Fencing Star Sgt Hardesty Leads US Casablancа Club Ties
Sgt Richard A Hardesty a Cedar Rapids native and air force radio technician in North Africa is the only American member of the French Officers Club in Casablanca. He has risen in fencing to win a first place three way tie in a U S armed forces tourney at Fontainebleau and his team placed third in an international meet in England. He hopes to compete in Rome with teams from 21 nations and now assists a fencing instructor on his base.
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Casablanca
Cercle Militaire
Hardesty
USO
Sgt. Hardesty
Morocco
Europe
England
France
Fontainebleau
Rome
Ellen Hardesty
D Avenue NE
Wade Hardesty
First Avenue NE
McKinley
Coe College
Prayerful Dog Attends Oklahoma Church Services
In Waurika Oklahoma Mary Lacy’s dog attends church every Sunday with her and stays for the second service. During a wedding rehearsal the dog walked down the aisle behind the bride, matching its regular attendance pattern.
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Waurika, Okla
Mary Lacy
Mary
Cheaper To Buy Ticket to Race
In Charlotte police dealt with William Lambert who watched a stock car race from a tree outside the fence. When urged to come down he quipped Come and get me. After about an hour he climbed down and was fined for trespassing.
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Charlotte
N. C
William Lambert
Lambert
Here Is How To Stop Gas Thieves
San Luis Obispo California rancher Joe Cardoza foiled a gas thief by filling a tank with water. The next day he discovered a stalled abandoned car in front of his ranch house.
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San Luis Obispo, Calif
Joe Cardoza
Cardoza
Inkwells Retired in St. Louis Schools
ST. LOUIS AP Inkwells are on the way out in St. Louis elementary schools. Supt. Philip J. Hickey says ballpoint pens will be introduced in February to reduce accidents caused by pen points.
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St. Louis
Philip J. Hickey
On Guard Against Communism
A weekly roundup of Communist party line aims from official publications. Reds push for withdrawal of foreign troops from Europe and Middle East oil areas while criticizing Western governments and urging coordinated Soviet American cooperation to end conflicts.
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Communist Party
Kremlin
Reds
Middle East
Soviet Union
Police find three bodies in river revealed as dummies
In St Paul a woman reported seeing three bodies in the Mississippi river. Responders recovered three figures in men's clothing stuffed with rags.
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ST. Paul
Mississippi River
Lanacane Skin Ointment Relief Ad Promises Cure
An advertising feature touts Lanacane as a scientific skin ointment that stops itching and speeds healing for rashes eczema and irritations. Mrs D Howard of Los Angeles testifies to relief and urges readers to buy the medicated cream at druggists.
Life of Mexican Cab Driver Is Colorful and Confusing
In Mexico City all taxis will soon be yellow with black signs, a change drivers dislike as the shade is described as orange yellow and unflattering. Costs run about 1500 pesos per taxi. Drivers face spates of holdups and shootings, with some halting night service after 11 pm. A tear gas gadget was tried to deter crime but not effective. Street lights are being installed yet old signals remain on busy corners, creating conflicting red and green cues.
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Mexico City
Etna
Just So Much. Kendall On Car Theft Stunner In Small Loot
Leona Kendall told police a thief broke into her parked car and took only 22.65 of the 200 she had hidden in a can. The rest of the money was scattered on the front seat.
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South Bend
Ind
Leona Kendall
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