Five Counties to Get Polio Vaccine
Five counties in Arkansas begin a mass inoculation program using the Salk polio vaccine. Dr. J. T. Herron states participation requires parental consent. Second grade pupils are selected, with first and third graders also eligible to aid comparison of outcomes.
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Little Rock
Arlianees
Pillaski
Jefferson
Mississippi
Craig
Head
Sebastian
J. T. Herron
State Health Department
Jonss- Salk
University ‘of Pittsburgh
Herron
Homicide Investigation In Police Division Action
An investigation into a homicide is underway by the sergeant and TH Hal division. Authorities say the actions relate to a four week period and focus on tying a nail point to the case. Further details remain undisclosed.
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Nail
Education Board Adopts New Rules in Arkansas
Arkansas Board of Education approved stronger teacher training rules urged by Dr Charles M Clarke. The plan backs higher degree attainment, stating 65 percent of teachers now hold degrees. The board also set a minimum budget plan for 1954-55 and restructured departments to three divisions, with July 3 as effective date. Church of Christ charter for Crowley's Ridge academy approval prompted caution over chartered private schools if the Supreme Court bans aggregation. Further investigations ordered.
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Little “Rock
Arkansas’ Board of Education
Arkansas
Charles M. Clarke
Feather Education
Clarke
Arkanaas
Marvin Bird
Earley
Ford
U.S. Supreme Court
Church of Christ For
Crowley
Entangled passions blur lines at secret Norfolk office
Shelly faces emotional strain as she and Craig struggle over return and duty. In Norfolk, workplace gossip surfaces when Miss Browne reveals Tom Evans and a lung condition linked to silicosis. Shelly confronts past vows while a medical digression tests loyalties and trust.
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Graig
t . sake _ NEiyer
Stephen
Thors
Norfolk
Thiby
Wilematton
Avery
Craig
Shelly
Arly Rito
Misa Browne
Lgh
Lewis
Bob Evans
Vans
Agana
Army unveils new synthetic rubber for wide use
Washington reports the Army announced a new synthetic fluorocarbon elastomer named nochloratrifindrethylene, to be used for fuel hoses diaphrais giskels seats lankenings and protective clothing coatings with no short nickname yet known.
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Washington
Army
Severe Whipping Dismissed at New York Elementary
The district superintendent dismissed the unusual whipping of a fifth grade boy as a teacher misstep. The student endured 19 licks per bout totaling 380 strikes after skipping homework. Doctors said the boy was not injured. The teacher claimed prior training justified allowing students to choose punishment. The case is considered closed.
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Nelson
Jet Tankers May Refuel in Midair
The Air Force considers jet powered tankers to fuel B52 heavy bombers in flight as they near transition from piston KC97 Stratofreighter aircraft. B52s, arriving off the production line late this year, will use in flight fuel replenishment to offset eight jet engines consumption while mid air refueling for B47 jets remains standard.
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Elton C
Fay Washington
Air Force
Strategie Air Command
Lawrence named chairman of mechanical conference
Carl Lawrence of Tulsa Oklahoma elected chairman of the Mechanical Conference of the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association at the closing session of a two day meeting that drew 300 delegates. Little Rock Virginia and Oregon reported no sale or cigarette tax changes.
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Little. Rock
Carl Az Lawrence
Tulsa Okla
Ivas
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
Paliey Black
Amarilla
Tex
Globe Times
Lawrence
Little Rock
Markets Lift and Steady Hogs Cattle Sheep Report
Illinois stockyards notes hogs 7000 head active with 184 lb and lighter weights firm to strong, sows steady. cattle and calves weak but steady mix of utility and commercial offerings. Chicago grains pull back after early gains. soybeans drop but old crop wheat holds. New York stocks steady with limited shifts. cotton futures rise on demand. poultry and produce mostly steady with modest price moves.
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T. Louis Livestock National
Bockyards
Ill
Chicago
Board of Trade
New York
Benny's Daughter Is Married at Hollywood Gala
Benny's daughter Joan and Seti Baker tied the knot in a Beverly Hills ceremony attended by stars. Jack Benny, wearing white attire and glasses, officiated as Rabbi Edgar Magnin oversaw the double ring rite. The wedding reportedly cost about 25,600 dollars and drew a starry crowd at the Beverly Hills Hotel Crystal Room.
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Bob Thomas
Beverly Hills
Calif
Joan Benny
Seti Baker
Jack Benny
Hollywood
Benny
Joan
Baker
New York
Harry Baker
Edgar E. Magnin
O'Brien Leads Strip Cafe Venture on Las Vegas Strip
Pat O'Brien teams with investors to open Pat O'Brien's Desert Spa style restaurant and hotel, claiming the famous name will draw patrons. He plans to visit at least 24 hours weekly, perform on stage, mingle with guests, and share stories while lenders profit from the venture on the Las Vegas Strip.
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Jidek Dempsey
Doe di Maggio
Pat O'Brien
Histro
Las Vegas
O'Brien
Brentwood
Toala Shors
Dinty Monre
Luchow
New York
O'Brien Enlists Backers for Las Vegas Ship
O'Brien secures financial backing from William O'Connor, a Los Angeles businessman, who says New York Texas and California investors intend to back the Las Vegas Ship. Names will be released after Nevada approval. Groundbreaking occurred ten days ago with building to start within a week, beginning with a casino and bar, then a 200 room hotel.
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O'Brien
William O'Connor
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Pat
New York
Texas
California
Nevada
Fin
O'Connor
Berlin Population Surpassed by Few Global Cities in 1949
The 1949 data show Berlin's population at 4,355,000, ranking behind London New York and Tokyo. This places Berlin among the world's top urban populations alongside those metropolises, reflecting postwar demographic shifts and reconstruction pressures.
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Berlin
London
New York
Tokyo
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