Opera Star Rise Stevens Performs Despite Eye Injury
New York on January 12 Opera star Rise Stevens continued the performance at the Metropolitan Opera House after suffering a glass splinter injury to her right eye during a wine glass smashing scene in Der Rosenkavalier. A house doctor removed the glass between acts and she completed the aria with no bandage, resting at home today.
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Arizona Beats West Texas State 59 to 53 in Tucson
In Burton Gym Arizona defeats West Texas State 59 to 53 to slow their Border Conference title bid. Bob Honea scores 19 for Arizona while Mose Hale leads West Texas with 15. Arizona aims at Texas Tech next and West Texas travels to Hardin-Simmons after a Texas road swing.
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Red Raiders
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Kain. Dillon
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Stewart
Price
Burrus
Poteet
Hale
Bill Ferem
Bill Hamilton
Disqualify Three in Sports Arena Bout
A six man tag match at the Sports Arena ended in disqualification as Weidner Funk and Sledge defeated the trio of Getz Kalmikoff and O Reilly after a wild bout. Kalmikoff the Russian Bear dominated the opening fall and the rough action continued through the third round to a noisy crowd of 9186.
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Plaque Presentation At Community Chest Meeting
A plaque telling its own story was presented at the Community Chest annual meeting. Mayor Gene Klein delivered the award, highlighting the recipient's contributions and community impact.
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Gene Klein
St Johns Upsets Bradley as McGuire Sheds Star
St. John under coach Frank McGuire toppled top-ranked Bradley 68 to 59 in New York. McGuire admitted sacrificing star Bob Zawoluk to free lanes for Jack McMahon and Ray Dombrosky, each with 17 points, while Zawoluk added 13. Melchiorre fouled out with no field goals. Don Johnson and Gale McArthur paced the Oklahoma A&M win 40 to 38 with 13 points each.
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Norwegians Form Five Year Farm Plan
TRONDHEIM Norway The Norwegian Department of Agriculture is drafting a five year plan to lift farm output especially grains By end of 1954 expected total bread and fodder grain production to reach about 400000 tons a year up from 328000 in 1949
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Scouts Will Get 1950 Souvenirs
A 48 page leather bound book titled Jamboree 1950 will be given to more than 47 000 Scouts who attended the national Boy Scout jamboree at Valley Forge Pennsylvania last July Walter H Annenberg editor and publisher of the Philadelphia Inquirer funds the gift with 541 Scout councils distributing the volume which retells the encampment through 49 photographs and on the scene stories by an Inquirer staff reporter.
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Ozone Bulb Freshens Air for Home Use in Scranton
A new ozone producing electric bulb available in Scranton acts as an air freshener and deodorizer for home use, offering a simple solution to improve indoor air quality.
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Dowell's Basketball Showdown In Amarillo Monday Night
Dowell's club at Amarillo College in Plainview is set for a basketball bargain game against Wayland College with Ada Amarlillo AAU club to host. A 7 pm preliminary features Myers Motors facing Wayland Freshmen as Dowell's win over Dalhart is recalled with Richardson Matsler and Kitchens leading scoring.
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Amarillo College
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Myers Motors
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Dalhart Independents
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Matsler
Ilinois
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Maverick Boys to Clash in Lubbock Series Opener
Forty eight Maverick Boys Club players across four teams travel to Lubbock for the first home and home series with Lubbock Boys Club. The Maverick teams use Kids Inc. point based sizing while Lubbock uses standard school age classifications, likely giving height advantage to Lubbock. Amarillo buses depart 7:30 AM with the first game slotted for 2:30 PM Saturday. return games set for Amarillo next week.
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Knight Cross of the Elephant Bestowed on Finnish President
Denmark awarded its highest honor, the Knight Cross of the Order of the Elephant, to the President of Finland in a rare royal recognition. The honor marks a notable bridge between Copenhagen and Helsinki amid Nordic relations.
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Order of the Elephant
Finland
Half Norse Fleet Lost in War
World War II devastated roughly half of Norway's merchant fleet with major losses as Axis powers attacked and sank numerous vessels, severely impacting Norwegian trade and maritime capacity during the conflict.
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Frostbite sludges blood in thawing danger noted
Minneapolis reports doctors warn frostbite danger lies in rapid thawing. The thawing process can cause blood to sludge or clot, risking tissue damage. Quick thawing is advised as proper treatment to minimize harm.
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Jetball Confusion Delights McAllen Fans In Debut
McAllen High School beat Lion's Club 20 to 9 in a Jetsball exhibition watched by about 500 fans. The game featured two mechanical pitchers, players circling bases in opposite directions and dual batters at once. Richard Gonzales hit the first known jetsball home run amid chaotic, collision prone play.
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Richard Gonzales
Brooklyn Dodgers
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