Iowa Faces Loss of Federal Hospital Funds in 1955 Action
Des Moines Iowa may lose more than 900000 annually in federal money for hospital facility construction under Public Law 482 unless the 1955 Legislature amends the state enabling act. F W Pickworth says the funds require approval by the surgeon general and timely use, with a three year allotment ending 1987 and potential reversion if unused.
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Jurors Deadlocked On Sheppard Case
Cleveland jurors remained deadlocked after four days of deliberations in the Sheppard murder trial. They recessed for lunch with no near verdict, amid a hung jury concern and prospect of a second trial if no agreement is reached.
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Thomas Parrino
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Piano falls 40 feet injuring six men in Scotland collapse
A stair collapse in a Scottish tenement sent a 500 pound piano down from a third floor landing. Logan and six others were injured as masonry trapped and hurt several workers. Four men were trapped under the piano and rushed to hospital in serious condition.
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Christmas Carol Frustration Delights Waukee Boy
Three year old Steve Artley of Waukee struggled with the Christmas carol Away In The Manger on the piano. He stood puzzled, then pleaded Please little Lord Jesus lay down your sweet head and tapped the tune again with his fingers.
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Meters Indicate Top Yale Season In Downtown Trade
Council Bluffs merchants see best Christmas period since 1948 as parking meter receipts soar. Willis Shrader reports last week’s take of 1788 dollars, far above typical 1300 dollar weeks, with 160 more meters added this year. Uptick attributed to more shoppers downtown.
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Red China May Demand Price for U S Airmen
Nationalist China foreign minister George Yeh said at the White House that Beijing could release imprisoned American airmen only after extracting a price. He spoke after a meeting with W K Wellington Koo and President Eisenhower, conveying Chang Kai-shek's greetings and noting shared interests with the United States.
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Mississippi Votes On School Segregation Amendment
Mississippi voters face a Tuesday ballot on a proposed constitutional amendment to continue public school segregation. Opponents call it the most crucial issue of this century.
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Christmas Cheer And Giving Amid Festive Clutter
The piece describes a Christmas scene with a lit tree and gifts for family and neighbors, then contrasts this with a call to support the Goodfellow fund for less fortunate children. It notes small donations to The Non pareil council and lists several small contributions from individuals and groups, highlighting the contrast between abundance and need.
Panama Bishop Tells Of Flying In Mission Work
Bishop Arkfeld, returning from Wewak New Guinea after nine years, describes flying a light plane to reach 200 mile mission stations. He says only he and one other priest are qualified for such flights, used to deliver supplies and evacuate the sick or injured amid primitive airfields. He plans a three month U.S. visit, then return to WeWak.
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Traffic Deaths Nearing Record in Iowa 1954 Toll
Three more deaths over the weekend raise Iowa motor vehicle toll to within seven of the all time high. Ruth Tonsfeldt 22 Fort Dodge Jacob Fischer 74 Rockwell City and Mrs George Taylor 24 Murengo died from crashes on Sunday and Monday. The state total nears the 625 mark set in 1952.
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Two Chicagoans Die In 10 Million Blast
Two Commonwealth Edison employees were killed and five injured when a steam turbine exploded at a southwest suburban plant. Damage was estimated at 10 million dollars, with the outage affecting about 106 large industrial customers who were asked to curb usage Monday. The blast occurred at Stickney Plant, decapitating Clarence T. Jorbenson and killing George A. Thorsen. both men were 36 and 24 years old, respectively.
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Oak Lawn
Infant Starts Solids Amid Laughing Morning Visit
A mother poses with her baby as she jokes the child is now eating solids and lists odd items like keys newspapers and pens. The lighthearted moment captures family life and a playful exchange during a visit.
Faithful Helper Delivers Santa Bags to Minnesota North Shore
Don Hanson, 38, flies mail bags twice weekly to Penasse Angle Inlet and Oak Island in Minnesota's northwest angle. The three small communities, about 100 people total, await his plane on Lake of the Woods shore each mail day.
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Bruce Resigns as U S Ambassador to Paris
David K. Bruce, the special representative on European unity for two years, left Paris on Monday to resign and return to the United States.
Iowa Schools Face 112 Million Needed for Five Years
Iowa public school facilities survey shows $112,377,954 needed over five years to finance 3,620 classrooms for 103,690 students in public districts, plus $111,113,544 for 3,568 classrooms for 12,100 pupils in high schools and $1,261,000 for rural districts to add 52 classrooms for 1,590 pupils. Counties with high needs include Polk, Linn, Scott, Pottawattamie, Clinton and Woodbury.
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Pleasant Tuesday outlook for Southwest Iowa weather
The Weatherman forecasts a sunny Tuesday with high near 55 for Southwest Iowa. Snow remains in some areas with several inches in Dubuque and two inches in Mason City Lamont and Davenport, while Des Moines and others expect melt by Tuesday evening except the northeast.
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JayCees Sponsor Shopping Tour for Christmas Gifts
The Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsored a shopping tour for 50 children from Christian Home and Parkview Home. Each child received money to spend with morning sessions for Christian Home and afternoon for Parkview Home. Children asked questions, picked gifts, and wrapped up purchases to place under the Christmas tree. About 15 JayCees and wives accompanied the shoppers.
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French Premier Mendis-France Wins Confidence Vote
Paris the National Assembly backed Premier Pierre Mendis-France by 10 to 172 on Indochina policy clearing the way for a four day debate on German rearmament. Support for the premier has shrunk from earlier confidence votes this year.
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French National Assembly
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France
Hoegh Clarifies Tax Position After Conference
Chariton Iowa Gov elect Leo Hoegh said he does not favor a state property tax mill levy. He clarified an Associated Press report misinterpreted his comments after a news conference with Nebraska Governor Victor Anderson. He supports long term planning and cost efficient services.
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Associated Press
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Dallas man turns in hundred dollar fake bill
Grady Wilson, 41, of Phoenix Illinois, turned in a counterfeit hundred dollar bill at police headquarters. He had offered a ride to a patrolman and then continued hitchhiking toward Florida with a laborer’s belongings.
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Bus Plunge Into Ravine Kills and Injures Workers
A crowded bus plunged into a ravine miles southwest of here Sunday night, idling 37 workmen and injuring 38 others. The driver and four others were unhurt.
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