Batista Wins Easily in Cuba Presidential Race
Maj. Gen. Fulgencio Batista claimed a commanding lead after Grau San Martin withdrew late, with official counts showing Batista ahead as Grau urged a boycott. Army and semiofficial tallies placed Batista far ahead in votes and coalition support across offices.
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Cuba
Fulgencio Batista
Batista
Ramon Grau San Mart
Grau
Army
Rafael Guas Inclan
Quitting
Sixth Grader Sends To CAA For Air Photo
A San Bernardino sixth grader, Josephine Cadena, wrote to the Civil Aeronautics Administration asking for more information on air and requesting pictures to display on a classroom bulletin board. The CAA is considering the request.
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CAA
Harman W. Nichols
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Administration
San Bernardino
Josephine Cadena
Gay
Air
Voter Dilemma and School Incident Highlight Election Week
Fragmented notes describe a principal alerted to alleged misconduct by a patrol boy toward a girl, a citizen humorously doubting campaign claims, and Air Force Magazine seeking a skilled recruit. The piece mentions efforts to mobilize service personnel to vote and guidance on voting laws for soldiers.
Quotes From Librarian Duncan Emrich Elusive Folklore Figure
The text presents quotes attributed to Duncan Emrich, head of the Library of Congress folklore section, describing his travels and collecting wishes. It includes a fragment from Persia about a woman and a Swedish saying about taking an eel by the tail. The excerpt seems to capture humorous or ironic folklore remarks.
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Duncan Emrich
Emrich
Library of Congress
Persia
Sweden
Vote Seen In Michigan Off-Year Election
An estimated 2,100,009 voters were expected to cast ballots in Michigan's off-year election affecting the nation's future. A yes vote would propel Democratic Gov. G. Mennen Williams toward an unprecedented fourth two-year term and broader political prominence.
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Detroit
Michigan
G. Mennen Williams
Sour losers would sharpen politics says Hal Boyle
Hal Boyle argues defeated candidates should drop the faux sportsmanship and send real blunt telegrams to winners. He mocks post election niceties and offers sharper one liners that challenge the victor and expose political faults.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Camn
Washington, D.C
Kansas Awards Pike Feasibility Survey Contracts
The Kansas Turnpike Authority awarded two contracts for feasibility studies of four proposed extensions. Studies cost about 231000 dollars and include a Wichita to Hays route via Hutchinson and Great Bend, plus an intercity viaduct and new bridge in the Kansas City area and an extension toward northeastern Kansas near St. Joseph. The turnpike would span from Kansas City Kansas to the Oklahoma border linking Lawrence Topeka and Wichita.
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Great Bend
Kas
Kansas
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Lawrence
Topeka
Wichita
Wickersham Urges One-Package Air Power Purchase
Rep. Victor Wickersham of Oklahoma urges Congress to buy in a single package all essentials for the nation’s air power. He criticizes piecemeal air base planning as hindering growth and calls for immediate approval of everything needed to develop a combat ready organization.
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Washington
Victor Wickersham
D-Okla
House Armed Services Committee
Congress
Wickersham
It Isn t Logical For Driver To Keep Arm Around Wife
Marel L. Webster 30 denied a police charge of driving 50 mph with one arm around a woman on the 16th Street viaduct. He stated the companion was his wife and argued it is not logical to drive with an arm around a spouse. The judge discharged the careless driving charge.
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Denver
Marel L. Webster
16Th Street
Webster
J. Joe Rawlinson
Rawlinson
Eddie
Debbie
New York
Copacabana
Jill Corey
Terry Moore
Mamie van Doren
Hollywood
Johnny Grant
Grant
Burbank
el Paso
Tomboy
Skouras Leaves Over $1 Million To Family Heirs
The will of theater magnate Charles P. Skouras leaves more than a million dollars to his immediate family. Florence Skouras receives separate property including a Beverly Hills home and a San Diego theater property plus stocks and bonds in six corporations. She holds in trust the community stock and bond interests. Skouras died October 22 at age 65 from a heart ailment.
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Los Angeles
Charles P. Skouras
Florence
Beverly Hills
San Diego
Skouris
West Virginia Democrat Seeks All-Democratic Delegation
West Virginia congressman candidate Neely, 79, delivered an election eve address in Fairmont blaming President Eisenhower for economic woes in the state. He claimed 25 percent rise in bankruptcies, 2.5 billion dollars lost by farmers, 180000 jobless, and warned of panic. His Republican rival is Tom Sweeney of Wheeling.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Een. Neely
Wva
West Virginia
Eisener
Eisenhower
Hoover
Ike
Neely
Tom Sweeney
Wheeling
Daughter-In-Law Killer Judged Insane
Dora Liter 50 indicted for murder of daughter in law Edith Liter 21 and committed to Lima state hospital after 30 days of observation. Edith's body found at their Cedar Mills home. Liter claimed to report death to God. Cause of death not announced.
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West Union
Ohio
Dora Liter
Lima State Hospital
Adams County
Edith Liter
Cedar Mills
Liter
L. A. Bushong
Lima
Doctor Advice From Columbus Physicians Calms Pre-Election Nerves
In Columbus Ohio a group of local doctors counseled an audience on reducing nervous tension before elections. They recommended whitewashing walls a good cry and relaxation techniques. One speaker kept slipping his left shoe on and off during the talk at Central High.
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Columbus
Ohio
Columbus Academy of Mediae Health
Central High
Publicity and romance swirl around Fisher Reynolds romance
Hollywood buzz centers on Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds as reports question a June wedding. Friends note early fame and publicity helped their careers, while others fear excessive limelight may derail the couple. Fisher, a rising star, and Reynolds, from Burbank, project a stable image despite industry speculation.
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Aline Mosby
Hollywood
Eddie Fisher
Debbie Reynolds
Filmville
Terrorists Strike Again In Algiers
In Algiers a new wave of terror began with three fire bombs in the area, two did not explode but caused little damage. Across Algeria early Monday a total of 30 bombs and fire bombs killed seven and wounded ten as France mobilized 2,700 paratroopers and guards to quell the campaign.
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Algiers
Ontory
Algeria
France
Morocco
Terrorist Attacks Hit Constantine Center
Gangs or militants carried out attacks on Constantine causing widespread damage and prompting a security response as authorities report on the incident. Local residents described fear and displacement while investigations continue into the attackers and their motives.
Tight Oregon race pits Curzon and Neuberger for Senate
Republicans and Democrats expect a tight vote in Oregon as voters decide the Senate contest between GOP Sen. Guy Curzon and Democratic challenger Richard L. Neuberger. Voters will also choose four members of the House and a governor.
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Portland
Ore
Guy Curzon
Richard L. Neuberger
House of Representatives
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