Ken Helvey Suffers 13th Birthday Injury On Mississippi River Bank
A report recounts Ken Helvey, age 13, celebrating Washington's birthday when he fell 125 feet into a pile of logs and bottles, sustaining a broken arm. His mother plans to bring him birthday cake in the St. Louis hospital as friends and a pastor note the event alongside tornado damage in Sumrall and curious regional vignettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken’ Helvey
Washington
Ken
St. Louis
Rae
Ken Helvey
Mother Smother
B.C. Fart
Sumrall
Miss. Baptist Church
Paul Parker
Leavenworth, Kan
Barker
Parker
Laos siege lifted with Yank B 26s aid
French command announced the siege of Muong Sai near Luang Prabang was lifted with help from American B 26 bombers. Vietminh division 308 pulled back to the Bac River valley after heavy fighting around the capital and Muong Sai. French forces also attacked Vietminh positions west and southeast of Hanoi, claiming heavy rebel losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Indochina
Muong Sai
Luang Prabang
Laos
High Command
Vietminh Division No
Muorng Sai
Bac River
Hanoi
Bue Tap
Nam Dinh
Indian General Thimayya Leaves Korea After Armistice Work
Indian Lt Gen Thimayya completed duty with the repatriation commission at Panmunjom and shipped out as U N forces bid farewell. He flew to Tokyo with U S Ambassador Ellis Briggs and diplomat Kenneth Young for a brief vacation before returning to the United States. The surrender and repatriation process ended Sunday midnight with about 6000 Indian troops aboard the ship Jalburza. An Eighth Army honor guard including American and South Korean troops accompanied his departure. Seoul officials did not attend the base ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Thimayya
J. S. Thimayya
Verneennd-hy
Panmunjom
Iday
Tokyo
U. S
Ellis Briggs
U.S
Kenneth Young
See Jee Young
Arthur Dean
United States
Jalburza
Eighth Army
United Nations
Maxwell Taylor
5. E. Anderson
Fifth Air Force
Seoul City
Emperor Bao Dai to discuss ceasefire appeal in Indochina
Viet Nam emperor Bao Dai summoned his top advisers at Dalat to consider India's Nehru backed ceasefire proposal as Geneva talks unfold. French military sources hinted at important new operations against the Viet Minh amid the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanoi
Indochina
D.lit
Bao Dai
India
Viet Nam
Dalat
Jawaharlal Nehru
Communists Aim for World Rule, Gen Dean Warns
Helena march address by Maj. Gen. William F. Bean highlights three paths for communism to prevail. He cautions on psychological warfare, economic pressure, and potential military aggression, urging a large buildup of military reserves and defense spending. He cites eight million needed for full active defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
William F. Bean
Bean
United States
Dean
Ex-PW Batchelor Sees No Court Martial on Return
Ex prisoner of war Corporal Claude Batchelor of Kermit Texas said he does not expect a court martial on returning to the United States after choosing to remain with the Reds. He left Tokyo by air for Travis Air Force Base near San Francisco and plans unknown destinations thereafter. Batchelor claimed a fair prison camp record and cooperation with Army intelligence, and said his Japanese wife Syoko would follow later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Cpl
Claude Batchelor
U. S
Reds
United States
Kermit
Batchelor
Philanthropies in U.S. Dipped Slightly in 1953 Survey
A survey by John Price Jones Co. Inc. reports total gifts and bequests in 110 major American cities at 495,089,966 for 1953, down slightly from 496,038,.Education led with 135,399,459 compared with 194,801,178 in 1952, including figures from New York Baltimore Boston Chicago Houston Los Angeles Philadelphia St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Price Jones Co. Inc
New York
Baltimore
Boston
Chicago
Houston
Los Angeles
Phiadelphi Gh
St. Loui
Marilyn Monroe Still Running Temperature in Korea
Marilyn Monroe, ill with a severe cold after entertaining troops in Korea, showed slight improvement but remained feverish. Husband Joe DiMaggio reports she will be seen by doctors in the United States where travel plans and possible return from overseas will be decided. The report also notes military officials scheduling visits and inspections at San Diego and other military facilities as preparations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Hague
Joe di Jlands
Prince Bernhard
Maggie
Netherlands
United States
Army
Marilyn
Joe
U.S. Militiia
San Diego
Lefty O‘doul
Free Zipper Sticks Offer From Petri's Cleaners
Petri's Cleaners advertises free zipper sticks to ease stubborn zippers with delivery. If zippers break, they offer repair or replacement in any length or color at a reasonable charge. Also promoted are suit cleaning and pressing for $1.50, 10 delivery trucks, 10 percent cash and carry savings, Plant 1250 Orange Ave, with charge accounts available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petri's
Petri
Orange Ave
Long Beach Postal Office Note Memorandum
A fragment mentions the Long Beach post office and a 1873 act with references to delivery and circulation figures. The readable text notes Long Beach, Sixth Street, Pine Avenue, and a Bureau of Circulation reference, but no clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press-Telegram
Sixth Street
Pine Avenue
Long Beach
California
Audit Bureau of
Long Brash
Reader's Digest on Success in March
March Digest summarizes findings from universities and foundations on success. It highlights a shared trait among successful people, a trait that may hinder progress, and factors to help choose a field or route to success. The issue condenses 39 articles from magazines and books for practical guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March Reader's Digest
March Reader
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charleston
W.a
Dan Cunningham
Dan
Willan Teal Ph Inez
Hoy Cram
Palm Springs
Chamber of Commerce
Eisenhower
Tretown
Las Vegas
William J. Fulton
Ontario
The
Royal Canadian Institute At
Toronto
E - Philade
Hia
Nyain
Cleveland
Howard Smith
Acrend
Robert Allen
Bob
Donnell Culpe
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science
Locust Ave
Broadway
Atlantic Ave
Park Ave
Lakewood
Gresnmeadow Rd
Commi
Emperor Parleys
Mare Saver Banatits
America
Howmai Association of
First & Locust Sts
Long Seach
Marilyn Monroe
Tonyo
Glen W. Langford
San Francisco
Cps-Blue Shield
Blue Shield
Langford
Board and Ohat Hospital
California Physicians’ Service
Doctors of California
California Medical Association
Physicians’ Service
Long Beach Boulevard
CPS
Bur Sisto Group Health Protection
Mame
Sostenny
Ity
LEO Shultz Furniture Company
Kroehler
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!