Thousands of Homes Burned in Celebes Island Uprising
Jakarta reports violent Celebes uprising with thousands of homes burned in Kabeana South Celebes. Informants say rebels from a defenders of justice movement attacked Thursday, with 3 715 buildings and 21 schools burned. no deaths reported.
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Celebes Island
Jakarta
Indonesia
Celebes
Sumatra
Ali Sastroamidijojo
Defenders of Justice
Kabeana
South
Holiday Traffic Toll Rises Slowly
The New Year holiday period saw ongoing fatalities with 32 traffic deaths, 2 fire deaths, and 2 in other categories by 10 a m EST, as nationwide police efforts to curb reckless driving continued. Rains and snow affected the northeast while other areas were dry.
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Eisenhower
Columbus
Ohio
Frederick County Retail Boom Raised Earnings and Spending
A mid year survey by Standard Rate and Data Service shows Frederick County earned $49,676,000 in retail volume for the year to June 1956 and disposable income of $46,479,000 for 9,720 families, with per family income about $4,782. The report notes increased spending on food merchandise and services amid overall good business despite some soft spots. Public confidence remains high that conditions will improve with government support if needed.
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North
Centra
Sumatra
Indonesia
Celebes
Sastroamidjojo
Sastroamidioso
the Star
New York
Frederick County
Standard Rate and Data Service
SRDS
Leatherman Named to Governor's Committee on Handicapped
Winchester resident Daniel E. Leatherman is named by Governor Stanley to the Governor's Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped and to the March of Dimes Advisory Board. He is a Rotary past president, JCs outstanding civic award winner, Salvation Army adviser, and active Masonic member. They reside at 609 Tennyson Avenue.
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Winchester
Daniel E. Leatherman
Stanley
Leatherman
March of Dimes
A. A. Vandegrift
Governor’s Mansion
Richmond
First Presbyterian Church
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Salvation Army Advisory Board
AFA
Tennyson Avenue
Attempt to Sabotage School Integration Charged by Wier
Rep Wiert D Minn said a House subcommittee report to restore racial segregation in District of Columbia schools amounted to an attempt to sabotage integration. The panel urged separate schooling, while others argued for congressional action or reform. Local figures debated methods, with some opposing the majority finding as unconstitutional.
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Wier
Washington
Wiert Id-Minn
House
District of Columbia
James C. Davis
D-Ga
Davis
John Bell Williams
D-Miss
Reg Joel J. Broyhill
R-Va
Woodren W. Jones
Williams
Integra
Tion
U. S. Supreme Court
Jones
Congress
Supreme Cent
Broyhill
DeWitt S. Hyde
Rmd
A. L. Miller
Rk Neb
Mitler
Hyde
Subcommittee
William E. Gerber
Murphis, Tenn
Nether
Miller
Gerber
Refugee program review urged by Rep Gary
Rep Gary of Virginia urged a comprehensive review of the U S refugee program. He said the United States should not increase its Hungarian refugee quota without addressing immigration issues from other nations. He spoke in Richmond in response to reporters questions.
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Richmond
Gary
D-Va
United States
Hungary
New York Bomb Scare Wave Overwhelms Police
Police hunt the so-called Mad Bomber after 34 bomb scares in 24 hours. A heart attack death followed a man questioned. Objects found at Times Square Theater and Grand Central, all later deemed harmless or fake. Rewards totaling 26000 offered for the suspect, George Cormac of Bethlehem, Pa.
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New York
Times Square
Macy's Department Store
Queens
Manhattan
Grand Central Terminal
Paramount
George Cormac
Bethlehem
Grand Central Station
Cormac
22-Year-Old Boy Dies After Running Into Side of Auto
A 22 year old boy died after running from behind a parked car into the side of a moving 1956 Ford driven by Oswald C. Jackson in Winchester near Liberty Ave. He died at Memorial Hospital after emergency surgery. The boy was survived by his parents, a brother and two sisters, and grandparents. Funeral arrangements were announced.
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Wayne Franklin Lake
Maurice F. Lake
Liberty Ave
Memorial Hospital
David Fahneetock
Oswald C. Jackson
Nerro
Stephens City
Jackson
Friendship Ambulance
Winchester Police Department
Donald Lake
Deborah Jean
Sarah Elizabeth Lake
Maurice W. Lake
William L
Malibu Fires Bring Glimmer of Control As Winds Ease
Firefighters hoped for quick control of the Santa Monica Mountains blaze as winds weakened. A second flare near Palos Verdes Estates burned about 200 acres but was contained, while Lake Sherwood and Zuma Beach fires swept areas including luxury homes. Deputy State Forester James K. Mace estimated Lake Sherwood might be contained by tomorrow and Zuma by night. Federal aid was requested by Governor Goodwin Knight.
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Malibu
Calif
Palos Verdes Estates
Santa Monica Bay
Palos Verdes
Pacific Coast Highway
Zuma Beach
Here
James K. Mace
Lake Sherwood
Goodwin Knight
Sacramento
Eisenhower
Lo Angles County
Fim
Mace
Lake
Hidden Valley
George Brent
Eve Arden
Alan Ladd
Royal milkman retires after 42 years of service
Britain's royal milkman Joseph Riley aged 65 makes his final deliveries after four decades on the job. His routes have included stops at Clarence House, a royal residence, marking the end of a long service to the royal household.
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London
Britain
Royal
Joseph Riley
Clarence House
Dulles Plans Early New Middle East Policy Pivot
The Eisenhower administration readied a double-barreled plan for Middle East peace combining military pressure with broad economic aid. Secretary of State Dulles prepared to unveil the idea with President Eisenhower at a White House New Year briefing for congressional leaders. The proposal aims to deter Soviet aggression and offer up to a half billion dollars in aid to Israel and Arab states, while seeking congressional support amid cautious initial reactions.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Middle East
State Dulles
Congress
White House
U.S
Russia
British
France
United States
Formosa
Israel
Dulles
New York City
Dag Hammarskjold
State Department
City Market on West Street to Close New Year’s Eve
New York city owned Washington Market will close forever on New Year’s Eve after losing about 137000 dollars annually on its 144 year old landmark site at lower West Street. The city plans to sell to the highest bidder and a modern loft or industrial structure may replace it.
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New York
Washington Market
Lower West Street
Weather forecast for Winchester with snow flurries and cold
Partly cloudy and mostly cloudy with snow flurries in the mountains and much colder tonight. Sunday remains cold with increasing clouds and light snow possible in the western portion in the afternoon. Temperature highs around 32 and lows in the 20s. Also notes holiday garbage and bus schedule changes and a Saturday dance at Winchester Armory.
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Stice Barry
Apter-Chri
Suis
CMON
Margaret Hat & D
Patton's Hall
Loudoun St
Jodgson Shap
Southern S Tire Service
S. Braddock St
Wilbur R. Johnston
Winchester Star
Johnston
Daniel FE
Mier
James B. Leggett
Madison Square Garden
Garden
Mideast
Royal’ Milkman
Richard Lewis
Richard
Millard Rewis, Jr
W. Clifford St
Lewis
Virginia
Shirker’s Restaurant
Sunnyside
Winchester Armory
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