New Year Holiday Traffic Toll Seen At 490 Deaths
United Press reports safety experts expect 490 more American deaths on New Year weekend, as authorities vow strict enforcement after Christmas toll breaks records. California leads with 72 deaths. Illinois and Texas also report high counts while public pleas fail to curb dangerous driving.
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National Safety Council
United Press
Safety Council
California
Highway Patrol
B. R. Caldwell
Goodwin J. Knight
Knight
Illinois
William G. Stratton
Stratton
National Guard
Texas
Col
Himer Garrison Jr
Texas Department of Public Safety
Departments of Licensing and Weights and Motor Vehicle Inspection
Michigan
Joseph A. Childs
Ned H. Dearborn
Dearborn
Israel seeks UNESCO help over Sinai manuscripts
Israel asked UNESCO to send experts to the Sinai Peninsula to inspect manuscript treasures at the St. Catherine Monastery. Israel denied an Egyptian report that Israeli soldiers damaged the ancient manuscripts during the Sinai fighting.
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Paris
Israel
United Nations Educational, Social and Cultural Organization
Sinai Peninsula
St. Catherine Monastery
Sinai
Theft Count May Bring Bonelli Back
San Diego prosecutors say a grand theft indictment against William G. Bonelli in Mexico may justify extradition under the 1899 treaty. A second indicts him for illegally collecting liquor dealer funds. Bonelli, sought since fleeing extradition, plans to contest return and remains in Mexico City.
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San Diego
Calif
Don Keller
William G. Bonelli
Mexico
California
Keller
San Diego County
Grand Jury
Bonelli
Mexico City
Alejandro Hernandez Bravo
Hernandez Bravo
Arizona
California State Board of Equalization
Powell accuses Rayburn of purge over offices
New York congressman Adam Clayton Powell says House Speaker Sam Rayburn intends to purge him for backing Eisenhower. Powell cites a Dec 4 letter denying new offices. says Rayburn gave those offices to Rep. Frank Chelf due to Powell’s presidential support split. Powell argues the move targets him as a Negro.
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New York
Adam Clayton Powell
D-N.y
Eisenhower
House
Sam Rayburn
D-Tex
Powell
Rayburn
Mike Wallace
Dan Reed
Chelf
Kentucky
Frank L. Chelf
Democratic Party
Dixieland
Rep
John Bell
Liams
D-Miss
Williams
Paul M. Butler
Democratic National Committee
Butler
Wayne L. Hays
Ohio
Hays
Adlai F. Stevenson
Bonham
Tex
Tucson Firm Sold For 575000 In Freight Deal
MENLO PARK Calif Consolidated Freightways Inc signed a contract to buy Arizona Express Inc of Tucson for 575000. The sale awaits state and federal regulatory approval. Pending approval Arizona Express will run under current ownership. If approved the Tucson firm would continue to operate as is.
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Menlo Park
Calif
Consolidated Freightways, Inc
Arizona Express, Inc
Tucson
J. L. S. Snead
Consolidated
Beryl E. Wilson
Arizona Express
Unit From Tucson Headquarters Moves to Los Angeles Terminal
Snead states the western terminal for the unit is located in Los Angeles while the Tucson headquarters continues to supply operations. The report notes a strategic shift toward the California hub.
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Tucson
Snead
Los Angeles
Woman heads Prescott CofC first in Arizona history
Prescott Chamber of Commerce elected Dorothy Rosenberger as its first woman president after elevating her from vice president. The Arizona history making move names Rosenberger, an advertising account ant, as chamber leader with Jack Mims as vice president.
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Prescott
Prescott Chamber of Commerce
Dorothy Rosenberger
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Arizona
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