Fires and blasts devastate Dixie states killing twenty
A string of deadly fires and an explosion across southern states claimed at least twenty lives. In Georgia a rural Ella bell house fire killed six children and several adults. Kentucky saw five deaths at a Nelson County infirmary and three children perished in a remote South Shore home fire. An explosion damaged Beckham hotel in Greeneville Texas, killing at least one of 32 guests. Fort Pierce Florida reported two of four children dead as a mother and father rushed to work. Philadelphia witnessed Olivia Collins, 17, die after rescuing a cousin, then suffocating after reentering a burning dwelling. Sulawkee fire killed 13, including a baby, in zero weather. Mississippi fraternity house fire forced nine students to leap from a second-floor window. Missouri Marsall court house square fire destroyed two buildings including Daily Democrat News. Bemus Point New York oil stove blaze destroyed nine residences. Continued on Page A-5.
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Year Jail Term for Tipsy Driver
Adolph James M y, 62, of 1465 Rose Ave, received a year in county jail after his ninth drunk driving conviction. Municipal Judge Charles T. Smith imposed the maximum penalty, with a note he would prefer five years. The judge also revoked driving rights for life and added six months for driving while suspended.
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Defense asks Air Force to delay astronautics directorate
Deputy Secretary of Defense Donald Quarles said the department asked the Air Force to pause the new astronautics directorate as it plans an overall managerial system for futuristic weapons and space travel projects. He declined further comment as he prepared for a NATO conference in Paris.
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Phone Call Costs to Be Raised in Los Angeles Area
The State Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday authorized four telephone companies to raise minimum message unit distances to ten miles on an interim basis beginning Jan 6. Calls from San Pedro to downtown LA rise from five to six units, Long Beach from four to five, and Whittier from three to four. No charges within the same local service area. The change is projected to add about 15.271 million dollars to LA area calls, with specific company gains listed.
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Indonesians Say Chief Ousted In Crisis Rumors
Reports claim President Sukarno was ousted as the army was confined to barracks and troops recalled. A Dutch report spoke of a triumvirate led by Mohammed Hatta with Mjuanda and Abdul Harris Nasution taking over. Jakarta saw fighting, Sumatra declared independence, and regional islands asserted semi independences amid volatile military moves.
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Brando Separation Rumors Stir Hollywood
Hollywood buzz says Marlon Brando and Anna Kashfi have separated with her expecting a baby. Brando declined to confirm and a source says a divorce isn’t expected before the child is born. Kashfi, 23, is said to be Indian born and using Joanna O Callaghan as legal name amid reports of her parentage and marriage details.
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New York Transit Union Sets Vote on Strike
A New York transit union, the Motormen's Benevolent Association, called a members meeting for tonight to vote on a walkout amid four days of extreme travel hardship for millions. MBA officials and their attorney said the meeting would update members and consider any proposals, while the City Transit Authority refused to negotiate over bargaining powers.
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Ship Aground A F Saves Crew
A freighter rammed aground in heavy gales off Casablanca Morocco. U S Air Force rescued half of the 52 crew within three hours using helicopters from Port Lyautey and Sidi Slimane. The shuttle service to Casablanca continued as rescue efforts persisted.
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Weather outlook shows mainly clear skies into Friday
Forecast calls for mostly clear conditions through Friday with some high cloudiness and patchy fog possible Friday morning. Temperatures are not as warm with zero probability of rain tonight and no rain expected Friday.
Businessman and wife found dead in Wilmington hotel
Oscar Stamm 99 and Alma Stamm 40 were found dead in their Don Hotel suite. Police say both died of gunshot wounds. Oscar in bed with two bullets in the head, Alma in the adjoining room with a bullet near the ear. A turquoise and ivory .38 revolver lay near her hand. notes signaling self-inflicted death were found. A houseboy discovered them at 10:30 am after a clerk reported an appointment.
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Teen Tempo Highlights Teens In Frigid Wave Across Regions
Brief weather driven trend reports note a sharp cold wave gripping eastern and southern United States with mention of Page A-2 coverage. Other sections reference diverse items from Beach Combing to Sports on CL and D-4, and Women pages B-4 to B-6 for weekend features.
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Wilson
AFL-CIO Expels Two Unions After Corruption Probe
Atlantic City AP report: AFL-CIO expels the laundry and bakery workers unions for corrupt practices while keeping the distillery workers on probation pending reforms. The moves shrink AFL-CIO membership to about 13 percent and threaten further realignment with groups outside the federation. Ralph Fagan, president of the laundry workers, appeals against expulsion. Meany accuses ex-official James of misusing welfare funds.
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Jimmie) James
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President Eisenhower Holds Final NSC Meeting Before Paris
President Eisenhower today met with the National Security Council for a final briefing before departing for Paris to attend a NATO summit session. The meeting reviewed key security and alliance issues ahead of the international talks.
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Eisenhower
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Mistaken for Flour Cockroach Poison Fatal to 2
In Chicago a baby sitter Finis Kittinger and a 2 year old boy Roger Van Horne died after a chicken dinner poisoned with cockroach powder mistaken for flour. Two sisters Deborah and Susan Van Horne, aged 3, were hospitalized in critical condition. The mother returned home as the meal was served and tasted it. Firemen were summoned as the four victims were rushed to hospital.
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