Greatest Civilian Soldier York Dying in Bed at 72
Bedridden Alvin C. York, famed World War I hero, faces illness and tax challenges amid fading memory. The former Medal of Honor recipient, celebrated for killing 25 Germans and capturing 132 in the Argonne, now struggles with health and finances in Tennessee.
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UPI
Tennessee Hills
Alvin C. York
U.S
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Anither
Argonne Forest
France
John J. Pershing
York
Tanthiy Sabe
HNO
Hanoi
Hilton and Sheraton Rivalry Goes Literary and Real
United Press International reports a growing rivalry between Hilton and Sheraton hotel chains. The piece blends industry wit with profiles, noting Conrad Hilton, the Be My Guest bank, and the Sheraton founder Ernest Henderson. It hints both chains influence culture through branding and humor.
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Dick West
United Press International
Washington
UPI
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Sheratons
Inn-Kerpee
Hilton
Nny
Hilios
Boston
Sersing
Henderson
Tus Sheraton Carlton Suis
Hendersones
Romine
Gabor
Elizabeth Tayin
Hillons
Rattlesnake in Turbulent Sky Aboard Small Plane
In Tulsa a rattlesnake loose in a small airplane panicked a pilot and passengers. One man bailed out without a parachute as crew and others tried to manage the serpents. The snake remained aboard as they landed, then the plane was cleared and the crew fled. An earlier sighting reported a 4 foot coil under a seat. In Syracuse police responded to a wandering sow case complicating local farm safety.
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Tulsa
Okla
Raimen
Baskin
Doctor touts drug for psychosomatic cases at hospital
New York physician Dr. Walter Evans of S. Clare Hospital reported enthusiastic results from pinencizine, sold as Naturaily, in 26 patients with psychosomatic symptoms including ulcers and bronchitis. He said several improved within days to weeks, with clearer facial expression and better posture, though the drug carries potential risks and unknown long term effects.
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Walner Li
Feau
S. Clares Hospital
York
New York
Evans
Westy
Haria
Evers
Human Relations Group Meets To Face Race Tension
In Memphis a bi racial human relations group plans talks with city officials to ease racial tensions. George Lee, a prominent Negro leader and Memphis insurance executive, warns of continued demonstrations as the two week truce unfolds. Police and lawyers outline cases involving 23 Negro students and a juvenile arrest following a transit incident.
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City Commission
George We
Lee
Owen College
Tennessee
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Hunan
Russeil BR
Dime-Store Heir Weds Starlet Today in California
San Francisco AP dispatch reports Lance Revenuion, heir to a dime-store fortune, marries Hollywood star Jill Hutton in a hotel suite ceremony. The bride, 19, arrives from Mexico City. the groom, 74, is known for racing sports cars.
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Lance
Hallywnorl
Jill
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Michaina
Barbara Hulton
Dime Aioe
Mexico City
Count Court Heugh-Reventian
Miss Hutton
California Supreme Court
Marshall McComb
Mark Japkins Hotel
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