France Faces Cabinet Crisis as Franc Drops and Prices Rise
The franc slid to about 424 per dollar amid France’s cabinet crisis after Pinay’s fall from power. Shoppers nationwide raised prices while leaders argued over forming a stable government. the 627 seat National Assembly faces a slim 314 vote majority and a fragile rally.
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Paris
Vincent Auriol
France
Antoine Pinay
U. S
Pinay
Auriol
National Assembly
Automobile Smashup Ends Christmas Trip
A five member family on a Christmas trip stopped at St Marys hospital after a car driven by Mrs John Louis Francis veered off the road near Marana and rolled twice. Mrs Francis, 27 of Compton California, suffered a fractured pelvis. Their five year old Wayne Allan Francis had a cut on his right wrist while his two sisters were unharmed and Mr Francis escaped injury. The family was en route to Dallas Texas when the crash occurred yesterday.
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St. Mary’s Hospital
John Louis Francis
Compton
Calif
David Smith
Dallas
Tex
Wayne Allan Francis
Francis
Marana
Swiss Banker Marcel Leopold Sentenced By Communist Court
Marcel Leopold a Swiss banker and insurance agent was sentenced to five years in jail by a Chinese Communist court. He arrived in China in 1923 and was accused of stealing Japanese military supplies valued at 227341 dollars after World War II.
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Hong Kong
Marcel Leopold
Red Mainland
Leopold
China
Pilot Killed In Luke Jet Crash Identified
Second Lt. Jerry Russell Elkin 22 of Berea Kentucky has been identified as the student pilot who died in the F-54 crash during a routine training flight. The accident occurred in the desert below Gila Bend about 50 miles southwest of Luke Air Force Base. his wife resides in Glendale.
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Luke Air Force Base
Jerry Russell Elkin
Berea
Glendale
Elkin
Gila Bend
President Truman has quiet White House Christmas with family
President Truman and family celebrate a quiet Christmas at the White House with relatives arriving from the Midwest. A modest tree lights the living room while Truman delivers a Christmas message urging universal peace and prayers for enemies and loved ones. Marine band played as Scouts delivered greetings and the Noel ceremony closed with radio broadcast.
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White House
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Bess
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Ber
Prince of Peace
Brotherhood of Man
Nancy Smith
Timothy Fine
Mrs. Truman
Washington
U. S. Marine Band
Public Assistance Costs Reach 2.168 Billion in 1951 52
The federal security agency reports total public assistance payments of 2.168 billion dollars for the year ending June 30. The federal share was 52.3 percent, state 40.5 percent, and local 7.2 percent. Old Age assistance totaled 1.488 billion, with Aid to Dependent Children at 547.3 million and the Disabled program at 75 million. California received the highest dollar amount, over 123 million, and New York more than 69 million.
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Federal Security Agency
U.S. Treasury
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Mississippi
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Virginia
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New York
Brink's Loot Traced in 40 Safe Boxes Across U S
Federal officials reportedly traced 236 500 of the 1 219 000 Brink s robbery haul. The money is said to be stored in about 40 safe deposit boxes nationwide under surveillance. The reports name Boston gunman Joseph Specs O Keefe as linked to 70 000 of the recovered funds.
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Post, Record and Herald
Joseph
Specs) O'Keefe
FBI
O'Keefe
Thomas Gets Full Pardon
Washington U P Former Rep J Parnell Thomas who served nine months for payroll padding and coercion to kick back salary received a Christmas Eve pardon from President Truman. Thomas 57, was paroled Sept 10 1950 after paying a 10000 fine. the pardon wiped out the fine and restores his honor. He resigned his seat after conviction and had led the House Un American Activities Committee.
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Washington
U.P
J. Parnell Thomas
R-N.j
Truman
Thomas
Danbury
Conn
Allandale
N. J
House
UN American Activities Committee
Van Fleet Silent On Extended Duty
Gen. James A. Van Fleet declined to comment on the defense department decision not to retire him. The U S Eighth Army commander will stay on active duty past his automatic retirement day next year. He said he does not know how long he will remain and indicated he will not be retired.
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Seoul
James A. van Fleet
Defense Department
Department
Washington
van Fleet
U. S. Eighth Army
Eighth Army
Rotary Club Luncheon Highlights Talk by Pat Tver
Postal inspector NOON-Leon Pat Tver speaks at Catalina Rotary Club lunch meeting during Talk O The Town program. Kiwanis hosts officer installation at Pioneer hotel luncheon. Saguaroa Square Dance Club hosts post Christmas dance at Miles Elementary School East Broadway with Glen Gumm calling.
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Leon
Pat) Tver
Catalina Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Pioneer Hotel
Saguaroa Square
Miles Elementary School
East Broadway
Glen Gumm
1941 Safford High Class Plans Reunion
Safford High School's graduating class of 1941 will hold its annual reunion at 7 30 p m Saturday in the home economics building. Class President Bernard Clawson said an outstanding program has been arranged and it will be one of the biggest reunions ever staged by the class.
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Safford High School
Bernard Clawson
Nativity Scene Draws Large Tucson Crowds
About 700 people nightly attended a ten concert nativity series at the county courthouse patio in Tucson. Gilbert Ray of Pima County Recreation said the free public performances featured local choirs and were supervised by the Tucson Woman's Club with civic groups. The club spokesman praised the warm reception and signaled plans for future Christmas music events in Tucson.
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County Court House
Gilbert Ray
Pima County Recreation Department
Tucson Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
Tucson
Local Soldier Home From Korean War Arrives Aboard Ship
CORP Jack C Englet of 5565 E Pima Ave was among 16 Arizona servicemen who returned home for Christmas aboard the transport Gen W F Hase. The ship carried 2,856 army men and docked in San Francisco on Tuesday.
Mt Lemmon Lodge Offers Holiday Activities
Enjoy skiing sledding overnight vacations at Mt Lemmon Lodge Pine Cone Room meals by rustic fireplaces and snowball fights. Reserve by calling Mt Lemmon Lodge at 3-3601 for holiday fun on Mt Lemmon.
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Mt. Lemmon Lodge
Pine Cone
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