Nixon urges broader refugee aid after Hungary trip
Vice President Nixon returned from a six day Hungary refugee inspection saying much more must be done to aid Iron Curtain escapees. A final report may drop any fixed refugee ceiling, with Hollister handling economic aspects and Rogers briefing the President on movement and law amendments.
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Pope Pius XII Broadcast and Christmas Plans
Vatican report notes Pope Pius XII overseeing Christmas crib preparations to be aired on Vatican radio. He will bless crowds in St. Peter's Square at noon and distribute Christmas gifts to relatives. He urged the free world to unite against tyranny and defended self defense, calling for global prayers for peace and solidarity of free Europe to secure peace in Asia Africa and the Middle East.
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Christmas death mars two families in holiday period
Two families faced tragedy as Christmas was marred by death and a Venice accident survivor later welcomed a healthy baby. The notice directs readers to related pages for page 11 and page 18 for more on events, services, and local notices.
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Christmas Eve Dinner Quiet at White House
The first family will gather for supper at the White House with a 40 pound turkey and stuffing on the holiday table. The festive day will be observed quietly at home as Christmas Eve approaches.
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Holiday toll climbs as highway deaths near four hundred
The Associated Press reports the four day Christmas holiday period saw 405 highway deaths and 26 fire deaths plus 45 in other accidents, pushing the total toll to 476 as the period neared its end.
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Death Toll Over State Totals 22
Clifford L. Randolph 38 and Chief Paul Ford suffered leg fractures when an automobile plowed into the group hitting Randolphs parked truck The operator Robert P Clark of Auburndale was charged with reckless driving The National Safety Council urged greater caution during the holiday period and warned of a record highway death total if drivers do not slow down Safety experts cited poor weather and drinking drivers as factors in the rising toll
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Grapefruit prank youths face fines and jail terms
Five Sarasota High School youths were sentenced by Judge John R. Wood in Municipal Court for throwing grapefruit at the homes of the high school principal and assistant principal. They received $100 fines or 60 days in jail plus 10 days of straight time, with $50 of the fine suspended and the 10 day sentence held in abeyance pending good behavior. Ernest Minter, 19, of 2201 Webber Street, was among the defendants, paying a $50 fine in addition to a $25 bond. The judge praised their admission of guilt but stressed the seriousness of invading teachers' private lives.
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Found Dead At Home Former Mira Mar Owner
Benjamin Mesirow, former owner of the Mira Mar Hotel, was found dead at his residence today as his wife remains out of town in a hospital. Police report indicates he recently liquidated extensive holdings.
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Fair Weather Outlook For Sarasota Christmas Day
The Weather Bureau predicted a bright Christmas for most of the nation with fair weather in Sarasota on Christmas Day. A Midwest snow storm produced a white Christmas in the Upper Mississippi Valley and Northern Lakes region while coastal areas reported varying rainfall.
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Santa Arrives on Radar Under CONAD Watch
COLORADO SPRINGS Colo The Continental Air Defense Command CONAD tracked Santa Claus on radar early this morning confirming no identification trouble. Santa filed his flight plan months ago and is guaranteed safe passage to the United States by CONAD fighters interceptors and missile weapons. His speed is about 45 knots and altitude around 35 000 meters on a wide track indicating a heavily laden sleigh.
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Minnie Mermaid Brightens Holiday Pageant Scene
Minnie Mermaid jokes about rainy weather as she trims an underwater tree. She predicts drier weather tomorrow and envisions bright smiles from young readers tomorrow morning, keeping the holiday mood afloat despite the showers.
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UN Secretary General Warns on World Peace Stakes
The secretary general addressed about 4,000 UN staff warning that the future of civilized life is at stake in the battle for peace and stressing the urgency of United Nations efforts.
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