Wintry Blast Departs From Central States
A cold front moved south from the north central area driving temperatures up 10 to 20 degrees in many areas while Florida felt the chill with Tampa at 36 and Cross City at 20. Light snow fell along the Great Lakes and Appalachians with Buffalo adding 2 inches bringing total to 17 inches. The week long cold spell has caused at least 94 deaths, many from flash fires, with North Carolina reporting 16 fatalities.
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Last Rites For Toscanini After His Death at 89
A solemn requiem mass was held for Arturo Toscanini at St Patrick's Cathedral New York attended by crowds of mourners and admirers. The Most Rev Joseph Penni cone officiated with forty honorary pallbearers including Italy's ambassador Manlio Brosio Mayor Robert Wagner and Rudolf Bing. Toscanini died Wednesday at 89 and will be buried in Milan Italy.
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Odds Are on Boy For Princess Odds Are on Boy For Princess
In Monaco the betting crowd at the Monte Carlo casino frets over Princess Grace's expected baby. Bookmakers favor a boy with next Friday seen as the decisive date. Gamblers abandon roulette and tables for maternity bets as gynecology and heredity books replace number systems in guiding wagers.
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Mild skies in San Bernardino Valley with rising clouds
In the San Bernardino Valley the weather will be mostly sunny today and Sunday with increasing high cloudiness. Today's high near 65 degrees, Sunday afternoon cooler with a high of 61 and a low of 34. Noon reading for January 19, 1957 noted. a year ago today ranged 65/29.
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U N Votes 74-2 for Israel to Leave Egypt
United Nations General Assembly approves a resolution by 74 votes to 2 with two abstentions urging Israel to remove all troops from Egypt and the Gaza Strip and to submit a compliance report within five days. Abba Eban warns against returning to the prewar status quo amid potential belligerency. Western critics say it overlooks Israel’s withdrawals already made.
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Judge Upholds University In Lucy Case
U S District Judge Hobart Grooms ruled the University of Alabama acted within its rights to expel Autherine Lucy Foster, its first and only Black student. The decision held the expulsion did not violate a readmittance order and was a separate disciplinary action amid Tuscaloosa campus racial unrest.
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Family of Six Die In Flames In Pocahontas Va
A 43 year old handyman his wife and four daughters died in a house fire in Pocahontas Virginia Friday night they appear to have slept through the blaze The victims named are Ray Bostic Imogene Alice May Barbara Sue Mary Ellan and Wanda Sue Police say the four children were found in their beds and the parents nearby The fire raced through a four room frame house authorities suspect an overheated stove started the blaze FBI reported recovered a 50 000 solid gold coffee pot and a diamond studded unit linked to an interstate theft case The pot is linked to a New Britain Connecticut company and loaned to the March of Dimes for fundraisers The Boston based suspect Oscar Smith Jr faces federal theft charges and faces arraignment soon The incident involved a Florida motel discovery linked to the fire scene
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U.S
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New, Britain
Soviets Condemn American Peace Pills as Harmful
Moscow based Gudok newspaper says Americans spend about 100 million dollars annually on pills to escape harsh reality. It condemns For Peace of Mind pills as favoring manufacturers over users, claiming they increase frenzy and drive many to mental hospitals.
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Presley Urges Girls To Return Home
Elvis Presley appealed to two missing Chicago sisters to return to their mother after vanishing December 28 following a Presley film viewing. Barbara Grimes, 51, and her 13 year old sister Patricia were last seen in Chicago. police feared harm. Reports placed them in Tennessee with possible Memphis pilgrimage, ending a 100 man Chicago search.
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First Phase Of Inaugural Opens Tonight
Washington begins the quadrennial inauguration with a two-site million dollar variety show at Capitol Theater and Aline Arena. Stars Ray Bolger Pat Boone Phil Silvers Tony Martin and Edgar Bergen perform as the private oath ceremony for the president is set for Sunday at the White House with 57 witnesses, including Nixon family members. The Eisenhowers and the Nixons plan services at National Presbyterian Church before the East Room oath around 10 30 a.m. Chief Justice Earl Warren will administer both the Sunday and Monday oaths.
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Inaugural Free Music From Petrillo Federation
James Petrillo and the American Federation of Musicians announce 100000 dollars in free live music for President Eisenhower’s inauguration festivities. Name bands led by Lombardo Waring Spitalny Hampton Davis Welk and Coleman will perform at four inaugural balls on January 21. A 10000 dollar 40 foot parade float will depict a historic community bandstand from Oskaloosa Iowa with a brass Sousa marching band playing early 1900s favorites.
