Panic and politics across cities in a busy news digest
Army, political and legal items from Greensburg to London register a packed scene. Cases include John W Wable seeking a new trial to save an OhioPyle defender, Charles Harrison named director of the Public Service Commission Motor Carrier Division, and Pope Pius XII's health claims amid Vatican optimism. Washington Post buys Washington Times Herald, and bids on paving projects roll in across 13 counties. The report notes a variety of court actions and security alerts, with elections and international notes from Moscow to Tokyo.
James Duffy Recalls Early St Patrick's Day in Grafton
James Duffy, 86, Grafton’s oldest native Irishman, recalls his sixty years in St Patrick’s Day celebrations. He remembers Galway origins, family of eight, and a life spent near the Tygart, with Irish wakes, Hibernians, and fond memories of old Main Grafton.
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Grafton
St. Patrick
Ireland
St. Augustine's Church
James Duffy
Duffy
Paddy O'Conner
James F. Tierney
Jimmy Conley
Pat Conley
St. Patrick's Day
Land of
Erin
B& O
Galway
Galway Bay
Michael Hannon
County Clare
Father Hannon
City OKs Board of Trade parking plan in clean up drive
Grafton City Council backed a Board of Trade plan to allow parking on both sides of Main Street as part of a mid April clean up. The scheme awaits State Road Commission approval. City departments agreed to cooperate and extend work on streets, gutters, sidewalks, and trash removal with Mayor Homer Gatrell noting possible meter revenue would fund the new city building.
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Taylor County Board of Trade
Grafton
Main Street
William Fisher
Fisher
Homer A. Gatrell
Grafton Park
Board of Trade
Leslie J. Lear Sr
State Road Commission
SRC
Lear
Tric Crash Settled in Burbank Court Award
John Chase received 1323 dollars in Superior Court for injuries from a traffic crash two years ago in Burbank involving a tricycle and a bicycle. Plaintiff John is eight, defendant Robert eleven. The accident stemmed from the collision between the two wheeled riders.
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Burbank
Calif
John Chase
Superior Court
Robert Ritter
John
Robert
Easter Seal Drive Opens in Taylor County
The 1954 Easter Seal appeal begins with about 6500 packets mailed to Taylor County residents to aid crippled children. Thirty seven sponsors are listed, including G. T. Bartlett Jr and Dr. Charles Haislip. First year wing classes at Grafton High School prepared envelopes as the Woman's Club of Grafton coordinates the mailing.
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Taylor County
G. T. Bartlett, Jr
C Bonafede
George H. Coulson
J. A. Curtis
Sally Davidson
H. K. Debendarfer
William D. Fisher
Harry Friedman
Homer A. Gatrell
Charles Haislip
E. S. Hammec
Carl’ Harman
T. W. Heironimus
George M. Hushion
Mildred Keefer
T. J. Klauenberg
Ronald L. Knotts
Mary 8. Lewis
L. J. Lear
Paul BE. Malone
C. B. Mason
W. W. Merow
L. T. Painter
A. N. Peters
C. W. Phillips
Joseph A. Pugh, Jr
Tarlock Rasmussen
E. H. Reppert
Foster Schilt
Herbert N. Shanes
Wayne M Sinsel
R. D. Stout
R. R. Talbott
W. P. Turner
Paul P. Warden
W. M. Watkins
C. M. Wells
Grafton High School
Woman's Club of
Grafton
G. H. A. Kunst
Bess Kennedy
Dri
St Patrick’s Day Parade In Dublin Draws 100000 Fans
Nearly 100000 Dubliners cheered a mile long St Patrick’s Day parade led by veterans of the Irish Republican Army. American Stars and Stripes followed with Irish tricolor banners as 200 green vans and bands moved past Lord Nelson Monument amid floats from breweries and liquor firms. Bars were closed.
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Dublin
Ireland
Britain
Continent
Lord Nelson
O'Connell Street
After All These Years They Tell Us About Dublin
Dublin, Ind. Town Board Manager Joe Seale announced today that Dublin derives its name from an old tavern called the Double Inn.
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Dublin
Ind
Joe Seale
Groundhog’s Day Spares Tri-County From Early Spring
Six weeks after Groundhog Day, winter's grip persists with heavy snow storms and freezing temps. The vernal equinox marks spring at 10:54 p.m. Saturday as skies clear and temperatures rise from 18 overnight frost to 40 at noon and around 45 this afternoon. Tomorrow promises mild weather with some clouds.
