Soviet Union warns France on Paris pact ratification
Moscow issued a formal note through Foreign Minister Molotov warning France that ratifying the Paris agreements to rearm West Germany would invalidate the 1944 French Soviet mutual assistance treaty. The note accuses Mendes France’s government of leaning toward anti Soviet military blocs led by the United States and signals possible talks with Japan and China on normalization or relations.
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Russia
France
Paris
West Germany
V. M. Molotov
Louis Joxe
Foreign Ministry
Molotov
I2onid Ilyichev
Mendes-France
United States
Mamoru Shigemitsu
Japan
Soviet Union
Niychev
Tokyo
China
DeSapio Eyes 1956 Victory for New York Democrats
Carmine G. De Sapio, Tammany chief, said he will devote two years to turning New York State Democratic for the 1956 presidential election. He outlined no fixed plan but called for county chairmen meetings after Jan 1 to unify and reorganize the party and win statewide support.
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Carmine G. Desapio
Averell Harriman
New York State
Tammany
Democratic Party
Onondaga County
Upstate
Desapio
New York City
Harriman
Ives slips State GOP leader amid new four-man council
In Albany Republicans form a four member leadership council as Senator Irving M. Ives loses influence after losing the gubernatorial race to Averell Harriman. L. Judson Morhouse becomes party chairman with Javits Heck and Mahoney to lead as a team while Ives's reelection bid is questioned. The group vows to monitor Harriman policies and De Sapio’s secretary of state appointment.
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Albany
New York State
Irving M. Ives
G.O.P
Averell Harriman
Ives
Harriman
Senate
L. Judson Morhouse
Jacob Javits
Manhattan
Assembly
Oswald D. Heck
Walter J. Mahoney
Morhouse
Carmine G. de Sapio
City officials ask Army to airlift Santa to party
Aver Massachusetts officials requested Army support to fly Santa Claus to a children's party at Fort Devens. The Army declined, citing Santa as a civilian and Army rules prohibit transporting civilians in Army helicopters.
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Fort Devens
Mass
Aver
Army
Santa Claus
Today’s Features and Page Prompts Summary
The page lists optional sections and page numbers for Today’s features, pictures, and departments. It notes Amusements on page 64, Money Classified on pages 68 to 72, Editorials on page 40, Sports on pages 59 to 63, Deaths on page 36, and Today’s Pictures on page 32 with related columns such as Radio-TV Letters and Inq. Reporter.
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Bethlehem
Radio-Tv
Graham
Inq
More Snow On the Way For Syracuse
The Weather Man forecasts another snow event for Syracuse after an inch of overnight snow. A Panhandle storm is expected to drop a fresh blanket by tomorrow night with temperatures dipping to 22 tonight and not rising above 35 tomorrow. Massena Watertown Rochester Binghamton Utica report several inches of snow overnight.
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Panhandle
Mercury
Quake Rocks California Nevada with Minor Damage
A strong earthquake rattled Nevada and California early today, felt from Elko to the coast. Timed at 3:07 in Reno and 3:10 in San Francisco, the tremor caused minor damage centered near Fallon, with a smaller 3:09 tremor reported locally and deputies noting affected roads and traffic incidents.
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Nevada
California
Elko
Nev
Reno
San Franccisco
Fallon
George Wilkins
Syracuse
Onondaga County
Paign
Sheppard Case Defense Accuses Authorities of Dictator Tactics
Dr Samuel Sheppards lawyer William J Corrigan charged Cleveland officials with using dictatorial methods and threatening American democracy in his defense summary. He likened the case to behind the scenes rope-throwing and cited press figure William Oatis and Czech lawyers as examples of coercion.
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Cleveland
Samuel Sheppard
William Oatis
Associated Press
Czechoslovakia
Train wreck injures four in Miles City area
Nine people were hurt but no fatalities reported as city police investigated. four adults and five teens injured in a crash near Miles City Montana involving the Northern Pacific line.
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Let
Acci- Miles City
Mont
Washington
Eears
Northern Pacific
Orphans Find a Foster Mother for Foxhound Pups
A famous foxhound, Margo, dies after whelping 14 puppies at a Manlius kennel leaving five survivors. Lady the stray mongrel quickly adopts the five foxhound puppies, saving them from death as local radio appeals spread. Ted Wheeler from General Electric helps place the dam with Dr. William Everly for care and feeding.
