Divided Korea on UN agenda. Eisenhower challenges Bulganin
The UN General Assembly Political Committee opens work on Korea with US leading calls for continued aid to the Republic of Korea and armistice. Eisenhower challenges Bulganin to withdraw Soviet forces from Hungary and says the US will push new disarmament proposals at the UN.
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Bruce W. Munn
United Press
United Nations
N.Y
General Assembly
Korea
Soviet Union
India
United States
U.N
Republic of Korea
Algeria
Cyprus
West Irian
West New Guinea
V. V. Kuznetsov
U.S
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Eisenhower
Nikolai Bulganin
Ice on local ponds promises good skating tonight
Ice is forming on ponds as temperatures stay below freezing. Kids and adults have been using the ponds yesterday afternoon as the cold continues. A downtown stamp sale features a blue three cent commemorative with Friendship The Key To World Peace. Eskimo Pie trucks roam the city adding to the chill while Jack Frost decorates windows. Nine hours twelve minutes of daylight today show lengthening days. Piles of county cinders are being used heavily this winter. Continued on page 2 column 2.
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Highland Heights
Weather report shows clouds and mixed precipitation
Increasing cloudiness tonight with light snow starting in the north and turning to light rain or snow across the area by Friday. Low tonight 15 to 20, 7 a.m. highs around 26 and 9. Traces of snow. River stage 5.9 feet. One year ago highs 39, lows 34, precipitation .03 inches.
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United States
Huge Demand For Inauguration Credentials
The inauguration committee said press, radio and TV credential requests far exceed expectations with over 2,000 individuals from 200 organizations applying. Foreign interest also reached an all time high as wire services and newspapers seek access to the ceremonies.
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Washington
INS
Eisenhower
Six Rescued On Mont Blanc By Helicopters
French army jet helicopters landed on Mont Blanc to rescue six Alpine guides and two injured air men after days of blizzards. They plan to search for missing climbers Jean Vincendon and Francois Henry, both students from Paris, who have been missing for 14 days.
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Chamonix
France
INS
Mont Blanc
Europe
Jean Vincendon
Francois Henry
Belgium
Paris
Six Die In Laureldale Home Fire Near Reading
A mother and her five children perished in a suburban Laureldale house fire in Reading, Pennsylvania. An older daughter and her two children were reportedly rescued. Fire engines and ambulances rushed to the scene as three unidentified children were taken to Community General Hospital.
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Reading
Laureldale
Here
Community General Hospital
Dominic Castandino
Death Record Summary of Three Local Residents
James H. Lambdin aged 63 of 534 Lindal Street died at 63. John W. Hoke aged 69 of 205 East Grant Street and Jess W. Allen aged 61 of New Wilmington Road are listed in the local death records for January 3, 1957.
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James H. Lambdin
Lyndal St
Jess W. Allen
New Wilmington RD
Soviet Military Mission to Arrive in Syria
An East Berlin source said a new Soviet military mission will reach Syria to help transform the Syrian army into a first class fighting force. About 50 Russian instructors are already with the Syrian army, with Russia supplying military equipment. Russia has made a new offer of tanks and planes to Egypt and Jordan, Syria’s Arab allies.
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Berlin
East Berlin
Syria
Russia
Egypt
Jordan
President May Make Appeal To Congress Friday
President Eisenhower prepared for a personal delivery to Congress likely Friday to seek standby authority to use troops if needed to keep the Soviet Union from expanding in the Middle East. Secretary of State Dulles outlined urgency and warned that failure to approve could raise war risk as British and French influence wanes.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Russia
Middle East
85Th Congress
National Security Council
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
House
Senate
U.S
Eden Rejects Disarmament Conference
British Prime Minister Anthony Eden and France reject in the present circumstances a Soviet bid for a five power disarmament conference. The Foreign Office announced Eden's stand after Eisenhower and Paris likewise refused. A note to Soviet Premier Bulganin conveyed the decision.
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London
Anthony Eden
France
Eden
Foreign Office
Eisenhower
Paris
Nikolai Bulganin
Russia
Soviet Union
Britain
United States
India
Red Regime In Hungary Defied By Rebel Workers Councils
Rebel workers councils in Hungary openly defy the Soviet backed regime by refusing to fire idled workers and seizing factory funds to pay employees. The government orders mass layoffs, bank withdrawal limits, and mass unemployment threats provoke unrest and police action in Vienna reporting.
