Holiday highway toll climbs as 26 die in crashes
A United Press tally shows 26 deaths from auto accidents by Wednesday night with three fatal crashes accounting for most losses. Illinois and Indiana reports dominated, while a Santa Fe Chief near Needles narrowly avoided fatalities. The nation faced hazardous travel as Thanksgiving traffic surged and weather varied nationwide.
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Dr Peale Christmas Story launches in Evening Journal
Dr Norman Vincent Peale writes a daily Christmas feature titled The Christmas Story illustrated by Valenti Angelo. The series uses direct Bible quotations with simplified details and a new chronology. It appears in the Journal from now until Christmas to offer fresh enjoyment in rereading the beloved tale.
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Would-Be Bandit Shot In Attempted Holdup
A would be bandit, Raymond H. Fisher, 20, Des Moines, was wounded in a holdup attempt at a grocery owned by John G. Booth. Fisher was hospitalized with a neck wound and listed as not seriously hurt.
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Corn picking nearly finished in Iowa says employment service
Corn picking is completed in several areas and 90 percent finished in many more, Iowa State Employment Service reports. As harvest winds down, hiring of regular farm hands fell to the lowest level in weeks.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Employment Service
Creston Mayor Cleared in City Contract Case
Creston Iowa Mayor Arnold Cook was acquitted after District Judge H J Kittleman granted a directed verdict of acquittal. Defense argued the Iowa code section cited had been repealed. Cook faced a charge relating to selling the city an insurance policy and collecting a $294 premium.
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Percy Bradley Faces Federal Gambling Stamp Trial
Percy Bradley, 60, of Waterloo, is scheduled for December 6 in Federal Court on a charge of operating a $50,000-a-year numbers racket without a federal gambling stamp. Bradley, who states he works as a railroad porter, was indicted in October for failing to obtain the $50 gambling tax stamp.
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Lucky Man Heftily Praises His Superior Judgment
A brief note highlights a man praising his own decision making with confidence and pride, portraying self-assuredness in his choices. No opposing viewpoints are presented. The tone carries a personal boast about judgment.
Soviets Gather To Pay Final Respects To Vishinsky
In Moscow crowds line up from 7 a.m. to view the open coffin of Andrei Vishinsky at the Hall of Columns. The scene features a large portrait, black borders, red banners, an honor guard led by M G Pervukhin, and Molotov among the notables awaiting the body arriving from New York.
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Mendes-France Flies Home From America Triumph Flawed
French Premier Pierre Mendes-France returned to Paris from a US visit with gains in French American ties and progress on Indo China peace and German rearmament. A rebellion in the National Assembly over his 1955 budget proposals clouded the trip, as opponents eyed a blow to his cabinet record. A planned Big Four meeting with the Soviet Union in Paris in May bolstered his diplomatic stance at home.
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Dr and Mrs Clow Lead In Bridge Marathon
At the end of the third round in the U s Men s Bridge Marathon the leaders are Dr and Mrs Clow with 8290 points Brindley Glassburner 7880 Julius Kunik 7200 Herb Osincup 6700 L and B Dempsey 6110 Max Henness 5750 Geo C Stewart 5210 Bob Robertson 5030 Robert Ferrell 4960 Dr G E Montgomery 4760
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Talbott Admits Air Force Budget Is Inadequate
Sen. Symington says Air Force Secretary Talbott admitted the current budget level is inadequate. Talbott urged a bigger force at the National Press Club, noting no sure-fire defense in missiles and jets, and seeking 15 to 16 billion dollars in new appropriations versus about 11 billion this year.
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Pipe Organ Installed in Central Park Band Stand
The Central park band stand will host Christmas music this holiday season. A realistic pipe organ built by Delbert Bailey with a Santa Claus at the keyboard is already in place. The Chamber of Commerce begins holiday decorations in the business district, with the city ministerial association overseeing the music program.
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Plan Extensive Investigation In Fatal Beating of Remington
A report outlines a broad inquiry into a fatal beating linked to a Remington incident. Officials vow a thorough examination of all leads and suspects as the case draws national attention and prompts calls for accountability.
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Inmates Charged in Remington Prison Slaying
Lewisburg Federal Prison saw an FBI led probe into the murder of William Walker Remington a former government economist imprisoned for perjury. George McCoy and Robert Parker face first degree murder charges linked to unrest over Alger Hiss’s release.
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Richard G. Green
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Nationalist Bombers Again Hit at Reds on Toumen Island
Nationalist B25 bombers attacked Communist gun emplacements on Toumen Island in the Tachens for the fourth day before dawn. Planes returned safely after the strikes cited as very good. Communist fire on Yi Changshan Island ceased as Nationalists pressed actions in Quemoy area.
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Taking Things As They Come Improves Daily Life
A reflective note suggests embracing circumstances to improve well being. It emphasizes adaptability and a calm approach to challenges as a path to smoother daily living.
Beardsley laid to rest in New Virginia grave service
Gov. William S. Beardsley, 53, killed in a weekend auto wreck, was buried in New Virginia after a simple rites on a breezy hill. Dignitaries attended as about 1,500 to 1,800 mourners filed past the open casket, and Rev. Raoul C. Calkins lauded his long service as a governor and citizen of Iowa.
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Waterloo Man Killed In Head-On Crash East Of Parkersburg
Lester Schile 26 of Waterloo was killed Tuesday night when his car collided head on with a panel truck four miles east of Parkersburg Iowa.
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Thanksgiving Break Delays Sheppard Murder Trial
The Thanksgiving holiday paused the first degree murder trial of Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard for slaying his pregnant wife Marilyn. Judge Blythin recessed proceedings as jurors left for holiday shopping and home meals. the trial resumes Friday with Henry Dombrowski of the Cleveland police testifying as the state's 24th witness. Dr. Sheppard remains in the Cuyahoga County jail with no visitors.
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Edward Blythin
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Henry Dombrowski
Winifred Huml
Watkins Unimpressed By Petition War In McCarthy Case
Senator Arthur V. Watkins said he will not be swayed by petitions for or against censuring Joseph McCarthy. The Utah Republican, head of the panel that recommended censure, urged senators to decide on facts and law, not public opinion, as McCarthy faced a Thanksgiving moment.
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ULP
Arthur V. Watkins
Utah
Joseph R. McCarthy
Senate
Foreign Students Spend Thanksgiving With Osage Families
Osage Iowa welcomed University of Iowa students for Thanksgiving. The 165 mile bus trip ended with a supper where hosts met their guests. They enjoyed Thanksgiving dinners and planned free movies tours and an open forum for the visitors.
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Osage, Iowa
University of Iowa
Manning Man State's First Holiday Fatality
MANNING Iowa UP Mr Hass 39 Manning was killed Wednesday night when his car went out of control a half mile east of here on Highway 141. It was the state's first traffic fatality of the Thanksgiving holiday. Iowa's year to date highway deaths stood at 52, down from 522 at the same date last year.
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Weather Overview From United Press Iowa
Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy conditions with diminishing winds tonight. Temperatures a bit cooler from 25 to 30. Thursday highs expected around 41 to 46 with northeast to southwest variation. Friday looks partly cloudy and warmer.
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