Texas Deathwatch toll climbs as holiday period nears
The UNILD PRIS report outlines a 12 day Operation Deathwatch in Texas with a DPS forecast of 205 violent deaths from midnight last Saturday to midnight January 1. By Wednesday the tally stood at 94 with 7 more deaths recorded since. Highway crashes, homicides, and suicides dominate the list, including Mrs. Gladys L. C. Hales and Mame Bows Reva among others, as officials warn the carnage may rise further before New Year’s.
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Texas
Department of Public Safety
DPS
Buy
United Press
Gladys LC. Hales
Bellville
Beeville
Mame
Houston
Justice of the Peace
Calvin Parker
Stele Imans
Martin Chrissy
Eige Oether
Aner
Palestine
Nasser
Homuene
San Antonio Colinttics
Jone Pacheco
Lillie Cos
Sue Joe Sanchez
Tranet
Henne Chatman
Negro Iron McGregor
Abdur Simules
Brenham
Doris Bevson
Beaumont
Cenelia Miller
la Temple Cafe
J.M. Shor
Lou Short
Jasper Kubert
Adelaide Ashley
Sears
Ashley
Dallas
Barbara Tien Smith
Victor
John Sealy Hospital
Beck
Juanita Ramby
Bor- Ber
Hutchinson Coun
Thomas Ramby
Tocar Callisiy
Spur Evans
President Plans Week of Messages to Congress
President Eisenhower prepares a week of addresses to Congress from Gettysburg and Paris briefing on his legislative agenda. He will focus on his program with key aides, while defending the defense budget and meeting with congressional leaders.
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Congress
Washington
Hagerty
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
Paris
White House
Congress Faces Unpleasant Job
Washington lawmakers return January 7 to a session shaped by election year pressures. Deficit and defense spending dominate amid plans to raise the national debt and budget for more military needs. Defense secretary forecast adds to spending debate and potential tax shifts.
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Congress
Russa
House
McElroy
Jas
Afro-Asian Meet Opens With Anti-West Cheers
In Cairo about 400 delegates from 40 countries opened an Afro-Asian conference amid anti Western banners and cheers. Anwar Sadat presided and urged neutrality to prevent the shadow of war. Delegates from India Uganda Ghana and Nigeria wore colorful dress while Russia and North Korea sat nearby.
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Tisenboser
Russia
Red China
O.aes
Anwar Sadat
Nasser
Faypi
Sadat
Bandung
Indonesia
India
Uganda
Ghana
Migera
Pizis Shoul
Talmadge Rites Being Arranged
Hollywood reports preparations for the funeral of Norma Talmadge, a famed silent era actress. Norma’s body arrived in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she lived, with plans for a private service likely tomorrow in dark-mind era terms.
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Hollywood
Constance
Talmadze
Mad Carter
Cancel Janus Auf Heurs
Refused Care By Doctor Family Seeks Prayer For Judy
In Richmond Indiana Judy Pippen, a young girl, remains seriously ill with symptoms of acute appendicitis. Her father Arthur Pippen, allied with a religious group, refuses medical care and has delayed hospitalization despite appeals from authorities and coworkers. Doctors report fever and serious condition, yet the family continues to rely on prayer and religious beliefs for her recovery until a shift in stance occurred.
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Arthur Pippen
Judy Pappen
Autharmes
Pippen
Richmond, Ind
Judy
Vane County
Cordell
Kentucky
Tennessee
Pen
Fie
Tae
W. W. Taylor
Wayne County
U S Christmas Traffic Toll Sets Record in 30 Hour Span
The Associated Press reports Christmas traffic deaths reached 215 with 27 fires and 26 miscellaneous during a 30 hour period ending midnight Wednesday, totaling 263. The toll exceeded National Safety Council forecasts of 180 and topped nonholiday days, prompting calls for sobriety as New Year tolls loom.
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Iun
Nanona Safety Counen
Donny
I. Dearborn
Natonal Star Council
National Safety Councill
Ime
Gerd
Truman Jibes at Eisenhower Dulles TV Address
Former President Harry S Truman sharply criticized Eisenhower and Secretary of State John Foster Dulles for their nationwide telecast, calling it a tainted, heavily marketed show and accusing backers of fixing the presentation. He spoke from New York amid comments on the presidents report in the Tatlin and criticized the campaign framing.
