Army moves to quell Arequipa uprising in Peru
AREQUIPA Peru Dec 24 The Army seized control of Arequipa and its province to quell a four day uprising backed by students union leaders and police Gener al Perez Godoy replaced Gov Pflucker after police sided with rebels The violence included injuries from police fire during a pro government mass meeting and a general strike halted business The rebel coalition seeks minister Esparza Zanartu’s resignation electoral law reform and a political pardon for offenders The revolt traces back to Arequipa’s historic rebel sentiment and the 1948 garrison uprising that helped Odrian rise to power.
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Arequipa
Peru
Ricardo Perez Godoy
Ernesto Pflucker
Alejandro Esparza Zanartu
Manuel Odria
Perez
Lima
Spain
Odrian
Founding of Stock Yards Marked by 90th Anniversary
Chicago stock yards celebrate 90 years since Dec 25 1865 when 15 carloads of hogs started the market. Since then over 1.8 billion animals have arrived. Gates have stayed open 7 days a week. the yard remains at its original site.
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Chicago
Doubt Confession Of Two Slayings
Detectives discounted the boast by Robert Phillips of Rockford that he could solve two murder cases. He admitted shooting Lyle Larson at a Kroger in Harvard and was captured after forcing Larson into a pickup near Elgin. Authorities found no unsolved Rockford-area murders matching his claims.
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Woodstock
Ill
Rockford
Robert Phillips
Lyle Larson
Harvard
Kroger
Phillips
Elgin
Larson
Bethlehem to the Cross Chronology of Christ's Life
A compact sequence lists key biblical events from birth and temple presentation through miracles, teaching, crucifixion, and the Ascension. It traces Jesus’s early years, calling of disciples, Sermon on the Mount, miracles like raising Lazarus, Transfiguration, last supper, crucifixion, and ascent.
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Lazarus
Panhandler Fined After Abusive Language In Lubbock
In Lubbock Texas a sidewalk panhandler identified as George Washington Kean of Lindale was fined 100 for using abusive language after complaints of insulting shoppers. Officers found 12.17 in small change and 1775 in U S saving bonds along with a 270 roll of large bills.
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George Washington Kean
Lindale, Tex
U. S
Local Hog and Poultry Market Report
Local markets show 300 hogs traded with varied weights and prices. No. 1 hogs 180 to 220 pounds bring 12.25 dollars, lighter and heavier ranges quoted. market steady to 0.25 higher. Eggs and grain prices per standard grading and regional corn and soybean values listed.
Administrators Appointed in Vigo County Estates
In Vigo Circuit Court November term 1955 estate of Joseph A Miller No 21756 H Ralph Johnston appointed administrator December 15 1955 claims must be filed within six months or barred Catherine M Fee Clerk of Court Terre Haute Indiana Stephen G Bates appointed administrator estate of Laura E Bates No 21755 December 16 1955 Orville H Beedle appointed administrator estate of James H Beedle No 21754 claims to be filed per deadlines Catherine M Fee George A Scott Attorney
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State of Indiana
County of
Vigo
Joseph Austin Miller
H. Ralph Johnston
Terre Haute
Indiana
Catherine M. Fef
Vigo County
State of
Laura E. Bates
Stephen G. Bates
CATHERINE M_ FEE
H Ralph Johnston
James H. Beedle
Orville H. Beedle
James H. Beedie
Catherine M. Fee
George A. Scott
Everett J. Acree
Board of County Commissioners
Woodburn Printing
Woodburn Printing Co
Woodburn
Woodburn Printing Co Eee
Burroughs Corp
Vigo Circuit Court
Ounty A
Knapp
UNTY
Wood
Roy Lewzacer
George Adair Seevese
Se Tecesee
County Supt OF
William E. Purcell
Stanley Stevenson
Grace Cross
Blanche A. Smich
Denzil M. Ferguson
Uvenile Court R. C. Reed, M.D
Frank L. Miklozek
Farnum § Anderson
William Butts
Carolyn E. Inglert
Woodburn Printing Company
Family Service Association
Probate Court City Publishing Co
Woodburn Printing Couperior
Public Service Co. of
Ind
T. H. Water Works Corp
Holthaus Plumb
Harry P. Brentlinger, Jr
Gibson Coal
S. H. Pawley Lumber Co
Terre Haute Gas Corp
Krietenstein Glass, Paint Co
Terre Haute Top! and Dye, Co
Guarantee Roofing Company
T. H._ Water Works Corp
T. H. As Corp
Pub. Service Co. of Ind. Inc Smith-Alsop Paint, Varnish Co
S H. Pawley Lumber Co
Lough Brothers Roofing Co
Vigo County Farm Bureau
Paitson Bros. Hardware Co
American Laundry Mach. Co
