1953 Traffic Deaths Drop Amid Record Vehicle Miles
National accident statistics show 1953 had 95,000 deaths across all causes and 38,500 road fatalities. The traffic death rate reached a record low per vehicle mile while nonfatal injuries neared 1.53 million. Falls, burns, firearms, and crown injuries show varied changes. economic losses hit 9.1 billion. December traffic deaths rose 6.3 percent from 1952. California led state reductions. Long Beach cut tolls by 25 percent with 43 fewer deaths.
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United States
Council
California
Long Beach
Baltimore stripper seeks contract breakup in tax case
Pat Amber Halliday a 28 year old striptease artist testified in circuit court that she is fed up with taking her clothes off before thousands. She accused manager Jack A. White of Hyattsville Md of mistreatment and of providing only the bare necessities while she continues a 500 dollar weekly job to pay alleged taxes.
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Baltimore
Pat Amber Halliday
Circuit Court
Herman M. Moser
Jack A. White
Hyattsville
White
New Wartrol Water Formula Promises Easy Weight Loss
An advertisement promotes Wartrol Water, claiming a simple plan helps lose up to ten pounds with no size or laxatives. It touts the product as a food supplement, guarantees refunds, and targets readers in Long Beach and nearby areas.
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Ioan Welaht
Long Beach
Hiram Drax Co
Geean Ord Pine
Lakeworn
Cenanil
Importation of Mexicans Ends Friday
The Labor Department said it will close Friday its temporary program bringing Mexican farm workers to the United States. Funds have run out and Congress debates a new labor deal. an additional $330,400 is sought to extend hiring through June 30. The program began January 22 after talks with Mexico broke down. Iceberg Spotted Near St John’s Newfoundland Coast Guard plane reports an iceberg 15 miles off port, unusually early for bergs to be afloat.
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Washington
Labor Department
Iis
Naling
Congress
United States
Mexico
ST. John's
IUP
Us. & Coast Guard
Bricker Plan Ruling Faces Senate Delay
WASHINGTON. Senate debate on the Bricker plan and treaty powers faces delays as Republican Leader Knowland signals uncertainty on a final vote for about 10 days. Senator Bricker and Senator George discuss amendments aimed at addressing administration objections while the mood in the chamber risks derailing the proposal.
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iBricker
Ohio
George
Senate
Knowland
California
Lincoln Bay
Bricker
Gates
Knaowland
Sen. George
Eisenhower
Girl, Dad, Nurse Shot by Suitor
A man named Markle shot at three people including a nurse and a father in a hospital office after forcing an attendant to take him to Rev. Frederick Lamb Jr. He surrendered after about ninety minutes. Mrs. Simmons remained in critical condition.
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Frederick Lamb Jr
F. W. Green
Green
Markle
Father Lamb
al Barr
Markie
Barr
Court Allows Rail Labor Fringe Fight
Chicago report states a federal judge refused a railroad request to bar unions from seeking health and other fringe benefits under the Railway Labor Act. Judge Win G. Enoch found no basis to proceed under the Declaratory Judgment Act and dismissed the suit. Non-operating unions representing over a million workers had urged dismissal, arguing mediation or arbitration should settle the issue.
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Chicago
FA Fedeys
Win G. Enoch
Ralroads
Yules
Ing
Top-1
Molotov Proposes German Plan as West Rebuffs
The 4 power talks faltered as Molotov pressed a plan to withdraw occupation forces from East and West Germany before elections, rejected by Dulles who warned it would strip Germany of defenses and imperil Western Europe. Eden and Bidault balked at joining the proposal, urging concrete steps instead of broad promises.
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Berlin
France
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Molo Molotov
Nhoy
Jto
Territoy
Germany
Molotoy
Georges Bidault
John Foster Dulles
West Germany
Geremany
Europe
Idhault
Melatov
Suspect Admits He Killed Denver Man
In Watford England police say Jimmy C. Fitch 38 admitted firing a 32 caliber handgun that killed Frank B. Foster 38 at a beauty shop rear area during a failed attempt to force entry. Foster died at a local hospital.
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Watford
England
Denver
Helrrack
Smetton
Elf
Huang Me
Shale
Frank B. Foster
Jimmy C. Fitch
Foster
JAL Completes First Trans Pacific Flight
Japan Airlines completes its first regularly scheduled trans Pacific flight arriving at Oakland Island Airport at 1:47 a m after stops at Wake Island and Honolulu The inaugural westbound service is scheduled to depart San Francisco International Airport Friday at 11 am and arrive Tokyo International Airport Sunday at 10 20 am
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Japan Air Lines
Tokyo
Island Airport
Wake Island
Honolulu
Harold Caries
Civil Aeronautics Administration
San Franscisco International Airport
Tokyo International Airport
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