Baby Buried 18 Hours in Grave Lives Alive
AUGUSTA GA UPA one week old child buried 18 hours in a shallow backyard grave wax reported suffering exposure and a slight fung infection at Talmadge Memorial Hospital Thursday Coroner T R May of Lincoln County said the child believed dead was buried Tuesday by its grandmother Mrs Pinkie Barksdale near the Barksdale home about 12 miles north of Lincoln ton Go Mrs Barksdale said she heard crying Wednesday and dug up the casket a wooden box about 12 inches deep The baby was alive The coroner examined the infant and recommended it be brought to the hospital here A hospital spokesman listed the infant in serious condition Sheriff W A Hammond said the grandmother's brother reported the burial and he investigated the scene The sheriff said he was assured by the grandmother that the baby was dead and would return to open the grave The next day found the baby alive The sheriff added no charges would be filed at present.
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Augusta
Upa
Talmadge Memorial Hospital
T. R. May
Lincoln County
Pinkie Barksdale
Barksdale
Lincolnton
Orécal
W. A. Hammond
Newsmen Permitted to Visit Red China on Trial Basis
The United States authorized 24 American newsmen to travel to Communist China on a six to seven month experimental basis. Passports will allow China travel and the plan seeks equal treatment with reporters allowed into the United States. Returns depend on whether Beijing permits free dispatches and access for reporters.
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Washington
United States
Red
China
Dulles
Red China
Ameliaa
Dullés
Comunists
Ching
Four Die and Two Hurt in Plane Crash Near New York
A Coast Guard twin engine Grumman Albatross crashed while taking off from Floyd Bennett Field on Thursday. Officials report four crew members were killed and two injured as the aircraft plunged to earth shortly after lift off.
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New York
Coast Guard
Floyd Bennett Field
Poles Defect From Polish Liner In Denmark Visit
The Polish liner Batory sailed home from Copenhagen after at least 25 passengers deserted for asylum. Police kept exact numbers secret while 800 passengers toured for two days in Denmark. Some Poles remained ashore or hid during tours, with passports held by the shipmaster.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Batory
Justice Ministry
the Batory
Geynia
Otlers
Reuther Fiat Lux? Union Offer on Auto Prices
Walter Reuther proposes a game like heads I win tails you lose to auto makers, promising to consider price reductions on 1958 models when setting union demands six to ten months later. He stresses the four day week and higher pay, with no pledge to cut current scales.
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Auto Workers Union
Walter Reuther
Unnion
Hoffa Memory Questioned Over Dio Ties in 1953 Deal
Senate rackets panel pressed James Hoffa on alleged plots with racketeer Johnny Dio to bring AFL CIO Local 102 into the Teamsters in 1953. Kennedy cited a printed charge about an $11 000 payoff, Hoffa offered a partial explanation and denied knowledge of the sums. Recordings of wire taps were played as aides described the Allentown plant case and Dio Hoffa conversations.
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Washington
Senate
James R. Hoffa
Johnny Dio
Sen. Ives
Hoffa
Stacke
Robert ¥. Kennndy
Kennedy
Dio
Teamsters Union
Pennsylvania
Die
Ve At
Lady Fair Fashions
Innc
Allentown
Hoffe
New York
Afl-United Auto Workers
Sinatra injured by close range blank cartridge at studio
Hollywood Frankie Sinatra suffered minor neck injuries when a blank .38 cartridge fired too close to his neck at Goldwyn Studios. A studio doctor gave an anti tetanus shot and Sinatra continued filming despite the blast scorching his shirt and leaving him shaken but able to work.
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Hollywood
Frankie Sinatra
Goldwyn Studios
Sinatra
West and Dillon deny Confidential lies in libel trial
Mae West and Mrs Josephine Dillon deny Confidential magazine allegations about their lives. West says Chalky Wright could not have lived with her for a year and cites an affidavit denying the story. Dillon calls the piece manufactured, as trial details continue on the libel case.
