Mary Arlene Hobbs Named Miss High Point of 1955
Mary Arlene Hobbs won Miss High Point 1955 at High Point College event. She beat 13 rivals in a three hour contest judged by six. Betty Cumby and Charlotte Cooper placed second and third. Hobbs measured 34-22-34 and wore dark hair.
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High Point College
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Route 5
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Wake Forest College
Charlotte Cooper
Miss Hobbs
Don Sturkey
Eisenhower Golf Round Highlights Gettysburg Visit
President Eisenhower mixed work with a round of golf at Gettysburg Country Club after arriving at his farm. He reported two birdies though kept score private and noted a pair of sevens with a smile. He walked the first nine, rode a cart the second, and drafted lines for Monday UN anniversary remarks in San Francisco.
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Molotov Makes 3000 Mile American Tour Aims To Please
Russian foreign minister Molotov travels by train coast to coast through the United States. He avoids discussion of international affairs and declines to talk about Geneva talks or the UN anniversary. Delegates note his charm and restraint, while guards closely monitor passengers. A Pullman porter says everyone is nervous as the journey nears its end.
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Optimism Rules As Mart Gets Started In Chicago
Chicago hosts a summer market at the Merchandise Mart and the American Furniture Mart drawing about 20 000 buyers through June 1. Wallace O Ottman said manufacturers are optimistic about a better market and second half, while Prence Iting predicted a record year for the home furnishings industry.
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Polio Experts Endorse Continuing Salk Injections
Top polio experts, including U.S. Surgeon General-elect Leonard Scheele, urged continuing mass Salk vaccine injections for children this summer. They argued the slight risk of paralysis in those already infected is smaller than the vaccine’s overall preventive benefit. The six hour deliberation involved 30 specialists and covered fair vaccine distribution.
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Sir Winston’s Pet Lion Authorised for Euthanasia
The article states Sir Winston’s pet lion must be killed to save him from a serious condition. Thomson, who gave Churchill the lion, said the animal would be stuffed and exhibited in a future display.
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Graham Calls For Global Spiritual Awakening in Switzerland
American evangelist Billy Graham drew about 60 000 to Zurich stadium for a Swiss series opening urging a great spiritual awakening ahead of the Geneva summit. Swiss railways offered reduced fares, Swiss German radio broadcast the sermon to 500 000 listeners, as Graham predicted leaders gathering would be moved by a worldwide moral revival.
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Diem Drives On Rebels Near Victory Amid Civil Strife
In Saigon on June 1 and 8, Ngo Dinh Diem's Nationalist army pressed a drive against Hoa Hao rebels. Reports say Hoa Hao forces were encircled in rice paddies as about 20,000 troops advanced since June 5. Five or six sects reportedly control rice lands and oppose centralized South Viet Nam authority amid alleged taxation abuses.
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Taffy Back Home After Six Days
John Naugle of Bellefontaine, 69 miles northwest, returned a floor lamp to a Columbus lamp store last Saturday after it had been wrapped in a merchandising box. The lamp traveled through a service building to a receiving and adjustment room before reaching the lamp department.
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Army In Command Of Perons Nation
President Juan D. Peron placed the army in full command of Argentina and imposed a state of siege after a naval air revolt. Catholic priests arrested in the church state conflict were freed. authorities said some were released on trial while others remained detained or transferred for protection.
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Propaganda Claim Ties Prisoner Release To Chinese Strategy
The article notes Peiping radio stating three Americans and two Chinese Communists would be allowed to leave after the Korean War, amid claims the move serves propaganda aims. Richards of the House Foreign Affairs Committee cites leverage over Chinese students, while Judd calls the decision a calculated tactic by Communists.
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Jury verdict in Raleigh man’s involuntary manslaughter case
Reese Hart Raleigh reports that Richard Kluckhohn, 21, a Harvard-educated gun aficionado, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of Bernice Seawell in a hotel. He was sentenced to 5 to 10 years with bond set at 10,000. appeal planned to State Supreme Court.
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Howard Manning
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University of Chicago
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Families react calmly to news of Americans in Red China
The Associated Press reports that kin of three Americans living in Red China showed little emotion upon learning of their relatives plan to return. Some expressed cautious hope while others awaited confirmation and safe arrival.
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Massillon girl wins fishing contest with giant haul
In Massillon twelve year old Kathy Hose hooked a rubber tire to a line during a city fishing contest. Inside the tire were two catfish measuring 11% and 7% inches. The largest catfish helped win the grand prize among 304 entrants.
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