Batista suspends auto tax after protests in Cuba
President Fulgencio Batista froze a new automobile tax that tripled license plate costs and drew outcry from island businesses and papers. Officials said changes could be considered, with Maj. Luis del Pozo and two others tasked to study modifications as taxes aim to curb luxury imports and fund foreign travel limits. The Authentic party of exiled Carlos Prio Socarras faces ongoing political tension.
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Hnhavana
Cuba
Fulgencio Batista
Maj
Luis del Pozo
Treasury
Batista
Grounded Ship Carries Priceless Paintings
Sydney reports an Australian freighter Merino aground off Tasmania while carrying a priceless Franco‑Museum of Modern Art collection and works owned by artists. The 549‑ton ship awaits tugs as heavy seas pound the vessel near a sand bar in fog on Christmas morning. Insured for 230,550 dollars.
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Sydney
Australia
Tasmania
Hobart
Paris Museum of Modern Art
More Decorated Homes Worth Seeing for Citizen Contest
Judges from the Citizen Christmas Decorations Contest continue touring the city for prize displays. This partial list highlights notable residences in Winterhaven and nearby areas with street addresses and resident names, offering a sight-seeing guide while waiting for final winners to be announced New Year’s Day.
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Winterhaven
E. Ft. Lowell Rd
Speedway
Campbell
Ruby Yaryan
Santa Marta
Larry Shinkel
Sonoita
H. G. Clarke
N. Palo Verde
William Brown
N. Stewart
A. A. McCarthy
E. Farrst
A. E. Perley
E. Seneca
Val Northcutt
N. Bentley
John Klodie
E. Richardson
Dennis Ajeman
E. Pima
Beverly Fisher
E. Presidio
K. F. Barr
N. Columbus
Geroge T. Smith
Marion Blvd
Alex Jacom
Movie Timetable For Arizona Drive-Ins
Theater listings show drive-in schedules across multiple venues including Arizona Palace Cactus Fox Tucson Paramount Plaza Park State and others. Films range from older westerns adventures and comedies with showtimes throughout the day and night.
Beating Alleged At Oregon Boarding School
Miriam Zumwalt a schoolteacher was jailed on a $1000 bail after being charged with whipping 9 year old Gary Don Clover with a wooden hanger for getting out of bed to raid the icebox. Gary was found tied to his bed in emaciated condition by District Attorney Floyd Merrill of Siskiyou County. Bud Clover of Grants Pass, Ore., is his father.
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Calif
Oregon
Miriam Zumwalt
Gary Don Clover
Gary
Floyd Merrill
Siskiyou County
Bud Clover
Grants Pass
Ore
Horoscopes for Sunday December 28 1952
Converts a dense zodiac column into daily guidance for Aries through Pisces with reminders to focus on constructive thinking, channel talents, seek modern methods, and counsel on family matters and personal growth. The child forecast highlights a curious, capable mind and potential in writing or scientific fields.
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Aries
Jump Expected In Tax Receipts
Arizona's ex cise tax receipts are forecast to rise by hundreds of thousands annually as new sales tax rules take effect January 1. The state tax commission adopted the measures to plug loopholes in sales tax laws. The change bars deductions from gross proceeds or income unless specified in the excise revenue law, and broadens the tax base to include suppliers and materials sellers at two percent sales tax.
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Phoenix
U.P
Arizona
State Tax Commission
Three More Red Prisoners Die in U N Camps
The United Nations prisoner command reports three more Communist prisoners killed in U N camps in Korea. One was shot for disobeying a guard, another killed himself by charging, and a third murdered inside a compound.
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Pusan
Korea
U.P
United Nations
U.N
Denmark's Queen Mother Failing After Serious Operation
In Copenhagen, the ailing 73 year old Queen Mother Alexandrine showed gradual weakness following a serious operation. She lapsed into unconsciousness last night after a brief Christmas rally, doctors reported.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
U.P
Alexandrine
Heart Attacks Claim Couple Minutes Apart
A Minnesota grocer and his wife died of heart attacks within two minutes yesterday. Leo W. Bistodeau, 73, collapsed while attempting to move his wife Susan who had just suffered a similar attack.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Leo W. Bistodeau
Susan
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