Christmas Retailers Report Mixed 1957 Homefront Outlook
An Associated Press survey across 26 cities shows Christmas sales lagging the 1956 peak but still robust. Merchants cite cautious shoppers, unemployment worries, and weather and timing effects, with some regions seeing improving sentiment. Deals include reduced rail fares into Boston and novelty gift strategies to spur buying.
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Thai Election Puts Pro-West Bloc In Office
A pro-Western coalition government led by Acting Premier Pete Sarasin and backed by the ruling military junta appears set to control Thailand's Parliament. Independents hold 35 of 160 seats, with many expected to back the military commanders led by Marshal Sarit Thanarat who have 123 appointments. The Democrat party and Unionists remain close, while leftists fall from 22 seats to 10. Premier choice Sarasin may stay in office.
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Bulganin Hints Swiss to Propose East West Summit
Bulganin suggested to Switzerland and other nations that a new East West summit be proposed. He sent letters to the eight UN members and one nonmember outlining the idea. The Swiss government noted past Swiss urging of a US UK France USSR and India leaders meeting and will decide on a reply.
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