the Borden Company
Tribune-Star Publishing Co
Remington-Rand State Fire Marshall
W.H Maehling Co
Ween
William R. Rogers
Carl Miller
Westinghouse Contract Talks Resume Tuesday
Pittsburgh reports that after a Christmas week recess talks on the 69 day Westinghouse strike will resume Tuesday and federal mediator Murray restored talks following a two day break off. The IUE and UEW pressed for a 15 cent hourly wage bump under a one year contract while both sides remain far apart on key issues. Mayor Sensenbrenner of Columbus urged a four member clergy panel for arbitration and possible five day plant shutdown to support a return to production if arbitration proceeds.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corp
John R. Murray
International Union of Electrical Workers
I.U.E
United Electrical Workers
Ind
LTTE
James B. Carey
Carey
Westinghouse
R. D. Blasier
I.U.F
M. E. Sensenbrenner
Columbus
Ohio
Sensenbrenner
Boy 14 appeals for return of missing father
A 14 year old Chicago boy Eugene Stokes Jr appeals in a letter to the Tribune for help finding his father who has been missing for over a month. He describes family hardship and asks for his father to see the notice and call on Christmas Day. His mother Mrs. Stokes 34 works at a radio firm and the father a warehouse worker vanished after kissing her goodbye on Nov 21.
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Chicago
Santa Claus
the Tribune
Eugene Stokes Jr
Mama
Eugene
Lincoln Park
Stokes
Near North Side
Dearborn Street
Porgy and Bess Enthusiastically Welcomed in Leningrad
The American company of Porgy and Bess was warmly received in Leningrad the first time since 1917 that such songs were broadcast in the Soviet Union. Fans mobbed the actors on Nevskiy Boulevard and outside the czarist winter palace as they prepared Christmas messages for broadcast.
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Leningrad
Soviet Union
George Gershwin
Astoria
Paul Robeson
Nevskiy Boulevard
Winter Palace
Roberto Breen
Anatole Heller
United States
Breen
Eisenhower
Porgy and
Bess
Moscow
Smith Alsop Co Bonus Checks And Christmas Baskets
The Terre Haute and Midwest branches of Smith Alsop Paint and Varnish Co held a yearly bonus event at 5 pm on December 22. Employees with one year or more service received bonus checks totaling 56 343 37 dollars across branches, and every worker received a Christmas basket with a roasting chicken, fruits, candy, and nuts. President Foster Miles announced a strong year and optimistic outlook.
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Smith-Alsop Paint & Varnish
Terre Haute
Midwest
Foster Miles
Widow sues Servel officers for 50000 dollars
Mrs. W. Paul Jones widow of the Servel Inc president sues two officers in Van derburgh Circuit Court for 50000 dollars. Named defendants are Duncan Menzies and Louis Ruthenberg. She alleges Ruthenberg fixed a salary of 75000 a year for her husband but he received only 25000 and a 41000 check was cancelled. Ruthenberg says the firm acted in good faith.
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Evansville
Ind
W. Paul Jones
Servel, Inc
Vanderburgh Circuit Court
Duncan Menzies
Louis Ruthenberg
Harrisburg man dies en route to visit family in Carmi
Wayne E. Cantrell a 34 year old Harrisburg man returning home for Christmas with his four children was killed when his car left Illinois Route 1 and struck a bridge abutment north of Carmi in dense fog. His brother in law Garrett Rice was critically injured. Cantrell had been laid off from a coal mine and was working at a Hammond Indiana steel plant. His wife Nellie died years ago and the children aged 6 to 11 were staying with relatives.
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Carmi
Ill
Harrisburg
Wayne E. Cantrell
Hammond
Ind
Cantrell
Nellie
Garrett Rice
U S Army Europe Says It Has Unmatched Firepower
Heidel berg Germany Dec 24 The U S Army in Europe reports it possesses more firepower per man than any other force ever fielded and has shifted to a forward mobile defense while guarding the Iron Curtain. The annual review credits 1955 as a banner year with units ready to fight on short notice despite heavy field time.
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Heidelberg
Germany
U. S
Europe
Iron Curtain
U.S
West Bank
Rhine
Government fire losses and deaths drop in 1955
The General Services Administration reports that federal fire deaths on government property fell to 15 in fiscal 1955 from 36 in 1954. Monetary losses declined from 10,440,572 to 4,926,770 as fire prevention was emphasized across agencies.
