Betsy the Chimp Paints for Public Sale in Baltimore
Betsy the seven year old chimp painted canvases that sold for up to 50 dollars each at a public sale in Baltimore. Zoo director Arthur Watson reports strong demand with receipts totaling 145 dollars and a goal of 600 dollars to buy Betsy a mate and other animals.
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Baltimore
Betsy
Zoo
Arthur Watson
Watson
Art Museum
Washington
Howard W. Jackson
Riall
New Duke Dormitory Named Gilbert Addams Hall
Duke University names the new largest women’s dormitory Gilbert Addams Hall in honor of Katherine Gilbert and Ruth Addams. President Hollis Edens announced the dedication at a ceremony. The 200‑seat coed residence will be ready for June commencement and occupied in September.
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Durham
Duke University
Gilbert Addams
Duke
Hollis Edens
Katherine Everett Gilbert
Ruth Margery Addams
Would-Be Thief Shot by Police After Bank Siege
In Montreal a masked man Andre DeBois 25 was shot in the neck by police after a 20 minute bank hold up at a Trenton Dominion branch. He had recent personal losses including a baby, job, and home fire, and was wounded during the confrontation.
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Montreal
Canada
Andre DeBois
Chambly County
DeBlois
Trenton Dominion
Dee
Joseph Derron
C of C Delegates Gather for Luncheon and Banquet
Delegates convene as Arch N Booth a prominent chamber member addresses the luncheon. General Mark W Clark president of The Citadel is slated to speak at the annual banquet tomorrow night.
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Arch N. Booth
Commerce
Mark W. Clark
The
Citadel
Inflation Threat To Prosperity Warns Official
A government official argues inflation endangers prosperity and warns against restricting competition. He supports modernizing tax laws to encourage saving and calls for monetary and fiscal policy reforms to sustain growth and price stability.
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Sessens
Giles
Ie Oald
Hauge
Charge Of Drunk Driving Reduced To Lesser Count
Winders, charged with drunk driving, had the count reduced to a lesser charge and was ordered to pay a $50 fine plus costs by Judge Byron Haworth. A State Highway Patrol officer who arrested Winders on January 11 was not present at the hearing. Court records indicate Winders de-
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Ers
Jude Byron Haworth
Winders
Unclear fragment cites Chicago agency in Korean War context
Fragmentary note references a Chicago agency and sponsors linked to Christian homes during the Korean War era, but details and relations are not clear.
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Se Ee Fare Agency
Chicago
Pacemet
Canal reopening stirs oil power plays and tanker race
The article outlines how reopening the canal heightens tensions in the oil industry. It discusses plans to accelerate European atomic energy programs, long term American investment in Middle East oil, and a global tanker fleet buildup. It notes the Middle East Emergency Committee may be dissolved once canals freer, while domestic producers resist large Middle Eastern and South American imports amid price sensitivities after the Suez crisis.
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Imlock
Europe
Mideast
Middle East
Washington
United States
Suez
Market Slides as Steels and Oils Slip in Noon Trading
Stocks moved lower in New York with steels and oils posting losses. U S Steel Bethlehem Republic Steel and Youngstown fell fractions while Gulf Oil dropped about two points. United Aircraft near even and Boeing edged higher. AP average for 60 issues fell 70 cents to 172.60 at noon as industrials rails and utilities declined.
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New York
American Motors
U.S. Steel
Bethlehem
Republic Steel
Youngstown
Gulf Oil
Royal Dutch, Texas Co
Standard Oil
New Jersey
United Aircraft
Boeing
Associated Press
Market blotter note on mixed commodities and stocks
A brief market item lists bids and standings across commodities including cotton futures and industrials. It notes noon quotations for rails and utilities, with the volume and price range summarized in terse ledger style.
St Joseph Aspirin Proved Faster Than Leading Brands
The ad touts NOW ST JOSEPH ASPIRIN as three times faster in disintegrating action than competitors. It claims gentle relief for headaches and muscle aches, with a 200 tablet bottle offered at a lower price to attract buyers.
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ST. Joseph
Senators Prepare To Subpoena Beck
The rackets investigating committee plans to subpoena Beck and seize his financial records if he refuses to cooperate within days. Robert F. , the committee counsel, urged prompt turnover of personal records. Meanwhile Portland Mayor Terry D Sehrunk faces a lie detector test about a 1955 claim during his time as Multnomah sheriff. The panel aims to finish this phase this week and move to other topics including garbage pick up firms and the juke box issue tied to the Teamsters Union.
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Beck
Robert F
Portland
Terry D. Sehrunk
Multnomah
New York
Kennedy
Teamsters Union
New Remedy Promises Non Surgical Hemorrhoid Relief
In New York the first report of a new healing substance called Preparation H promises to shrink hemorrhoids and relieve pain without surgery. Case results show thorough reduction and relief, with customers expressing strong satisfaction and a money back guarantee.
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New York, N. Y
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