Drivers urged be cautious as New Year deaths feared
The National Safety Council warned of 420 traffic deaths in the New Year holiday period, chasing a record after a brutal Christmas toll. Officials in Illinois Michigan and New York ordered investigations and governors consider measures to reduce fatalities on crowded highways.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Illinois
William G. Stratton
National Guard
Michigan
New York State
The
Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Malayan Communist Rebellion wanes after years of fighting
The Malaya issue traces to the 1920s, with a surge during World War II and British decline. Chin Peng's forces, called the Army of Liberation, fought across jungle terrain, attacking tin miners and rubber planters as London broadened self rule plans. By 1950s, production and commando activity shifted, with military leaders claiming progress against guerrilla campaigns.
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China
Japan
Britain
Communist Movement
Army of Liberation
Communist Party
Russia
Chin Peng
Jni Harvey
Tot Chin
Singapore
Man
Eisenhower
Gerald Templer
Cam
Mpaign
Wee Wenn
Key West to Rename North Beach Drive Eisenhower Drive
Mayor C B Harvey announced a street name change in Key West Florida so visitors welcome the first Republican president to visit. Painters began today to repaint signs as officials sought a proper greeting for Dwight D Eisenhower following the surprise announcement late Tuesday.
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Key West
Fla
North Beach Drive
Eisenhower Drive
Florida
C. B. Harvey
Eisenhower
Naval Base
Noca Chica Naval Station
Roosevelt Blvd
Truman Avenue
Harvey
Key
Juvenile institutions face major cutbacks and staffing changes
Ohio state officials announce 96 job cuts and a shift to part time across three juvenile facilities to close a $150000 shortfall. Director Dr. John Porterfield cites payroll coverage gaps and legislature pay increases as key causes while admissions policy tightens at the diagnostic center for under 15 boys from all counties.
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Columbus
INS
John D. Porterfield
Columbus, the Boys Industrial School
Lancaster
Delaware Girls Industrial School
Porterfield
Attempted Detroit cab holdup ends when gunman drops bullets
A would be robber tried to hold up cab driver Enos Johnson in Detroit. He produced a pistol but dropped bullets and fled as the gun misfired, leaving Johnson unharmed.
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Detroit
Enos Johmson
Johnson
Tax Agents To Help Fill Income Forms Next Year
Washington reports that Internal Revenue agents will assist puzzled taxpayers by filling out income tax forms next year. The measure aims to provide government help to determine how much is owed, easing the filing process for individuals and families.
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Jim Jones
Internal Revenue Bureau i
Washington
Internal Revenue Agents
Douglas Threatens Retaliation Over Gas Bill
Sen. Paul H. Douglas warns of a civil rights fight if the Senate brings up the natural gas bill. He opposes federal controls on independent producers and says defeat is possible if the bill reaches the floor. He cites potential price increases and party unity tensions in a divisive partisan clash.
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Washington
INS
Senate
Lyndon Johnson
Paul H. Douglas
Johnson
Douglas
Illinois Democrat
House
Upper Charmer
New Year's Plans Highlight Dionne Quintuplets Rift
The Dionne quints and their parents face a rift as Cecile and Yvonne near three day New Year holidays while Marie and Annette reportedly plan to go home. Oliva Dionne mourns absence of Christmas contact and blames outsiders for the family split.
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Montreal
Dionne
Marie
Annette
Cecile
Yvonne
Notre Dame de L'Esperjance Hospital
North Bay
Ont
Oliva Dionne
Mon
Wint
Callander
Montreal Hospital
Emilie
Sharon Mayor Seeks Truce at Westinghouse Sharon Plant
Sharon Mayor Myron W. Jones urged Westinghouse Electric Corp and the International Union of Electrical Workers to halt violence at the Sharon plant amid a strike. He telegrammed Westinghouse President Gwilym Price and IVE President James Carey asking withdrawal of pickets until adequate protection is provided. He also proposed state police stationing at the facility.
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Sharon
Myron W. Jones
Westinghouse Electric Corp
International Union of Electrical Workers
Jones
West—— Tinghouse
Gwilym Price
James Carey
Man tries suicide as 150 pickets confront plant
Shirley Starr, 19, told police she failed to deter her sweetheart Wallace P Vannatter who shot himself in the chest at his living room after a talk. About 150 pickets gathered at the plant gates as 280 workers returned to work and 32 caliber pistol was used. A note read Dear Mom and Dad If it takes all of this to keep you together then I will do it. Vannatter had been discharged from the Marines two months earlier and had dated Starr since November.
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Cleveland
Shirley Starr
Wallace P.i
Vannatter
Marine Corps
Rago
Miss Starrj
Westinghouse
Lester. Pa
Delaware County
Frank Snear Jr
Body found near railway station turns out to be dummy
Police rushed to the Garmisch railway station after a locomotive engineer reported a nude body near the tracks. The corpse was found to be a life sized store window dummy minus head and arms.
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Garmisch
Germany
Free Nations Regain Steel Production Edge
Free nations regain edge in world steel output in 1955 with increases led by the United States. Russia and satellites show modest gains. Iron Age notes strong demand, Detroit slowdown and holiday season impact but expects solid orders through mid-1956. Industry faces wear on furnaces and equipment but maintains optimistic outlook.
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New York
Free World Steel Production
Iron Age
National Metalworking Weekly
Inc Magazine
Europe
Asia
Russia
U.S
Tron Age
Fed
Detroit
Domand
Bas
Mother and Son Killed in Springfield Train Collision
A Springfield mother Luel la Cozad, 34, and her 13yearold son Forest Jr were killed south of Springfield Tuesday when their stalled family car was struck by another vehicle as investigators said they tried to start the car.
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Springfield
Luella Cozad
Forest Jr
Boy fatally shot during toy rifle play near Renner home
Richard Martin, 12, was killed Tuesday when a rifle fired during play. Sheriff Floyd Spitler reported that Richard reached for a rifle held by David Remmer at the Renner home, causing the weapon to discharge.
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