British Parties Try To Liven Dull Campaign
London—A barrage of party rhetoric filled the air as Conservatives and Labour try to energize a dull election campaign. The Daily Herald warned of a Communist influence and predicted Labour victory if leftist lines prevail, while Welsh-Moscow radio accused Washington of seeking a firm anti Soviet stance and a possible Conservative win. Apathy lingered as Conservatives remained the betting favorites, with some expecting a Labour upset akin to 1948.
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Harey S. Truman
Thomas E. Dewey
Happy Life For Kids Pondered
At the 6th annual National Congress of Parents and Teachers in Chicago, speakers urge better home life education. Mies Bonaro Overstreet promotes four integrities for stable family living and calls for classroom courses on home life. Mrs. Yallian Evans advocates reviving the family dining room to encourage conversation and shared meals. Dr Fasher E chairs the congress committee and discusses improved home living in elementary and teen education.
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Mill Valley
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Congress
Yallian Evans
Victoria
B.C
Canada
Vire Wrecks School Edifice in City Fire
A fire damaged the Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic School on East 56th Street, mostly on the third floor, with roof sections falling. The estimate reached 75000 dollars as smoke and water affected first and second floors. A baseball awards banquet occurred last night in a top floor auditorium. The school served about 471 regular pupils and 13-numbered high school pupils. Classes were moved to nearby Our Lady of Lourdes possibly undamaged.
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Joyy
Woman Dies After Gas Tank Inhalation Attempt
Stillwater Oklahoma reports Mrs Sylvia 24 of Ponca City died Monday night after attempting to start a stalled car by blowing into the gas tank. A doctor said she choked after swallowing gasoline and inhaling fumes. The tank was full.
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Sylvia
Ponca City
Okla
Man Killed By Ex Mate With Pistol In Tulsa
In downtown Tulsa Ray Madison Deatherage, 46, was fatally shot by his recently divorced wife Mildred Ann Barton, 44, using a 22 caliber pistol during the evening rush. A female traffic officer nearby recovered the weapon as Barton fled the department store where Deatherage allegedly threatened her. Deatherage died shortly before midnight. Barton was taken in for questioning.
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Police Arrest 41 Catholics in Argentina Dispute
Argentine police have detained 52 priests and laymen since the church state clash began last November. In recent days 11 priests and numerous laypeople were charged with distributing pamphlets or demonstrating, alleged to show disrespect to President Juan Perón.
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Juan D. [Peron
Argentina
Educator Identified in Ohio River Find
The body recovered from the Ohio River has been identified as Luther Pity Wollard, 10, of Ashland, believed to be an educator. Coroner Luther Plummer of Greenup County Ky said Wollard died from drowning with no sign of foul play, widow Myrtle DeWoltare confirming the identification. Rebels surrender in Manila as 179 Huk leaders admit defeat in southeast Luzon.
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Philipine
Canadian ex wife sues for one million divorce equity
In New York a Canadian ex wife claims half of her former husband Cardy's fortune under community property law. She seeks 5 million dollars, arguing assets accumulated during marriage should be shared after their 1950 divorce and subsequent remarriage. The suit targets alimony and property division, alleging the present wife and assets involved.
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Mar Nau Yathodg
Canada
Hilda Bouvier Cardy
Cardy
Edith Ferguson
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GOP Fights To Block Gore Bill
Senate Republicans convened to derail a Democratic highway funding bill led by Gore. The GOP move aimed to shelve the measure as debate opened, while administration plans for a 38 billion 10 year program faced opposition from Ga Senator George and Va Senator Byrd who questioned federal control and states rights.
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Ike Praises World Policy Of Women In Money Theft Case
District Attorney L Meyer identified youths Cleland Hostetter and Richard Hoke, both 17, in a case where money was found missing from a tin can on a nursery lot. Hostetter, Cornwall High senior, had been slated to deliver the valedictory address. About $5,200 was recovered, with roughly $8,000 still missing. John Lenker, county detective, aided the investigation. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs, praised for aiding overseas relief, noted their UN support and efforts to foster international goodwill. The youths reportedly learned of the hidden money from younger boys during air ride hunts.
