Transcontinental Tug of War Over Elmer Horned Toad
Elmer the horned toad of New Mexico becomes the center of a playful legal tug of war. Massachusetts third graders want him as a pet, while New Mexico statutes bar export. Gov Mechem weighs options as authorities debate travel, legality, and a possible cross-border journey to New England.
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Wadsworth Dies Former U S Senator at 74
James W. Wadsworth, 74, former U S senator and representative, died of cancer Saturday night after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in Washington. He sponsored prewar draft legislation and headed the commission that drafted universal military training, and later led the National Security Training Commission for President Truman.
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Aiken Seeks U.S. Court Action on Farm Aid
Senator Aiken of Virginia says he will push in the Senate for federal grand jury investigations into alleged fraudulent practices in the farm aid program. He plans to write his own report of findings from the Agriculture Department inquiry.
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Lumber dealer hides yen behind frame. rats nest found
Kintaro Murakamai of Nagoya stored 150 yen in a frame but the money vanished. Police recovered a ripped remains of his heart in the ceiling, swirl with rats making a nest.
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Murray says Truman assured no Taft-Hartley if steel strike delayed
Gary Indiana rally drew 7,500 steelworkers as Philip Murray accused Clarence Randall of lying over a deal with Truman. Murray claimed the president urged a voluntary pause to avoid Taft-Hartley injunctions, while stressing union shop demands and a coalition of six majors blocking settlement. He criticized Eisenhower and warned of potential economic retaliation against those negotiating.
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Rhee Backers Vote to Keep Him in Office
PUSAN Korea backers of President Syngman Rhee in the National Assembly voted to retain him until a new president is elected. Anti Rhee forces boycotted the session. The Assembly set August 15 as the formal end date for Rhee’s term, with potential indefinite stay if no successor is named.
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Heart Association awards 72 research grants total 361522
The American Heart Association announced new in aid grants totaling 361,522 dollars for 72 research projects in heart and blood diseases.
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New York
American Heart Association
Discovery of Tasmania by Abel Tasman linked to 1642 wrecks
The discovery traces to two Dutch ships under Captain Abel Tasman driven ashore on Tasmania's coast by gales in 1642.
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Cedar Valley Council Seeks 1953 Budget Boost to 32650
The Cedar Valley Area Council adopted a 1953 operating budget of 32650, up from 29350 this year. Roy Paulson of Fairmont, council president, said the proposal would go to the next meeting for study. The 10 percent hike reflects higher costs and enrollment gains in the six county area. Budget items include camping, leader training, fundraising, and a new 500 allocation for a national jamboree in California.
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Bob Moore
Fairmont
California
George Hedrick
St. Paul
List 61 Casualties Washington Korea Battle
The Defense Department identified 61 Korea battle casualties in list No 591. It reported 12 killed 45 wounded one missing and three injured.
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Blame Economy for Hong Kong Personal Crisis Reports
Hong Kong Standard reports three or four persons in the British colony die by their own hand daily due to unemployment and financial distress. The survey cites widespread economic strain from Western blockage of strategic materials to Red China.
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Philippine Congress to Debate Jap Peace Treaty
Manila, opening of a special session of the Philippine Congress will feature a debate on the Japanese Peace Treaty. The Nacionalista opposition, which controls the Senate, plans to defeat ratification, arguing that the reparations provisions are inadequate.
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