Eisenhower Flies Back To Capitol After Georgia Visit
President Eisenhower wrapped up an 11 day holiday and prepared to return to Washington from Spence air base after a two hour 27 minute flight aboard the Columbine. He enjoyed a vigorous golf and hunting schedule in Georgia, totaling 51 quail and one wild turkey on Humphrey property, and paused to greet Cub Scout visitors in Thomasville before departure.
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Graham Sanity Trial Waived. Murder Trial Set for April 16
John Gilbert Graham was allowed to waive a sanity trial and his murder case was scheduled for April 16. He told reporters he wished to plead innocent to insanity to save taxpayers. District Attorney Bert Realing said 150 witnesses would be brought in from across the country for the case.
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TNS
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Counst
Fluoridation Remains in Chicago After June 1954 Debates
City officials confirm continued fluoridation in Chicago with supply slated to begin in June 1954 despite significant opposition. The decision follows years of debate among residents and local health groups urging public health measures.
Weather update fair and colder tonight with low near 10
Fair and colder tonight with a low around 10 degrees. Sunday will be partly cloudy and not as cold with a high near 20.
Des Moines Iowa forms steering group for reapportionment
A 13 member steering committee was named in Des Moines to launch a statewide educational program on reapportioning the Iowa legislature. Leader Duane Dewel said the group will grow to 16 members then form a citizens panel inviting statewide organizations. The effort aims for non partisan public support and study of legislative districting based on population.
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McManug
Dog Trunk Error Leads to Dog’s Hidden Days in Vehicle
In Dover Ohio a dog named Mike was accidentally locked in a car trunk for about 10 days. The dog leaped into the trunk during a Welch farm delivery by Paul Miller. Miller closed the trunk unknowingly. Welch searched repeatedly, advertised the dog’s disappearance, and used his car daily while Mike was inside, making a final trip to the Welch farm without recovering him. Mike survived with limited nourishment and water.
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Heth Wech
Paul Miller
Welch
Miller
Welch Farm
Dulles Defends U S Policy in Middle East Clash
Secretary Dulles told a packed Senate committee that Russia remains less dangerous than its push for global influence. He blamed Arab belief in U S political meddling for Middle East tensions and cited Saudi arms deals and Egypt’s road purchases as evidence of shifting balances. He noted Eisenhower did not raise Middle East issues at Geneva.
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Middle East
America
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Train Crash Injures 18 as Worcester Passengers Describe Chaos
Investigators probe a Worcester incident aboard a 13 car train where 18 people were injured amid jumbled reports of a prank and braking system issues. Passengers said no one panicked as the coach and engine slowed dramatically and air brakes released unexpectedly. Officials questioned several riders while authorities reviewed the train’s actions and the conductor’s statements.
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J. Tell
Worcester
Pas
Canadian Girl Leads Gaddis Dog Team Victory
Canadian girl riders with Roy Gaddis’ team won a sled race during the La Pas festival, finishing in 40 minutes, about a minute ahead of the second team. Gaddis praised the performance and aims to repeat next year, hoping the United States secures its first day championship in the festival’s decade-long history.
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Chuckle Woman Seeks Get Well Card in Odd Note
A fragment shows a woman examining a greeting card and asking for a get well card. The quirky wording hints at a playful moment or misprint captured in the clipped text. Further context is unavailable from the fragment.
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Tinshian
Town Tornado Rips Through Summerfield Town Aflame
A violent tornado struck Summerfield at night causing widespread destruction. Homes were leveled or left with damaged foundations as debris and downed power lines cluttered streets. Rescue teams recovered a 14 year old victim among brick and wood rubble while residents sought shelter in gyms and taverns. The tragedy left several injured and many homeless.
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Summerfield
Iowa Weather Brings Storm and Snow Across State
A wild weather night swept Iowa with frost and snow, as northwest areas recorded up to two inches and southeast regions up to one inch. Roads grew treacherous with packed snow and blowing sleet, while towns saw clear skies later Saturday as the storm moved out.
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Institute Spurns Gift by Burgess
Lifeboat Institute Saturday rejected a 100 pounds gift from Guy Burgess renegade British diplomat who went to Russia. The money was payment for an article he wrote for the Sunday Express and Burgess directed it go to the institute as one of his favorite English charities.
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Lifeboat Institute
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Russia
Sunday Express
Tornado Slashes East of St Louis Killing Six
A midnight tornado hit St Clair County Illinois near Summerfield and Millstadt killing six, including 4 year old Willard Helloway and 14 year old Darrel Buller. Property damage tops one million in Summerfield, with many homes wrecked and dozens injured.
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Dust Storm Strikes South Kills Three and Roars to Gulf
A fierce dust storm labeled a black blizzard swept the South. it fanned prairie fires, ripped roofs from houses, and caused three deaths before blowing out over the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday.
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Storm toll rises as Gulf storm roars into Texas and Arkansas
Warnings for small craft stayed in port as Gulf storm lashed Louisiana and Mississippi. Fires burned near Matador Texas and northwest of Tanchack as winds 70 mph fanned flames across grazing land. Tornado warnings issued from Ardmore to Pine Bluff expired with no touchouts. In Arkansas two injuries and three deaths reported as vessels overturned and power failures spread across the region.
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Fox Invasion Sparks Unexpected Visit at English Home
Puaitt Aiepi from Tunbridge Wells, England, chased two starving foxes into Mrs. Fraser Simpson’s house. The animals were found curled up asleep in an armchair by the fire, creating a startling domestic incident.
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Dickie” Butler
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