Holiday traffic toll climbs past four hundred in nation’s Christmas drive
The nation’s Christmas holiday traffic deaths topped 400 with over a day left in the long weekend. The Associated Press reported 411 traffic deaths by noon and a total of 491 deaths from all accidents, as snow, fog, and rain worsened conditions. Safety officials warned the toll could exceed the 605 record set in last year’s three-day weekend. A violent crash near Watertown, South Dakota killed a father and mother and injured two others in a Route 16 collision, underscoring dangerous travel conditions during the holiday peak.
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National Safety Council
Council
New H. Dearborn
Associated Press
Watertown
Minnesota
Christmas Day Weather: Chilly But No Snow Seen
Forecast says Christmas will be cold and partly cloudy with some sun, ending fog and drizzle. A dry, cold air mass from the West moves toward the Atlantic Coast, bringing relief after a gloomy spell. Yesterday’s temperature reached 50 degrees with 37 at dawn and weekend rainfall at .52 inches. Continued on page 2.
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Atlantic
Untitled fragment from a Daily Mail page item
Fragmentary OCR text from a Christmas Day page mentions Daly Tene Ohare and Toewerren with references to lobers and predsuing events. The readable content is limited and unclear about a single coherent news event.
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Daily Mail
Daly
Santa Claus Helps Blind Girl With Christmas Wishlist
Milwaukee officers at the 7th Precinct aided 15 year old Marilyn Unruh, who is blind, by organizing gifts including a Braille wristwatch, a three speed phonograph, records, a school briefcase, slippers, and mittens. Patrolman Ben Wacker assisted her across the street and coordinated with the station to fulfill the list.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Ben Wacker
7Th Precinct
Santa Claus
Marilyn
Wacker
Lloyd Unruh
Walker
Boy loses legs chasing pennies for Mommy’s gift
Everett Washington event details a 9 year old boy, Robert Forbes Long, who lost both legs after a switching engine ran over him while collecting bottles to buy his mother a Christmas present. Ambulance driver Lonnie Nichols heard he had 16 cents, later raised funds at the hospital. funds will help cover artificial limbs. Parents and rail workers contributed, with excess to become a fund for prosthetics. Robert, son of Relest B Tong, remains critical but conscious, showing grit and hope for the future.
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Everett
Wash
Robert Forbes Long
Robert
Northern Pacific Railroad
Lonnie Nichols
Nichols
J. R. Otto
Two Americans Die In Crash In Italian Alps
Rescue teams climbed to the wreckage of an Italian airliner missing since Saturday night and radioed that all 21 aboard are dead. The dead included an American couple, Mr and Mrs Harris Gray of Greenwood Mississippi, and their two daughters. The plane crashed near Mal ia Bon in the Dolomite Alps, northern Italy. The bodies were found inside the fuselage with others scattered around the wreckage.
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Dssana
Alps
Harris Gray
Ift
Greenwood
Miss. Gray
Coca Col
Christman
Imental
Malia Bon
Mt. Ginor
Italy
Fitae
Santa On Way Sleigh Loaded With Presents
Santa Claug is reported en route, tracked by CONAD radar from Colorado Springs. The old gent filed a flight plan months ago and travels at about 45 knots at 25,000 feet, with potential jet stream speed. CONAD vows to monitor Santa’s route to protect him from skeptics and ensure safe passage to the United States.
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Colorado Springs
Colo. LF
Continental Air Defense Command
Santa Claug
Conrad
Santa
United States
CONAD
Senta
Registration Books Close For The City Primary
Registration books close for the city primary in January as voters must register before the election. A check-up shows 72 registered residents since the opening after the November election, with 4 Democrats and 34 Republicans. Books reopen February 1 for several weeks, while county residents may register or transfer.
Oil spill reported in Conococheague Creek threatens fish
Oil dumped into Conococheague Creek near Conomac Park endangers fish. No dead fish observed yet as witnesses say the slick was first noticed in the morning near Williamsport at the park. Eyewitness Terry Topper ventured upstream toward the railroad trestle to gauge the spill.
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Conococheague Creek
Conomac Park
Terry Topper
Williamsport
Young
Ater
Chou En-lai to Visit Poland in January
London reported Warsaw radio announced Communist China Premier Chou En-lai would visit Poland in mid January. Observers noted a possible review of China satellites under Moscow, with Chou possibly visiting other East European states as part of reshaping Beijing's role.
