North east Louisiana State College Announces Major Additions
President Lewis C. Slater announced three new construction projects at North east Louisiana State College totaling about 1.0 million dollars. A men’s dormitory will be bid January 20, a second project adds a 700000 classroom building, and a 70000 cafeteria addition awaits approval. The campus plans, designed by King Stubbs, aim for fall completion and reflect rising enrollment beyond 1300 students.
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Northeast Louisiana State College
Lewis C. Slater
Bayou DeSiard
King Stubbs
College Avenue
DeSiard
Stubbs
Baton Rouge
Slater
Louisiana Tech
Ruston
U N Chief Accepts China Talks With Chou En Lai
Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold agreed to face to face talks with Red China's Chou En Lai in Peiping after a Chinese cable welcomed direct discussion on world peace and tension. The date is to be set by Hammarskjold, who aims to advance arrangements. The talks do not commit to discussing the 11 American fliers jailed as spies.
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U. N
Dag Hammarskjold
Red China
Chou En-lai
Peiping
Hammarskjold
Chou
U.N. General Assembly
U.N
Do It Yourself Spy Charged By British Crown
John Clarence a 27 year old unemployed clerk faced trial at the Old Bailey on charges of gathering highly secret anti aircraft defense information for the Soviet Union He allegedly left a briefcase marked embassy of the Soviet Union with code words and materials deemed prejudicial to state security Clarence pleaded innocent and indicated a self defense citing mental instability and non secret sources for a planned article
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London
Crown
John Clarence
Soviet Union
Britain
Reginald Manningham - Buller
Clarence
Europe
Old Bailey
Walkout Possible At New York Waterfront
The International Longshoremen's Association representing about 20 000 New York dock workers indicated a strike is being considered after members rejected a two year no strike pledge and a 17 cent hourly raise. Union leaders left talks to the international president who would decide when negotiations end.
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International Longshoremen's Assn
New York
William V. Bradley
International Union
Bradley
Louisiana Officials to Inspect Air Defense Operations
Mayor Coon and other Louisiana officials will visit Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma January 11 and 12 to learn how a national air defense system will operate in the state. The trip aims to preview volunteer ground observer posts slated for early 1955, with about 400 posts and 2400 volunteers planned across Louisiana.
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Monroe
John &. Coon
Louisiana
Tinker Air Force Base
Okla
Coon
William P. Nichols
Raymond H. Fleming
Department of Military Affairs
New Orleans
Fleming
Oklahoma Air Force Base
Shreveport
Alexandria
National Guard
Oklahoma
Soldier to Explain Flag Incident at Army Center
Pvt Bruce A Wallace 24 from Ridgewood New Jersey is to meet Brig Gen John R Burns at EDGEWOOD Md to explain his stance on the flag incident at sunset. He refused to salute as the Stars and Stripes were lowered prompting possible court martial or strong reprimand after oath testimony. Wallace cites diminished respect for country due to Army service.
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Edgewood
Bruce A. Wallace
Army
Army Chemical Center
John R. Burns
Wallace
Burns
Ridgewood
N.J
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cold Front Passes Through Twin Cities
A cold front moved through the Twin City area early Friday bringing light rain about 1 30 a m totaling .11 inch. Temperatures fell from 62 to 46 by 10 30 a m then rose to 49 before noon. Northwest winds near 14 mph with gusts to 20 mph. The forecast calls for clear skies by about 8 p m.
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Twin City
Pentagon unveils training and reserve programs today
The Pentagon proposes a new military training and reserve program aiming to create a ready pool of trained reservists and extend the draft. About 100000 youths would train annually for six months with 20000 draftees monthly, while volunteers face lower pay and no guaranteed veterans benefits.
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Washington
Pentagon
United States
Congress
Wilson
Crommelin Group Halts McCarthy Petition Count
Rear Admiral John G. Crommelin said Ameri cans Mobilizing for Justice stopped counting signatures at 2.3 million after reaching the target of 10 million. The group may resume later by state but considers it unnecessary.
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New York
Adm
John G. Crommelin
For Justice
Joseph R. McCarthy
G. Crommelin
Train Collides With Auto in Downtown Monroe
A 1954 Chevrolet driven by Mrs. J. W. Morrison of West Monroe struck the Illinois Central switch engine at the North Second Intersection around 9:35 a.m. The car skidded about 30 feet before impact as the train crossed North Second Street. signals and whistle were noted as active. No injuries were reported.
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Monroe
Illinois Central
North Second
J. W. Morrison
West Monroe
North Second Street
Stabbing of Ferriday Youth Triggers LSU Inquiry
LSU officials launched an investigation into a dormitory stabbing involving ROTC cadet Bobbie Gene Harmon of Ferriday and Robert Major of New Orleans. Harmon was treated and returned to class after an argument and fist fight in the stadium barracks. Major is held for investigation with no charges filed yet.
