Tragedy Hits Family of Seven Twice in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS Colo May 31 UP tragedy has struck the Smith family losing Tricia Jo 3 Judith Ann 2 and five children in a fire at their home. The father James W. Smith survived as the sole member of a previously seven member family. Marilyn the mother 25 died in hospital along with Lynette 11 in a separate crash near Hartsel. Richard 4 was killed instantly. Three years ago the Smiths endured another loss.
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L A Man Drowned in Tulare Pool
John Milton McDonough, 26, Los Angeles Times-Mirror Publishing Co., drowned today in a Tulare public pool after a companion swimmer Marjorie Twaddle, 21, saw him go under. She alerted others when he failed to surface.
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Milton McDonough
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Dogs inherit $40,000 estate of Otis Arbuckle
In Paris Newfoundland May 31 a rural mail carrier Otis Arbuckle left his estate to his 22 dogs with 12 favorites inheriting when others die. After the dogs are cared for a cash bequest of all but $400 goes to the Democratic National Committee to fund the party. The Arbuckle homestead is to be kept as a dogs haven with a tenant living rent free to care for them.
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Paris
Otis Arbuckle
Democratic National Committee
Arbuckle
Democratic Committee
McFarland Pushes Senate for Speed on bills
Senate action aims to speed annual appropriation bills before July 1 and adjourn before presidential conventions. McFarland plans to finish price and wage control extensions and push final approval of foreign aid measures as both chambers lag in finalizing regular bills.
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Congressman Hobbs Dies in Selma Hospital
Former U S representative Sam F Hobbs dies in Selma Alabama hospital after choosing not to seek reelection last year due to ill health. The longtime congressman passed away tonight in a local facility, leaving a legacy rooted in his public service and regional ties.
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Plastic lens restores sight for Canadian woman
Vancouver report says a plastic lens, smaller than an aspirin tablet, regained sight for Mrs. M. Bogert, 57, of Enderby after cataract removal. She could only distinguish light and dark before the operation. The lens followed a technique by a London surgeon, allowing her to see her daughter's features again.
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London
Senate to push German peace pact in Senate
Washington May 31 the Truman administration plans to submit to the Senate the newly signed German peace contract and the document extending U S guarantees to West Germany The President will seek the fastest possible Senate approval and submit a report from Secretary of State Acheson on linking West Germany to Western Europe defense allies.
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