Whale Beaked Whale Martha Washington Captivates Marineland
A rare Cuvier's beaked whale, nicknamed Martha Washington, was captured after beaching near Santa Catalina Island. Diver Ken Hansen and four others towed the beached mammal to Marineland of the Pacific where 10 men and two cranes moved it into a tank. curators describe it as the only beaked whale in captivity in the country.
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Marineland of the Pacific Oceanarium
Portuguese Bend
Canada
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Martha Washington
Polaris
Ken al Hansen
Peat
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Marineland of the Pacific
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Marineland
Martha
Kenneth Norris
Pacific
Ike's Aide Indicates No Decision On Second Term
James C. Hagerty said President Eisenhower had given no word to anyone about seeking a second term. He spoke in Thomasville after breaking silence for the first time to discuss some aspects of the question.
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Ike
Thomasville
Eisenhower
James C. Hagerty
Newsboy greeting lifts mood amid Eisenhower reelect talk
A weathered morning and a cheerful newsboy saying good morning sir lift spirits as the nation debates if Eisenhower will run again. Hagerty denies Adams spoke of a 1956 bid while Hall says he certainly thinks the President will run if able. other White House details remain unconfirmed.
Europe records 804 dead as brutal cold grips continent
The worst winter in living memory leaves Europe counting at least 804 dead. Central Europe endures a 24 day freeze as ice packs flood the North Sea and all major rivers freeze. Countries report mass shortages, soaring prices, and widespread damage from the cold with relief aid underway.
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London
Europe
Hood Enters Contest For Lt. Governor
RALEIGH Former State Banking Commissioner Gurney P Hood filed to run for lieutenant governor as at least three others considered entry. Hood, 71, ran eight industrial banks 1923 31 and led the Hood System Industrial Bank of Raleigh from 1951, while others weighing runs include Luther Earnhardt John Larkins J Vivian Whitfield Alonzo Edwards and Kidd Brewer.
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Gurney P. Hood
Hood
Senate
Luther Earnhardt
Concord
John Larkins
Trenton
J. Vivian Whitfield
Pender County
Alonzo Edwards
Greene County
State Farm Bureau
Kidd Brewer
Hood System Industrial Bank of
Eisenhower Laughs At Golf Plan After Heart Attack
President Eisenhower, at Glen Arven Country Club, tries to adopt a philosophy of laughing at mistakes on the golf course. He jests with club pro John Walter as he resumes play after a sept trip and a heart attack, then struggles with early drives before a steady finish.
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Eisenhower
Glen Arven Country Club
John Walter
Walter
White House
James C. Hagerty
John Hay
Jock) Whitney
New York
Maywood Driver Honored for Ten Years Safe Driving
Lou Murdock 34 received a safety award after driving over 750000 miles without an accident. He was injured, breaking a leg carrying firewood upstairs at home.
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Maywood
Calif
Lou Murdock
Murdock
Hodges Sees Democrats Upset in 10th District Bid
Gov Hodges commented on Eisenhower not seeking a second term and urged Mecklenburg Democrats to rally behind a strong candidate for the 10th District race against Republican Charles R Jonas. He predicted a national Democratic trend could help swing the district. Paul Ervin and Ben Douglas were expected to announce their Democratic nominations this Saturday to challenge Jonas.
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Hodges
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
Charles R. Jonas
Mecklenburg
Paul Ervin
Charlotte
Ben Douglas
State Board of Conservation and Development
Jonas
Woman Accused of Assaulting Stepdaughter Goes On Trial
Neighbors testified that Mrs. Mary Louise Hottle abused Debra a 3 year old who later died Christmas Eve. The 28 year old faces five counts of assault as about 20 witnesses are expected in Superior Court. Debra came to the Hottle home from Richmond last June and was buried on Christmas Day. Coroner W M Summerville opened an inquiry after doctors found bruises a cut scalp and leg burns. Witnesses described severe mistreatment including tying to a bed hot water burns and a belt tied to the neck. Several said Debra appeared normal at times though increasingly nervous around Hottle.
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Mary Louise Hottle
Superior Court
Debra
Hottle
Richmond
W. M
Summerville
A. Hottle
Mrs. Hottle
Elbert Johnson
Eisenhower Opens U S Uranium Program To Peaceful Use
President Eisenhower announced 88 000 pounds of U 235 will be made available for friendly nations and American firms to promote peaceful atomic energy. Half of the supply will be leased in the United States mainly for power reactors and the rest abroad for research and reactors.
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Eisenhower
United States
Nikolai Bulganin
Soviet Union
Lewis L. Strauss
Atomic Energy Commission
Technical Education Emphasis Urged in North Carolina
Governor Hodges urged a shift toward technical training in higher education. He praised Gaston Technical Institute and Morehead City’s tree school, urged community colleges in Raleigh and other cities, and discussed federal park funding and disaster insurance. He plans talks in Washington on education and infrastructure.
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Gov
North Carolina
Hodges
Gaston Technical Institute
Gastonia
Tree School
Morehead City
Rasleigh
Hickory
Durham
Charelotte
Consolidated Presbyterian College
Washington
Seashore National Park
A. H. Graham
William P. Saunders
Department of Conservation and Development
National Park Service
Ashington
Congress
Advisory Budget Commission
Hospitals Board of Control
Budget Bureau
King Arrested in Alabama Boycott Case
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., 27, minister of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, was arrested for violating Alabama antiboycott laws amid widespread detentions of Black leaders. He surrendered after returning from Tennessee engagements and posted a $300 bond.
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Montgomery
Ala
Martin Luther King Jr
Dexter Avenue
Alabama
King
Tennessee
Mac Butler
Chicago
Boy Recalls Finding Dead Mother In Home
Nine year-old Johnny Barnes testified that he and a neighbor found his mother’s body on the kitchen floor of their Salisbury home on Jan 18 1955. He described seeing a pool of blood after returning from school and the coroner said death resulted from neck injuries and stabbing.
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R. B. Wright Jr
Davidson County
Hoffman
Walter E. Crissman
Barnes
Johnny
Syrians Fire On Israeli Fishermen On Sea of Galilee
Syrian riflemen opened fire on Israeli fishermen near the Sea of Galilee breaking ten weeks of calm. The fishermen cut nets and returned fire and then fled without casualties. UN chief Maj. Gen. Burns pressed for Security Council decisions to ease tensions and prisoner exchanges were under discussion.
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Sea of Galilee
E. L. M. Burns
U. N. Truce Supervision Organization
Security Council
Syria
Israel
Ome
Dee
U. N
Ensrael Dra
U. N. Security Council
Brazilian Jungle Revolt Fails as Government Strikes Santarem
In Brazil a brief jungle revolt near Santarem collapsed after government air strikes hit the rebel airport. Maj Haroldo Veloso reportedly fled. authorities say loyal forces retook the city of about 15 000 as ground and air units pursued remaining rebels.
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Brazil
Amazon River
Pearons
Loya Ands
Air Force
Santarem
Haroldo Veloso
Amazon
Veloso
Itarem
Santare
Ahae
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