Tarpon battle thrills Clearwater angler and crowd
Clearwater designer BILL FERGUSON recalls a dramatic tarpon struggle with his 16-foot boat, watching the 143-pound fish nicknamed Mr Chips bolt 50 miles toward open sea. Lemaster estimated the catch at four feet six inches long with 40 inch girth, while spectators counted on a near-miss ending as the tarpon shed hooks and escaped.
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Bill Ferguson
al Upi
Haralder
Iighit
Clearwater
Ait
AWBY+Jenaster
Eng
Lemasibe
Lemaster
Mr. Chips
Tong
Chips
Mossadegh Pleads Iran Oil Nationalization Lesson at Hague
Iran Premier Mohammed Mossadegh, frail yet defiant, presents Iran's case at the Hague against Britain over oil nationalization. He argues legal and moral right to take control of Iranian oil, warns Britain and Russia of stakes, and signals possible resignation after hearings. Iran's revenue loss from oil disrupts the economy and heightens the stakes for settlement.
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Phil Newsom
United Press
International Court
the Hague
Iran
Mohammed Mossedegh
Britain
Anglotranian Oil Co
Mossadegh
World Court
Win
Jose
Gran
U.S
Russia
Union Member Leaves No Doubt About Vote
Officials counting ballots in a union representation election found one employee definite in his stance. His ballot read Hell no. Sun Sets Car Afire. A motorist found his parked car ablaze in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a bottle of distilled water on the back seat acting as a lens to focus sun rays.
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Los Angeles
National Lcrew
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chelsea Town Bonds To Comfort Dying Boy Bobby Shaw
Chelsea Oklahoma residents unite to comfort 14 year old Bobby Shaw, diagnosed with cancer and given weeks to live. The community forms a Bobby Shaw fund to buy him items he dreams of, while friends boost his morale for football and daily life. Teachers and the principal honor him with an eighth grade diploma delivered in his room.
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Chelsea
Okla
Ted
Bobby Shaw
Earl Shaw
Snow
Bobby
O.C. Herrold
Motorists Don’t Know Which Law To Follow
A fragmented Chicago era report notes motorists uncertain of applicable law on windshield and rear stamp taxes. City officials seek state permission to affix stamps while a court case awards a $5 reward. a maid was found at Augustine, Florida.
Hotel Chief Seeks Whale Steak Menu Addition
San Diego manager Carleton Lichty of the U S Grant hotel says he will add whale steaks to menus to counter high beef costs. He notes ocean tenderloin would cost guests less than regular cuts, including filet mignon and Porterhouse.
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San Diego
Calif Jrube
Carleton Lichty
U.S. Grant Hotel
Licht
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