Butte Notes World Christmas Joy Amid Peace, War-Era Worries
The Associated Press describes Christendom embracing Christmas peace worldwide. Budapest churches met for Eve services after curfew lift, while Hungary faces unemployment and coal shortages. Refugees travel to Austria and the U S aboard ships and planes. Poland resumes religious significance as Santa returns to stores. Western Europe sees festive scenes despite rationing and Suez tensions.
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Associated Press
Hungary
Budapest
U. S
W. G. Hahn
United States
Germany
Eisenhower
Columbinn
Munich
Poland
Saint Nicholas
Europe
Alps
Scandinavia
Western Europe
East Berlin
Christmas Trees Guide Refugees To Free Austria
Refugees from Hungary crossed the snow to Austria near Andau on Christmas Eve. Refugees entered via the canal border, aided by tree light beacons and small boats. At the Andau Reception Center the West German English and Norwegian volunteers helped with hot grog oranges and shelter. Mary Hawkins of Save the Children praised the care while Red Cross Sister Erne Berens oversaw a kitchen producing up to 1500 meals daily for 300 to 400 Hungarians including many exhausted mothers and children.
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Andau
Austria
West Germany
England
Norway
Andan
Mary Hawkins
Save the Children” Organization
Red Cross
Erne Berens
Luebeck
Fire damages home of Mr. in Electra Texas
A small consolation fire swept through the residence of Mr. in Electra Texas. Firefighters contained the blaze with minor injuries not reported and cause under investigation. Residents stood by as flames were extinguished and property assessed.
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Electra
Tex
Holy Land Peace Uneasy as Bells Peal Joyous Tale
Bethlehem Christmas morn recalls the birth of Christ as bells ring despite politics and war. Pilgrims are scarce and Bethlehem lacks inns while crowds move from Jerusalem past army posts through hills near fields.
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Holy Land
Tom Masterson
Bethlehem
Jordan
Jerusalem
Mary
Cena
Christmas Dating in the Calendar of 354
The article notes the first definite mention of December 25 as Christmas in the Calendar of Philocalus in 354 but later studies question that evidence. It then shifts to promoting Want Ads as a quick, reliable way to reach others for sales or rentals.
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Philocalus
Egyptians sink De Lesseps statue in Port Said harbor
Angry crowds in Port Said wreck the 40 foot statue of Ferdi nand De Lesseps with dynamite. The head piece falls into the canal as bystanders cheer and toss fragments into the water. The statue once marked the Suez Canal entrance built by De Lesseps in the 19th century.
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Port Said
Egypt
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Suez Canal
Joseph Stalin
Lesseps
Cairo
Said Pasha
Montana's Gift Mild Weather For Christmas Day
The Weather Bureau forecast mild Christmas Day weather for Montana with no snowfall. Temperatures range 35 to 50 degrees, with fog and low clouds in western valleys while many Montanans attend midnight services. A high pressure system in Oregon and Idaho is guiding storms north of the state.
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Associated Press
Montana
Weather Bureau
Oregon
Idaho
Nixon says Hungarian revolt dealt fatal blow to communism
Vice President Nixon said Hungarians who rose against Soviet rulers exposed international communism as a gigantic failure and that the revolt delivered a mortal blow from which it cannot recover. He urged increased aid for Hungarian refugees in Austria and a larger quota for escapees as part of a coordinated Western response.
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Washington
Nixon
Fighters For Freedom
Austria
Eisenhower
Free Nations
John Hollister
Atty
William Rogers
Eisenhower Wednes
Karl Gruber
Gruber
Hungary
White House Joyful Christmas for Eisenhower Grandchildren
A quiet Christmas Eve at the White House gives way to a Tuesday visit from President Eisenhower and First Lady to four grandchildren David 8 Barbara Anne 7 Susan 5 and Mary Jean 1. The family will share a dinner and exchange gifts before proceeding to the White House for the holiday celebration.
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Washington
White House
Eisenhower
John S. Doud
Ft. Belvoir
Army
John Eisenhower
Barbara
David
Barbara Anne
Susan
Mary Jean
Man puzzles over lost Christmas package in Butte
An Opportunity man told Butte police on Monday night that he misplaced a large Christmas package somewhere in the Mining City. The parcel was a present for his wife.
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Butte
Record Highway Slaughter Nearer Reality
Nation faces Christmas traffic crush as toll climbs to 500 traffic deaths by midnight Monday amid a four day holiday period. The tabulation shows 614 total accidental deaths including 22 in fires and 82 in other mishaps across states.
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Associated Press
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
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New York
New Hampshire
New Mexico
North Carolina
Bomb Found in New York Public Library Fails to Detonate
A home made bomb was found Monday in New York's public library. The device did not explode and no injuries occurred. Similar bombs have been planted over 16 years in theaters, transit hubs, and other places, with many causing injuries when they exploded.
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New York
Burglar Strikes Light House Restaurant Again
A YONKERS burglar made his seventh visit to the Light House Restaurant early Monday and stole 13 bottles of whisky. Earlier raids included cash and liquor. On this seventh burglary the thief appeared to seek only alcohol.
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Yonkers
N.Y.P
Christmas in Mining City Shines With Joyful Spirit
The article recalls Christmas in Butte and Mining City, detailing joyful church services and children's roles in plays and choirs. It describes Santa Claus preparations, family gift exchanges, and the unselfish gift spirit, despite a likely white Christmas lacking in weather. The piece emphasizes peace on earth and good will toward men across faiths.
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Butte
Judean
Santa Claus
Man
Santa
Judea
Earth
Bethlehem
Liv
Christmas brings new baby to Merry family in Butte
A son was born Monday to Mr and Mrs Ralph O Merry at Butte Community Memorial Hospital. The couple reside at 121 East Center in Butte.
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Butte
Ralph O. Merry
E. Center
Butte Community Memorial Hospital
Montana Weather Update East and West Valleys
Eastern Slope sees mostly fair weather through Tuesday and Wednesday with highs near 40 to 50 and low temperatures around 15 to 30. Westerly winds remain light to moderate. Western districts expect partly to mostly cloudy skies with snow flurries over mountains and similar temperatures, highs about 40 to 51 and lows near 20 to 30.
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Montana
Butte Ablaze With Aflame Yuletide Decorations
Butte shines with extensive holiday displays as neighborhoods across Meaderville Excelsior Street Platinum Street and Floral Park light up for Christmas. The Meaderville Volunteer Fire Department display has drawn thousands since December 9 and the city’s business districts glow with multicolored lights across Park Granite Broadway and adjacent areas.
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Butte
Santa Claus
Meaderville
Floral Park
Stockbroker Cited After Car Left In Parked Drift
Police found 48 year old William S. Wisenman asleep in his car with foot on the accelerator. The engine raced and rear tires were off, wheels spinning as the vehicle was wedged against the back of a large truck at curbside.
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Los Angeles
William S. Wisenman
Wisenman
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