Wake Forest Admits Iron Lung Student Martha Mason
Martha Mason, polio survivor known for life in an iron lung, will finish her Wake Forest college run. She plans a B S English major with a political science minor, living with her mother and using a special system to participate in classes. Wake Forest waived certain requirements to accommodate her attendance.
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Shelby
N.C
Martha Mason
Wake Forest
Martha
The
Baptist College
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Martha Fers
Mar
Willard Mason
Gardner-Webb
Pilot Eyes Mock Orbit Test With Centrifuge
A five year old North American Aviation pilot discusses mock orbit tests as part of an Air Force project to determine spaceflight pressure effects on humans. Centrifuge staff say Blackburn could enter orbit tomorrow.
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Air Force
Blackburn
Harlem Crowd Dispersed After Riot Rumor at West 23rd St
A screaming crowd gathered near the West 23rd Street station after rumors of mistreatment sparked unrest. Two plainclothes officers subdued three Black men earlier arrested, and Robert Bates, 24, was charged with inciting a riot after the crowd dispersed following police appeal.
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NEW York
West 23Rd Street
Carl Vollmer
Robert Bates
Pink Pills Prove Deadly at Alameda Child Case
Four young children in Oakland California ingested pink pills found in a Quonset hut at Alameda Naval Air Station housing project. Verna Ruth Fuller aged 2 died, sister Betty 3 and two playmates Buddy McGarrity 2% and Lind McGarrity 5 received treatment as doctors investigate the pills. Mothers rushed them to a dispensary as cramps followed exposure.
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Oakland
Calif
Verna Ruth Fuller
Betty
Buddy James McGarrity
Lind McGarrity
Alameda Naval Air Station
Junior Order Home Alumni Reunion Set in Lexington
A three day reunion of the Junior Order Home Alumni Assn is expected in Lexington with record attendance. Carl Owen of Burlington president says registration will be held Saturday and Louis W Jones of Burlington secretary notes several members are expected to attend.
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Lexington
N.C
Junior Order Home Alumni Assn
Carl Owen
Burlington
Louis W. Jones
Senate votes 40 billion for U S defense
The Senate approved a 40.042 billion defense bill for the upcoming fiscal year 71 to 0, with extra funds earmarked for the Air Force, Navy and Army. The measure, awaiting House action and a conference committee, boosts missiles jets submarines and pay costs while resisting manpower cuts.
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House
Senate
Pentagon
Army
Marine Corps
Army National Guard
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Harmony House
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