The Pontiac Press: 1953-12-23

Last two Jackson escapees nabbed in Indiana: Officers subdue runaway pair in brief struggle ; 350 pro-Reds refuse to heed broadcast plea ; 11th ballot fails to give France new president ; Cold wave follows snow; most roads are cleared ; Friends present dog, cash to lad who lost his family ; 5 children die as home burns ; Parkview units now up for sale ; Lost diplomat writes mother ; City preparing to observe 3-day holiday weekend ; US expected to send Reds new note on plans for start of atomic talks ; Allocation of $5,000 reward is deferred; Churches in Birmingham area to herald saviour's birth: Services, music will mark Yule ; GI's mother to welcome Korean boy he adopted ; Check passers may hit here ; Twilight hour chosen for sing ; Birmingham freezes trade with Red Poland ; Appeals again for EDC OK ; Shortage found in state account