Security Council Seat Deadlock Expected to End Tomorrow
United Nations diplomats expect a lottery to settle the Security Council seat dispute between Yugoslavia and the Philippines, ending the stalemate delaying the 1955 General Assembly adjournment. The plan stalled once when Yugoslavia fell short by six votes, and Western powers backed the split term approach while the Soviet delegation called it irregular.
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United Nations
Security Council
Yugoslavia
Philippines
U.N
United States
Phillippines
Britain
Assembly
Jose Maza
Maza
Turkey
Grimes Preaches at Galilee Church Morning
Grimes by N. Hensell preached at Galilee Church Sunday morning. The Galilee Friendship Circle met at Miss Meta Frazier's site at Clearbrook last Tuesday night. Weather has been very cold and windy.
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Grimes
Galilee Church
Galilee
Meta Frazier
Clearbrook
Clarence Symons
Edgar
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Jonah Good
Hattie Good
Highland Park Pastor pressured to reconsider resignation
In Chattanooga Tennessee the Highland Park Baptist Church urged Pastor Dr Lee Robertson to revisit his resignation announced two weeks earlier. Fifty deacons face a 10 day deadline to sign a pledge backing the church and pastor with 15 required to sign or resign. The church serves about 13 000 members with 30 missions and chapels. Robertson has not yet decided but aims to decide within the week with resignation set for January 15.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Highland Park
Roberson
George to Disclose Political Plans at News Conference
Senator Walter George of Georgia, 78 and in the Senate 33 years, will reveal 1956 political plans at a noon news conference. He is expected to seek another six-year term in next year’s election. potential opponents include former Gov. Herman Talmadge and Ellis Arnall. George has emphasized international issues and farm aid.
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Vienna
Walter George
George
Senate
Georgia
Talmadge
Eleven Suffer Fractures From Ice Falls in Roanoke
At least eleven persons sustained fractures in Roanoke yesterday due to early morning ice on streets and sidewalks. One had a broken back, six broken hips, one broken shoulder, and three broken wrists. In hospitals with two additional minor injuries, the group includes three people over 70 and one aged 65.
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Roanoke
American GI Changes Christmas Traditions in Germany
In Frankfurt a US Army presence reshapes Yuletide customs with Santa arrives by jeep or helicopter and GI gift gives, while mess halls host German orphans and refugees. West Germany enjoys a festive boom as Germans keep tree roots and family meals. St Nikolaus day on Dec 6 and Christmas Eve visits by Father Christmas mark seasonal rites. Goose or carp is served with a leaf shaped cake.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Santa Claus
East
West Germany
St. Nikolaus
Father Christmas
Court of Military Appeals Refuses To Free Dickenson
The U S Court of Military Appeals refused a bid to free Corporal Edward S Dickenson 24 of Cracker s Neck Virginia convicted of aiding the enemy while a prisoner in Korea and sentenced to 10 years in a court martial The court cited the Supreme Court Toth decision finding prisoners released from military service cannot be tried by military courts The government sought dismissal and the motion was granted Dickenson is at Fort Leavenworth Kansas with possible habeas corpus action to pursue civilian court review.
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Washington
U. S. Court of Military Appeals
Cpl
Edward S. Dickenson
Supreme Court
Robert W. Toth
Dickenson
Cracker’s Neck
Korea
Toth
Guy Emery
Dicken
Emery
Ft. Leavenworth
Kaw
New Attempt To End Bus Boycott In Montgomery
A bi-racial committee of eight white and eight Negro citizens resumes talks to end a two week old bus boycott sparked by a $14 fine dispute. White members supported postponing until Jan 15. Negro members opposed. The group seeks terms including seating by first come first served and more courtesy, but officials do not plan Negro driver hires.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. A. Gayle
Gayle
Bunyan’s The Holy War published in 1682
The Holy War appeared in 1682. A memorial window in Elstow Church, England, honors Bunyan and reminds Christians to engage in the Holy War on Emmanuel’s side. The church’s restoration in 1880 added two windows illustrating The Pilgrim’s Progress and The Holy War.
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Elstow
England
Bunyan
Emmanuel
Health Official Urges Diphtheria Shots Now
Dr A L Lindall director of the Winchester Frederick County Health Department warns that the diphtheria season is on and urges all unvaccinated to receive shots at once. He notes rising cases nationwide and a fatal Frederick County fall case. He stresses combined diphtheria tetanus and pertussis vaccines for children, and offers free doses at the Health Department 104 N Braddock St with appointments by calling 4314.
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A. L. Lindall
Winchester-Frederick County Health Department
Lindall
Frederick County
Health Department
N. Braddock St
Foes Debate Amendment Impact on Education Aid
Nelson County legislator argued the amendment would affect state aid for war orphans, out-of-state Negro students, the physically handicapped, and future teachers. Rev. R. Stuart Grizzard condemned the amendment in a Norfolk First Baptist sermon, saying tampering with public schools harms democracy and freedom.
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Nelson County
Norfolk Ministerial Assn
R. Stuart Grizzard
First Baptist Church
Norfolk
How's Your I Q Answers Revealed on Page Four
The page lists quiz answers across ten items. It includes topics from geography Arizona and New Mexico to the War Between the States and modern meanings from probate. The final item refers to the human body and mentions two houses.
Estate Sale Notices for Renner and Copenhaver in Frederick
Sales directory brief lists auctions for the estate of Sarah E. Renner Star Tannery VA on December 31 at 1 p m including furniture and household goods conducted by William B Conner auctioneer. January 7 at 11 a m in front of Frederick County Court House features real estate on W Cecil St Fairfax Lane S Cameron St Highland Ave and Cedar Creek Grade with E T Snider as auctioneer for Marjorie H Copenhaver Admx and H K Benham Admr.
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Sarah E. Renner
Star Tannery
William B. Conner
Marjorie H. Copenhaver
Admix
H. K. Benham
Admr
Frederick County Court House
W. Cecil St
Fairfax Lane
S. Cameron St
Highland Ave
Cedar Creek Grade
E T Snider
Local Notices From Hayfield and Fairfax
Hayfield residents recount December visits to Fairfax and Dunbar W V a death in the White family prompts travel. Visitors to M A Wiley include C T Wiley Edith Rodgers Douglas Chapman L M Larrick Joe Palmer and David Loy. James Carr and daughter Ann stay with Scott White. Mrs Margaret Wiley joins a luncheon with L M Larrick.
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Helen Anderson
Dale
Anderson
John Elliott
James Carr
Ann
Scott White
Margaret Wiley
L. M. Larrick
Halsey Green
Fairfax
Green
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