Demos Vie In Oregon Primary As Stevenson Moves Ambitiously
Oregon politicos report petitions to place candidates on the primary ballot without consent. Maurine Neuberger backs Stevenson for president with Kefauver for VP. Stevenson gains Montana support but faces Southern resistance while Eisenhower’s doctors flag a slow pace in convalescence. Hoover reportedly avoids a 1960 candidacy, citing FBI stewardship.
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U. S
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Stevenson
Kefauver
Howard Morgan
Murray D-Mont
Murray
Montana
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Russell D - Ga
South
Howard M. Snyder
Eisenhower
Snyder
Israeli Attack in Jordan River Sector Near Sea of Galilee
Military reports say Israeli forces attacked Syrian positions in the Jordan River sector near the Sea of Galilee with two supporting detachments. UN observers rushed to the scene as Syria and Israel exchange shelling claims amid a protest from Damascus anticipated to be filed with the UN.
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Sea of Galilee
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Foreign Ministry
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Syria
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Damascus
U. N. Truck Supervisory Commission
Earl Long Campaign Plans Regional Visit
Earl K Long gubernatorial candidate will tour the Fifth Congressional District Thursday through Saturday meeting parish leaders and speaking at district towns. M M Pete Menefee, his area manager, said Long will be at Virginia Hotel headquarters Thursday night and Friday morning with a full schedule across Truxno to Monroe and other towns.
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Earl K Long
Fifth Congressional District
M. M
Pete) Menefee
Long
Menefee
Virginia Hotel
Truxno
Rocky Branch
Collinston
Met Rouge
Bonita
Kilbourne
Forest
Judge balks at board to alter Kohn contempt sentence
Judge Hertz says the board lacks jurisdiction to modify a contempt sentence in the public bribery case. He cites preserving the jail term and warns that changing the sentence would set a bad precedent. LeBlanc and Barham dispute the board’s authority under Louisiana law.
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Kohn
LeBlanc
Barham
Kennon
Criminal District Court
Schools To Close For Yale Vacation
Superintendent Van Dodom of Monroe city schools says Christmas holidays start at noon December 21 and run through January 3, 1956, with resumption of regular sessions. Parish schools will observe the same dates.
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van Dodom
Monroe City
Mrs Hodges Dies in Monroe at 81 Rites Set
Mrs. John E. Hodges, 81, longtime Monroe resident, died at her home on South Second Street. Funeral planned Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in Hixson Bros. Funeral Chapel with Rev. James T. Horton officiating. Interment at River View Burial Park. Pallbearers listed. Survived by three daughters, one son, a sister, four grandchildren, and a great grandchild.
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Monroe
South Second
Hixson Bros
James T. Horton
Riveriview
Robert Guerriero
Angelas DeLand
Charles W.& DeLand
Henry Poulan
W. C. Ford
Khrushchev’s move risks India Pakistan Kashmir rift
The article notes Khrushchev’s dangerous maneuver could worsen India Pakistan tensions over Kashmir. Since 1947 both nations claim Kashmir, with a UN supervised cease fire since 1949 and a pending plebiscite. An Indian official says Khrushchev may have intentionally stirred new discord.
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Murderer Dies In Goldman In Jacksonville Gun Battle
Florida law holds all participants in a robbery guilty if anyone is slain during the crime. Goldman was killed in a gun battle near Jacksonville after police surprised Hornbeck and Goldman in a tavern robbery. Hornbeck fled but was captured after a 20 mile flight in a stolen car.
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Florida
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Hornbeck
Alabama
Kentucky
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Minnesota
Nebraska
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Robinson
Merrill Dies After Chest Pain On Final Burma Campaign
Funeral services and burial will be held for Merrill who collapsed from chest pain after returning from New Orleans where he had been treated. A native of Hopkinton Massachusetts he joined West Point after an earlier failed attempt and served on Stilwell’s staff. He led an advance raider force to recapture northern Burma with Chinese American forces, previously suffering heart issues during Burma operations.
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Stilwell
Jury Deliberations Fast for Dortch and Slow for Russell
Jurors took 30 minutes to convict Dortch by an 11 to 1 vote while Russell faced a four hour, 12 to 0 verdict. Both defendants await sentencing. Deal, serving 27 years at Louisiana State Penitentiary for two armed robberies, testified against Dortch and Russell. Russell’s attorney filed a motion for a new trial, objecting to remarks by the defense during the trial.
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Russell
Deal
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Eisenhower’s reelection plans under medical review
Weekend medical update says President Eisenhower is in good condition and recovering normally. Doctors note his duties have delayed a full rest and Maj. Gen. Howard Snyder suggests waiting until about mid February to decide if he can run again.
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Eisenhower
White House
Howard Snyder
Not Anxious For Feud To Lust Out in Open Warfare
Rome is buzzing as Sophia Loren urges a meeting with Gina Lollobrigida to end their public feud before it escalates. Loren says she faces an unjust publicity campaign and disputes reports of personal animosity while noting their careers demand separate roles. Gina remains cool and distant.
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Sophia Loren
Gina Lollobrigida
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Sophia
Gina
Weeks Accused of Planning Deputy Role Before Senate Fight
Weeks alleged to have created a deputy post for Lowen under Lee. He predicted strong opposition to Lowen's confirmation as CAA administrator when the appointment reaches the Senate.
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Lee
Lowen
CAA
Senate
McCord Sued for 109000 in Louisiana Auto Crash Case
Richard Lee Lundberg of Syracuse New York sues Thurman C. McCord in district court for 109000 damages from injuries he alleges as a passenger in a car involved in an October 16 auto accident on a railroad overpass near Bunkie Louisiana.
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Shreveport
Thurman C. McCord
Syracuse, N. Y
Bunkie
Richard Lee Lundberg
McCord
Wrapping Empty Boxes in Fancy Paper for Christmas
After gifts are opened the family decorates the tree with empty boxes wrapped in fancy paper. The act emphasizes visual festivity and sustainable reuse of materials as part of holiday tradition.
Steam Medication VapoRub Relief for Coughing Child
Steam medicated with VapoRub provides quick relief as it loosens congestion and eases breathing. The steam soothes the choked-up feeling and dry stuffed nose, reducing coughing and helping the child breathe easier after following package directions.
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Van Odem Named Head of Group
Supt. Van D. Odem of the Monroe City Schools was named president of a new Council of Past Presidents formed within the Louisiana Education Association in Alexandria. Odom previously led the LEA as president in 1952 and will advise the association’s executive secretary Red Hackett.
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van D. Odem
Monroe City
Louisiana Education Association
Alexandria
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Red’ Hackett
van D. Odom
Turnips Offer Low Calories Rich in Vitamin C
The reader learns turnips are low in calories while delivering substantial vitamin C and calcium benefits, highlighting their role in a healthy diet.
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