Flood Toll Rises to 41 Amid New California Flood Surge
Flood warnings mount as Feather River crest threatens evacuated Yuba City while Sacramento and San Joaquin delta waters push toward the bay. At least 41 dead, 29 in California, 12 in Oregon, with 19 more presumed dead in California and 3 missing in Oregon. Damage estimated at 150 million dollars.
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Stockton
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Five Die In Oregon Mudslide Killings Cite Family Tragedy
Five members of a Roseburg area family were killed when a canyon mudslide struck their home near Remote Oregon. Three children survived, including Margaret Elaine 13 and Billy 6 with injuries, while Tom 17 remained missing. The slide left debris 300 feet across a field and hampered rescue efforts for hours.
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Margaret Elaine
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Alvis
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Powers
John Cawrse
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French Song Star Mistinguett Near Death After Stroke
PARIS Mistinguett once hailed for the world’s most beautiful legs is reportedly partly conscious six days after a stroke. The famed French singer and dancer, over 80, who had longtime leg insurance of three million dollars, was brought north from the Riviera villa to spend Christmas with relatives.
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Detroit Strike Talks Renewed Near End of Fourth Week
Mediators resumed efforts after a three day holiday recess to settle Detroit's newspaper strike. Federal and state peace makers urged resumption of negotiations between publishers of the Detroit News Times and Free Press and three striking unions of stereotypers printers and mailers. No definite date for talks was set.
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Adlai After Liberal As Ticket Mate
Supporters of Adlai E Stevenson quietly explore vice presidential options. They favor a liberal running mate to balance his moderate presidential bid aimed at attracting Southern delegates and broadening appeal in the coming convention. Names discussed include Governors Meyner and Leader and former Gov Bowles, among others.
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Potter Sees GOP Switch In Labor Vote
Senator Len Potter predicts a larger GOP showing among organized labor in 1956 citing voters choosing pocketbook concerns. He expects Eisenhower to seek reelection and argues a GOP standard bearer aligned with the Eisenhower program will win if Eisenhower is not the nominee. A Detroit survey reportedly shows about 20 percent of 1952 Stevenson voters would back Eisenhower in 1956.
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Stevenson
Burglary at Bell Drug. thief takes $500 and adding machine
In Cushing Oklahoma a burglar broke into the Bell Drug store and stole $500 from the office safe. The thief also took an adding machine.
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Cushing
Okla
Bell
Parents say quintuplets ignore Christmas contact
In North Bay Ontario the Dionne parents report none of the four surviving quintuplets sent Christmas greetings or returned home for the holiday. Oliva Dionne cites outsiders pressuring the girls and notes each gained about 250000 on turning 21 last May.
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Montreal
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Record Christmas traffic toll hits 599 deaths
The Nation’s Christmas weekend toll reaches 599 traffic deaths, setting a holiday record. The National Safety Council cites 67 fires and 105 other accidental deaths, with the total including 771 overall.
Ohio toll on highways soars to forty fatalities this Christmas
The Associated Press tally shows 47 accidental deaths over a three day holiday period in Ohio, with 40 on roads. The count includes pedestrians and several named victims in Dayton, Cincinnati, Newark, and surrounding areas, amid warnings of dangerous driving conditions and high-powered cars.
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Associated Press
Weeks Forecast Peak Production For 1956 Surge
Secretary Weeks announced a yearend survey showing major industries expect peak or near peak output in early 1956. Iron and steel, aluminum, autos and trucks, construction and lumber are highlighted with record first-half production and a 4.5 million auto and truck forecast. Aircraft backlog stands at 13 billion dollars with shipbuilding orders up 18 percent. Construction outlays for 1956 may reach 44 billion dollars, a 5 percent rise from 1955.
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Weeks
Iron and Steel
Mentally Ill Man Cleared In Slayings
CHICAGO police cleared 25 year old Albert Pemberton of any link to the brutal slayings of three Northwest Side schoolboys. A lie test was inconclusive but other evidence led to his release after he was seized following a tip about resemblance to a sketch. The victims were John Schussler 13 Anton 11 and Robert Peterson 14.
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Albert Pemberton
John Schuessler
Anton
Robert Peterson
Pemberton
Israeli Patrol Hit by Egyptian Fire Near Ain Hashlosha
An Egyptian position in the Gaza Strip opened fire on an Israeli patrol near Ain Hashlosha. The patrol returned fire and suffered no casualties, according to a military spokesman.
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Ain Hashlosha
Korea Sees Secret Session To Plan Release Of Coast Guardsmen
South Korea states army air force and navy chiefs met in a top secret session to map a response after four coast guardsmen were seized by Chinese vessels near the Rhee Line. Government vows strongest action if the men are not returned, with tensions rising over the Christmas Day incident.
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Pilot Dies After Taxiway Landing At Los Angeles Airport
Air Force captain Dwight J. Cook died after landing a jet on a taxiway at Los Angeles International Airport. The plane plunged through a fence onto Sepulveda Boulevard, causing a three car crash injuring Louise La Montaigne and others. Cook ejected and was found away from the wreckage.
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Wife finds golf balls in Thanksgiving hash
Biscoe North Carolina resident Lew Luquire, a textile worker known for late arrivals from golfing, promised to return for a family movie. He arrived late, ate warmed over turkey hash, and discovered three well cooked golf balls tucked inside as Christmas gifts from his wife.
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Lew Luquire
Irked Patron Threatens Bar Owner With Gun Over Drink
In Los Angeles a patron refused a screwdriver, pulled a revolver, and herded bar owner Jimmy Ostroff and others to the end of the counter. He demanded money and grabbed Ostroffs wallet containing 200 dollars.
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Jimmy Ostroff
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Miami Valley Forecast Turns Mild This Week
Weather outlook for the Miami Valley shows mild temperatures through Wednesday with partly cloudy skies. Official forecast lists a high near 45 degrees today, fair conditions tonight, and a slightly milder trend on Wednesday. Monday’s unofficial high reached 35 and the morning low was 19.
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Electrocuted Airman's Body Sent To His Home
Steubenville Ohio reports the body of T Sgt James R Bosley 24 Air Force member electrocuted Christmas Eve while installing a television set he bought his family Fort Walton Beach Florida scheduled to arrive at a local funeral home for services and burial.
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Ohio
James R. Bosley
Air Force
Bosley
Fort Walton Beach
Jap Crewmen Plucked Off Sunk Honda Maru Off Japan
A Japanese freighter Honda Maru broke up off Hachinohe in 65 mph winds and 40 foot seas. A Kansas helicopter pilot rescued 14 crewmen from the water while U S destroyer Ozburn saved three more from another ship. Six other vessels with 18 crewmen missing. Lt Herbert Gates led multiple rescues in winds over 30 knots as villagers watched.
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Algerian Christmas Toll Rises to 26
Algeria reported a death toll of 26 from a Sunday night crowd attack. Two children were killed by a nationalist hand grenade, according to today’s update.
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Algeria
Inches From Death Airman Rescued After 24 Hours On Tiny Ledge
Tucson airman Donald Ellison, 28, spent a full day clinging to a two foot ledge in Catalina Mountains. A four man rope rescue lowered him to safety after he avoided sleep to prevent a fall. He recovered after leg muscles unkinked and planned a long walk home.
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