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Charles W. Ridley
United Press
Vienna
Hungary
Kadar
American Plan to Counter Middle East Aggression Urged
Arab leaders urged the United States to take a larger role in the Middle East. Officials said Arab governments sent numerous requests to Washington for greater U.S. involvement, citing waning British and French influence after the Egypt crisis and rising U.S. popularity among Arabs. The plan to curb Soviet influence was shaped by these appeals and new diplomatic reports.
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Middle East
Joseph H. Singer
Washington
INS
State Department
U. S
Britain
France
Egypt
Russia
Shins Collide Off Entrance To New York Harbor
A Panamanian ship with 145 passengers and the Venezuelan vessel Ciudad De Barquisimeto collided at dawn off the New York Harbor entrance in clear weather. The Cristobal 4878 tons suffered port-side damage and was towed to Todd Shipyard. the Barquisimeto departed under its own steam. No injuries were reported.
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New York Harbor
Coast Guard
Cristobal
Panama Line
Todd Shipyard
Ciudad de Barquisimeto
Ambrose
Panama
Woman Dies By Carbon Monoxide Fumes In Auto
Mrs. Mary Helweg, 54, of Wynnewood, wife of a Main Line executive, died of accidental asphyxiation from car exhaust in the family garage. She was found by her husband Laurence as he returned home. authorities say the house radio was broken and she had likely gone to listen to a serial.
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Norristown
INS
Mary Helweg
Wynnewood
Laurence
Montgomery County
John C. Simpson
Helwegz
26 Below Zero Is Lowest Today in United States
The U S Weather Bureau said Mt Washington New Hampshire was 26 below zero this morning the coldest in the nation. The high Wednesday reached 77 degrees at Miami Florida.
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United States
New York
U. S. Weather Bureau
Mt. Washington
N. H
Miami
Fla
Seventeen Railroads Seek 5 Percent Fare Increase
Seventeen Eastern railroads asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for a 5 percent rise in passenger fares effective January 9 to cover operating deficits totaling 67.3 million dollars in 1955. The surcharge would apply to basic one way and multi trip coach and first class fares, with commutation rates unchanged.
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Eastern
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Western
Baltimore & Ohio
Delaware & Hudson
Delaware & Lackawanna
Central of New Jersey
New York
Chicago & St. Louis
Erie
Detroit and Mackinac
Grand Trunk Western
Mackinac Transportation Co
Monon
New Jersey
Long Branch
Virginian
Wabash Railroad
Chicago
Danville
Ill
Thirteen ships in Suez Canal to move out soon
Cairo reports the Suez Canal salvage chief says thirteen trapped ships will exit into the Mediterranean in about four days. Vessels of various nations blocked between El Ballah and El Cap by October 31 attacks may sail to Lake Timsah then Port Said as salvage proceeds. Smaller ships may be cleared by March and all obstructions by May.
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Cairo
Suez Canal
Mediterranean Sea
Suez Canal Co
el] Ballah
E! Cap
Egypt
Mahmoud Younis
Lake Timsah
Port Said
Democrats To Organize Both House Senate
Washington reports the 85th Congress opens with Democrats ready to organize both chambers. President Eisenhower seeks $400 million for Middle East aid and possible troop use to deter Soviet aggression. Civil rights rules reform discussed to ease breaking Southern filibusters amid a fragile 49 to 47 Senate edge.
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United Press
Washington
Middle East
House
Senate
Eisenhower
Congress
U.S
GOP
Page & Colump
Look For More Cold Weather Looms Over Pennsylvania
The weatherman forecasts continued cold conditions across Pennsylvania as a high pressure center shifts from West Virginia. Lows range from 10 to 15 degrees west and central, 18 to 24 in the east, with snow flurries tapering in mountainous areas and after noon temps rising above freezing in the southeast and into the mid to upper 20s elsewhere. The western half faces cloudy skies and light snow tonight as the system moves east, and Saturday brings rain in the east with snow in the west and central regions.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Obituary and Classified Notes in Local Paper
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New Yearful Household Departures After Holidays
Arthur Mometer notes that the holidays are over and students return to college. Groups of freshmen and sophomores leave by twos and threes as homes miss the bright chatter that marks festive times, today reaching twenty four in number.
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Bulganin
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Jack Frost
Daily Weather Report
By Frank Eleazer
Eng
Piccadilly
Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Alfred Gruenther
American Red Cross
Ellsworth Bunker
E. Roland Harriman
N.Y. Harbor
By Raymond Lahr
State
Rod San Ovs
Cross Word Editorial
Ellwood i
Baclety
Arthur Mometer
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