Wilson cane sells for six twenty five at Democratic sale
A Washington Post article notes President Woodrow Wilson's gold header cane led the Democratic World Women's Club auction, selling for 625 dollars. The event raised several thousand dollars, aiding the club's causes. Donor was Wilson's widow. buyer was Courtland X. Silver of St. Paul, who gave the cane to Mrs. Leslie Biffle.
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Woodrow Wilson
National Democratic Club
Wilson
Courtland IX. Silver
St. Paul, Minn
Leslie Biffle
Senate
Biffle
Adlai Stevenson
Eagle Pass
Tex
Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
Coonskin
Tony Cotronea
St. Paul
Minn
Club
Oscar Chapman
Back-Dating School Oath Bill Moves to Senate Floor
In Sacramento a bill back-dating the anti Communist oath for public school employees to October 3 1945 instead of September 10 1948 advances to the Senate floor. Sponsor Nelson Dilworth says the change is needed for security and cites Los Angeles County cases. The measure also asks whether current advocacy of a foreign government against the United States would be stated.
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Los Ageles
Kennedy
C. H. Langstaff
Communist Party
United States
Seven Towns Flooded After Reservoir Gate Burst
Flood waters burst through a reservoir gate Tuesday causing floods across seven villages in Fukushima Japan. Bridges were washed out and a dozen homes swept away while residents faced rising water and displacement. Local officials coordinated evacuation efforts and assessed damage to roads and utilities.
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Japan
Senate Unit OKs the Trade Bill in Senate Finance
Washington reports the Senate Finance Committee approved Eisenhower’s foreign trade bill by a 13 to 2 vote amid expected floor battles. Supporters tout a three year extension of reciprocal trade pacts and new authority to cut tariffs, while opponents seek oil import curbs and stricter conditions. Debates could begin Monday as administration amendments face resistance.
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Millikin
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