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Peasants Build Dike to Reclaim 1800 Acre Rice Land
In Saigon area 128 villages redirected the South China Sea and failed to wash away farmland. About 10,000 men women and children labored barefoot with hoes and shovels aided by 5,000 evergreen trees financed by the American Economic Aid Mission. The two mile long dike, stubborn against tides, is expected to yield 1500 tons of paddy rice annually. The sea rose two hours after completion but the dike held.
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Ingrid Bergman Ends Exile Returns to United States
Ingrid Bergman flies from Paris to Idlewild for a 34 hour visit to accept a New York award for Anastasia. She discusses time healing, her romance with Roberto Rossellini, and her life without regrets while noting critics and fans in attendance.
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Anastasia
Builder Refuses To Testify About Dave Beck's House
Washington (LLP) A West Coast builder refused to say if the teamsters helped President Dave Beck build and own a Seattle area house for 162000, and live there rent free. John Lindsay faces criminal tax charges and cites self incrimination. Senator McClellan warns witnesses against intimidation as teamsters officials Brewster and La Poma are summoned to testify.
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Seattle
Latham Jury Deliberates in Kidnap Case
In San Diego a seven man five woman jury deliberates on the third day in the three week old case charging two women with kidnapping wealthy Mrs. Ruth Latham and burying her alive in a shallow desert grave. Jurors were locked up Friday night for the second time since the case was sent to them.
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Stevenson Kin Weds Governor of New Jersey
Helen Dani Stevenson, 28, cousin of Adlai Stevenson, becomes New Jersey’s first lady as Gov Robert B Meyner, 48, and the Oberlin College president’s daughter wed in a 4 p.m. ceremony at First Congregational Church on the campus. The couple met at a Democratic convention at the college.
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Dani) Stevenson
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Arab neutral bloc leaders sign cooperation accord
Cairo reports say leaders of the four power Arab neutral bloc signed an agreement to sever remaining ties with Britain. The pact, dated in New York in November, aims to solidify regional cooperation among Egypt Syria Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
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Hollywood H Bombs Must Go Off Earlier
A chaotic citywide report details Simulated H-bomb blasts for film work must end by 10 PM in Culver City after residents complained of late explosions. Actress De Haven and Dick Fincher wed at Miami Shores Church. a 10 day honeymoon at Carmel is planned amid the chaotic celebrations.
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Hall Says GOP Needs More Than Eisenhower Popularity
Leonard W. Hall, retiring RNC chair, told national committee members that Republicans cannot rely on Eisenhower’s popularity to win state and congressional races. He noted 1956 brought gains but warned the presidential win did not translate to electing lawmakers. Hall announced plans to form a subcommittee to discuss his successor with Eisenhower.
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101 Year-Old Orange Rancher Elmore Squires Dies
Funeral services were held today for Elmore William Squires a 101 year old rancher once from Los Angeles who came to Orange in 1870 and later operated a citrus ranch. He is believed to be among the few native Californians who remembered Civil War impacts on the area. He moved to a 300 acre ranch at Visa in 1881 and returned to Orange in 1913 to run citrus operations until 1952.
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Legislature in pitched battle over Feather River funds
In Sacramento the Assembly clashed over AB100 to finance the Feather River Project. A southern northern split stalled a $25.2 million plan for relocating highways and rail lines at Oroville. An added $1.3 million for upper basin development sparked party lines while Governor Knight faced criticism over supporting the amendment.
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Chou En-lai Flies Back To Asia To Resume Tour
Red Chinese Premier Chou En-lai flew back to Asia today to resume the tour he interrupted to address the fires in Moscow's East European back yards.
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Chou En-lai
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Moscow
Wrong Labels On Bettles
A Los Angeles firm seeks to recover mislabeled bottles that may contain turpentine instead of castor oil. The FDA warned four West Coast states that Norton oil distributed by Norton Products Co may contain turpentine. Bottles marked Norco Castor Oil 4 fluid ounces were placed with turpentine by mistake and sent to Roseburg North Bend Phoenix Oakland Fresno Los Angeles and outlets in Nevada. Turpentine can cause severe burns if ingested and has caused infant deaths in some cases.
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Ariz
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Calif
Fresno
Nevada
King Saud Flies to U S for Eisenhower Doctrine talks
King Saud of Saudi Arabia flies to the United States for conferences with Washington officials on the Eisenhower plan to save the Middle East from Communism. He will meet Egyptian President Nasser Jordan's King Hussein and Syrian Premier El Assali after a summit with them in Cairo.
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Wilde in Court Over $10,000 Traffic Crash Suit
Hollywood actor Cornell Wilde faced a $10,000 damage suit in court on Friday. Plaintiffs Gary Berwin, 23, and Carol Lynn Nance, 19, claim Wilde’s car struck Berwin’s as it turned left on Hollywood Boulevard, causing later injuries. Wilde’s wife, actress Jean Wallace, attended the proceedings with him.
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Carol Lynn Nance
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