elvis Presley
Hollywood
Paramount Studios
Paramount
Elvis
Presley
Graphic Incident Aids Salesman
Robert Vermett, a repairman, quipped about not needing accident insurance just before a spark from his wrench ignited gasoline, starting a fire in his shop and a nearby sewer. Vermett escaped injury as firefighters contained the blaze and an insurance salesman promptly signed up a new subscriber.
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Monroe, Mich
Robert Vermett
Vermett
Bob Turner
Pen
Turner
Plan for CBC Calgary TV Relay Centre
The CBC plans a Calgary relay centre with four magnetic video recorders to tape Toronto originated programs for later retransmission. Time zone differences drive the project as Winnipeg remains behind Toronto and Calgary two hours, Vancouver three.
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Ottawa
CBC
Calgary
Pacific Coast
Toronto
Canada
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Pass Point of No Return On Trek to South Pole
Sir Edmund Hillary and his four man Antarctic team passed the point of no return on their dash to the South Pole riding converted farm tractors and aided by two dog teams. They stood 240 miles from the pole with enough fuel to reach it but not to return to base. Depot 700 led by Dr. Vivian Fuchs was 465 miles away approaching from the opposite side with eight tracked vehicles. Weather worsened but both parties pressed on aiming to complete the first across continent journey.
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Wellington
N.Z
Reuters
Sir Edmund Hillary
South Pole
Pole
Vivian Fuchs
Fuchs
South Tee
New Zealand
Scott Base
Ross Sea
Mount
Everest
Radio Today
Hillary
Shackleton
Weddell Sea
South American
Trip to Europe as Christmas bonus for Beacon Plastic staff
About 50 Beacon Plastic employees and customers from Newton Massachusetts flew to Paris for a 15 day European vacation offered as a Christmas bonus. The firm covers full expenses for workers with 10 or more years of service, partial costs for shorter tenures, and includes stops in Rome London Ireland and Holland.
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Boston
Beacon Plastic Corporation
Newton
Mass
Paris
Europe
Joseph L. Sholkin
Rome
London
Ireland
Holland
Smilestones: old-timers recall teachers and tanned hides
An old-timer reflects on how teachers were once paid in work rather than wages, noting the era when educators tanned hides and duties included practical crafts. The piece captures nostalgia for simpler times and community roles.
Boxing Day Fire Threatens Springhill Hard-Luck Town
The Boxing Day blaze leveled 10 buildings in Springhill Nova Scotia causing up to 2 million dollars in damage. Citizens weigh rebuilding as 39 miners died in a 1956 mine blast and town leaders express grim resolve to continue if any main street remains. Local officials seek emergency aid amid widespread discouragement.
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Springhill
N.S
U S Hinders Canada US defence science cooperation
Group Capt. C B Limbrick, retired RCAF director, accuses the United States of blocking Canada US defence science collaboration. He says Americans distrust Canadian research and refusals to share requirements have stalled joint projects and production, risking security and delaying North American defence efforts.
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Dave McIntosh
Ottawa
RCAF
United States
Canada
U Group
C. B. Limbrick
Aircraft
U.S
U. S
Pentagon
Washington
North America
Limbrick
Gas Filled Passages Slow Rescue in West Virginia Mine
A gas explosion in a southwest Virginia coal mine trapped 14 workers, 11 men found dead 500 feet underground while survivors were rescued earlier. Bodies were recovered via a West Virginia shaft, as families waited tensioned at a distant station.
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Amonate
Pocahontas Fuel Co
South-West Virginia
West Virginia
William Fullarton
Pocahontas
Turkey sandwich scare prompts highway patrol alert
In San Luis Obispo a patrolman halted a truck with siren to question a driver about turkey sandwiches. Joe Alegria learned his wife suspected the meat was spoiled after sending sandwiches to his family in Santa Barbara. A doctor confirmed the concern and the CHP was asked to flag trucks before noon.
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Turkey
San Luis Obispo
Calif
Joe Alegria
Alegria
Santa Barbara
Red Bluff
California Highway Patrol
Sputnik Tops World News In 1957 Canadian Poll
The Canadian Press survey names Sputnik as the year's top world story with Little Rock integration and Kremlin changes close behind. It notes Eisenhower’s illness and Eden’s resignation as leading Canadian items, reflecting editors' front page choices.
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Sputnik
Telegraph
Russia
World News
Little Rock
Ark
United States
Canada
Egypt
E H. Norman
Kremlin
Eisenhower
Eden
Macmillan
Norman
Issoud
Pearson
Gordon
Molotov
Malenkov
Zhukov
Audrey
Louisiana
Anthony Eden
Publisher T Roy Osborne Retires After 46 Years Service
Medicine Hat News staff honored retiring publisher T Roy Osborne at Connaught Golf Club with personal tributes and well wishes. Gifts highlighted the evening as Mrs Osborne received roses from Cathy Starling and the guest of honor accepted golf clubs and crystalware.
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Medicine Hat News
Connaught Golf Club
T. Roy Osborne
Mrs. Osborne
Cathy Starling
Traffic Violations Report 1957 Daily Totals
A dated brief shows traffic violation counts for 1957 with figures 63 22 18 10 and 61 across days or categories, noting a to date tally. The fragment indicates ongoing record keeping of violations and totals by category.
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Penna
Diefenbaker
Bulganin
T. T. Ivanov
Churchill
Mr. Ivanov
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Plan
C. J. Allbon
Ralph Gilroy
Robert Coates
Cumberland County
Amherst
Leo MacDonald
Gilroy
Eve Frolic
Ed Forbes
International Typographical Union
Basil Dean
The
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Osborne
Fred McGuinness
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