Dulles says U S forces stay in Europe with possible streamlining
Secretary of State Dulles announced there is no plan to reduce American military strength in Europe though some streamlining of divisions may occur. He dismissed talks of major withdrawals and stressed openness to changes in East European status while seeking to ease Soviet fears.
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Arctic Cold In Mid U S Spread Across Midwest
An arctic air mass covered the central United States with a cold core near the Minnesota Wisconsin border registering about 20 degrees below zero. Temperatures rose toward 40 degrees along the edge of the front while the Southeast enjoyed milder 40s to 60s.
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New Treaty Signed Soviets Grant Poles Troop Control Rights
In Warsaw last night the Soviet Union and Poland announced a treaty granting Moscow more troop authority in Poland. Tass released the accord, noting two Soviet divisions may remain in Poland. Trybuna Ludu warned Soviet forces must stay amid tensions with Germany, while Polish authorities touted stability.
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Georgi Zhukov
Moscow
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Poland
Paving Projects Begin Along Stevens and Alameda Drives
Excavation started today on Stevens Drive in north Sarasota for a paving project with curb and gutter planned. Alameda Drive paving is staked out and will start after Stevens Drive work. The old Jaycee building at City Pier gains new flooring as it becomes the City Commissioners' meeting hall with carpentry on windows and doors.
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Sarasota
Max Sturm
Alameda Drive
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City Commissioners’ Meeting Hall
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Demos Consider Butler Led Panel As Power Test In 1960
An informed source says labor leaders governors donors and elder statesmen press Butler to form a congressional policy group. They argue governors and labor officials can influence future legislation beyond the congressional bailiwick while Stevenson plans a high profile at major 1960 political dinners.
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Butler
Nehru Guests Nixon as Ike Hosts Dinner at Embassy
Prime Minister Nehru attends a luncheon with Vice President Nixon while President Eisenhower plans a dinner in Nehru's honor at the Indian Embassy. The official schedule shows no further meetings between the President and Nehru beyond the dinner tomorrow night.
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Nehru
Eisenhower
Built In Weather Forecast Sparks Christmas Cheer
Minnie Mermaid cautions readers not to rush town for holidays and urges staying home for weather shopping. The report notes Easterly Wednesday with fair conditions and a 9:30 a.m. reading of 72.5 degrees and 30.06 barometer, high and low temperatures for the past 24 hours, light wind, and a trace rainfall.
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Minnie Mermaid
Alaska Statehood Quest Reaches Seattle Leaders
Senator William Egan and Representative Ralph Rivers with spouses arrived in Seattle after a seven day 2300 mile trek from Alaska. Their car froze lubricants in 65 below zero cold as they seek statehood for Alaska, joined by Senator Ernest Gruening, former Alaska official.
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Differences Are Settled AGVA Circus Ready To Sign New Pact
Officials in New York said an official announcement on a new pact may come by Thursday or Friday. The dispute with AGVA is near resolution as negotiations continue with Ringling stars touted as main attractions. Earlier, John Ringling North announced the folding of the Big Top, signaling a shift to indoor venues and year round show operations starting April.
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Ringling
Pittsburgh
Big Top
John Ringling North
Bi National Canal Work Force Urged
Adm Durnford Slater reported French naval chiefs agreed to the same terms as Britain and France rejected leaving salvage fleet to neutral crews Egypt pledged crew safety and canal clearance in seven weeks. without neutral crews it would take about twice as long. A force of 350 Egyptian police left Ismailia by train to Port Said and reached U N lines nine miles south of the port.
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Egypt
Port Said
Ismailia
U.N
Bright Spot Son and Chauffeur Definition Riddle
A father explains that chauffeur is the word for a motorcar driver. The son reflects that this name differs from the one the father used for the car driver. The exchange highlights linguistic nuance in a humorous moment.
Japan Joins UN as 80th Member Calls for Nuclear Ban
Japan became the 80th United Nations member and Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu urged stronger disarmament efforts. He expressed sympathy for Hungary and warned against nuclear weapon dangers while stressing united action with the eight existing UN members. He said atomic age calls for peace and resolve.
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Japan
United Nations
Mamoru Shigemitsu
All Boy Wants Is Wheelchair For His Dad
A Jacksonville Central Riverside School story follows a second grade boy delayed joining a school Christmas game. He is described as caring for his hospitalized father and the grandmother awaiting the family’s Christmas needs.
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Jacksonville
Central Riverside School
World Calms May Bring 10 Cardinals to Pope
Vatican sources say if the international situation stabilizes in the next weeks Pope Pius XII could summon a consistory to name 10 new cardinals. Both unimpeachable Vatican officials cited the fluid world scene as delaying the traditional January date and foresee a possible late January or early February meeting. Final decisions rest with the Pope, with forecasts treated cautiously.
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Sacred College of Cardinals
Vatican
Swiss Crack Spy Network Reported Breakup
The Swiss government says it busted a large espionage network led by a Hungarian legation official. Several people were arrested, with the attorney general declining to name the diplomat or confirm numbers. Officials expect the suspects to be Swiss and note the Hungarian diplomat likely has diplomatic immunity.
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Switzerland
Legation
Rene Dubois
Bridge Plan Okay Set for Ringling Causeway Toll Project
Al Rogero of the State Road Board says a $2,000,000 toll free Ringling Causeway plan will go before the SRB on Thursday with expected approval. If approved, construction could begin in 90 days and financing will be a $2,000,000 bond issue with Sarasota County paying the interest. Bond sales could start within 60 to 70 days,aiming for a better interest rate.
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al Rogero
Hardaway Contracting Co
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SRB
Sarasota County Commission
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