Nixon Visit to Austria Boosts Morale of Hungarian Refugees
Vice President Nixon’s Austrian trip lifts spirits among Hungarian refugees and captives in Austria. Refugees fear for their future as Western asylum quotas tighten and concern grows over whether the free world will accept them.
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Austria
Viena
Richard M. Nixon
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Hungaria
Free World
United States
Hisenhower
Theodor Koerner
Julius Raab
Fog Wrecks Midwest Air Travel Ahead of Christmas
A dense blanket of fog crippled midwest air traffic from Iowa to Ohio, halting most flights and closing several fields including Chicago Midway, O Hare and Des Moines. Cleveland and Columbus saw cancellations while Detroit buses brought grounded crews. Nixon visit boosts Austrian refugee hopes as US pledges aid.
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Detroit
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Buffalo
Cleveland Hopkins
Columbus
Ohio
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Midwest
Red Press Ignores Stalin Birthday In Moscow News
Moscow papers marked the 77th anniversary of Joseph Stalin with no photographs or mention on front pages. A weather forecast by Andy Keller predicts mild Christmas with light precipitation and potential fog, noting temperatures slightly above normal.
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Moscow
Joseph Stalin
Soviet Union
Stalin
Andy Keller
Christman
Kellur
Christmas Will Always Be Dec. 21 In Syracuse
Martin and Klara, a Hungarian couple, arrived in Syracuse by plane after leaving Budapest 11 days ago for U S refugee airlift. They are sponsored by the Syracuse Council of Churches with housing and job help arranged by the agency and the Herald Journal. The couple, 26 and married six months, came via Camp Kilmer and Hancock Field, with Welcomers from Churches and the Syracuse Refugee Committee assisting. Concluded on Page 3, Col. 5.
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Martin
Klara T
Budapest
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Kiara
Hungary
Syracuse Council” of Churches
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Frederick Biederstedt
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Germany
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Happiness Faith and Love Trim Tree Across America
A sprawling tribute to a universal Christmas tree movement describes trees decorated by volunteers across the United States, from Philadelphia delis to Utica judges, symbolizing compassion, hope, and sharing. It notes a Syracuse housing effort and a city planning decision on Mercy Christmas sites, leading to a Common Council vote and ongoing public housing debates.
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John J. Walsh
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City Ball
Six Perish In Flames in Duluth Home Fire
In Duluth Minnesota a mother Mrs Lala Clark and five of her seven daughters died when an oil heater exploded triggering a flash fire that leveled their house. Mrs Clark escaped to try to rescue the trapped daughters. Two other children reportedly escaped while the husband was hospitalized for shock.
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New Peak in Living Costs Triggers Pay Raises
Washington reports the cost of living rose to a new high in November advancing to 117.8 percent of the 1947-49 average. The rise, aided by higher prices for cars and most goods, will raise wages by about one to three cents an hour for 900,000 industrial workers under escalator wage clauses tied to the index.
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Labor Department
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Kingston Poultry Dept Holds Annual Christ Hog Party
The Kingston BT University of Rhodeland poultry department hosted its annual Christmas party last night with decorations of堀 skeletons and eggshells. The URI publicity coordinator wished everyone a Merry Eggamas.
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Uni ‘Versity
Rhodeland
Today’s feature on banks high interest rate generosity
National banks rarely offer high savings rates. Sylvia Porter explains what defines this generosity on today’s editorial page. Other regular features appear on pages 26 27 3 24- editions. notable items include the editorial and sports sections with the usual listings and Deaths.
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Arsusam'ts
Bridge aRndia
Chty Lite
Shortest Day? Earliest Sunrise Shifts Explained
A fragmented report explains that sunrise and sunset times vary by latitude and date, noting that winter daylight balances after late December. It mentions Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, and Portland, with references to January shifts and longer nights due to Arctic balance.
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New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Central River
Portland
Ore
United States
Dee
Thelweather
Arctic
Five East Germans' daring crossing ends bushfires near Sydney
Five East Germans staged a bold dash to Western freedom as rain hindered bushfires near Sydney. The group reportedly halted a border-crossing ring of blaze while a wooden gate and a church were damaged by gunfire. West German police reported no injuries as a heavy truck crashed and was helped to restart.
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Sydney
Australia
Helmstedt
Germany
Western Freedom
Three to Six Years For School Vandalism
Paul B. Furlong Jr., 28, of 1205 Dakota Street, was sentenced to three to six years in prison for breaking into Grant Junior High School on October 18. He and another juvenile caused $1,525.59 in damage including windows, ink, and destroyed equipment. The court heard he had no prior offenses.
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Paul B. Furlong Jr
Leo W. Broad
Furlong
Elmira
Grant Junloc
Grant Blvd
Judge Breed
Dis Furlong
Companyaistrict
Willam Martin
End of Tradition Mo Fuss as Negroes Take Front Bus Seats
Montgomery Alabama reports a dramatic end to bus seating segregation as Negro riders, many long boycotters, board city buses and take front seats in defiance of prior rules. The U S Supreme Court ruling effective yesterday upends decades of practice, with whites occupying rear or front seats as they evolved.
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Montgomery
Is His Face Red
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Oneonta New York downtown area and a violence card received by Mr. sui or Mrs. James D Van Voort. Four carloads of white tiles were present in a pickup. A note reads Three cents due with occupants nearby. Page continuation indicated.
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N.Y. UA
Sui
James D. van Voort
Mel
Samuel J
Bertuzzi
Hearing Slated On Jan 15 On Syracuse Transit Fares
Albany The Public Service Commission refused immediate permission to raise Syracuse Transit Corp fares and ordered a public hearing at Onondaga County Courthouse before Commissioner Balch. The carrier serves Syracuse routes, a Syracuse Camillus shuttle, and Minoa links. Current adult fare is 15 cents. proposed 20 cents with 70 cent tokens. Children 4 for 20 cents. eight cent child fare and 50 ride books to 30 cents. Weekly 10-ride tickets may be discontinued due to low usage.
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Eight Mile
Russia Faces Widespread Unrest With Police Tyranny
A fragmented dispatch from Sacramento reports Soviet era unrest in Russia and satellites, with youth protests and strikes amid shortages. Observers note police state measures and economic handouts as tension grows, while Western diplomacy and intelligence assess possible cracks in the monolithic system.
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Sacramento
Calif
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Alrmatever
Moscow
Charles E
Hungary
Germany
McCiellan
Tari
Alion Dulles
Cartermas Dayers
Princeton
Nohert
Shopping 2 Days Left to Save Big
Local ads tout two days remaining for massive deals across department stores. Shoppers urged to compare prices, apply coupons, and grab limited stock before doors close at the weekend. Stores highlight doorbusters, seasonal clearance, and last chance discounts across electronics, apparel, and home goods.
Chuckle Caption Escapes With Double Meaning
A light joke plays on a misheard phrase about Doris becoming engaged to an Xeray specialist, prompting a pun on what he sees inside. The exchange hints at a playful misunderstanding and keeps the reader smiling with wordplay.
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