Ike Leads Stevenson in Illinois Primary Polls
A survey of Illinois delegates shows 10 Democrats backing Stevenson and two backing Kefauver, with 27 Republicans supporting Eisenhower. Kefauver's write in votes underperformed, while Eisenhower is expected to secure nearly all GOP delegates, though Stevenson could gain 19 more if Chicago backer Mayor Richard J. Daley influences the Chicago area.
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Tennessee
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Downstate
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Shooting Case Hearing Set For April 30 In Las Vegas
Preliminary hearing for Mrs. Dorothy Pursley, 44, of Phoenix, on an attempted murder charge for wounding Paula Pursley, 26, a Berkeley Girl Scout director, in a hotel room on March 14, was scheduled for April 30. Police say Pursley admitted shooting by mistake while aiming at Patricia Platt of Seattle, bride of her former husband.
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Storm hits Dania and West Hollywood Fla injuring at least 20
A violent storm with strong winds and heavy rain tore through Dania and West Hollywood causing over one million dollars in damage. Officials say a tornado is likely, although no funnel was seen. Buildings hit include a drive-in theater Jai-Alai Fronton motor courts homes and an elementary school. At least 20 injured with one in critical condition Marty Batcho aged 78 injured in West Hollywood.
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Negro Singer Attacked in Alabama Incident Sparks Outrage
Nat King Cole, native of Montgomery, is assaulted on stage in Birmingham. Five suspects from Anniston and Birmingham are named with ages and occupations. Police found a car with two rifles and weapons outside the venue. Asa Carter allied groups condemn violence as Citizens Councils debate aims. Cole recounts sudden attack, returning audience shows support, plans for medical care and continued performances.
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Birmingham News
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Butler Says Ike May Not Be Candidate
ST. LOUIS Democratic National Chairman Paul M. Butler says it is possible President Eisenhower might not be a candidate in November. It would cause grave concern over who is nominated as his running mate and the impact on the campaign.
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ST. Louis
Paul M. Butler
Eisenhower
Turnabout Santa Gets $5412 for Hospital Bills
Deputy Sheriff Robert Tice received 5412 to pay hospital and medical bills after critical injuries from a Christmas Eve wreck. Tice, who has long played Santa for handicapped and shut-in children, said he believes in Santa Claus as area residents contributed the funds.
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Robert Tice
Santa Claus
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Santa
Clerks to Register Voters At San Diego Seminar
A naval information program led by Rear Adm. B B Taylor includes four clerks to register voters for an upcoming board election. The event, held May 1 in San Francisco, aims to inform the public about registration and voting procedures. Navy officials and public information officers participate to provide guidance.
Law Itself Beats Narcotic Charge in Rivas Case
In Los Angeles, a narcotics case against Steve D. Rivas was dismissed after police allegedly entered his home illegally. Judge Joseph Mareati insisted constitutional rights must be protected, despite the officer actions and claims of drug possession including barbiturates and 40 grams of heroin.
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Los Angeles
Steve D. Rivas
Joseph Mareati
Rivas
Mareau
Fluoridation Defeated in Three California Towns
In San Francisco the city water fluoridation plan was rejected across three Northern California communities. Fairfield voted against it 768 to 427, Woodland opposed 1,447 to 787, and Rio Vista decided to drop fluoridation by 559 to 307, ending five years of continued fluoridation there.
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