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New York
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Truman
Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Cet
Gras
Barim Darstiae
Ospreedem
Preudiats
Tatlin
Hotel
Cariste
Mre Truman
Anthag
al Torre
Joyous Nodl Theater Robbery Report With Confused Details
A chaotic account reports a violent street incident near Joyous Nodl Theater involving masked bandits. Patrons fled safely as a stickup occurred at a cleaners shop with a female attendant robbed of cash, then suspects vanished. The tale mentions several places and names in a murky, fragmentary fashion.
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Potee
Osea
WME
Tyce Pricnis
Abe Cay
Geom
Nesl
Christmas Eve Hold-Up Listed
A fragmented account describes a Christmas Eve hold-up and ensuing events with references to suspects, police involvement, and a fatal outcome. The text names individuals and locations in a broken narrative, indicating an arrest and investigation surrounding the incident.
Explorers Trek Over Ice in Historic Pole Mission
Fragmentary OCR from a historical page recounts an Arctic expedition led by a party named in cryptic phrases. It notes advances over ice, a first ascent aim, and mentions Mary, Hillary, and Jer planning routes. The garbled text references depots, trains, and packs with an emphasis on exploration and survival in severe conditions.
Lovington Girl Dies In Crash Near Lamesa
Two persons were killed and three injured in a Christmas Eve crash 30 miles west of Lamesa on State Highway 180. Edward Gibson, 18, of Lamesa and Jeresa Buhene Sash, 19, of LusAngton NM died. Joel Eves Nash, 5, survived with injuries along with Mrs Poncila Goodman and Melvin Edwards Jr. Gibson’s services set for Friday in Lamesa. burial in Lamesa Cemetery.
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Christmas Bay
Lamesa
Edward Gibson
Jeresa Buhene
Tu Fmese
Joel Eves Nash
Poncila Goodman
Melvin Edwards Jr
Famese Hospital
Department of Public Safety
Midland
Gowinian
Gibson
Ene
Goodman
Wijgeinbotham
Willig Gibson
James
Lavoyd
Verdia
Robert Lee
Mursday
Husband Charged In Beating Death
In Houston, Leroy Ryza was charged with murder after his wife, Mrs Ryza, was found beaten to death in their apartment. Officers responding to a call from the building manager found bloody clothing in the bathroom. earlier, Officer A J Geffert reported seeing Ryza dragging his wife across the street as she cried for help and releasing him after sending her home.
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Houston
Leroy Ryza
Mrener
Ryzas
Ryza
A J Geffert
Transit strike threats loom in New York amid wage talks
New York faces potential transit walkouts as the Transport Workers Union TWU and the Motormen’s Benevolent Association threaten strikes over pay and contracts. Officials warn of consequences if private bus lines and subway workers push for a New Year stoppage while negotiations continue at city labor offices.
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New York
Loigland
Subsay Motormen's Benevolent Association
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Transport Workers
MEA
Robert F. Wagner
City Transit Authority
Micheacktaalwu
Quills
TWU
Youth Shot and Killed in Houston Gang Incident
A teenager was killed and four other youths were wounded outside a Houston home. Police sought a white Ford sedan and a 1955 to 1959 model car as possible suspects. The deceased is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Evans. three neighbor boys witnessed the shooting and described the events surrounding the car and weapon.
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Houston
Texans
Mes J. Wi Evans
Tormay Stokes Jr
Don Leslie
Edin Morrie Jr
Jay
Canada reports 25 traffic deaths this year
Toronto dispatch notes 25 road fatalities amid a string of accidents across Canada. Officials cite weather and urban conditions as contributing factors while authorities urge caution and adherence to safety rules.
Youre Find It Page 3 Pare 12 Pares WA
A fragmented OCR item lists page and Pare numbers for a feature titled Youre Find It. The line references page 18 and 182 pairs with Pare 23 and Page Amee, Spins, suggesting a catalog or puzzle index layout rather than a standalone news item.
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Augnis Commission
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