Refugees Celebrate First Christmas in Freedom at Kilmer Camp
Hungarian refugees marked their first Christmas in freedom at Camp Kilmer New Jersey giving thanks to God and praying for rights of countrymen. About 5 200 refugees received toys pills and clothes as Gov Meyner and President Eisenhower sent greetings. The Columbine carried 21 Hungarians and 13 children aboard en route from Munich and Nehru’s London trip.
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Nixon Urges Doubling U S Aid for Hungarian Refugees
Vice President Nixon urged Americans to double contributions for Hungarian refugee relief after returning from Austria. He announced a nationwide TV radio relief show supported by Red Cross CARE Church World Service Catholic Relief Services and UJA, with stars like Arlene Francis Julie Andrews Danny Thomas and Mary Martin. He praised refugee generosity and called for more government and volunteer aid.
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Arlene Francis
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Garry Moore
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John Daly
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Mary Matin
Charles Laughton
Julie Andrews
Danny Thomas
Sammy Tavis Jr
Betty Camden
Ralph Green
Suzanna Hontvary
Budapest State Opera
Mihal
Automobile Fire Near Somerset Christmas Day
A minor car fire on Route 81 about two miles west of Somerset prompted a Somerset volunteer fire company call at 9 a.m. Christmas Day. The trip was cancelled after on scene personnel extinguished the blaze. Assistant Fire Chief William G. Barnhart said the owner or circumstances were not learned.
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William G. Barnhart
Christmas Celebrated at Little America Base in Antarctica
Navy dispatches from the Antarctic report Little America marking Christmas with religious services and a turkey dinner in traditional fashion.
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Little Americ
Santa Claus At Eagles With Annual Treats
Santa Claus at the Eagles Hall greeted children 12 and younger for the lodge annual treat. About 1100 to 1300 treats are given yearly with bags for families in need and deliveries to the County home and Children's Aid. Trustee William Baker notes the club averages 45 years and supports others as it grows.
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Jaycees Offer Free Movie Thursday for Somerset Kids
The Junior Chamber sponsors a free premiere in the Governor theater for Somerset area children. A full length feature The Scoutmaster starring Clifton Webb and eight cartoons will start at 2 pm, with all school age children invited.
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Stockings and Chimney Bring Christmas Gifts To County Home
Gifts from the County Trust and Peoples Bank arrived Monday afternoon and were given to guests Christmas morning. A five foot stockings structure and improvised chimney filled with about 300 items were delivered by Mrs. Currie and committee members. Boxes from Bender Shoe Co. and others supported the effort. Santa Claus helped distribute the gifts in the lobby and patient rooms.
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Gondola Derails at Friedens Smashes Car on Coleman Street
A Baltimore and Ohio gondola derailed off the tracks near Coleman Station Friedens hitting a parked Ford automobile and narrowly missing a residence occupied by the Yoder family. Witnesses say the gondola landed 20 to 25 feet from the rails. Several other cars derailed. cause believed a broken rail. Firemen responded. no fire. Damage estimates unavailable.
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After 21 Days Boy Opens Eyes On Christmas Eve
Donald Drumheiler, 15, in Hazelton Pennsylvania, awakened from a 21 day unconscious spell on Christmas Eve after a bicycle fall near Lec 3. Police suspect a hit and run. His siblings were with him as he spoke of hoping Santa would bring a wrist watch.
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New York Bomb Scare Tightens Hunt for Mad Bomber
Police traced three telephone bomb threats within hours as they expanded the search for New York City’s so called Mad Bomber. A pipe bomb was found yesterday at the public library on 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue, later removed by a bomb squad.
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East German refugees feel overlooked at Christmas in West Berlin
Thousands of East German refugees in West Berlin camps spend Christmas in crowded rough conditions while perceiving world sympathy favoring Hungarian refugees. West German officials and refugee officials note internal flight issues for East Germans and plea for outside help as morale sinks.
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Italian air crash toll from Mt Ginor tragedy confirmed
OSSANA Italy Dec 25 The stiff frozen bodies of 21 victims of an Italian air crash were brought to this village from Mt Ginor. Most could not be identified immediately. There were no survivors. The DC2 plane on a Rome to Milan flight smashed into a rock wall at 6300 feet Saturday. NICOSIA Cyprus Dec 25 A series of explosions ripped across Nicosia tonight. Two bombs hit Greek owned houses in the Turkish quarter with no casualties. Leaflets declared EOKA will continue fighting for Cyprus freedom. SPRINGFIELD Ill Dec 25 Four of nine family members returning from Christmas visits were killed in a head on collision. The dead include Cleo Evans and Georgia Evans and two children Ernest 8 and Jennifer 2. Also killed was Matilda Remington 58. WASHINGTON Dec 25 Senator Sparkman said Democrats should await President Eisenhower's program before acting and consider his recommendations in Congress.
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Senate Foreign Relations and Banking Committees
642 Lives Lost In US Xmas Weekend
The holiday period recorded 642 traffic deaths since 6 p.m. Friday with fires claiming 47 lives and 117 more from various accidents, totaling 844 fatalities. Ned H Dearborn urged safe driving as millions hit the roads amid improving but hazardous weather conditions.
Eisenhowers Celebrate Christmas Day at White House Family
President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower hosted grandchildren Maj John Eisenhower Barbara and four youngsters at the White House for presents a Christmas tree and turkey supper. The event featured John Eisenhower's children Mary Jean David Barbara Ann Susan and a Scottie named Sunkie.
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19 Deaths In Pennsylvania Over Holiday
The toll on Pennsylvania roads rose to 19 deaths by Tuesday night as the four day Christmas weekend ended. Snow in the northwest and chilly temps made driving hazardous while speeds on the turnpike near Philadelphia were limited to 85 mph. Erie Mercer counties saw one inch snowfall. Uniontown Greensburg reports added perilous travel. Philadelphia logged over 200 separate accidents with a first highway death recorded Christmas morning.
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Christmas Calm at Somerset County Jail
County jail records show no bookings through Christmas period with no violators jailed after December 22 and into Christmas night, reflecting a holiday lull in Somerset County.
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Snowy Christmas yields few accidents in Somerset district
Motorists faced treacherous highways after a heavy snowfall as ash ing equipment patrolled district roads. One accident in Somerset left Mrs. Audra Yoder with a tongue cut, while two other minor crashes occurred in Casselman and Friedens. Police reported only minor injuries and limited property damage as crews worked to clear Route 53 and Route 30.
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Rockwood
Clair M. Gross
Helen A. Crawford
Alexandria
Robert Kaplan
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Boxcar Explosion Blasts Kansas Town
SELKIRK Kansas December 25 a boxcar loaded with explosives blew up at the edge of this western Kansas town damaging most buildings but causing no injuries Debris flew in a half mile radius a 300 pound piece of steel landed on main street halting power in the town Missouri Pacific officials declined to identify the explosive noting it was a government shipment and that crews tried to remove the car from the train without success
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Kansas City
Hungary seeks giant loan to aid disrupted economy
Hungaryamidst post revolt disruption seeks a 100 million dollar World Bank loan with talks by a delegation likely to depart for negotiations. Officials warn the economy may need at least 400 million dollars in aid as coal shortages and factory shutdowns hit output.
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Egypt Blocks UN Suez Plan in Last Minute Objections
Egypt reportedly blocked a United Nations plan to start permanent Suez Canal talks this month. President Nasser told U S officials he is ready to resume discussions after canal salvage work begins, though Israel’s troop withdrawal timing complicates start. UN aides head to Cairo to discuss new conditions Egypt imposes delaying talks.
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