Winter Warmth Returns Amid Snowfall Across Central New York
Northeastern and Central New York thaw begins as the Weather Bureau projects moderating temperatures today and tomorrow. Snow totals expected to reach up to four inches, with eight inches on the ground from prior falls. Highs near 20 above after record lows of 40 below, and schools in North Syracuse reopen as frigid conditions ease.
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Syracuse
New York
Weather Bureau
Alex Sadowski
Hancock Field
Sadowski
Massena
Air Force Base
LaGuardia
New York City
Lowville
Boonville
Lake Ontario
Watertown
Fort Plain
Buffalo
North Pole Weather Brief Ahead of Christmas Eve Dash
At the North Pole the day was cold and windy with Santa Claus preparing gifts and his reindeer. A helper said Santa was grateful it was not colder as winds remained strong but not disruptive to plans for Christmas Eve. Temperature read 15 below zero, warmer than some parts of the United States.
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North Pole
Ins
Santa Claus
Santa
United States
Pilgrims Arriving Uneasy Peace In Holy Land
In Amman Jordan a fragile calm returns after six days of rioting over the Baghdad Pact amid plans for Christmas pilgrimages to Christian holy sites. Prime Minister Ibrahim Hashim says the government will not enter treaties while King Hussein considers elections as a plebiscite on the pact. Curfews ease, barbed wire is removed, and commerce resumes as troops withdraw.
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Amman
Jordan
Holy Land
Christendom
Baghdad
Ibrahim Hashim
Iraq
Iran
Turkey
Pakistan
Britain
Hashim
Hussein
Bethlehem
Courageous Jordan Rioters Praised by Moscow Broadcast
Radio Moscow lauded Jordanian rioters who protested for five days against the Baghdad Pact. The broadcast blamed outsiders for incitement and warned that including Jordan with Britain, Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Pakistan would threaten regional stability. It noted U S liaison with the pact and doubted Jordan’s quick alignment.
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London
Radio
Moscow Today
Jordan
Moscow
Pravda
Trussia
Britain
Iraq
Iran
Turkey
Pakistan
U. S
Baghdad
United States
Radio Moscow
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Census shows stockholders nearing nine million in America
Economist Sylvia Porter notes on today's Editorial Page that a year end census of stockholders reveals the total in America marching toward nine million. The issue also lists regular features on various pages including Amusements, Bridge, Classifieds, Radio-TV, Deaths, Sports, Editorials, and more.
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America
Sylvia Porter
Ing
Radio-Tv
City Life
Train Kills Driver of Tank Truck in Newburgh Crash
A tanker truck carrying 5000 gallons of gasoline was struck by a passenger train at a private grade crossing on the West Shore line. William Van Etten, 56, of Newburgh, was killed instantly. The truck separated at the trailer coupling and the tractor was flung about 500 feet. The tank burst into flames and severely damaged the first two cars of the nine car train. no train crew or passengers were hurt.
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Newburgh
N. Y
West Shore Division
New York Central Railroad
William van Etten
U N Council Eyes Syrian Demands on Israel
The United Nations Security Council prepared to consider Syrian calls for economic sanctions or expulsion of Israel over a Dec 11 raid on Syrian gun positions near the Sea of Galilee. Syria cites 'deliberate' armistice violation and seeks action to deter further attacks, while Israel defends its response.
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United Nations
N.Y
Palestine
U. N. Security Council
E. L. M. Burns
Israel
Sea of Galilee
Ahmed Shukairy
Council
U. N
Water main break floods downtowns streets and basements
A city water main at E Water and Montgomery burst early today flooding several downtown streets and basements within a four block area. About a million gallons escaped before valves were shut. Four people escaped possible drowning when their car fell into the opening saved by firefighters. Basements along S Warren to St Marys Circle were flooded and power outages occurred in the area.
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E. Water
Montgomery Sts
Engine Co. 1
Montgomery St
Niagara Falls
Elon Stewart
City Water Division
S. Warren
F. Washington
E. Fayette
E. Genesee
St. Mary’s Circle
Stewart
Blast Kills Fireman in Warren Refinery Fire
A blast at United Oil Refining Co in Warren Pennsylvania killed Capt Hartwell Willey a 50 year old veteran of 28 years and injured six other fire fighters plus two news staff members Fire Chief James Tridico and five firefighters were injured as the explosion occurred during a hot wash test The reporter David Brown 24 of Warren and photographer Phil Coyle 46 of Erie were among the injured with facial burns and a sprained ankle respectively.
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Warren
INS
United Oil Refining Co
Hartwell Willey
Willey
James Tridico
David Brown
Jamestown
N. Y
Sun
Phil Coyle
Erie
Chuckle Suggests Storing Apples in Cool Room
A lighthearted tip advises keeping apples in a cool room of a house housing several boys to prevent spoilage. The quirky storage idea reflects a humorous tone typical of the era.
Floods Evacuate Hundreds Across Northern California
A relentless Pacific storm floods vast areas in northern California forcing hundreds from their homes. Ten communities including Klamath and Orick are evacuated as Humboldt and Del Norte counties declare emergencies. Ground travel is cut off with forecast heavy rain and winds up to 55 mph.