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Los Angeles
Confidential
Mae West
Josephine Dillon
Clark Gable
Miss West
Soxer
Chalky
Wright
Ravenswood
Bellflower Tot Dies in Tiny Pool
A 3-year-old boy, Christopher David Armijo, drowned in a plastic backyard pool at 13122 Vultee Street Bellflower. His mother Alice Armijo says she was in the front yard about 15 minutes. rescuers worked over an hour before he was pronounced dead at St. Helen's Hospital.
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Bellflower
Christopher David Armijo
Alice
Armijo
Vultee St
St. Helen's Hospital
Head-on Crash Kills Five in Henderson Nevada
Five people died in a head on collision in Henderson involving a station wagon and a passenger car. The Kraft family of Las Vegas perished and Mrs Lorenzo D Whittle of San Angelo survived, now in grave condition at Rose de Lima Hospital.
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Henderson
Nev
William
C. Kraft
Las Vegas
Lorenzo D. Whittle
San Angelo
Kraft
Whittle
Rose de Lima Hospital
Living costs hit new high. pay raise granted to 15000 workers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a nationwide cost of living surge to a new all-time high. In Long Beach Los Angeles, 15000 workers across Chrysler Ford General Motors and electrical manufacturing get wage raises, while transportation shows a slight dip. Prices rise for meat, cigarettes, rent, and clothing, with the local index hitting a record 121.1.
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California
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Chrysler Corp
Ford
General Motors
Oer
Movie Star Denied His General s Star
The Senate Armed Services Committee blocked the promotion of Jimmy Stewart from colonel to brigadier general in the Air Force Reserve by 11 to 2, citing insufficient Reserve activity. The panel also postponed Eisenhower’s nominee Dr. Paul Foote for defense secretary of research and engineering and blocked Col John Montgomery’s promotion. Other routine promotions to Senate confirmation were sent, including Jess Larson’s from colonel to brigadier general. Chairman Russell said the action did not reflect on Stewart or Montgomery and acknowledged their competence.
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Washington
L.B
Senate Armed Services Committee
Jimmy Stewart
Air Force Reserve
Stewart
S. E
Eisenhower
Paul ID. Foote
John 5. Montgomery
Montgomery
Nadles
Senate
Jess Larson
General Services
President Truman
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Brush Fire Near Paso Robles Consumes 200 Acres
A brush fire three miles southwest of Paso Robles burned about 200 acres of oak trees and brush Thursday night, with firefighters reporting the blaze burning out of control as of late evening. Fire officials urged caution as flames threatened nearby brush and light structures. Local crews battled the fire through the night to prevent spread and possible evacuations.
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Paso Robles
Contral
Plank Collapse Traps Boy in Abandoned Mine Shaft
TIMMINS Ontario AP rescue crews freed 14 year old Ronnie Blakemore from a 20 foot level in an abandoned gold mine shaft after plank collapse. His 15 year old companion Bonar Scholes was not seen from the surface and feared to have fallen to the shaft bottom. About 60 rescuers worked overnight to shore the shaft and search for Scholes as Hollinger mine crews aided. Timmins lies 175 miles north of Lake Huron.
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Timmins
Ont
Ronnie Blakemore
Pele
Bonar Scholes
Vipond
Blakemore
Lake Huron
Jimmy Crickets and the Hot Shucks Brigadier Promotion
The piece mocks Jimmy Stewart’s failed promotion to brigadier general, noting officials disliked his casual manner and frequent shucks. It commends his solo flight across the drink and calls him a good Leombonist, with continued interest in his Spirit.o recordings and the Serenade in Blue.
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St. Louis
Senate passes rail bill shielding railroads from antitrust suits
Washington UPI reports Senate passage of a bill shielding railroads from antitrust suits for agreeing on hauling freight and passenger rates for government use, sending the measure to the President for signature.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Dope tragedy told in life of young doctor couple
A detailed narrative follows a young doctor and his wife as they confront the dope habit. The piece explores the disturbing impact on their lives and the future they seek to build despite temptation and danger.
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San Diego
Carl
Peiping
U. S
State Department
Lincoln White
Ask Asylum
L.A.C
Reuther
Boy
Fear Pal
REP
Gable’s ‘Ex’ and
Mae West Claim
Edward Conrey
Conroy
Boxer
Harry McCarthy
Tony Beach
Jimmy Crickets
Sid Joaius Trade
Joe
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