Williams Gains Momentum in Michigan Election
In Wayne County Detroit Williams consolidates power as returns show the Democratic ticket ahead by over 30 000 votes from 3608 of 4783 precincts. Governor Williams seeks broader state control amid a sweeping Democratic gain affecting university boards education and the Supreme Court bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
G. Mennen Williams
Wayne
Michigan
Williams
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Board of Regents
University of Michigan
Michigan State College
State Board of Education
Supreme Court
Leland W. Carr
Lansing
Eugene F. Black
Port Huron
Carr
Dol. Hale Brake
Stanton
Lanza's Las Vegas comeback in doubt after no show
Tenor Mario Lanza failed to appear for his $50,000 weekly night club debut at the Hotel New Frontier in Las Vegas. Dr. J. R. McDaniel cited acute upper respiratory infection and laryngitis, saying he could harm Lanza's voice if he performed. Durante hosted, with Bolger and Carson substituting. hotel may cancel if Lanza misses again. Margaret Truman discussed as possible replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Nev
Lanza
Venus Room
Jimmy Durante
Durante
McDaniel
Sammy Lewis
Margaret Truman
New York
Ray Bolger
Mindy Carson
Court Rules Against Bramblett in Taxpayer Pay Roll Case
The Supreme Court, in a 6-0 ruling, rejected Bramblett's argument that false statements in a Office payroll matter did not fall under the false statements law. Justice Reed said Congress could not intend to bar such fraud from any branch. Bramblett, a former California representative, faces a possible 35 year prison term and $70,000 fine. He plans further appeals on other legal points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Ernest K. Bramblett
Rcalif
Bramblett
Justice Department
Legislative Branch
Justice Reed
Congress
Prion
Bus Strike Sets Tonight for Atlantic Greyhound Drivers
An AFL union orders a midnight strike for about 725 Greyhound bus drivers across 10 states including Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio North and South Carolina Georgia Florida and the District of Columbia. The move follows stalled contract talks with Atlantic Greyhound though management proposes a February 16 retroactive pay scale and delays until April 11 for further talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W.va
AFL
Atlantic G Corp
Daniel V. Maroney Jr
AFL Motor Coach
Insylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
North
South Carolina
Geor
Florida
District Ofumbia
Maroney
Atlantic Greyhound
George 5. Engle
Ujea
Cou
Engle
Tobacco loan supports rise for flue-cured crop
The Agriculture Department sets minimum loan rates for 1955 flue-cured tobacco at 48.3 cents per pound, up from 47.9 cents last year, while burley tobacco is supported at 46.2 cents, down from the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Red China purges two top officials in Peiping shakeup
Mao Zedong presided over a purge that removed Kao Kang and Jao Shu shih from key posts as party control committees tighten discipline. The two veterans faced blame for the five year plan setback and jealousy within the leadership as Beijing announced strict new membership oversight and reporting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peiping
Mao Tzetung
China
Uhose
Kao
Manchuria
Mao Tze-tung
Jao
Yangtze Valley
Mukden
Jao Shu-shih
Kao Kang
Vaccine Ready in June to Immunize 30 Million
New York reports drug firms expected to produce enough polio vaccine by June 30 to immunize about 30 million people. Officials say production will meet demand, with nine million doses reserved for children in school age groups and remaining supply distributed to doctors and drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Orio Oaity
van Riper
Polio Foundation
Texans Protest Gun Bill Sparks Auto Carry Debates
In Austin Rep. Charles Sandah faces strong opposition as Texans urge him to drop a bill requiring firearms to be unloaded and secured in vehicles. Protests cite rights to self defense while opponents say the measure targets hunting trips and curbs illegal cruising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas
Charles Sandah
H. D. Dodgen
State Game and Fish Commission
Radioactive Water Not Significant in Cincinnati After Pacific Tests
In Cincinnati the water and rain showed low radioactivity after Pacific hydrogen bomb tests, said Dr. L. R. Setter. He warned future increases in atmospheric radioactivity could threaten water supplies if large-scale explosions occur. quick spot checks on rain aid monitoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pacific
U.S. Public Earth Service
L. R. Setter
American Chemical Society
United States
Punishment by Roman Emperors in Christian Persecution
The text notes that go was a form of punishment used by Roman emperors in the persecution of Christians, as described in the Encyclopedia Britannica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encyclopedia Britannica
North and South Carolina Weather Outlook With Showers
The forecast calls for cloudiness and mild temperatures across North and South Carolina with scattered showers or thundershowers tonight through Wednesday. Highs near 70 in North Carolina, 50s to 70s lows, and cooler conditions by Thursday. Rain expected again over the weekend with moderate to heavy totals in many areas. Nantucket note appears incomplete in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
South Carolina
Weather note with temps and danger level
Low tonight 52 high tomorrow 70. Tonight’s low 37. Sunset 6 45 p m rise 6 00 a m. Fire danger extremely high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome
Ayos Plan Wins Favor as Safe Weight Loss Aid
Doctors tested ayps on 240 overweight men and women showing nearly double the pound loss versus other products and no reported side effects. Avens candy, a vitamin rich low calorie treat, is promoted as appetite suppressant taken before meals to curb intake. The ad promises quick slimming and a money back offer if weight loss does not occur with the first box priced at $2.98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayps
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beowulf
D-D
Rich
Mond
W. W. Wilkinson
Greyhound
Chevrolet
Red China
Central Committee
Ihe
Weather Bureau
Central
Gulf States
Great Lakes
Upper Lakes
Dakotas
Rocky Mountains
Nantucket
Mass
Charlotte Ag
Reeo Ture
ine + TV
Eure
Asheville
Atlanta
Charlotte
Columbia
Miami
Memphis
I Mobile
New Orleans
Raleigh
San
San Francisco
Wilmington
Cain
Ayds
Ways
Glenn Viandlanbeld
Main’s Drug Store
N. Main ST
Good Housekeeping
Southern
Good Housekeeping Guaranty
Mee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!