Rudolph the Reindeer's Dover Mischief Beats City Four
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer was kidnaped again in Dover after being found on a dean’s lawn in Durham. Five Portsmouth youths were involved. four paid fines of 25 dollars each, one had a speeding charge added, and one arraignment was postponed. Police caught them within 30 minutes after Rudolph vanished, with officers chasing at speeds around 60 mph.
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Dover
Rudolph
New Hampshire
MNH
Dean William Medesy
Durham
Rupdolph
Portsmouth
Neil McGuinnes
Circuit Rd
Raphael Morgan
Richard J. Cooley
Islington St
Edward W. Morgan
Profile Ave
Cooley
John J. Murphy
New York Dockers Threaten Walkout Over Contract Rebuff
The International Longshoremen's Association representing about 20 000 New York dock workers weighs a strike after rejecting a two year no strike pledge and salary boost. Union leaders said talks may end when the international president decides. No further bargaining had been scheduled with the New York Shipping Association after it rejected 12 union contract demands.
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Saan
International Longshoremen’s Assn
New York
William V. Bradley
International Union
Bradley
International
New York Shipping Assn
Hope Abandoned for Southern Districts Crew
The Coast Guard abandoned hope for the American freighter Southern Districts and its 24 crew members missing off the East Coast since December 4.
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New York
Periodic Retesting Urged For New Hampshire Drivers
New Hampshire Commissioner Frederick N. Clarke urged periodic driver retesting at intervals of ten years. Speaking at a highway conference, he warned increases in traffic toll justify closer checks and noted need for manpower and study of the proposal.
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N.H
Durham
Frederick N. Clarke
American Society of Civil Engineers
Department of Civil Engineering
University of New Hampshire
Clarke
NATO adopts nuclear defense strategy amid flag saluting, U S stance
In Paris NATO ministers finalize a plan placing atomic firepower in the alliance arsenal and debate who decides to use it, with the U S urging civilian control but not hampering military action. In Edgewood, Brig. Gen. Burns reprimands Pvt. Bruce Wallace for failing to salute the flag, citing no disloyalty and a promise to improve.
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Paris
Free World
Ibloc
NATO
West
U.S
NATO Council
Pierre Mendes-France
Russia
West Germany
Mendes-France
Edgewood
Mad
John R. Burns
Army
Chemical Warfare Research
Bruce A. Wallace
Ridgewood
N.J
Burns
Stars and Stripes
Wallace
Northeastern Steel Corp picks Bridgeport for New England mill
Walter P. Jacob announces Northeastern Steel Corp will locate in Bridgeport Connecticut. The specialty steel mill will expand the Stanely Works plant to 300000 tons annually using scrap as main feed and avoid a blast furnace. The 18 million plus project aims to serve New England and eastern New York markets.
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Hartford
Conn
New England
Northeastern Steel Corp
Bridgeport
Walter P. Jacob
Hartford Electric Steel Corp
New Corporation
Hartford Enterprise
New York
Jacob
Stanley
New
London, Conn
City May Move To Ban Parking On Market Street
City Manager announces plan for an ordinance to ban parking on the easterly side of Market Street from Daniel to Bow. A two week test eased traffic on the narrow street and the no parking rule remains in effect under emergency powers.
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Market Street
Robert C. Violette
Daniel
Bow Streets
Violette
Eisenhower Lights Nation's Christmas Tree in Washington
President Eisenhower lights a 65 foot Michigan fir on the Ellipse signaling the Pageant of Peace. A six minute radio TV address will follow as 30 nations join in religious and holiday observances. The White House hosts children of UN employees from six countries and embassies abroad coordinate peace programs.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
United Nations
India
Ecuador
Canada
France
Philippines
United States
U.S
Pope Pius XII Still Gravely Ill Amid Optimistic Reports
Vatican sources report Pope Pius XII remains seriously ill with a small esophageal hernia, gastritis, and hemorrhage causing anemia. He experiences hiccups and fatigue after lengthy examinations. doctors aim to restore strength and he contemplates delivering the Christmas Eve message if his condition allows.
