Churchill Receives Ben Franklin Award in London Ceremony
Sir Winston Churchill was honored with the Benjamin Franklin Award for promoting international understanding since World War I. Joseph Clark Jr. presented the medal at a Franklin House ceremony near Trafalgar Square, with Royal Society members present. Churchill praised the idea and noted his American ties, calling the medal a cherished work of art.
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Way to Believe Itchy Pimples Relief Balm Ad
An old style skin relief pitch promotes Peterson's Ointment as fast relief for itching and pimples. It promises the balm soothes smarting, red blotches and irritation, with quick improvements in skin appearance and comfort.
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Granny Burks Turns 100 Shares Long Life Recipe
Los Angeles report notes Virginia Burks aged 100 at a birthday party. The centenarian claims longevity comes from a diet of black eyed peas nin tur nip greens salt pork corn pone whiskey and snuff. The article highlights her feisty reputation as still mean and ornery.
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Roanoke TV Schedule Wednesday Daypart Highlights
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Ellender Endorses GOP Push For Speedier Farm Bill
Sen. Ellender lauds the Senate Republican Policy Committee for backing quick action on a new farm program. The committee wants legislation by mid April to aid this year’s crops, with possible mandatory soil bank payments to cut surpluses. No final draft from Benson yet. a House panel backs exemption of nonhighway gasoline tax.
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Sheep Eats Census Paper at Philadelphia Zoo
Census work at Philadelphia Zoo halted when a Barbary sheep grabbed and ate the inventory sheet held by census taker John Nestor. The incident interrupted the animal count as the paper was consumed.
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Market rally lifts stocks across steel and auto shares
A vigorous rally pushed the Dow and broader lists higher with gains in steels, motors, rubbers, aircraft and chemicals. At noon the AP 60 average stood up 1.30 to 177.30, while major names like General Motors Reynolds Metals U S Steel Bethlehem and Allied Chemical posted solid advances amid a generally upbeat trading session.
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Governor Seeks Action On Education Funding Plan
Gov. Stanley backs a capital outlay study commission proposal citing a windfall of 48 million dollars and a six year plan to spend 109 million. The plan includes public grants for children in districts that reject integration and would require legislation to implement tuition grants and an assignment system by school boards not based on race.
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Security Report Highlights Ike Era Employee Vetting
Senator Olin D Johnston said the Eisenhower administration found no Communist on the federal payroll when it took office. The Civil Service subcommittee's inquiry, begun last spring, examined the employee security program and the method of counting dismissals and resignations.
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Two Manitou Crew Rescued After Schooner Sinks Near Hatters
The freighter Kathryn rescued two crew members from the 64 foot schooner Manitou near Diamond Shoal lightship off Cape Hatteras. Lloyds lists owner Leighton Coleman of Stony Brook New York. The men named Thomas Thompson and Georgy are aboard unnamed at present.
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Jury Exemption Granted by District Court Judge
A gray haired foreign born woman asked to be excused from jury duty after stating she had lived in the United States 50 years and could understand the small words but not the big ones. Judge Ross Newkirk granted her exemption.
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Secret Westinghouse Negotiations Began in Philadelphia
Federal mediator John Murray opened talks to end the 13 week Westinghouse strike. Westinghouse seeks a five year contract with pay raises while unions press for higher benefits. Mayors urged nonstop negotiations and a possible interim return to work for 54,000 strikers.
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Varied Reactions as Southern Rail Lines Address Segregation Signs
Reaction to ICC Rai is mixed as Southern rail lines move to remove or modify colored and white signs in passenger cars. Frisco in Little Rock removes white signs in previously white-only rooms, Missouri Pacific hints at removing waiting room signs, and Rock Island plans continuing separate rooms but no enforcement. The six-state line and Atlanta Savannah stations saw no incidents during removals.
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Japan Seized by Deep Cold and Heavy Snow
Japan faced a record cold snap with about 40 inches of snow along the Japan sea coast and Tokyo temperatures dropping to 26 degrees. Central Honshu mountains reported eight foot drifts and two people were reported frozen to death.
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