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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1956
Page
7
An Associated Press survey shows eight Western states recorded 2,635 highway fatalities in 1955, down 43 from 1954. Colorado set a grim record with 428 deaths while Kansas had the most. Nebraska held fifth place as in 1954. Montana and Colorado rose while others fell slightly.
In Geneva talks between U S and Chinese envoys the pair joke about cookies and bread to ease tension over Formosa rights. Wang Ping remarks U S blocking peaceful settlement. Johnson counters by stressing rights to defend Formosa as talks continue amid propaganda.
In Lakewood California two 13 year olds used small pearl pellets as bean shooter ammo. Jeweler Charles Vel White reported 1000 dollars worth of pearls stolen from his home and a converted bus parked in front of his son’s house. Police recovered 150 dollars worth of pearls and say the boys will likely be turned over to their parents. Search for remaining pearls continues. Savings bonds are an investment.
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