Turmoil in Celebes as Indonesian rebel uprising unfolds
Reports from Jakarta describe a Celebes intifada linked to broader Sumatra unrest. Rebels accused of seizing power faced a government-backed response while thousands of homes burned and schools closed, with no confirmed deaths and ongoing political maneuvering to retain Premier Sastroamidjojo's cabinet.
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Jaberta
Nile
Sumatra
Nearoes
Celebes
Ali
Nexin
Warting
Defenders of Justice
Kabeana
South
Sabeana
Chingiang
Long
Iuwe
Burt Tola
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Sastronmdinjera
Rauin
Erfam
Sukarno
Simatra
Buthera
Indonesia
Hungarian Writers Defy Red Regime in Budapest
Hungarian writers in Budapest issued a declaration at a Friday meeting of the Hungarian Writers Association pledging loyalty to the nation and opposing charges of complicity with the revolution. The document condemns violence, praises peasants who aided survivors, and asserts that the revolt will be remembered as a fight for truth and national unity.
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Budapest
Negarich Welfare
Naton
Tursia Todsg
Defianc Rom
Bulanest
Radio
Te Hungeriar Veifars Association
Bremer
Wolters
State to Buy Site for Trooper HQ in Rowte suburb
Informal agreement reached to purchase a 14-acre site in Rowte, suburban London, for a new State Police barracks. Paul G. Baldwyn of the Bureau of Rights of Way and Claims said the price would be about $ALOW. Contract signing delayed by minor edits and hold ups.
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Alzane
Neva
Rowte
Londonul
State Police
Rit GC
Paul G. Baldwyn
Bureau of Rights of ‘Way and Claims
State Departmentt of Public Works
Heanis
Albany approves higher overtime heat allowance plan
Arthur Levitt signs off on increasing overtime meal allowances for state office workers from 200 to 250 dollars. The change is expected to add about 530,000 annually to the program’s cost, already funded at 0 in the current period. Beginning soon, the higher rate applies to all state employees earning overtime on weekends or holidays.
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Albany UE
Staly
Alollee
Arthur Levitt
Tiatz
Heestinwilid Il
4,000 Ex-Capitol Flags Now In Use
Mixed brief notes report 4,000 ex Capitol flags hoisted in 1936 later distributed nationwide. The item lists congressional action and civic groups requesting free banners, with some crane and cost details. Also included are obituaries for Charles Cox Percy Marks and John Bennett among other death notices from multiple cities.
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Washington
U.S
Congress
Aly
Steet
Clue Found To Missing Writer Perry Inquiry Continues
In Gallewel Comwy Lie, George Sessions Perry, the 46 year old author of Cities of America, remains missing since December 13. Police Chief Joseph Quinlan said the department has exhausted leads and will extend a limited search by visiting Perry’s home to recheck for new clues.
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Gallewel
Com
George Sessions Perry
Joseph Quinlan
Cities of America
Saluriay
Evening Post
Perrys Homer
Youthful Husband Forces Wife Into Crime Ring
A Chicago area couple, Laurence Griffin and Ann Griffin, faces burglary charges after police linked them to a string of robberies across suburban Forest Park and Dale Park. Griffin claimed his wife was forced into crime, saying he believed their baby’s birth influenced the sequence. An infant girl weighing about three pounds was born on Christmas Day amid the case, with the mother reported as 22 years old.
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Chicago
Jal Aller
Nub
Red Tree
Griffin
Oak Fark
Rivera
Porast
Park
Laurence Grillin
Grillin
Ann
Moulburt
Bata
Dale Park
Gillin
London Post To Be Test For Whitney
New York based John Hay Whitney will assume a key diplomatic role in London as the United States seeks to reframe Britain relations. Whitney plans round of State Department briefings before arriving in mid February with wife Betsey Cush ing Roosevelt to prepare for the Laden position. His prior career spans Pioneer Pictures and leadership in international film and diplomacy, including involvement with the Office of Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs and multiple presidential commissions. Whitney’s long career, wealth and network make him a strong pick to navigate postwar diplomacy and economic policy and to bolster American influence abroad.
