Northeast Storm Kills At Least 17
A mid December Northeastern storm left at least 17 dead across New York Connecticut New Jersey and Massachusetts according to Associated Press. The system disrupted transport and communications with power lines down in Hartford area and heavy snow in Albany and Schenectady.
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New York State
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Albany
Schenectady
Rensselaer County
New York City
Sussex County
N. J. Power & Light Co
Fraud Indictment Hits Lawmaker In Tobyhanna Depot Case
A federal grand jury indicted Rep. William J. Green Jr. and five contractors for alleged fraud and deception in contracts for a $33 million Army signal corps depot at Tobyhanna Pennsylvania. Also charged were former congressman Herbert J. McGlinchy and several contractors with conspiring to hide illicit payments and inflate expenses. The probe continues with no disclosure of total funds involved.
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Scranton
William J. Green Jr
Philadelphia
Army Signal Corps
Tobyhanna
Green
Herbert J. McGlinchey
House Armed Services Committee
John P. Gilboy Jr
Joseph Rochez
Rochez Brothers, Inc
Pittsburgh
Frederick J. Raff
Hartford, Conn
Robert W. Brown
Grand Jury
Raff
Gilboy
Firemen Free 14 From Delmar Hotel Blaze in Kansas City
A basement fire at the four story Delmar hotel sent smoke through the building as 14 people were rescued from upper floors. Nine were overcome, three hospitalized, six revived at hospital and turned over to the Red Cross. Fire Chief Edgar Grass credited rapid first responders for preventing loss of life. Deputy Chief Hughes described heavy smoke with people at windows. Dora Jones 75 escaped barefoot via fire escape. John Phillips leapt 25 feet from a second floor window.
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Kansas City
Edgar M. Grass
Leo Pursell
Delmar
Herbert J. Hughes
Dora Jones
John Phillips
Red Cross
Murder Corner claims third victim in six months at Tucson intersection
Walter A. Grannen, 69, dies from injuries after his car collides with a 1956 Cadillac at N Craycroft and E South St. area dubbed Murder Corner by hospital staff. Mayor Don Hummel orders a temporary flashing signal to debut before a permanent light replaces it. Grannen, a former Tucson News operator and real estate dealer, leaves two sons, two daughters, and ten grandchildren.
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Walter A. Grannen
Tucson Medical Center
Don Hummel
Hummel
Grannen
Ironwood Hill Drive
Rt. 9
Tucson
Tucson Newspapers Inc
Tucson Mountain Assn
Reilly Funeral Home
E. Pennington St
Cincinnati
Pima County
Mariano Salcido
N. Contzen Ave
Salcido
Luz
Concepcion King
Teresita Salcido
Mariano Jr
Ramon
Miguel
Armando
Manuel
Mauricia
Aiellano
Folded fate for Woman's Home Companion and Collier's
In New York the offices of Woman's Home Companion and Collier's magazine shut down after 2600 jobs end amid rumors and a last night announcement. Editors and staffers recall decades at the two publications as they face layoffs with few warnings.
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Woman’s Home Companion
Collier's Magazine
Eisenhower to Deliver State of the Union in Person
The White House announced President Eisenhower will address a joint session at noon on January 10. Hagerty said the date was set after consulting leaders in both parties. The message outlines legislative priorities and separate future messages will cover agriculture finances and health. Last year the message was read due to his heart attack recovery.
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White House
Eisenhower
Congress
James C. Hagerty
House
Senate
Tucson Weekend Forecast Promises Pleasant Weather
Forecasters predict variable high clouds tonight and tomorrow with little temperature change, a welcome contrast to messy Midwestern rain and the severe East Coast storm. Tucson residents are advised to enjoy a drier, milder weekend.
Disabled Trans-Canada plane lands safely near London
A four engine Trans-Canada airliner with 69 people aboard diverted to London Airport after engine trouble off Ireland. One engine failed and a second lost power about an hour from Shannon Airport. The crew later reported the faltering engine was operating again and that the flight was doing all right.
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London
Ireland
Montreal
Shannon
Anti Red Patriots On Trial In Hungary
A group described as armed counter revolutionaries faces trial before a military court martial in Budapest. If convicted they could face death within two hours without mercy by the court. Rebels were said arrested near Kecskemét while clashes erupted in Budapest suburbs. On Csepel Island workers rejected dissolution of the Central Workers Council and demanded it be the sole management of plants.
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Budapest
Radio
Kecskemet
Hungary
Szeged
Recice
Kocbanya
Csepel Island
Central Workers Council
Csepel
Workers Council
Radio Today
Newsmen Ordered Out of Hungary After Embassy Intervention
Budapest reports that two Western correspondents, Eric Waha of the Associated Press and Richard Killian of the London Daily Express, were ordered to leave before midnight tomorrow. An initial deadline of tonight was extended 24 hours after the U S Embassy intervened with the Hungarian Foreign Ministry.
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Budapest
Eric Waha
Associated Press
Richard Kilian
London Daily Express
Austria
U. S
Port Said On Edge
Port Said tensions rise as Egyptian guerrillas strike U N patrols and British forces crack down searching for kidnapped lieutenant Moorthy. Grenades target a Norwegian patrol while Swedish troops face gunfire amid near total withdrawal of British and French forces. Theseus sails to England with 1,100 soldiers. The last shipload of Jews flees Port Said as hostage tensions linger.
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Port Said
Egypt
U.N
E. L. M. Burns
Cairo
Theseus
England
Nehru Greets Eden Before Washington Trip
India's Prime Minister Nehru stops to see Prime Minister Eden in London on his way to the United States to meet President Eisenhower. He says peace prospects in the Middle East are hopeful despite difficulties and emphasizes continued friendship with Britain despite past differences.
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London
India
Nehru
Eden
Washington
Eisenhower
United States
Middle East
Egypt
NATO Aims Mideast Settlement via UN in Unified Council
In Paris NATO leaders pledge to seek a Middle East settlement through the United Nations. The four day NATO council session endorses UN driven talks to resolve Israeli Arab tensions and reopen the Suez Canal, while noting Soviet Middle East influence and urging Hungary action.
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Paris
Atlantic Alliance
Middle East
United Nations
Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
U.N
Suez Canal
Hungary
U. S
Atlantic
University of Arizona facilities eyed as Southwest leaders
A Bull Pen report predicts expansion plans could make the University of Arizona athletic facilities among the best in the Southwest. The note appears on Page 4 with details on potential upgrades and impact for the region.
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Bull Pen
University of Arizona
Southwest
Charlie
Where To Find It Tucson Tonight and Tomorrow
Gardening column highlights where residents can obtain home plants and supplies in Tucson tonight and tomorrow. Includes tips from YOUR HOME Gardening and Help Yourself steer sections for local sourcing and DIY projects.
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Selwyn Lloyd
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