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Washington
General Service Administration
GSA
Federal Fire Council
Average US family income falls from 1953 peak
Government Census Bureau results show the typical U.S. family earned about 4173 dollars last year, down 60 dollars from the 1953 boom year but up nearly 300 from 1952. Farm family income stood at 1000 dollars, not counting on-farm production. North and West averages reached 4500 dollars, higher than the South amid rural and nonwhite disparities. About 16 million families earned 5000 dollars or more, 18 million between 2000 and 5000, and 8 million under 2000.
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United States
Census Bureau
North
West
South
Bureau
Ex-Pow Exonerated Over Accusation of Collaboration
Daniel L. Wheeless a 29 year old Rocky Mount North Carolina man was exonerated by the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of collaborating with Communists while a prisoner of war in Korea. Rep Harold D Cooley said he was informed by Joseph N DeWitt that the exoneration reversed an earlier ruling denying Wheeless benefit payments for his captivity.
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Nashville
N. C
Daniel L. Wheeless
Rocky Mount
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission
Korea
Harold D. Cooley
D.-N.c
Joseph N. DeWitt
Prisoner of War Claims Division
Commission
Wheeless
Oklahoma City Produce House Blast Kills One
An explosion at a two story downtown Oklahoma City produce house killed one person and injured at least 12 Others fled or were taken to hospitals as a brick building collapsed Fire Chief G R McAlpine said gas likely caused the blast Co-owner Harry Janger noted a Christmas rush drawing many workers to the firm.
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Oklahoma City
G. R. McAlpine
McAlpine
Harry Janger
Monica Lewis Plans New Year's Wedding
Hollywood reports singer Monica Lewis plans a New Year s Day wedding to television executive Jennings Lang. It would be the couple s second marriage for both. Lewis has a child by her former husband and Lang a widowed father of two. In 1951 Lang was shot by film producer Walter Wanger, while acting as agent for Wanger s wife, actress Joan Bennett.
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Hollywood
Monica Lewis
Jennings Lang
Miss Lewis
Lang
Walter Wanger
Wangers
Joan Bennett
Market Report Chicago Livestock Prices Rise Across Species
Salable hogs 300 with barrows and gilts 25-50 higher and sows up 25-50. Cattle shown 200 head with prime steers 24.00-25.00 and good to prime 15.50-18.50. veal calves 20.00-26.00. Sheep and lambs 100 head. slaughter lambs 30-75 higher with good to prime 16.75-19.00. heavier lambs about 2.00 cheaper.
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Chicago
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Samaria
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B. Flanigan
Hillcrest Tuberculosis Hospital
James G Fagin
J. Howard O’laughlin
Treas
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Clay County
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Harry P. Brentlinger
Joseph Silcock
Robert Cullison
County Renue
Emma Freeze
Lottie M. Bailey
Lottie M. Bailey Wee
E. H. Bindley & Co
Wee
Woodburn Printin Co
County Board OF Registration
Multigraph Co
Addressograph Multigraph Co
Veterans Assistance Corres. Nd. Public Service Co
Paddock Bidg. Corp. Miners
Dave Barter
Acme Coal and Lime Co Ceeee
Harold Goodwin
Smith-Alsop Paint and Varnish Inc
Indiana Equipment Co
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Clifford Higginbotham
W. O. Hensley
Chevrolet
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Frank L Miklozek
Marie Wardaw
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Elizabeth Gregory Steweeee
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Ruth B. Jamison Sae
Marguerite Kwoczalla
Doris Mackelleseeeee
Hazel G. Maehling
Clara L Mitchem
Lorene McClung Ceesese
Frances O McIntyre
Pentecost and Craft
Reiman Lime and Cement Co
Smith Alsop Paint and War. Co
F. Freeb
Obie’s Radio and
T.V
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the Borden Compa
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Elmerick Brothers
Gilbert Geckler Glenn School
Ideal Fitzgerald Baking Co
Mfé
Odell Archer
Auditor
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Servel Executive
U. S. Army
P.O.W
Chicago Livestock
Tribune-Star
Ernest C. Cordell
3Rd Ave
Gillis
Paris Ave
Gertrude Brownfield
Bohnert and Wilson Beauty Shop
S. 9Th St
Huffer
Miller's Beauty Shop
Washington C
Geneva
la Grace
Santa
Jeannette
St. L
Alma’s
M. Boyis
Marsh Salon
Sycamore
Kaleel
Hulman
Royer
Helen Montague
Park
Clark's
Grace Miller
Busy Bee
Krausbek
S. 18Th
S. 7Th St
Wallace Nursing Home
Beagle
Blue Stone
Honey Creek
D. C. Reward
International Correspondence School
S &Th C
Merry Christmas
R Tucker
Mgr
Lone Star Cement Orp
P. O
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