Expect Peak Work In '56
Washington reports a Commerce Department survey shows major industries expect peak or near peak activity in early 1956. Iron and steel may hit one of its highest production periods. aluminum shipments could reach a record. autos and trucks to top previous first half totals. aircraft backlog remains strong. shipbuilding orders rise. construction and chemicals show strong output with 1955 records.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Weeks
Commerce Department
Business and Defense Services
Iron and Steel
Siupouilding
Budget balance seen with small revenue lift in Maryland
ANNAPOLIS Dec 26 Gov McKeldin said less than two million dollars in new revenue will balance next year’s Maryland budget. He proposed a slight tax increase on horse race betting and more race dates to raise about 1.8 million. He noted no broad tax rise is needed and cited treasury strength and economic growth.
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Laurel
Bowie
Pimlice
Cumberland
Bel Air
Hagerstown
Timonium
Marlboro
India Seeks Mutual Understanding After Soviet Visit
A William L. Ryan analysis notes Indian press signals post visit discomfort with Western misreading of neutralism. Hindu urges respect for neutralism over bloc pacts, Hindustan Standard stresses Nehru’s push for Western friendship, while Hindustan Times calls for Western openness to Asian peacemaking. India questions Western willingness to support democracy amid Soviet rhetoric.
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William L. Ryan
India
United States
Hindu
Hindustan Standard
Nehru
Asia
Hindustan Times
South Korea accuses Reds over sea clash
Seoul threatened the strongest possible action unless Red China returns four seamen seized on Christmas Day after a sea battle in which Korean ships shelled Chinese fishing vessels. Peiping radio claimed South Korean warships seized a Chinese vessel and two fishermen were taken. Dr. Hongkee Karl said China North Korea and Japan may be allied against Korea and noted at least 14 Chinese Communist boats fished in Korean waters before one boat was seized.
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Seoul
South Korea
Red China
Peiping
Tokyo
Hongkee Karl
China
North Korea
Japan
Korea
Karl
Coast Guard
Chinese ships clash with coast guardsmen near fishing boat
Karl described a four hour night clash as Red Chinese vessels and guardsmen aboard a cutter opened fire when the fishing boat in tow appeared. The fight involved six armed Red Chinese and the Coast Guard effort shifted as the fishing boat escorted by the four vessels emerged.
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Karl
Korea South Line Sparks Fishing Ship Clash
About 80 miles off the southwestern tip of Korea in the Yellow Sea, the incident occurred inside a controversial line drawn by President Syngman Rhee. The line runs about 60 miles offshore and extends outward, with Japan disputing its legality after several Japanese boats were seized inside it amid ongoing tensions.
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Korea
Yellow Sea
Syngman Rhee
South Korea
Rhee
Japan
Nosing Around Massillion Ohic Police Probe Suspects
Police began sniffing out suspects in Massillon Ohic after reports of a disturbance. Officers canvassed the area, collected witness accounts, and followed leads to identify possible individuals involved. Further details remain unavailable as the investigation continues.
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Massillion
Ohic
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