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New York
John Hay
Whitney
United States
Basmadar
Great Britain
Rehuikinge Bettich
Wiard
Betsey Cushing Roosevelt
London
Poplar Sports
England
Gradu
Ation Rem Xoke
Hte
Onford
Impton Pictures
Oles
Ot Fis Mamily
Pioneer Pictures
Ingtralia
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Agarkeregt Sq
Tn A
Sens Fee
Johnson
Dorntie
Ry Rharies Kacenty
Air Force Assa
Air Sorce
Our Force
Somelinee
2Te
Mouvleiitaas
Wwe
U S Government Says It Owns More Than It Owes
Washington reporters note the U S government holds assets far exceeding liabilities with an official tally around 236 billion as of June 30 and possibly rising. Holdings include 50 million acres of land valued at cost and large properties like the Presidio in San Francisco, highlighting disparities between book values and market worth.
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Washington
U.S
Sul
House
Sam
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
California
Presidio
San Francesco
Nilions
Weekend for Ike Ends as He Hints at Next Move
President Eisenhower enjoys a weekend in Augusta before resuming work. He plans to discuss domestic policy for 1957 with congressional leaders during a White House session. Foreign policy topics include Middle East concerns and refugee admissions as appointments are made in the Defense Department pending Senate confirmation.
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Augusta
Eisenteiner
Eniqvine
Curgrés
Washington
Columbine
Connecticut Bible Distribution in Waiting Rooms Plan
A New Haven report describes a program placing Bibles in waiting rooms across hotels and other venues. Leaders say the project aims to provide literature to visitors, with support from industry groups and local sponsors.
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Connecticut
New Haven
Coon
Albert & Redway
Disan
Cannte
Sual Tekky
Sla
State to Get Bids on 19 Road Jobs
Albany New York January 31 1957 sealed bids will be opened by the State Department of Public Works for 19 highway construction projects totaling about 35 million dollars. Two major projects worth 8.67 million involve new locations of sections of the Benn-Canada expressway in Jefferson Onondaga and Oswego counties forming part of New York interstate system. Bid receipts will bring total interstate bid volume to over 82 million since 1956, with federal aid allocated to right of way and design contracts.
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Herald-Journal Wire
Albany
Jont W. Jobson
Public Works
State Department of Public Works
Jefferson
Onondaga
Oswego
New York
Wonnson
50 Eyeglass Frames Blaze Strikes Philadelphia District
A five story blaze shattered Philadelphia shop area for over five hours injuring at least fifteen firemen. The fire started from a faulty circuit in a hosiery shop, spread through debris, caused department stores to close, and disrupted traffic and nearby districts. Firemen faced collapsing walls as crews battled the fire amid dense smoke and intense heat.
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Philadelphia
Lea
Gimbal
Aui
Joplicnt
Altice
George Wink Sadot
Islandpoie
Hia
Ymare
Tumiguing
James
Hink
Farm Groups Press Youth Jobs Expansion in State Plan
Albany report notes eight farm organizations urge Gov. Harris to back a 1997 legislative program expanding youth work opportunities in agriculture. Proposals include reform of child labor laws for seasonal harvesting, funding shifts for highways, and broader support for agricultural education and productive teen employment. Correlated items list member groups Corint, Dairyman's League, Fruit Growers, and Cooperative Grange Federation among endorsing bodies. In Corinth, Mississippi, Mrs Bert Joba reports a robbery by women posing as door to door greeters after she was hypnotized.
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Ine Boaya
Naremere
Magara
Pornilta
He Cranes
Dairyman's League Conpertive Association
Federation of Flowne Buranus Horicultural Society
Vegetable Growers Association
Cooperative Grange League Federation Exchange. Inc
Poultry jGounell
Faun Buca
Gul Corinth
Mes
Bert Joba
Policn Briday
Mrz Jone
Florida vacation bonuses stir employees in Muskegon plant
Francis Burdette Gray of Gray Trader Sales Co Muskegon says Christmas bonuses will be paid as part of a profit sharing plan. The report notes allowance for Florida vacation benefits and lists among details several expense items and internal company bonuses for staff.
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Sidsiesgon
Michigan
Pleyer
Litman Gales
Francis Burdette Gray
Salus Co
Muskegon
Sinn Fein Outlawed in Northern Ireland
Belfast reports the North Ireland government bans Sinn Fein over alleged IRA links, making membership a crime carrying imprisonment. The party, seen as the IRA’s political arm, opposes partition and faced prior legal challenges after last year’s general election.
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Ken Topping
Leland
Iray
Briel
Ulster
Trish
Megal
Irish Republic
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