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Knowland Says Postal Veto Should Stand
President Eisenhower vetoed a bill to raise pay for about half a million postal workers by a large percentage. Senate votes were expected to decide if the veto can be sustained as Republican leaders say they have the votes to back the president. The plan would have boosted pay from the 1901 scales, but the exact increase remained unclear.
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Jap Steel Leaders Tour U S Plants
Japanese steel industry leaders will depart May 31 for a six week tour of steel plants in the United States visiting major U S facilities and meeting industry executives to observe operations and discuss trade and cooperation opportunities.
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Neutrality Rejected for Germany by State Dept
Washington officials reject any policy of neutrality for Germany including a unified future state. Secretary Dulles, with Eisenhower authorization, said West Germany and any unified Germany lack a place for neutrality. He noted the American position aims to aid Germany’s democratic recovery and resist isolation. The statement followed Eisenhower remarks at a news conference last week. The Associated Press learned that Dr. Lowell C. Dillon will resign as state commissioner of mental hygiene effective June 30.
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Missing Salk polio vaccine valued at $1500
City health officials reported 140 vials of Salk polio vaccine missing. The vials contained enough for 126 shots and were valued at 1500 dollars, though authorities expect a higher black market value. Police are investigating.
Weather Outlook Sparse and Shifting Through The Week
The forecast shows a cool to mild week with a normal high of mid seventies and a low around fifty two to fifty five. Cooler conditions expected Wednesday and Thursday followed by warming Friday and Saturday and a return to cooler temperatures Sunday. Showers are possible tonight and again Friday or Saturday with showers across the eastern portion Wednesday.
Polish trip invitation for Indian youths draws none
New Delhi reports that the Indian prime minister and his party declined plans to attend the Communist sponsored World Festival of Youth in Warsaw in July. The decision was conveyed today and highlights India’s stance on the event and its international youth diplomacy.
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New Delhi
Warsaw
Green up time push up time yard care ad
Classified notice urges readers to convert to power mowers and buy lawn and garden equipment. Call 31242 before 97KM to place an ad and run it the same day.Includes informal phrases and unclear text but centers on lawn care sales and same day advertising.
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Chlorine Gas Threat Closes Hooker Plant Town
A broken chlorine line at the Hooker electrochemical plant unleashed deadly fumes over Imperias Town on Lake Michigan. About 300 schoolchildren were moved to safety as residents faced mass evacuation before shifting winds reduced the threat. Four men were injured during repairs while the plant aimed to return to normal operation.
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Lake Michigan
NineYearOld Kills Himself Amid Family Turmoil
Police report a 9 year old boy, Roger Deason, died Monday night by shotgun suicide after leaving a despondent note about his father a jailed burglar. His mother found the body, a note indicating distress over his father’s plight, as Deason Sr. awaits a May sentencing.
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Deason
Adenauer to Receive Harvard Honorary Doctorate
Konrad Adenauer, German Chancellor, is to visit the United States to receive an honorary degree from Harvard University on June 16. He will hold courtesy talks in Washington with President Eisenhower and Secretary of State Dulles, with no major topics expected. A separate Cincinnati report states five year old Nancy Fisher was killed when a mower blade struck her in the chest.
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Ike Defends GOP Majority at 1956 Dinner
President Eisenhower told 1600 Republican supporters at a DC dinner that Democrats may outnumber the GOP but that Republican thinking represents majority thinking. He urged continuing past principles to meet present problems and praised the party as a middle‑of‑the‑road force guided by Founding Fathers’ precepts. The event, a $25-a-plate fund‑raiser, drew chants of We want Ike as he took the platform with no disclosure of future plans.
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America
District of Columbia Republican Women's Fiance Committee
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Trial jury starts for Frances Sloan in nephew death
In McConnellville Ohio Frances Sloan 28 stands trial for the fatal shooting of her 16 year old nephew Kenneth Strohl on Jan 5 Nine prospective jurors sat as the trial began before Morgan County Common Pleas Judge Carlos Hecker Her husband Raymond 38 faces a separate trial Investigators found a 22 caliber gun where the boy was found though the weapon was dry amid rain in the area
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Ohio
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New Lexington
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Woman Pastor Ideza Gets Nod by Presbyterian Assembly
The 167th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States approves ordaining women as preachers by a 3 to 1 vote and sends the plan to 256 presbyteries for final approval. During debate, Rev. Victor Downe argues against such ordination noting past cults and heresies, citing Mary Baker Eddy and Aimee Semple McPherson as examples.