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Margo
Limestone Creek Hunt Club
Dyme
Thompson
Manlius
William Everly
General Electric
Ted Wheeler
Lady
Traffic deaths in nation and city Safe-Driving Day success
State officials note few crashes with one car crash mentioned. Nationwide 45 people died in traffic incidents, far below last year’s toll. The year’s daily average stands at 97, prompting further coverage on page 30. The Automobile Club of Syracuse coordinates Safe-Driving Day and calls it a success.
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Funce
Automobile Club of
Syra
Rockefeller Named Special Assistant in Cold War Drive
President Eisenhower appoints Nelson A. Rockefeller as special presidential assistant to win global support for freedom and democracy. He is tasked with advice and assistance to develop broader understanding and cooperation among peoples, though the role lacks detailed definition.
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Washington
Walloomsac Fire Kills Grogan Children In Walloomsac Home
A fire from an oil tank explosion engulfed the Grogan home in Walloomsac killing five children: Sonja 9 Lois 5 Allen 4 Carol 3 and Annamarie 1. Neighbor Arthur Baldwin tried to rescue upstairs as Mrs Grogan slept. Firefighters and coroner investigated the blaze origin and all five bodies were recovered.
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Walloomsac
Waldo Grogan
Sonja
Lois
Allen
Carol
Annamarie
Arthur Baldwin
Grogan
Hoosick Falls
New York-Vermont
North Hoosick
Lights Tree, Speaks Tomorrow
Washington President Eisenhower will speak to the nation by radio and television tomorrow night during a half hour Christmas pageant. His five minute address will air on major networks at 5 P.M. Eastern. Afterward he will press a button to light the 67 foot Christmas tree on the White House ellipse.
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Washington
Eisenhower
E.S.T
White House
Postmaster asks move trash bin from Durango Post Office
In Durango Colorado Post master Schuyler Parker urged city officials to relocate a trash bin away from the Durango Post Office after people began using it to mail Christmas cards.
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Durango
Colo
Schuyler Parker
Today’s Chuckle Saddest Words: We Just Sold Junior’s Buggy
The column notes a wry quip about selling a child’s buggy and reflects on humor amid everyday misfortunes.
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Junior
Housing plan hearing draws crowd at City Hall
A large crowd packs the Common Council chambers at City Hall for a 2 PM hearing on a 6.65 million public housing and rehabilitation program for the 15th Ward. Speakers for and against the project fill the room as the nine-member council considers slum clean up measures. A final vote is not taken today. decision expected after continued discussion.
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15Th Ward
Lower East Side
Mindszenty Reportedly Freed From Hungarian Prison
Kathpress in Vienna reports Cardinal Mindszenty, 62, released from a Hungarian prison after a life sentence for treason and anti government activities. Budapest officials did not confirm. Earlier reports noted limited visits to his mother and confinement near Nogradveroce.
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Austria
Kathpress
Josef Cardinal
Minds‘renty
Hungary
Budapest
Foreign Ministry
Government Information Bureau
State Department
Washington
Mindszenty
Red Court
Hapsburg
United States
Vatican
US backs atom defense plan in NATO talks
A trusted source says the United States wants Western Europe to rely on atomic weapons for defense against a possible Communist attack rather than liberation after occupation. Dulles Mendes-France Eden prepare for NATO council session in Paris as NATO ministers discuss no rigid limits on nuclear use to maintain deterrence.
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Paris
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
U. S
John Foster Dulles
Pierre Mendes-France
Anthony Eden
NATO Council
Peiping calls UN resolution void on air
Peiping radio dismissed the United Nations condemnation of Red China for jailing 11 American airmen as spies as unlawful and void. The broadcast cited Lin Hsin of China People's University and noted the UN Assembly vote 45 to 5 with Dag Hammarskjold urged to help secure the Americans' release.
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Tokyo
Peiping Radio Today
United Nations
Red China
Peiping People’s Daily
Lin Hsin
China People’s University
UN Assembly
Dag Hammarskjold
Pope Pius X Illness Includes Gastritis and Diaphragmatic Hernia
Vatican doctors say Pope Pius XH suffers gastritis and a small diaphragmatic hernia with a diverticulum of the esophagus. The pontiff’s age means no surgery. recovery expected with rest and a strict diet per Prof. Riccardo Galeazzi-Lisi and the Vatican bulletin.
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Pope Pius XH
Aday
Riccardo Galeazzi-Lisi
Vatican
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