Boggs Group Seeks Major Changes in Election Law
A House special committee led by Rep. Boggs, D La, began drafting reform proposals to lift 3 million annual fundraising limits, extend coverage to primaries, and curb evasions. While witnesses from both parties backed changes, the panel warned Congress may again let recommendations die, echoing decades of inaction.
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Washington
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Congress
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Rep. Boggs
D-La
The Doctor on Colds and Popular Remedies
Dr Edwin P Jordan reviews cold cures noting no universal preventive exists. He endorses early bed rest and steam inhalations while cautioning against unproven remedies and internal alcohol use. He warns vaccines lack convincing evidence and stresses limiting contagion by rest and steam.
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Edwin P. Jordan
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Ceremonial Kiss Tasted as Potest Salute
The kiss is believed to be a pote style ceremonial greeting involving tasting as part of a formal salute.
Inauguration Budget Seen At One Million Dollars
Republican leader Joseph C. McGarraghy says Eisenhower's 1953 inauguration will be the biggest, costliest yet with about one million dollars raised by local sponsors. Taxpayer funds cover only the Capitol platform. events include religious services, a symphony, shrine visits, a big parade, and a nationwide state representation.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Joseph C. McGarraghy
Truman
McGarraghy
Capitol
Pearl Harbor Day Observance At Arlington National Cemetery
Veterans groups observed the 11th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day at Arlington National Cemetery. President-elect Eisenhower sent a message praising the devotion to duty of those who fought in Korea. Wreaths were laid for 253 men who died in the torpedoing of the U S S Serpens. Taps was played by Frank Wirtz of Michigan. Rear Adm. George Wright delivered the main address as Defense Dept and all military branches participated.
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Frank Wirtz
Tonia, Mich
National Cemetery
George €. Wright
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Kiwanis Club Projects Noted in Minnesota-Dakotas Issue
Southern Minnesota Kiwanis clubs are listed in The Minnetonkan publication. Austin cited for portable program for home bound children. Wells honored for pool project progress. Other entries include Fairmont counseling 41 seniors, Red Wing 4-H banquet for 210 members, Lakefield Halloween parade with 400 children, Slayton uniforms for scouts, and attendance rankings show Rochester ahead of Austin in Division One. Austin leads Albert Lea in participation and points.
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Man Survives Train Runover After Fatal Mishap
Oklahoma City detectives search for the body of Arthur E. Tarver after seven freight cars pass over him. The supposed victim then rises and asks what is happening. Tarver, 53, says he lay still until the cars passed. hospital reports a minor head cut.
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New Lens Aims to Restore Clear Vision for Partially Blind
Bangor Maine report says Dr William Feinbloom of Columbia University announced a new lens device for partially blind Americans. The device worn like glasses consists of two or three lenses spaced about one eighth inch apart with total thickness around seven sixteenths inch. He claims it removes blur optically for about half of the estimated 150000 affected.
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Bangor
United States
William Feinbloom
Columbia University
Justices Attend Pearl Harbor Memorial Service at Valley Forge
Eight state supreme court justices took part in ceremonies at the Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge marking the 11th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. The event included Associate Justice James Morris of North Dakota and former Presiding Judge Charles R. Hayes of South Dakota, held under Freedoms Foundation auspices.
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Washington Memorial Chapel
Pearl Harbor
James Morris
North Dakota
Charles R. Hayes
South Dakota
Freedoms Foundation
Bank's Survey Flags Flaws in Britain's Budget Outlook
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York warns in its Monthly Review that despite some improvement in Britain’s economy, budget deficit risks persist. It cites the Oct deficit of 382 million pounds, delays in revenue, heightened defense spending, and potential wage pressures that could lift domestic and export prices while threatening inflation control.
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Great Britain
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Britain
Investigation into Cuban DC4 crash off Bermuda
Hamilton Bermuda Cuban government and Cubana Airlines opened an inquiry into a major air disaster that killed 37 as a DC4 plunged into the sea near Bermuda. Three survivors steadied at King Edward VII Hospital. seventeen bodies recovered, twenty missing. The ill fated aircraft carried Spaniards, Cubans and Mexicans returning from Madrid.
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Bermuda
Republic
Cubana Airlines
King Edward VII
Madrid
Sergio Clark
Kindley
India objects to Yalu bombing timing at UN
Indian delegate V K Krishna Menon condemned U N air raids on Yalu River power plants as occurring at a tragic time when negotiations were near. He said the attacks extended the war and risked Manchuria while noting negotiations with communists could be possible.
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Yalu River
U. N
V. K. Krishna Menon
Menon
ABC
Manchuria
Paris Port Status Quiet Port Amid Busy Seine Trade
Paris sits high along the Seine and ranks as one of France’s largest ports. The city’s river traffic supports vast commerce and maritime activity.
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Paris
Seine
France
First-Grader Gulps a 3-Inch Pencil
five year old Jimmy Richard swallowed a three inch pencil last Friday then calmly told his teacher about it He remains unconcerned about the pencil in his upper intestine as doctors monitor the position daily at Faith Hospital Dr Andrew Signorelli says it may pass without surgery Medical staff keep watch while Jimmy plays in his hospital bed The boy's mother Mrs Henry Richard works for a pencil maker
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Jimmy Richard
Jimmy
Andrew Signorelli
Faith Hospital
Henry Richard
New Zealand Marks 100 Years of Constitutional Government
The 100th anniversary of constitutional government in New Zealand was celebrated in June 1952, marking a century since the system's establishment. Government officials and citizens observed the milestone with historical reflections and ceremonies.
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New Zealand
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