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London
Warsaw Radio
Premer Chou En-lai
Poland
Chou
Moscow
Kremlin
Chow
China
Warsaw
Karachi
Chau En-lai
United States
Formosa
Peiping
U.S
Geneva
Leitersburg Fire Company elects new officers and board
Rene Galmiche was named president at Leitersburg Fire Department's annual election. Elected officers include Calvin Shoop as vice president Wilbert Somerland as secretary Richard Stouffer as treasurer Charles Hurd as fire chief John Smith as assistant chief Perry Miles as chaplain. Board members are Marshall Stoner Bill Shoop George Bowman Harald Byrd Carl Bostetter. Installations set for January. Fire hall offers weekly firefighting classes led by Aretzver McGraw. A siren will be tested every Saturday at 5 30 PM.
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Rene Galmiche
Leitersburg
Calvin Shoop
Wilbert Somerland
Richard Stouffer
Charles Hurd
John Smith
Perry Miles
Marshall Stoner
Bill Shoop
George Bowman
Harald Byrd
Carl’ Bostetter
Aretvzer McGraw
Firet
Lighting Contest Judging Thursday by Junior Chamber Of Commerce
Lighting contest judging will take place Thursday evening December 27 at dusk. Participants from homes across city and suburbs have entered. plaques will be awarded in divisions and the overall winner advances to the HAE regional event.
Fire in Meriden apartments kills five, injures others
A five story Meriden building fire killed a mother and four children and left another child and two adults critically hurt. Police and a patrolman rescued nine occupants as fire swept the rear and basement areas. A 3 year old died before hospital arrival. many residents escaped or were aided by neighbors and firefighters.
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Meriden
Cannon
Au Wnele
Walter France
Evlin Morales Rios
Gladys
Isobel
Eddie Nelson
Eddie
Anibal
Jose
Luis
Albert Morales
Roe
New Japanese Leader Seeks Greater Independence From U S
Tokyo reports Prime Minister Tanzan Ishibashi pledges continued friendship with the United States but aims for more autonomy. He formed a cabinet from Liberal-Democratic factions, kept one holdover, and insists he will not be a yes man to any country while avoiding anti-American stances.
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Tokyo
Japan
United States
Tanzan Ishibashi
Liberal-Democratic
Hirohito
Ishibashi
Ichiro
Hatoyama
Nobuyuki
Kishi
Mamoru Shigemitsu
Liberal-Democratic Party
Tshibashi
Red China
Potomac Sucker Haul Surprises Williamsport Angler
Williamsport plasterer George Davis drew a crowd as he hauled a string of yellow suckers from the Potomac in December. Over three hours he landed many fish weighing up to five pounds and kept the big ones, with friends praising the firm flesh and flavor.
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Potomac
Williamsport
George Davis
George
Mac
Stolen $385 Reported From Two Local Stores
Police report larceny at Hoffman store 15 North Potomac Street where $285 vanished from a cash bag, and a separate theft of about $100 from Startzman Liquor Store at Prospect and West Church Streets. Front door pried, only money taken. Banknotes described as possibly new.
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Hoffman
North Potomac Street
Startzman Liquor
Prospect
West Church
Startzman
Qwax
Hodfman
Pussywillow and Apricot Trees Bloom in Early Spring
Early spring bloom noted with an apricot tree in Mrs. Nora Bloyer’s yard at 245 Winter Street and a pussywillow in Mrs. Dowd Rowe’s yard at 542 Salam Avenue. A few days earlier trees at Sharpsburg were in full bloom.
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Nora Bloyer
Winter Street
Mts
Dowd Rowe
Salam Avenue
Sharpsburg
World leaders foresee less war but warn of dangers in 1957
Secretary Dulles and other non Communist figures assess peace prospects for the next decade. Mengies and Rhee see rising war risk. Dulles cites Soviet pressures for more freedom as potentially leading to external successes. Pineau warns fear of world war remains as West must act with realism and composure amid tensions. Continued on Page 2 Col 5.
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Washington
Dulles
Australia
Syngman Rhee
South Korea
Suez Canal
Mengies
Rhee
Christian Pineau
France
Pineau
David Beo-Geriot
Israel
Tn Apice
Tip Prize Winners Announced in Daily Mail Contest
Two entries judged higher value will win 2 prizes while others receive 1 each. A Hancock resident aided an elderly woman burned, and a Coarfoss area housewife reported linen catching alligator along Donococheague Creek. Page 1 continuation notes.
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Daily Mail
Hancock
Coarfoss
Donococheague Creek
Fountain Heat Road
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