Dragon bites explorer on Komodo trip yields wild tale
Sydney dispatch details naturalist explorer Wyman Carroll who says a Komodo dragon bit his arm, leaving him with a cast. The feature traces Carroll’s daring expeditions from West Africa to Indonesia, describing his encounters with jaguars, pangolins, okapis, and the legendary island lizard while reflecting on the explorer’s pursuit of danger and adventure.
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Benson Cites Peace and Prosperity Under Eisenhower
Secretary Ezra Taft Benson told a Houston Republican dinner that the administration is proving peace and unprecedented prosperity can coexist. He urged quick enactment of the president’s nine point farm program to aid peacetime farmers and said Eisenhower would likely seek a second term, calling it a blessing for the world and America.
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Weather for Other Areas Brief Weekend Outlook
A raw January weekend brings cold wet weather east of the Rockies with rain and snow across many regions. Arctic air drives below zero temps in the Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin while highs touch 64 in Miami area and 31 in Tallahassee. Far West remains fairly mild with 40s in Washington and Oregon and low 50s in California.
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Order Served on Father Who Took Daughter Away
Wichita police served a restraining order on Charles William Harris after he took his year old daughter Wanda from a Nickerson parade school and brought her to Wichita. Harris told police he wanted to see his son and contacted relatives to help. his wife Verius Harris accompanied Reno County Undersheriff Jim Ware during the serving. Wanda was reported taken forcibly and screaming.
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East German names defense minister for new army
BERLIN The Communist East German government named Deputy Premier Willi Stoph as its first defense minister. Stoph, age 41, will direct the newly authorized East German People's Army linked to the Red NATO created last spring by the Soviet Union. Representatives of the eight Soviet satellites in the Red alliance will meet in Prague next Friday.
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Ex-Tax Agent on Probation in Detroit Case
W John W Ward a 37 year old former IRS agent from Grasse Pointe was placed on a one year probation for failing to file his 1952 and 1953 income tax returns. He pleaded guilty and the government said his 1952-53 income totaled $26000. Federal Judge Arthur Kosinski sentenced him yesterday.
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Hope Abandoned On 5 Men Under Bridge
Five workers missing after a 150-ton center section of a new Brazos River bridge collapsed south of Hempstead Texas. Four others injured, two seriously, as concrete pier failure sent steel beams crashing. Names include Hoff Bellville and Rethea. bridge valued at half a million dollars, replacing a 50-year-old span.
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Drilling Pace Slow in Kansas Oil Gas Output Rises
Oil and gas activity in Kansas showed a slower drilling pace, yet production edged higher with 86 new wells started and 87 completed in the week. Oil wells estimate 15,908 barrels daily, 8 gas wells 45,414,000 cubic feet daily. 29 dry holes, 3 wells worked over, 2 salt water disposal wells. State Conservation Division reports prorated area totals 12,114 barrels daily from 26 new oil wells and 6,786,000 cubic feet daily from 6 gas wells.
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Airm en Escape Injury Near Reese AFB
A B 5 bomber made a forced landing about three miles north of Reese Air Force Base due to engine trouble. The crew of four escaped injury, including 2nd Lt Don Drake of Rock, Kansas, Capt James Lockey of Lubbock, and 1st Lt sen Dement of Twin Falls, Idaho. The aircraft was badly damaged.
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Livestock Sales Reach $7.7 Million at Denver Show
Denver officials reported livestock sales at the 350th National Western Stock Show totaled 7 723 000 dollars, about 800 000 below 1955, due to fewer entries though quality remained high. The junior show reserve grand champion steer sold for 1 11 per pound, a record high, bought by Montgomery Ward & Co for Judye Horst of Wisner Neb 1000 pound hereford.
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Pope Blesses Lambs in Colorful St Agnes Day Ceremony
The Pope blessed two lambs during a St Agnes Day ceremony at the Vatican. Wool from the lambs will be woven into palliums worn by clergy, including the Pope and archbishops. The event follows last year’s cancellation due to the Pope’s illness.
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