Bulletin By Steamer News From 100 Years Ago
Washington received slow reports from distant regions as an English steamer via Halifax carried news that Emperor Nicholas I of Russia had died on March 2. The dispatch reached London and the British Parliament soon after. Local items mention gas cooking devices, Calvert’s common sense beehives on display at the patent office, land and family rights for sale, and auctions offering a rosewood piano and two carriage horses.
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Rogers And Autry Movies Sold To TV
Hollywood news reports Roy Rogers and Gene Autry films were sold to television in the largest contract of its kind, ending a four year court battle over the sale. The deal clears the way for catalog movies to rival new home screen productions, with details not disclosed.
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Gene Autry
Studio Wednesday
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Rogers
Autry
Veterans GI benefits and VA aid Q&A summary
A reader asks about life insurance premium refunds after death and disability pay rates for veterans. Officials explain refunds apply to premiums due beyond the death month. Disability allowances depend on war-related causes. full wartime rates may apply for service-connected or war-simulating hazardous conditions. VA approval is not needed for a course integral to a degree, but would be for standalone study. Korean GT training must start within three years of separation. presidential proclamation does not alter this requirement.
Amendment Would Broaden Use Of University Funds
The Texas House approved a constitutional amendment to expand the permanent university fund to include common stocks and allow bonds up to 20 percent of the fund. Sponsored by Rep. Max Smith, the measure moves to the Senate and would shift several schools onto the fund, increasing expected returns from about 2.70 percent by at least 0.7 percent.
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Just Chatter Says Churchill Won't Comment On Retirement
London UP Prime Minister Winston Churchill told Parliament not to be led by chatter about his retirement. In a light moment with Emanuel Shinwell he joked he would not appoint a disarmament minister as a counterpart to a German minister, then defended himself against speculation. The exchange drew laughter and applause in the House of Commons.
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Man is revived at mortuary after declared dead
A 1 year old crash victim somehow revived in front of a funeral home Tuesday after a doctor pronounced him dead and a hearse was called. The car skid four miles south of Washington on U S 89, flipping and head injuries were reported. Washington was taken to a Muskogee veterans hospital unconscious and in critical condition. His twin Julius escaped with minor injuries.
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Franklin Pierce
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Olu
Dean Roberson
Alvis Washington
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Housewife Defends Family’s Honor in Manila Incident
A pregnant Manila housewife, Mrs. Ciriaca Ladera, fought three men to defend her family’s honor after her husband refused. She slashed the trio with a bola knife, hospitalizing them with multiple cuts and bruises.
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Ciriaca Ladera
Dog’s bilingual chase as Rex boards elevated train
CHICAGO UP William Masamitsu told police why his dog Rex wouldn’t come when called. Officers chased the dog across town after it tried to board an elevated train. Masamitsu said the dog understands only Japanese.
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William Masamitsu
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Masamitsu
Rio Grande Hearing Set By Senate Committee
A Senate committee in Austin set a hearing for next Monday night on a bill to create a Rio Grande Water Commission. Rogers Kelley of Edinburg, sponsor, said the panel would meet at 7:30 p.m. The bill would empower the commission to regulate Rio Grande water from Brownsville to Fort Quitman, initially controlling water below Falcon Dam.
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Falcon Dam
Texas Senators Revise Amendment on Conservation
In Austin the Texas Senate approved an $100 million constitutional conservation plan change by an 18 to 12 vote requiring a six member governor appointed board to run the program. The debate touched on ex officio boards linked to state officials and referenced the veterans land program controversy.
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Senate
Veterans Land
Sen. A. M. Aikin Jr
Paris
Theda Bara Reported Critically Ill in Hollywood Hospital
Hollywood dispatch reports Theda Bara, famed silent era star known as the vamp, critically ill at a California Lutheran hospital. The 63 year old actress was said to be in a difficult condition with oxygen tent and medical precautions in place.
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Hollywood
Theda Bara
California Lutheran Hospital
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Home Construction May Level Off Soon
Housing Administrator Albert M. Cole said at a news conference that there are hints home building will level off at current record levels in the second half of this year. He also noted a government study of the Federal Housing Administration to assess potential measures to boost participation by leaders.
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Washington
Albert M. Colé
Federal Housing Administration
Party of
Eisenhower Reaffirms Stance On Red Chiefs Meeting
Washington report says President Eisenhower reiterated opposition to a top level conference with Russia until the Soviet Union acts with good faith. The stance was relayed to newsmen by Senate GOP leader William Knowland after a White House meeting with the President and Republican congressional leaders.
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Russia
Soviet Union
Senate
William ¥.Knowland
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