Tornado Devastates Worcester Area Hits Bay State
A violent tornado tore through central Massachusetts causing at least 85 deaths and more than 700 injuries. Worcester bore the heaviest toll with about 55 dead and 400 injured as other towns including Barre Holden Shrewsbury Framingham and Holden reported damage and casualties. National guardsmen and Red Cross units rushed to assist as homes and buildings were leveled and debris spread across 40 miles.
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Floods Leave Eleven Dead and Millions in Damage in Iowa
Flash floods sweep northwestern Iowa killing eleven and causing extensive damage. Des Moines river crest forecast below flood stage in several cities while downstream areas may flood Friday and Saturday. Sioux City reports vast losses as flood area eyes federal disaster aid.
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Switzerland to take armistice role in Korea talks
The Swiss government said it will participate in prisoner repatriation talks tied to the armistice negotiations. Flooding in Iowa caused extensive damage with 898 dwellings and 400 businesses affected, 2,000 cars submerged, and 25 injuries with 15 hospitalizations as rivers rose across the region.
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Iowa Golfer Struck by Rifle Bullet in Waterloo
Floyd Reagan, 31, of Waterloo, was hit in the back while playing golf. X rays revealed a .22 caliber bullet embedded in his back, which was removed and left him fine. Police were investigating the incident.
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Record tornado reports surpass decades in U S
The Weather Bureau reported 249 tornadoes so far this year, a possible national record in 35 years of tracking. Damages and deaths run higher than usual, with 52 confirmed deaths and possibly 76 more unofficially noted. January through May show rising counts and fatalities, attributed to better reporting and population growth in urban areas.
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Tornado Spoils Search For Woman’s Lost False Teeth
An unidentified Worcester woman told Red Cross workers a tornado blew her false teeth from her mouth. She asked to search the ruins of her home for them.
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Red hat with feathers spurs shopper to exit
In a mil linery shop a woman points to a red feathered berry hat in the window and asks to have it taken out. She thanks the clerk and steps toward the door saying the horrible thing bothers her every time she passes.
Nehru Opens Door to Neutral Prisoner Commission Role
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Nehru said India is willing to serve on a neutral commission to supervise anti Communist prisoners in Korea if invited by both the United Nations and the Communist side. He noted South Korea opposes armistice terms and warned the UN command must ensure safety and facilities for any prisoner commission. He added India may reassess its position if the UN command cannot control the situation.
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No link found between A-bomb tests and tornadoes asserts official
Washington officials reject a proposed probe into a possible connection after A-bomb tests in Nevada. The Bureau notes tornadoes average 109 in the first half of each year with about 202 deaths, saying the atomic blasts are minor compared to nature’s power. Rep Madden calls for House inquiry to inform the public about any weather link.
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Omaha Tornado Toll Amid Nuclear Theories
A fragmented report cites a March 23 1823 Omaha tornado catastrophe with about 240 dead and 700 injured, estimating $5 million in damage and linking disaster to atomic bomb fallout in Nevada. The text mixes speculation on atmospheric effects and broader wartime armament movements.
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Nevada professor ousted over opposition to easy admissions
The University of Nevada regents dismissed Frank Richardson after a 12 year tenure as biology department chair for allegedly undermining university policy. Richardson and his attorney condemned the move as political. The case sparked a statewide dispute and may go to the state supreme court.
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Eisenhower says air defense not won by magic numbers
President Eisenhower warned that air defense cannot rely on magic figures or endless spending. He argued for efficiency and faster production, cutting wings and funding while stressing alliance cohesion and a total defense system with allied nations. He noted B 47 and B 82 production timelines could be shortened and stressed realistic planning.
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Cedar Rapids Plans Commission Approves Platting Ordinance
Cedar Rapids City Plan Commission approved a platting ordinance with minor wording changes and sent it to the city council for action. The measure requires improvements on new residential plats including street paving, curbs gutters, grading, drainage, sewer and water lines, and other utilities. Chair George Cockburn and member Ted Paulson defended the effort as protecting owners and the community, with possible future refinements.
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Cedar Rapids Bureau wins two Junior Chamber prizes
The Young Men's bureau of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce earned first prize for best Americanism program among Cedar Rapids area Junior Chambers, and second prize for its public relations program covering May 1 1952 to May 1 1959. The awards were announced at the national JCI convention amid 1500 entries.
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Taft Hip Trouble Labeled Serious For Rest Of Session
Senator Taft of Ohio returns from New York hospital on crutches amid medical notes that his hip condition is serious and will limit his Senate activity for the balance of the session. Doctors advise rest and treatment, with Knowland chairing GOP policy panels during his absence. Taft previously used alias to avoid attention and plans to resume duties as possible.
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Czech Absentees Face Photo Airing System
The Czech newspaper Rude Pravo disclosed a system of camera surveillance for absentee workers. If workers are found ill or not at work in gardens or other locations their pictures will be taken and published. Factory workers leaving early will also have their photos publicized.
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