Eisenhower's Interior Pick Confirmed by Senate
Washington reports Fred A. Geat on named secretary of interior by voice vote. Seaton, Netreske publisher, was named to succeed Douglas McKay. Also noted: 13,000 Army draftees planned for August, bringing total since Korea to about 2.97 million. Marine enlistments down in April after six recruits drowned at Parris Island. Plus stock declines in New York, and various international and regional items from Munich to Baltimore.
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Centennial Ball Caps Grafton Week with Fairyland Fieldhouse
Grafton marks its centennial with a grand evening at Grafton High School Fieldhouse. Delta Nu Tau Phi Lambda Sorority decorates the hall in blue and gold for the Centennial Ball after the final Centurama pageant. Queen Anita Shahan and court will preside over a seven piece ensemble as a seven foot trellis frames the dancing floor. Dress optional and refreshments provided by Quota Club. The Old Time Fiddlers Contest starts at 6, then Centurama finale at 8:30.
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Parakeet Joins Death Row at Cook County Jail
A parakeet flew through a jail window into the Cook County death row block and perched on Vincent Clucci, a condemned killer. The bird's appearance inspired the condemned to hope for late stays as two men scheduled to die this weekend were granted reprieves.
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Heads as gifts eyed for Kiulinga brides
Military authorities moved to curb the Kiulinga tribe practice of presenting a head as a bride gift. Officials described the custom as a menace to peace-loving Christians and urged substitutes to be found for this traditional offering.
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Vatican Damages Bill Passes in House for Vatican Castle
The House approved and sent to the Senate a bill to repay Pope Pius XII 964,199 for World War II bombing damage to Castel Gandolfo, the Papal summer residence. The measure cleared by voice vote on Tuesday.
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Centurama Parade Highlights Grafton Centennial Pageantry
Director Harry Dorrington praised the Centurama cast as Grafton’s Centennial parade unfolded on Main Street with pets and a colorful exhibit. The parade started on Washington Street, moved to St Johns and Main, then to Centennial Headquarters for judging and ice cream prizes.
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Street Dance Draws Hundreds in Old Fashioned Evening
Hundreds of residents attended an old fashioned street dance last night from 10 to early morning. The CAP Orchestra played square and round dances under Federation of Musicians oversight. Traffic was diverted by city police along Boyd Street and Latrobe between the Post Office and First Baptist Church. Centennial Headquarters offered booklets souvenirs and balloons.
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Stevenson victory stuns Kefauver in California primary
Stevenson swept California with 697,945 votes to Kefauver’s 425,877, lifting his convention total to 371 and signaling a likely nomination at Chicago. Kefauver conceded but vowed to stay in the race as Eisenhower remained unopposed on the GOP ticket. California returns showed strong support in San Francisco Negro precincts and labor votes. Ed Brown urged Kefauver to quit, a move he declined, insisting he still had a chance. No write ins allowed in California.
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GHS Majorette Tryouts Called At Graf ton High
GHS announces majorette tryouts at 10 a.m. in Graf ton High. Eligible participants include eighth grade girls entering high school and other high school girls. Directors say applicants must be a wood student carry poise and march smartly per band director Joseph Henry.
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Admonition On Secretary Wilson Desk Cites Tomorrow Motto
On Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilsons desk is a card bearing the admonition Do it tomorrow youve made enough mistakes today. The card reflects a blunt reminder about perfection and deadlines in wartime administration.
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Recognition tablet proposed for Memorial School service
In Salisbury Massachusetts voters consider a warrant article for a tablet at Memorial School. The measure honors Dr William L Coleman of Seabrook New Hampshire for many years of service to the school and local health departments.
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Route 50 Rebuilding Sought by WV Rep Staggers
Representative Mars ley O Staggers of West Virginia urges Public Roads Commissioner Curtiss to study rebuilding U S Route 50 from Gore Virginia to Parkersburg West Virginia. He notes 2500 miles of highway remain unallocated in the Senate highway bill and says Route 50 would link the eastern panhandle with the Midwest and Far West, serving evacuation routes and boosting the Grafton region.
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Too Many Pets End Marriage in Denver Divorce
Frederick J Bells was granted a divorce on Thursday after alleging his wife kept many pets including 11 chinchillas a parrot a dog a cat and three bowls of goldfish. He testified she attacked him while he slept when the cat allegedly ate a chinchilla.
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Vegetable Flavor Loss From Inadequately Blanched Frozen Veg
Agricultural Experiment Station at Geneva reports that off flavor can develop in two to three weeks in frozen vegetables not adequately blanched before freezing. Research highlights importance of proper blanching to preserve taste and quality.
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Hiram Bingham Dies at 80 in Washington
Former Connecticut governor U S Senator and government official Hiram Bingham died today in Washington from a stroke at age 80. His long career included major public service and leadership roles in state and federal government.
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Long jailed for reckless driving after cruiser crash
Odell Alash and Cat Gunterville report a car crash when a state patrol cruiser ran out of control on a causeway after a Monday incident. The cruiser plowed into an automobile, with officer Long jailed awaiting further proceedings.
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President Eisenhower Advice On Staying Happy
President Eisenhower offered informal guidance to visiting young Republicans about daily happiness. He urged finding joy in work and play and to reject wickedness, saying a cheerful frame of mind helps daily life and public service.
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Communists seek armistice commission meeting in Korea
The Communists asked today for a meeting of the Korean armistice commission on Thursday amid the deadline for expelling neutral inspection teams from South Korea. It would be the second commission session in four days as protest over the U.N. command decision to oust Wiss, Swedish, and Communist Polish and Czech inspectors is raised.
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What's In Name Idea Sells Fast
Market research from the Department of Agriculture shows in 12 Pittsburgh stores a mild labeled cheese outsold a competing brand. The mild cheese labeled longhorn beat the rival ahiano in sales.
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Disheartening Iowa primary shows slim turnout gain
Davenport civic leaders spent a week in a shoe leather telephone campaign to mobilize voters for the Tuesday Iowa primary. They claimed success as the city of 82,000 produced 31 more votes than two years ago, a marginal gain that reflects a weak turnout.
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Eisenhower Defends Khrushchev Speech and Foreign Aid
President Eisenhower criticized Khrushchev’s February speech as a bold bid to de Stalinize the Communist Party while urging continued foreign aid funding. He noted Tito’s Moscow welcome but warned Soviets may pressure other satellites. He also outlined policy shifts and invited Twining but left open possible U.S. reception for Zhukov.
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Health awareness urged to bridge youth health service gaps
S D Pierre notes a lack of youth health knowledge. T A Evans, educational director of the state health department, cooperates with the State Agricultural Extension Service to run health lessons for home agents. He urges counties to raise awareness of health personnel shortages and to maximize available facilities.
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