Traffic Toll Down Slightly in 1954 In Indiana
Indiana traffic deaths through May 30, 1954 total 403, with 223 on state highways and 180 on county roads. State Police Superintendent Frank A. Jessup notes fatalities rise from the Delta to Haiphong fronts as Viet Minh clashes and heavy bombings shape a grim toll.
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Ingliana
Frank A. Jessup
Hano
Indochina
Siieingsear
Phu Tho
Hanoi
Calsons
Te Ilumns
Son Tay
Anui
Haiphong
China
Light April rainfall in Indiana. deficits linger statewide
April rainfall in Indiana was far below normal overall while the northern part of the state saw above normal precipitation. The Indianapolis station logged 2.34 inches for April, 1.81 inches below normal, with a 1.71 inch year-to-date deficiency. South Bend reported 1.55 inches for April, 2.45 inches above normal, giving 15.22 inches total for four months, which offsets an 8.29 inch yearly deficit. thunderstorms were frequent despite little winter snow. Northern lakes stayed above normal and groundwater recharge appeared in many wells, though southern wells continued to decline.
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Water Resources Division
Ndiana Department of Conservion
Eorthern
U.S. Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
Evansville
South Bend
Indiana
Trucks Seized In Crackdown In Chicago Pursuit Of Fake Plates
Four drivers for a Chicago trucking firm were detained after investigators seized four tractor trailer trucks with paired real and counterfeit license plates and a bundle of steel piano wire. State investigator Victor Wright said the plates were a slick job, visible differences noted from close range. The men, Jerry Griffiths, Well come Ferdinand Il Fijolck, and Fred Billerman, denied knowledge of the fakes and were held for questioning.
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Chicago
New York
Vavrik Brothers
Satina Rsd
Victor Wright
Wright
Jerry Griffiths
Joseph
Wellcome
Spalding Ave
Ferdinand Il. Fijolck
Ana
TV Wedding Figure Marries on Private Ceremony
Wally Cox of Mr Peepers wed 20 year old Marilyn Gennaro in a secret ceremony at Donald Seawell's waterfront estate in Manyport New York. The Rev Curtis W Hanners of Boxman Methodist Church officiated as Cox, 29 on the license, confirms the marriage. Also notes botanists call the tomato a fruit while the Supreme Court once ruled it a vegetable.
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Bozman
Wally Cos
Mr. Peepers
Marilyn Gennare
New York
Gennaro
Manyport
Donald Seawell
Cox
Curtis W. Hanners
Marketing Cards Prepared for Madison County Wheat Farmers
Madison County farmers will receive government wheat allotment marketing cards. Distribution from the County Agriculture Stabilization Office begins in late June, with each farmer required to sign a receipt and have one card before grain can be accepted. Surveys identified eligible farmers and only about 25 of 1,500 growers had excess wheat to review. Letters notify tenants and farmers of the start date for obtaining cards.
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Madison County
County Agriculture Stabillation Committee
Jesse Sehuman
Schuman
Police Bill Wins Diet Approval Amid Tense Session
Tokyo reports Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida securing final Diet approval for a national police bill. The session was boycotted by Socialists and heavily policed after clashes the prior week left nine injured. The measure empowers central control of city and rural police, while occupation authorities had kept Japan’s police autonomous.
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Tokyo
Shigeru
Yoshida
Cnse
Jiel
Kida
Bny
Wa Unted
Japan
Rotary Club to Tour Indiana Bell Exchange
Rotary members will tour the Indiana Bell Telephone Company exchange led by manager Elanagan during a noon meeting. Youth Day is planned for June 22 at the YMCA luncheon, inviting all fathers and grandfathers to bring a guest. The group will include youths from pre school to college ages.
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Uneanuelson Rotary Club
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Elanagan
Indiana Bell
YMCA
Supreme Court to review truck ruling on Negro applicants
The Illinois Supreme Court barred states from denying Negroes permits for Memphis State College and truck carrier jobs, stating such action would violate the Fourteenth Amendment. The Hayes Freight Lines case was dismissed as not presenting a substantial federal question. Local NAACP and Memphis State officials reacted, with J M Smith directing the registrar not to accept Negro applications until the Supreme Court decision clarifies segregation policy in public colleges and interstate commerce.
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Washington
the Supreme
Memphis State
Biace Tagen Cain
Te Rev
Yan J. Malone
Supreme Court
James F. Bates
Ton
Publix
NAACP
Sles
Baily Ironworks
North
Clark
Tol Hey
America
Massaion
Aneahhusetts
Ilinvis
Iingis
Hayes Freight Lines, Inc
Insuira
Hayes Freight Lines
Hayes
Take Harsh Drugs for Constipation Alarming Ad
For constipation avoid harsh medicines that cause cramping and disrupt bowel action. Seek gentle relief with Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative in Syrup Pepsin. It offers temporary relief for the whole family and promises money back if not satisfied. Mail back to Cox 230, York, N.Y. Ad.
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Caldwell
Cox
York
N.Y. Ady
Courthouse News Briefs on Divorce and Habeas Corpus Actions
Multiple Indiana court actions filed for divorce, custody, and support. Cases include Ossie L Surface vs Qlville Surface and Daniel JD Quickel vs Marjorie Lawton. Also Wayne Wimmer vs Toatine Wilhaite and others. Superior Court proceedings record findings granting custody to plaintiffs in several divorce actions.
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Ossie L. Surface
Qlville F. Surface
Daniel JD. Quickel
Marjorie F. Lawton
Howard W. Layton
Wayne
Wimmer
Toatine
Wilhaite
Raymond Wilhaite
Beekman and Rotruck
Superior Court
Verne
Green
County of Madison
Indiana
Billy J. Nagel
Virginia
EB. Nagel
Eepeender Thornberg
Thomar Andria Norrick
Victor Norrick
Lawrence H. Robbins
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