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Tri- County
100000 March In N Y Parade
About 100000 people marched from noon to sundown in New York Citys biggest St Patrick s Day parade along Fifth Avenue The event featured drums and riffling pipes as the procession stretched over more than three miles in the Emerald Isle tribute marked the citys 75th St Patrick s Day celebration.
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New York
Emerald Isle
Niccolos
Fifth Avenue
U S H-Bomb Capabilities Hint Amid Congressional Clash
Washington reports say the United States possesses deliverable hydrogen bombs and the means to launch them anywhere, as Rep. W Sterling Cole notes. The Defense Department discloses 18 guided missile types are being purchased for the armed services amid tax reform debates and budget deficits.
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Washington
United States
W. Sterling Cole
R-Ny
Cole
House-Senate
Atomic Energy Committee
Atomic Energy Commission
Secord
Russia
Defense Department
President Defends Stevens in Army Probe
In Washington President Eisenhower loudly backed Army Secretary Robert T. Stevens amid McCarthy accusations of blackmail as the Senate Investigations subcommittee readied to probe Army charges. The President asserted his belief in Stevens amid debate over alleged pressure to obtain dirt on other services.
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Washinton
Eisenhower
Army
Robert T. Stevens
Ren
Joseph R. McCarthy
Char“Aeh
Senate
McCarthy
R-Wis
Roy M. Cohn
Py. G. David’ Schine
Stevens
Light Plant Sold Ordered by City Manager
City manager Leslie J. Loar Sr was authorized to sell the old steam light plant owned by the city. He cited former City Manager A Page Lockard who said he placed ads in trade magazines without response and that a mining firm may buy the plant if the price near 2600 dollars.
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Leslie J. Loar Sr
Loar
A. Page Lockard
Lockard
Mag
Rhee urges readiness of South Korean army after warning
President Syngman Rhee told the month old South Korean United Chiefs of Staff in a closed meeting to keep forces constantly ready for a renewed Korean War. Government sources said Rhee threatened to attack if conflicts escalated.
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Rhee
Seoul
Syngman Rhee i
United Chiefs of Staff
Norfolk Prison Debate Team Opposes Wire Tapping
The Norfolk prison colony debate team will oppose a Holy Cross College group in a Saturday debate on wiretapping. The prison team takes the negative position in the argument.
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Norfolk
Mass
Norfolk Prison Colony
Holy Cross College
Dien Bien Phu Forces Brace for Rebel Blow
In Hanoi a parade of French air transports dropped supplies to the Dien Bien Phu garrison as bombers targeted Red artillery in a bid to halt a new assault. U S crewed planes hoped to land later to evacuate wounded. Ground fighting was in a lull as Gen Vo Nguyen Giap held reserves.
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Hanoi
Inhehing
Cadius
Hoiphong
Vo Nguyen Giap
Indochina
Twoheaded baby in Indiana endangers first months
In Petersburg Indiana doctors and family prepared oxygen supply as weaker head Daniel Kaye turned blue and struggled to breathe from circulatory disturbance. Stronger head Donald Ray received oxygen as precaution. Daniel has not eaten. Donald continues to feed. Doctor Elbert estimated Daniel’s condition as fair and expects possible recovery.
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Donald Ray
Elbert
Daniel
Donald
Danny Kaye
Grafton Woman's Club forms Rate Your Town committee
A Grafton Woman's Club drive to rate the town is under way with co chairs Mrs Charles Carpenter and Mrs Frank Shaw leading a team. Members include Mrs Wilbur Ward and Mrs Walter Thayer, with other department representatives. Questionnaires will be distributed at a Monday meeting and to other groups with a deadline for returns.
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Grafton Woman's Club
Your Town
Charles Carpenter
Frank Shaw
Wilbur Ward
Book Review and Literature and
Walter Thayer
Grafton
Panther Owner Maintains Escape Claim Despite False Clues
In Los Angeles authorities pursued a panther scare after large paw prints near Yucaina, 75 miles east, proved to be from a cocker spaniel. Wayne Roberts, owner of a 140 pound panther, insists the animal escaped from his carnival Friday and remains on the prowl in Southern California, declaring the situation no hoax. Police officers voiced skepticism while investigating frightened reports from children across the metro area.
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Los Angeles
Yucaina
Here
Iwae
Wayne Roberts
California
Widen Mine Decision May Come Next Month
Federal Judge Harry E. Waterman indicated he may rule next month on a motion to dismiss an indictment against 37 defendants charged in a wide mine strike violence case. Proceedings in Charleston proceed with possible dismissal of rights violation charges tied to the incident.
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Charleston
Harry E. Wateion
Iddén
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