Eisenhower to Admit 21,500 Hungarian Refugees
President Eisenhower announced the United States will admit 21,500 Hungarian refugees to aid victims of Soviet oppression. About 6,500 will enter under the refugee relief act, while 15,000 will be parolees under attorney general discretion, with emergency legislation likely to extend stay. The move follows a surge of refugees into Austria and reflects an accelerated, red tape reduced process.
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Parliament Suspended in Iraq Under Martial Law
King Faisal II suspended parliament for a month at Premier Said’s request and declared all of Iraq under martial law to protect the army amid the Middle East crisis. The move blocks political activity as Syria’s actions raise regional tensions and Iraqi government concerns grow.
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Mop Up Cuba Rebels on Southeast Coast
Havana dispatch reports ongoing shooting in a rebel uprising along Cuba's southeast coast. Official counts say Cuban military forces and police are mopping up the small civilian resistance that began around Santiago de Cuba, about 50 miles east of Havana, with three rebels killed in a high school building after an assault on police stations.
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Train Wreck in Australia Kills Seven
A mail train crash near Brisbane leaves seven dead and about thirty injured. Details from Brisbane and London say a halted passenger train was struck by another, with reporters noting widespread shock as rescue efforts continue. The event coincides with an essay contest in Egypt and other distant news briefs.
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Bloc Holds Out on Hungary at United Nations
UN observers report Budapest government remains firm on demands for strong UN action. Diplomats described the session as moderate yet unreconciled, with further talks planned to resolve the stalemate.
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Yank Turncoats Arrive At Hong Kong For Detention
Two American airmen who surrendered to Chinese forces during the Korean War are expected to arrive in Hong Kong tomorrow according to the British Red Cross. They are Aaron Wilson, 24, of Lavinia, La and Arley Pato, 21, of Cashondale. The pair are to pass through the Lowu border checkpoint of the colony.
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GOP Parley Called by Hall for Jan. 19 Meeting
Chairman Hall scheduled a Republican National Committee meeting in Washington on January 19, two days before President Eisenhower’s second inauguration, with many members expected to attend.
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FHA Rate Hikes on Home Loans to Five Percent
The government raised the FHA insured loan rate to five percent, effective December four. The move aims to boost home buying by easing mortgage financing. The existing 4 1/2 percent cap plus a 1 percent insurance premium remains unchanged. The GI loan guarantee limit set by law is unaffected.
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Former Wat Tells of S A Robbery
A pretty former Watlanquished in city jail Saturday detained for robbery of a Sunset Service station at 746 S Commitree. Mrs Gall Flagg, 20, admitted hijacking the station in a spontaneous moment. She claimed a male companion frightened and urged her to act, and said the loot was $69. She described a failed share with an ex convict and denied being a street walker. Detained by detectives, she refused to name her accomplice or address.
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A-Bomber Explodes On Impact At Castle AFB
At Castle Air Force Base California a B-52 swept wing bomber crashed during takeoff in a fiery blast killing all 10 aboard. Witnesses recall a sudden explosion and a long trail of debris across a plowed field near Merced about 150 miles south of San Francisco. Nine bodies were recovered in a group with one man found nearby. It marks California's third deadly B-52 crash this year.
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Victims of BS2 crash listed by air force near Merced
The Air Force released a list of victims from the BS2 crash near Merced California including Maj. Robert L. Sherman Oroville Capt. Char W. Sclover 36 of Winton Capt. Nick W Ross 37 radar bomb instructor Capt. Leland F. Bure Lemoore navigator Capt. Mack B. Welch 23 Los Angeles radar bombardier Capt John A. Goodard 39 Los Angeles aircraft commander T Sel Derald T. Riley 26 Lakeland Fla tall gunner Capt. Richard M. Wickstrom 81 Yorkton Saskatchewan pilot Maj. Bryant G. Gay 38 San Francisco Buckley Washington electronic countermeasures operator T Sel William J. Maguire 33 Memphis Tennessee radar operator.
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Derald T. Riley
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Bryant G. Gay
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William J. Maguire
Memphis
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Survivor identified from B-47 crash in western Ontario
In Trenton Ontario a GPS A survivor from the crash of a U S air force jet bomber was picked up by helicopter and moved to a hospital in Port Arthur. Maj Robert M Slane 38 of Trinidad Tobago is identified unofficially as commander with the crew including 2nd Lt Richard J Martin 23 pilot North Antarctica Coan Lt Max Workman 29 Roy Utah and 2nd Lt Donald S Petty 23 Oklahoma City Oklahoma.
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Coan
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Snow Drifts Maroon Refugees In Italy
Huge Adriatic waves swamped the Po delta inland of Ravigo stranding about 2000 villagers. In the Apennines 300 Hungarian refugees were marooned and moved south by rail while villagers provided milk, eggs and bread.
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Bank President Arrested in Catskill Bank Fraud Case
William Richard Rose, president of Home Watlotl Park in Tillenville, was arraigned on federal reserve act violations after FBI seizures tied to a $380,000 scheme. An audit continues as deposits linked to about $588,000 face review. case adjourned to Monday in New York.
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Weather forecast for San Antonio Sunday
The forecast calls for medium size weather with morning rain, then warm temperatures in the afternoon. Light winds and partial cloud cover are expected across the city, with no major storms anticipated.
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Valley Freeze Kills Tender Vegetables Across the Rio Grande
A Texas panhandle and Rio Grande valley frost drove temperatures into the mid 20s to lower 30s Saturday night, killing beans peppers cucumbers tomatoes and other crops. No citrus damage reported as smudge pots helped protective measures while several areas recorded sub freezing lows around 23 to 28 degrees.
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Erie Sees Third Big Snowstorm This Week
Erie clears roads after a heavy snow event. recent falls bring 7 to 12 inches in places. Residents awoke to a fresh 7 inch layer on Wednesday and a 12 inch cover from Thanksgiving leftovers, leaving weary communities coping with travel disruptions.
Forecast continues with mild temps and winds
Forecast extends through Sunday with no major temperature changes. West and northwest winds remain gentle to moderate. Saturday highs reach the upper 70s with Saturday night near 40. Sunday highs in the mid 70s, with a Friday high in the mid 70s and Saturday morning low around 39.
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