Driving Conditions Hazardous Across U S In Christmas Rush
The Associated Press reports dangerous driving as millions travel for Christmas, with heavy fog and wet conditions blamed for multiple fatalities. Illinois tallies nine deaths in 12 hours, including seven in the Chicago area, and Ohio reports five. Safety officials fear a record toll as 60-66 deaths are projected for the holiday period.
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Peiper Freed From Landsberg Prison in Malmedy Case
HEIDELBERG Germany Col Joachim Peiper once sentenced to die for the Malmedy Massacre of American troops in 1944 was freed today from Landsberg Prison. The U S Army in Europe announced the release noting a unanimous clemency board recommendation. This follows Kefauver’s protests against the pardon. Separately Gov Frank Lausche named Robert Koch of Van Wert as chairman of the state liquor board to replace Frank Krebs who resigns next Friday.
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Mechanic dies in wall collapse at Ohio River camp
William Floyd Crabtree a Portsmouth mechanic aged 52 or 53 died after a brick retaining wall collapsed at Tipton Lane fishing camp near Friendship Ohio The coroner ruled death accidental from a heart attack provoked by injuries The victim had celebrated his birthday the next Monday and shouted for help moments before being pinned by the wall as four guests tried to free him with no phone service delaying ambulance arrival
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US Syria In Dispute On Pipeline Repair
In Washington the dispute over allowing repairs to a sabotaged 550000 barrel per day pipeline continues between Ambassador Farid Zeineddine and Undersecretary Herbert Hoover Jr. Zeineddine insists no repairs until British French and Israeli forces withdraw from Egypt. Hoover claims Syria assured no obstacle to starting repairs to resume supply to Western Europe.
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Yuletide Spirit At South Pole Festivity
At McMurdo Sound Antarctica Operation Deep Freeze marks Christmas with 3000 personnel across bases and ships. Cooks plan ham and pumpkin pie, a manger scene is built, services are held, a tree was parachuted in, and Seabees help decorate as crews celebrate amid the IGY program.
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Uncertainty Clouds Sinai Withdrawal
United Nations delegates return home for a Christmas recess after a late night session over the Middle East. Dag Hammarskjold said Israel plans a partial Sinai withdrawal by January 10 but could not specify when all forces would leave. The Assembly approved a 10 million dollar emergency force budget despite Soviet objections, with the U.S._info sharing concerns over mistreatment of foreign nationals in Egypt.
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Third Shooting Victim Dead in Cincinnati Tragedy
In Cincinnati a 19 year old Garcon Pape died from gunshot wounds suffered Friday in a family home shooting that also killed Susan Aue, 17, and her father Lester Aue, 34, a prominent businessman and socialite. Miss Rue was urged by the youth in a letter to return or risk further trouble. The mother, 50, remained in a coma after being wounded in the back.
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Curtiss Indicted In Highalnd Co Stabbing
Highland County grand jury indicts 22 year old Robert ai Lee Curtiss on first degree murder charges for allegedly fatally stabbing cab driver D. E. Perry during a holdup in Greenfield Ohio. The indictment follows a special session and details identify the suspect and crime context.
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Former Bonn Intelligence Chief John Gets Four-Year Term
Otto John former West German intelligence chief was sentenced to four years for treasonable relations with the East and revealing secrets to the Communists. He claimed drugging and forced crossing to East Berlin in 1954. Trial heard 70 witnesses over six weeks. costs set at 51000. John returned from East Germany in 1955 and led West German intelligence postwar.
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Withdrawal of Last Allied Troops Near Port Said Ends Era
Port Said reports the British and French forces will leave Egypt today ending an eight week operation. UN police take over occupation temporarily and a British salvage fleet will stay as volunteers to clear the Suez Canal under UN direction. Casualty tallies rise on both sides with Egyptian losses estimated around 2,000 and Port Said Fort Fund fatalities about 750.
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Alsynite workers receive pay raise and holiday party
Alsynite Corp of America hosted a Christmas party for 35 employees who received ham gifts and toys for children. The firm signed a two year contract with United Glass & Ceramics Workers Union providing an average 10 cent hourly raise, union shop and no strike terms, with production to resume Wednesday after the holiday break.
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Simbolon Seizes Power in Sumatra Coup
A 2-A army officer clique seized central Sumatra, with Col. Simbolon declaring military and civilian authority. Jakarta says a delegation will contact locals while dismissing the central cabinet. No clashes reported as power handover drew a large crowd and heightened crisis anxieties.
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Judge to rule on injunction over street barricades
Judge Vernon Smith said he will study statutes and court decisions cited by Herdman before deciding whether to grant an injunction. The case challenges road blocks near the Dewey and Albert Sis telephone exchange and a ruling is expected after Christmas.
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