Death March Sarge Declares He’s Sorry
A man recalls aiding a drowning sergeant in turbulent water. He describes struggling to reach the sergeant, who fought and eventually went limp. The rescuer and several witnesses attempted to help as waves pulled others away. The last person to exit the water reflects on the perilous scene.
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Sarge
Sgt. McKeon
Edwin Leonard
Roselle Park
N.S
David H. McPherson
Cratham
N. J
Eyeglass aesthetics urged by optometrists in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Optometric Association hears a call from Dr. Hoyt Purvis of Jonesboro for greater attention to style in eyeglass fitting. He warned the field risks becoming backward on cosmetic value, urging colleagues to balance function with appearance.
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ULSA
Okla. OP
American Optometric Assn
Hoyt 8. Purvis
Jonesboro
Ark
Oklahoma Optometric Assn
Dulles and Legislators Meet on Middle East
Dulles briefed Senate and House leaders on Middle East tensions in Washington as White House officials signaled a possible presidential foreign policy address April 21. Martin said no emergency exists yet but warned against rising hostility. no congressional action was requested. Officials stressed informational briefing and noted readiness to act within constitutional means if needed.
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Washington
James C. Hagerty
White Point
House
Martin
Eisenhower
Society of Newspaper Editors
Tieanthanes Ista Mandawesid
Middle East
Erauney Fou Aalley
Cne
United States
Dulles
Senate
Knowland
Calif
Rayburn
D-Tex
Johnson
Texas
Near East
Arends
Ilinois
GOP
State Department
George
Dga
Foreign Relations Committee
Republican Policy Committee
Bridges
New Hampshire
H. Alexander Smith
Salé Constall
R-Mass
Richards
D- SC
Foreign Affairs Committee
Vorys
R-Ohio
McCormack
Dmass
Halleck
R-Ind
R-Hi
Carl Albert
D- Okla
Fireman Charged in Arson Linked to Dumont Fire
A 36 year old volunteer fireman and fund drive chairman for a new fire house was charged with arson after a four hour blaze destroyed Fire House No. 2 in Dumont New Jersey. Four colleagues were injured and a ladder truck worth 8700 was destroyed. Carey posted 10000 bail and denied motive.
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Dumont
N. J. Up
Orson
John Carey
Carey
Felix Angellillis
Bergen County
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Herbert Allmers Sr
City Plans Gas Rate Boost and System Purchase
City officials propose a $391,718.82 gas system purchase including mains meters regulators and equipment in two annexed areas transferring about 2 450 customers to the city. The plan covers feeder mains on Spring Street and other facilities in Las Cerritos Atherton and surrounding streets with transfer expected to complete within 90 days.
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Wehe
Gas Department
S ¥ Spring St
Felo Verde Aves
Southern Counties Gas Co
Dis Stearns St
Studebaker Retribution
Aris
Stearns
Las Cerritos
Atherton St
San Gabriel River
Macy’s Opens Amid 6000-Worker Strike
Macy’s flagship store on Herald Square in Manhattan opened for business despite a strike by a union representing about 6,000 sales employees. About 350 customers faced boos and catcalls from roughly 2,500 pickets as they entered the store. Supervisory and executive staff manned counters.
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New York
U?l
Syomen
Macy's
Herald’ S Square
Manhattan
Blue Cross Enrolls 3 726 289 in 55
Hollywood Fla 2 Blue Cross plans enrolled 3 726 289 Americans during 1955 their national organization reported today in convention. Total membership was listed as 51 529 940 nearly one out of every three persons in the United States. A spokesman called it the largest voluntary organization of our times. Five Canadian Blue Cross plans have signed up nearly 26 per cent of population in the areas they serve.
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Hollywood
Fla. 2
Blue+ Cross
United States
Our Times
Blue Cross Plans
Ruptured Men Get $3.50 Gift for Trying This
Union strike at Ebysician's Appliance Company in Kansas City following failed negotiations. Picket lines stood as police monitored early morning activity. The company offered a $3.50 special truss to workers, with details through circulars from the International Brotherhood, Teamsters Local 2906.
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Jack I . — Straus
Wheelock Ieee
Ee Ree
Esie Suse
Ebysician
The
International Brotherhood/pig
Main
Kansas City
Teamsters
Missouri
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