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French
Stadium
Eisenhower poised to seek second term backers say
In a Washington dispatch dated December 17 Senator Frank Carlson of Kansas, a loyal Eisenhower ally, joins fellow Republicans forecasting the President will run for a second term.
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Washington
Frank Carlson
R-Kan
Eisenhower
White House
Good Fellows Still Hopeful Of Making Goal
A donation list totals 2547 38 with many gifts in memory of loved ones and local supporters. Organizers report a shortfall of 1453 toward the 4000 goal needed to complete this year’s fundraising rounds.
Bay Area Quake Shakes Homes Felt Across Region
A 3.8 magnitude temblor centered near the Hayward fault rocked the San Francisco Bay Area at 11 09 p m with a second shock five minutes later. Dishes rattled, alarms sounded, and calls flooded Oakland City Hall as the quake was felt from San Jose to Vallejo with no major damage reported.
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San Francisco Bay Area
Alameda County
San Francisco Bay
W. C. Marion
University of California
Hayward
San Lorenzo
Nevada
California
Marion
Don Sperry
Oakland Airport
Oakland City Hall
San Jose
Hamilton Field
Vallejo
Alameda
New A-Bomb Strategy Is Given Okay
Paris reports that NATO foreign defense and finance ministers approved a new NATO look using atomic power. They endorsed defense plans and debated who should decide to deploy nuclear arms while promising a communique soon. Britain France the United States and Canada favored government control with military input.
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Paris
Free World
NATO
Oklahoma officer disproves Tulsa murder confession
Charles O. Peterson of Eureka California admitted his 1949 confession was false after Oklahoma authorities found he was in California at the time of the killing of Tulsa policeman Jim Peters. Peterson, a 42 year old lumber mill worker, had claimed he shot Peters during a lumber yard burglary in 1949.
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Reno
Nev
Charles O. Peterson
Eureka
Calif
Tulsa
Oklahoma
California
Missouri
Jim Peters
Peterson
William W. Field
L. R. Greeson
Scotia
Peters
Field
Five Verdicts Outlined in Sheppard Murder Trial
In Cleveland, Judge Blythin lists five possible verdicts for Dr. Sam Sheppard in the Marilyn Sheppard killing, detailing options from first degree murder with or without mercy to manslaughter and acquittal. Jurors begin deliberations after a 36 minute charge outlining motives, evidence, and juror conduct.
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Jyuage Mawara Bsiytnin Aeuveree
State Pardon and Parole Commission
Blythin
Sheppard
Lois Mancini
Ohio
Criminal Courts
Pope Pius XII gravely ill as doctors report
Vatican officials and Dr Riccardo Galeazzi-Lisi say Pope Pius XII remains gravely ill with weakness anemia and a recurrence of hiccups. X rays indicate a small esophageal hernia and gastritis accompanied by hemorrhaging as he contemplates Christmas messages and potential cardinal consistory.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Riccardo Galeazzi-Lisi
Vatican
Angelo Dell’Acqua
Msgr. Dell'Acqua
Richland Jury Criticized Over Unitemized Expense Accounts
State Auditor Allison R Kolb reported Richland parish police jurors submitted $1320 in expenses without itemized support for 1952-53. Most funds covered a 12 juror convention in New Orleans with $100 each. Auditor Leo Herbert noted new bids for lumber purchases backed by receipts.
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Baton Rouge
Allison R. Kolb
Richland Parish
New Orleans
Leo Herbert
East Baton Rouge Parish
Jesse L. Webb, Jr
Powers Higginbotham
Training Institute to bid on two brick veneer houses
Bids will be opened January 20 in Baton Rouge at the Louisiana State Building Authority offices for two double residential houses on the Louisiana Training Institute campus. The two identical brick veneer buildings will house four families total and are expected to cost about 35000 dollars. Plans were prepared by Johns and Neel Monroe architects.
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Louisiana State Building Authority
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Training Institute
Johns and Neel
Monroe
President To Light Capitol Tree Tonight
Eisenhower lights Washington’s community Christmas tree at dusk as a beacon for peace on earth. He will deliver a six minute address on major networks about 5 15 p m est. The Pageant of Peace begins a three week observance with 30 nations represented in religious and holiday events. Children of UN employees from six countries will meet at the White House. Embassies and military posts abroad coordinate their own peace programs with the White House event.
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Eisenhower
White House
United Nations
India
Ecuador
Canada
France
Philippines
United States
U.S
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