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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1955

Page

18

GOP Gains In Peace Label With Gallup Survey

Princeton N J December 16 evidence that the Republican party is gaining ground on its peace party claim comes from the American Institute of Public Opinion survey. Dr George Gallup reports more people believe the United States would avoid World War III under a Republican administration than under Democrats. The question compared party leaderships and showed shifts since 1951 and 1954.

Princeton N. J American Institute of Public Opinion George Gallup United States Washington

Exploding bullets trigger fire alarm saving family in Abbeville

In Abbeville South Carolina a burst of exploding bullets stored in a closet woke Mrs. Able and her family of five as their five room frame house caught fire. The blaze caused about 5000 dollars in damage and the origin remained undetermined.

Abbeville D. C Joe Able

Hero's Son Eagle Scout Colin Kelly III undecided about West Point

Concordville Pa December 16 1956 AP Colin P Kelly IIs son Corky earned his Eagle Scout badge in a solemn church hall ceremony. He has 21 merit badges and faces a choice between West Point or the Air Force Academy after attending Westtown Friends School. His parents Mr and Mrs J Watson Pedlow joined in the celebration.

Concordville Colin P. Kelly II United States Philadelphia Corky” Kelly J. Watson Pedlow Colin Kelly Pearl Harbor Roosevelt West Point Corky Westtown Friends School Air Force Academy

Population of Tokyo to 8,033,521 in 1955 census

Tokyo is listed as the world's third largest city with a population of 8,033,521, an increase of 1,756,021 since the 1950 census, according to the metropolitan government.

Tokyo

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