The Pontiac Press: 1953-12-26

Abstract

Death toll may reach 362 in 4 train wrecks: New Zealand, Czechoslovakia crashes worst ; Locomotive, 1 car derail as train hits empty auto ; Red-led rebels slice Indochina into 2 sections ; Ike and grandchildren enjoy holiday ; Commie nations claim end of PW talks is unfair ; Russia rejects meeting date ; State traffic claims 12 in first half of holiday ; Ike cuts Army force in Korea ; Thugs attack legless vet ; US ambassador to Israel dies at 60 ; Oxford man dies in auto crash ; Report few drunk drivers ; May admit wire-tapping evidence in spy trials ; Christmas morning blaze kills mother, 4 children ; 500 jam rinks before soft ice cuts attendance ; Postmaster says all mail delivered by Dec. 24 despite greater volume ; Election dates set for county ; Egbert not hopeful on triangle action ; Vermont town survives holiday without gas ; Nationalist Chinese, Red battle reported; Ask statehood for Alaska, too