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United States of America
Victor G. Downe
Framingham
Mass
Mary Baker Eddy
Boston
Aimee Semple McPherson
Eddy
Christian Science
Nationalists Call Big 4 Talks Red Trap
The Central Daily News urges Western Powers to cancel the Big Four conference deeming it a Soviet trap for the West. It argues the talks serve Soviet aims and warns of misdirection if pursued.
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Central Daily News Today
West
Conservatives Betting In Election Bookies
London bookies report heavy Conservative bets in the midterm election market and have stopped taking bets against them. They offered Labor bettors odds up to five to one as the race tightened.
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Doctor Salk Joins Talks On Vaccine
Dr. Jonas Salk attends closed door talks with health officials and advisers on polio vaccine policy. The session, called by Surgeon General Scheele, aims to draft recommendations for resuming mass inoculations this summer amid debates over Cutter vaccine results and supply factors. OConnor presses for release of study data and urges government action.
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Salk
Conner
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Polics
Leonard Scheele
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Scheele
National Foundation For Infantile Ysis
American Medical Assciation
Beals Ad Teco Heat Officers Association
O'Connor
Berkeley
Calif
Polio Vaccine Shows Mixed Early Year Results
Dr Hart Van Riper reports 19 polio cases this year among 334 000 children given the new vaccine. Last year 34 cases in 440 000 vaccinated, with five nonparalytic and all paralytic cases tied to non Cutter Laboratory vaccine. Results come from Dr Thomas Francis University of Michigan analysis through May 19. Vaccine improved for greater effectiveness, up to 90 percent against certain types last year.
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National Foundation For
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Ane Company
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Vane Riper
Thomas Francis
University of Michigan
Appeal Hearing Focuses On Sheppard Murder Verdict
Arthur W. Petersilge, defending convict Samuel H. Sheppard in a Slay Village case, argued in an appeals court that errors in the trial and questionable evidence warrant overturning a second degree murder finding in Marilyn Sheppard's July death. He floated a theory that the real killer wore Sheppard's T shirt.
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Esa Alt Rey
Arthur W. Petersiige
Samuel H. Shepard
Peteringe
Marilyn Shepard
Sheppard
Petersilge
Vote Question Before House Vote
The Ohio House considers two constitutional amendments for next November. If approved by three-fifths, they go to the Senate and then to voters. One would authorize a 15 million dollar long range building program for state mental hospitals, corrections, and university buildings. The other would create a single party ballot for governor and lieutenant governor, allowing one vote to choose both candidates.
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Senate
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Ten year old aims for paratrooper glory on Harlem bridge
New York youths teased William Olivar about his service qualification as he crossed a Harlem River bridge. In a fury he vaulted a four foot railing, shed his shirt and shoes, and jumped 180 feet into the river. Rescue divers recovered the body after an hour.
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New York
William Olivar
Johim
Harlem
Nova Scotia Fires Threaten Liverpool District
Nova Scotia blazes rage near Liverpool and Tantalion after forest fires spread toward the Atlantic coast town of 3500. Damp air and scattered showers offered limited relief while officials warned a westerly wind could push the fire into Liverpool, 75 miles south of Halifax. Northern Ontario battles shifting winds and humidity as fires blacken over 100 000 acres of timber.
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N. 3
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Atlantic Coast
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Tantalion
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Woman Returns Home To Find 15-Foot Maple Tree Missing
Mary F. Costello returned Monday from a shopping trip to discover a 15-foot maple tree gone from her front yard. A neighbor recalled seeing four people with equipment in a car leaving the area. Debose told authorities this was the scene reported as the incident unfolded.
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SEWTC
S. Vem
Mary F. Costello
Ighbor
Debose
Indy
Overcrowded state hospitals raise alarms in Ohio
Coroners and officials report severe crowding at Gallia and Athens facilities with beds added to wards. State Department of Mental Hygiene warns occupancy exceeds safe limits, with Gallipolis and Glouster facilities among the most strained. Autopsy is scheduled in Logan while Porterfield cites corridors packed with beds, heightening danger notices.
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