Instability Draws Attention to Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
The Middle East crisis centers on Jordan as Britain and Iraq align in the Baghdad Pact with Pakistan Turkey and Iran. Major events include Majali's resignation and Jordan's debate over joining METO while Egypt Syria and Saudi pressure aim to keep the kingdom out.
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Middle East
Jordan
Great Britain
Iraq
Pakistan
Turkey
Iran
Middle East Treaty Organization
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Britain
Hazzan Majali
Amman
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Egypt
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Russia
V. M. Molotov
Edom
Moab
Oultre-Jordain
Jerusalem
Palestine Mandate
Abdullah Ibn Hussein
Arab Legion
John Bagot Glubb
Glubb Pasha
Glubb
Christmas Gatherings and Family Distinctions Across Willis Area
Triple Observance at the Crawford home honors 19 relatives with Santa gifts for six grandchildren. Armstrong pair mark 34th anniversary as birthday cake for Dale Armstrong’s 30th. Local families from Willis, Ypsilanti, Detroit and Toledo share Christmas Eve and Day visits and dinners.
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Stony Creek
Arthur Crawford
Robert Armstrong
Dale
Bruce Vanderveen
Donald Vanderveen
Garden City
Santa
Santa Claus
John Bugard
Christmas Day Guests in Ann Arbor
Mr Everett Watkins and Mrs Addie Milroy of Toledo joined Mrs Gordon Miller for Christmas dinner in Ann Arbor.
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Everett Watkins
Addie Milroy
Toledo
Gordon Miller
Ann Arbor
Quote on age and ambition from Snooky Lanson
A humorous remark attributed to Snooky Lanson notes a woman saying she just reached 30 has been reaching for it for a decade. The snappy line plays on aging and effort with a light tone.
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Snooky Lanson
Year Greeted With Confidence But Not Without Sober Thought
A New York Times overview notes general optimism for six months ahead but cautions that gains will not be universal. It highlights potential declines in housing, autos, steel, and farm prices with mild reductions in output and demand across several sectors.
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New York
Harlow H. Curtice
General Motors
Love Apples and Poison Tomato Rumors Through Time
For years tomatoes, a berry often treated as a fruit, faced poison rumors while also being linked to romance. Historically known as love apples, they carried both fear and affection in popular belief.
Christmas Guests and Holiday Visits in Various Cities
Personal notes list guests and visitors during the holidays. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gala with the Beardsleys in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Hazell Jewell with sister Mrs. Kenneth Spitler in Trenton. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Curtis in Bethesda Maryland. Edward Lanwhon and family visiting Huntington and Avon New York. Wilbur Nelson and family in Avon. Wesley C. Dietiker and Tommy in Allen Park. Mrs. Dietiker with H F Mumbrew in Royal Oak. Gottlob Walker hosts Christmas Day with guests Ray Van Doren Sandra Lydia Fahner and Otto Lauwbengayner in Ann Arbor.
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Edward Lanwhon
Huntington
W. van
Avon
New York
Wilbur Nelson
Martha Dee
Wesley C. Dietiker
Tommy
Allen Park
Dietiker
H.F. Mumbrew
Royal Oak
Industrial outlook mixed as 1956 looms
Age cuts may cut net farm income by about five percent from this year. Electric appliance dealers fear a price tug of war among manufacturers cutting merchants margins. Steelworkers foresee strong activity into summer, with some expecting capacity under 85 percent near year end. Textiles, after a 1955 rebound, fear a slowdown in the second half of 1956.
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Rosedale Gardens
Frans Harwood
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Joseph Fleury
Versi! Fluery
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Russell Tabor
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Everett Jr
Ypsilanti
Thomas Williams
Albert Dietrich
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