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San Francisco
California
Klamath
Klamath River
Orick
Orleans
Myers Flat
Klamath Glen
Hydesville
Weatt
Fernbridge
Pepperwood
Carlotta
Civil Defense
Allen Ham
North Coast
Humboldt
del Norte
Eisenhower Sends Sympathy to Stevenson on Son's Injuries
President Eisenhower expressed prayerful hopes for John Stevenson after injuries from an Indiana traffic accident. He telegrammed Adlai Stevenson that he was distressed to read of the serious injury and wished for a swift recovery.
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Chicago
INS
Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Indiana
John
Torch of Freedom Returns to La Prensa in Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires the La Prensa building lit the torch of freedom again signaling the end of Peron era control. Dr Albert Gainza Paz, son of the paper’s former owner, takes over the keys with 2000 well wishers present and plans to resume independent publication.
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Buenos Aires
la Prensa
Juan D. Peron
Peron
Zelmira Anchorena
Albert Gainza Paz
Gainza Paz
CGT Labor Federation
Paz
Gainza
Exzequiel
Colorado General Hospital
Denver
Ganza Paz
Prensa
Manuel Ordonez
Eisenhower Welcomes Fourth Grandchild Mary Jean
President and Mrs. Eisenhower celebrate the birth of a seven pound two ounce girl named Mary Jean to Barbara Eisenhower. The First Family planned a hospital visit at Walter Reed to view the infant, then host the White House staff reception as Christmas festivities begin.
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Washington
Ins
Eisenhower
Barbara Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Mary Jean
White House
Secret Service
Famed Wayside Inn Burns in Bitter New England Fire
Sudbury Massachusetts fire tore through the 269 year old Wayside Inn in 10 below zero weather. Firefighters chopped through 79 inches of brook ice to reach water as gauges froze. The blaze gutted priceless antiques including the grandfather clock linked to Longfellow. The son of Henry Ford affiliate owns the inn, once famed as Longfellow Tales site.
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Sudbury
Mass
Longfellow
Ford Foundation
Washington
Lafayette
Albert
St. Germain
Boston Post Road
Boston
Canada U S Set Lake Ontario Water Level Range
The International Joint Commission issued an order to hold Lake Ontario between 244 and 248 feet above sea level. The agreement, announced December 9, was reached by the United States and Canada, updating the prior range of 242.5 to 250 feet.
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Canada
U.S
Ottawa
International Joint Commission
Lake Ontario
United States
Abominable Torture Described by Returned Missionary
American missionary Dr. Homer V. Bradshaw described torture by Chinese Communists during five years of imprisonment in Hong Kong. Bradshaw, 54, spoke from a wheelchair about being handcuffed and forced to endure strenuous exercise while his wife, also about 54, suffered malnutrition and a troubled mental state after their release.
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Clark Air Force Base
P.i. 1
Homer V. Bradshaw
Bradshaw
Pittsburgh
Iong Kong
U. S. Air Force
China
Three Soldiers Die in Hudson Highway Crash
Three Fort Dix soldiers were killed when their car left the road and overturned nine miles south of Hudson New Jersey. The deceased were Private Francis H. St Onze 19 of Cohoes New York Private Robert W Storie 21 of Pittsfield Massachusetts and Private William R Vincent 19 also of Pittsfield Massachusetts Ernest A Steutzel 18 was injured and taken to Columbia Memorial Hospital Hudson where his condition was described as not serious.
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Columbia Memorial Hospital
Hudson
Autos Crash Injures Three Near Lundy’s Drive In
Three people were seriously injured in a two car crash about 1 30 a m east of Lundy s Drive In Syracuse. Barbara Clark 21 William A Hofer and Edward J Blake were taken to St Joseph s Hospital by Eastern Ambulance Clark in serious condition with compound fractures and lacerations Hofer in fair condition with scalp injuries and knee injury Blake in fair condition with face chest and knee injuries Blake was charged with driving while intoxicated. In Syracuse Traffic Court Edward Cotter 41 of 615 Catherine St was fined 100 and given 30 days suspended after pleading guilty to DWI for a Dec 18 crash on James St.
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Lundy
W. Genesee
St. Joseph's Hospital
Eastern Ambulance
Barbara Clark
S. McBride
William A. Hofer
Carthage
Edward J. Blake
R.D
Dunning
Camillus
Clark
Hofer
Blake
Syracuse
Edward Cotter
Catherine St
Truman H. Preston
Cotter
James St
Gifts From Christmas Fifth of a Series
Dr. Ralph W. Lockman argues that growth defines living and cites Charles Stratton also known as Tom Thumb to illustrate fame tied to notoriety. He notes physical growth ceases after adulthood while mental growth requires ongoing effort and warning against habitual routine. Concluded on Page 8 Col 2.
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Ralph W. Lockman
Charles S. Stratton
Tom Thumb
P. T. Barnum
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Utica
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Poughkeepsie
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Sampson
U.N
Abba Eban
Jesus Christ
Damascus
Shukairy
City Hall
Niagara
Blast
Fireman
Vermont
Ike
Fother
National Security Council
Henry Ford
Massachusetts
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