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Pius
Valican
Pius XII
Riccardo Galeazzi
Galeazzi-Lisi
Ex Mental Patient Confesses Grandmother Murder
Allen Bodine Scott, a former mental patient, surrendered to a state trooper and admitted killing his 78 year old grandmother Mrs Ellen Scott of Lower Bank New Jersey. Authorities say Scott had been sought since July in the stabbing and shooting death. He discussed the case with guards and reporters, saying he killed to keep the home from being sold for his mother.
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Marty Downes
Philadelphia Children’s
Philadelphia Bulletin
Jean Dougherty
Philadelphia
Marty
Cape May Court House
Allen Bodine Scott
Ellen Scott
Scott
Lower Bank
N.J
Jury Deliberates Dr. Sheppard's Fate
In Cleveland a Common Pleas Court jury begins deciding the fate of Dr Sam Sheppard charged with bludgeoning his pregnant wife Marilyn to death The judge lays out five murder verdict options including possible death or life with mercy and potential parole after review by the State Pardons and Parole Commission and governor for possible commute.
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Cleveland
Common Pleas Court
Sam Sheppard
Marilyn
Edward Blythin
Mina
Waadhla Verdinte
Ana
State Pardon and Parole Commission
Seven thousand five hundred dollar goal set for Jewish appeal kickoff
The United Jewish Appeal opens with a 6 30 p m kickoff dinner at Temple Israel vestry. Campaign chair Harry Winebaum reports advances exceed last year as a goal of 7500 dollars is set. Dina Peskin the Israeli dancer and Selwyn Braudy of New Bedford will headline the event with other local organizers.
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United Jewish Appeal
Temple Israel Vestry
Harry Winebaum
Dina Peskin
Portsmouth
Selwyn Braudy
New Bedford
Mass
Land Owner Wins 3800 Award Over Portsmouth Air Base Land
Concord Newington resident John F. Rowe won 3800 from a federal jury after rejecting a 2500 offer for 17 acres taken for Portsmouth Air Base construction on Fox Point Read. The case was brought against the government for compulsory land purchase.
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Concord
Newington
Portsmouth Air Base
John F. Rowe
Fox Point Read
Testimony Closed In Damage Suit In Portsmouth
The City of Portsmouth Superior Court heard testimony in a damage suit over a $700 firefighting bill from the Portsmouth Air Base fires two years ago. The city says Campanella and Cardi Co. was negligent and must pay. the firm argues it acted as a federal government agent and cannot be sued.
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Exeter
Portsmouth
Ports-mmouth
Thomas E. Flynn
Campanella and Cardi Co
Rhode Island
Frederick R. Crompton
U N U N Officer Accepts Peiping Visit Invitation
United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold agreed to face to face talks with Chinese Premier Chou En Lai in Peiping. The move follows a General Assembly resolution condemning Peiping over jailed American fliers and signals possible discussion of their release.
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United Nations
N.Y
Dag Hammarskjold
Red China
Chou En-lai
Peiping
Hammarskjeld
Chou
Hammarskjold
U.N. General Assembly
Assembly
City seeks correction on Prescott fund trustees pay
City Council will review a $2700 miscalculation in special compensation for the three trustees administering the Prescott fund. Miss Dorothy F Lear disclosed the error to City Manager Robert C Viollett, who will also consult City Solicitor Flynn next month on the legality of such compensation.
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Prescott
Council
Robert C. Violette
Dorothy F. Lear
Thomas ©. Flynn
Outer Space Nostradamus Tale Targets Tidal Waves 1954
Chicago doctor Charles Laughead, formerly of Michigan State College, predicts Earth upheavals and tidal waves near Lake Michigan and coasts. He claims second hand contact with outer space and references Atlantis and Mu, prompting MSC to seek his resignation amid concerns over student influence.
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Chicago
Man
Lake Michigan
Charles Laughead
Michigan State College
East Lansing
Mich
Outer Space
Atlantis
Atlantic Ocean
Strait of Gibraltar
Indian Ocean
Madagascar
Loughead
MSC
John A. Hannah
Laughead
Michigan State Board of Agriculture
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