Eisenhower Vetoes Three Bills and Signs Fifteen More
President Eisenhower pocket vetoed three measures and signed fifteen into law, completing a batch sent by Congress. He criticized one of the signed bills but approved it for promoting political equality for Indians. The vetoed items included compensation for a Lincoln architect and a Tulsa veteran, plus a city and county of Denver street-improvement payment. The White House desk is now cleared for golf and trout fishing as the President heads to Cherry Hills for a weekend.
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Eisenhower
Congress
California
Minnesota
Nebraska
Oregon
Wisconsin
Bernard M. Shanley
Col
Harry F. Cunningham
Lincoln
Neb
United States
Cunningham
Department of Justice
Harold Joe Davis
Tulsa
Okla
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Lowry Air Force Base
White House
Cherry Hills County
John S. Doud
Air Force
Maj
William G. Draper
Draper
Europe
New
Trade Unionists Weigh Block On Oklahoma Fairgrounds Contracts
Oklahoma City labor leaders from three construction trades unions plan to block awards for 808 260 dollars of fairgrounds work set to be let Tuesday. They oppose heavy public works wage scales used for grading sewers and paving, arguing wages will push work to transient laborers. City Manager Ross Taylor defends the classifications.
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Oklahoma City
Ross Taylor
Taylor
Roy Tillman
Roofers
Diesel engine myths on hill coast dangers
Contrary to common belief, shutting off ignition while coasting downhill is not economical. Unburned gas drawn into cylinders dilutes oil reducing lubrication efficiency and adds risk of explosion when ignition is reapplied in the muffler.
St Marys Announces Enrollment for 1953 54
St Marys school sets enrollment for Monday and Tuesday as prep for the 1953 54 year. Classes begin September 1 with 9 am to 5 pm enrollment for grades 1 through 8 in the high school building. Sister M Macaria says last year’s record 480 pupils will push staffing needs.
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St. Mary’s School
M. Macarcia
St. Mary’s
Macaria
St. Mary's
Our Lady of the Lake College
San Antonio
Noel Best Known Of All U S POWs
Red Cross staff in Korea note AP photographer Frank Nowak among POWs as the most recognized by returnees. Carol Cooper of New Britain says almost every man misses him and praises his conduct. Noel is repatriated, now in Tokyo, with famed blue pants insignia noted by former prisoners.
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Freedom Village
Korea
Red Cross
North Korea
Frank Now
Carol Cooper
New Britain
Attorney Sues For Impounding Truman Data
Nashville attorney Fyke Farmer filed in federal court in Kansas City to impound government documents held by former President Harry Truman. He seeks evidence for a suit challenging wartime tax collection, claiming Truman’s affidavit blocks document production while Truman contends the papers are official government records.
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Nashville
Tenn
Fyke Farmer
Kansas City
Harry Truman
Farmer
Mr. Truman
Truman
White House
United States
U. S
Harry Spaulding
Allooe
Julius and
Ethel Rosenberg
County Farmers Support U. S. Wheat Quotas in Victory
Oklahoma and Comanche county voters approved federal wheat marketing quotas by wide margins. Statewide figures show 89 percent support from 75 counties. PMA supervisor Bill Sieg said quotas take effect this fall as farmers plant, with acreage already allocated below 1952 levels due to bumper crops and bulging surplus.
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Oklahoma
Comanche County
PMA
Bill Sieg
America
U. S
Printers Union Opens Convention in Detroit
The International Typographical Union met in Detroit for its 95th convention with President Woodruff Randolph seeking reelection on the Progressive party slate. Clifford Sparkman of AFL local 18 aimed for Randolph's post on the independent ticket as about 400 delegates debated using the defense fund to launch union newspapers in strike towns and the impact of teletypesetting on the trade.
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Detroit
International Typographical
Woodruff Randolph
Progressive Party
Clifford Sparkman
AFL
Randolph
Independent Party
ITU
Defense Fund
Aide Faces Charge In Gas Death
Hartford police say Edward Harrington, 22, admitted helping Mary Lou Vaughn, 24, commit death by own action by opening three gas stove jets then leaving. Vaughn died of gas poisoning after a late night visit. Harrington is held on breach of peace with coroner's inquest pending.
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Hartford
Conn
Edward J. Harrington
Mary Lou Vaughn
Harrington
Vaughn
Germany
Beauty And Muscles Save Student's Life
Chicago 18 year old beauty queen Myrna Hansen Miss United States 1953 leaped from a sailboat into Lake Michigan to save companion Albert Latorra 22 a St Joseph College student from drowning Hansen kept his head above water until a Coast Guard rescue boat reached them Latorra was knocked unconscious by the boat boom but suffered no injuries in the end
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Chicago
Myrna Hansen
United States
Lake Michigan
Albert Latorra
St. Joseph’s College
Rensselaer
Ind
Miss Hansen
Chimpanzees Show Simple Arithmetic and Self Recognition
Chimps, regarded as the smartest apes, can master basic arithmetic and apparently recognize photographs of themselves. They also learn table manners including use of a cup and saucer, knife and fork.
Big Outlay Seen Here For Repair Of County Homes
Comanche county homeowners plan to spend about 1 756 000 in 1953 on repairing and modernizing non farm dwellings. The Tile Council of America cites a postwar boom tapering and notes two of three homeowners will spend on property upgrades. Painting, roofing, and plumbing updates are common, with nationwide repairs nearing 4 billion dollars for 1953.
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Comanche County
Robert Bailey
Tile Council of America
U.S
Tile Council
U. S
Harrison Seized Freed POW Returns Home at Travis
At Travis Air Force Base California Barbara Anne Harrison and family greet Lt Col Thomas D Harrison the senior American captive freed by the Communists as nine repatriated prisoners land. Harrison who lost a leg in North Korea May 21 walked from the plane with others carried on litters. Fellow repatriate Sgt. Florence A Buzbee of Ruskin Florida rushes home to his gravely ill father.
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Travis Air Force Base
Calif
Barbara Anne
Harrison
Thomas D. Harrison
Saturay
North Korea
Frence A. Buzbee
Ruskin
Fila
Four Flags Planted at North Pole by Admiral Peary
Admiral Peary reportedly planted four flags at the North Pole the Stars and Stripes the D A R flag the Navy League banner and the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity flag during the expedition the account highlights national symbols and fraternal presence in the Arctic feat.
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Peary
Stars and Stripes
Navy League
Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
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