Holiday Traffic Begins Its Toll
The New Year holiday's toll rose as 490 deathswere forecast by the National Safety Council amid slick roads in the Northeast and Ohio Valley. A Pittsburgh two car crash killed five on the holiday's start, four teens and a steelworker among the dead with one survivor in fair condition. Pennsylvania led with eight deaths.
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Jets Set Speed Record Flight From Dallas to Patuxent
Two Faul Crusader jet fighters flown by a U S Navy team completed a 1,181 mile trip from Dallas Texas to the Naval Air Center Patuxent Maryland in one hour and 12 minutes Friday, demonstrating rapid delivery capability.
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Navy
Dallas
Tex
Naval Air Center
Patuxent
Uprising Reported On Celebes Isle and Nationwide Strife
Word of a violent uprising on Celebes Island reports rebels who burned 3,733 buildings in Kabeana and 21 schools. The movement, linked to demands for autonomy, follows prior Sumatra tensions and Indonesia's eight years of independence. Officials seek to maintain Premier Sastroamidjojo's government amid instability.
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Fourth Major Fire Starts In California Area
MALIBU Calif JP The fourth major brush fire in four days broke out early today in foot. The Palos Verdes Estates blaze spread toward the city as firefighters battled the flames. Arson suspected as cause, one horse destroyed, over 12 engines dispatched. Palos Verdes Peninsula including MacArthur San Pedro and Wilmington areas affected. Firefighters from Los Angeles and county units were deployed. Second night of sniper attacks on city buses prompts suspension and emergency meeting. Montgomery Alabama bus integration tensions flare with shootings injuring a Negro passenger and a nearby Rosa Jordan 22 hit in the legs. In Birmingham segregation leader Asa Carter proposes a minuteman plan to maintain color barriers despite federal orders.
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New Package Plan Drafted For U.S. Aid
Washington dispatch says a new package plan is drafted to counter Soviet inflation and aid Middle East stability. Firefighters battle three major blazes near Zuma Beach Lake Sherwood and a rugged inlet with over 2,000 crews.
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Mints Piece Found While Dining in Rennes
While dining on oysters in Rennes France Jean Jubin joked about a pearl and dug into the oyster shell. An investigation uncovered a gold 1859 fen minted piece hidden inside, a rare find adding historical value to the meal.
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Rennes
France
Jean Jubin
State Traffic Patrol to Issue New Uniform Tickets
The Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Department said on Friday that starting New Year’s Day the State Traffic Patrol will issue six common violation tickets designed to standardize records. The form records weather and traffic conditions and lists violations such as parking speeding improper passing or lane usage improper turning disregarding traffic control devices and failure to yield right of way.
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Madison
Wisconsin
MVD
Eisenhower Eyes Middle East Authority and 300 Million Plan
Administration experts see a package costing about 300 million if Congress approves. It may seek standby authority for U S forces in the Middle East to act if needed. Details to be outlined at a White House meeting with Republican and Democratic leaders and Dulles, with Hammarskjold also set to meet.
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Dulles
New York
Condition of Carley Is Grave but Satisfactory
Former Gov. James Michael Carley remained in grave but satisfactory condition after emergency surgery at City Hospital. State officials and medical staff provided brief updates on his status as the public awaited further word.
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Boston
James Michael Carley
City Hospital
Earthquakes shake New Zealand coast with no casualties
A series of earthquakes struck the east coast of New Zealand including Auckland today. No casualties were reported though damage assessments were not immediately available. Geophysical agencies monitor aftershocks and advise residents to stay alert.
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New Zealand
Eisenhower Heads for Augusta Golf Links
President Eisenhower, en route to Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, aims for another day of golf and rest before returning to Washington to push Congress openings. He travels with Barbara Eisenhower and joined by Maj. John Eisenhower and his wife as western press note a quiet weekend. The trip follows a quiet day amid rising Hungary unrest as Budapest writers denounce Soviet actions.
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Bolivia President on Hunger Strike Demonstrated over plan critics
President Hernan Siles Suazo began a hunger strike at 5 30 p m as protest against critics from extremist groups. Five and a half hours later the Bolivian Central Workers Organization backed the stabilization plan and urged him to end the strike. A large demonstration formed near midnight in support of the president and his policies.
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Woman fined in Byoxville for moonshine jars found
In Byoxville Tennessee a woman on Temperance Street was fined 925 in City Court after police testified they found a half gallon jars of moonshine whisky in her yard.
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UN salvage crews begin clearing Suez Canal
London report states a Dutch diver started dismantling the 1,200-ton Egyptian cruiser Beione Adakit at the southern Suez end. The effort marks the first active UN salvage work after delays over Egypt’s final approval to remove about 50 sunken ships and two bridges blocking the canal.
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United States
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Fireworks Factory Explosion Claims One Life in Tokyo Area
A large fireworks factory near Tokyo exploded while stock was being prepared for the new year. Police report one death and three injuries. Most of the 63 workers had already left for home.
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Fires and blasts kill across nation before New Year
Fires and an explosion killed 11 people and damaged seven buildings at an explosives plant. Two Menard prison buildings burned, with 100 inmates helping to extinguish the blaze after guards secured escape routes. In Ironwood Michigan a two story home killed six of one family, including Ina Heilig and her children. Nearby St. Marys West Virginia saw five deaths in a residence fire. An Edenburg Pennsylvania blast at American Cyanamid injured plant chemist Orrin Calderwood and destroyed seven buildings. Authorities cited a crude oil flame as a cause in the St. Marys fire and a short circuit for the prison fire.
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Nation's Night Spots Prepare For Celebration
Nationwide New Year festivities kick off with high priced options in major cities. New York venues at Embassy Club and Knight Box charge about 30 dollars per person for dining and dancing, with drinks extra. Other cities show varied ranges from modest 12 to 20 dollars per person to lavish 30 plus for packages.
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Ashland Airport Program Okayed by Governor Kohler
Governor Walter Kohler approved an Ashland airport improvement plan adding a second paved runway runway lighting and a small terminal at about 100000 to be shared cost 50000 by Ashland 33000 by state and 33000 by federal government. New Class Three facility serves scheduled air line service with work begun last fall and planned completion late in 1957.
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