Polio vaccine field test could end paralysis threat
Health officials launch nationwide field trials of Dr Jonas Salk and associates vaccine starting April. Half a million children will receive shots to determine if the vaccine can prevent polio and paralysis, with results by late summer guiding future immunization for millions and potential alternative vaccines.
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Flaming C-119 crashes into Ft Bragg mess hall
A Flying Boxcar with nine aboard struck the officers quarters at Fort Bragg North Carolina then crashed into the mess hall. At least six men died and 12 were injured as fire and wreckage spread across the parade field. Witnesses described the left engine aflame as the aircraft rolled from clouds before impact.
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Congress approves $999 million excise tax cut bill
Congress sent to President Eisenhower a bill cutting broad excise taxes by 999 million dollars per year, the first general reduction in 30 years. The Senate and House voted along party lines, with a conference committee finalizing the measure Monday. The cut, expected to take effect Thursday after signing, targets stores, appliances, travel, cosmetics, and various consumer goods to stimulate the economy.
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Two Hawaii Quakes Cause Minor Damage
Two earthquakes struck Hawaii causing minor damage. Experts from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported the first quake at 6:40 a m registering five on the scale and the second at 8:42 a m registering six, confirming strong but limited effects across the islands.
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Break of line oil spill near Harbor shuts line
An oil leak east of Pier A sent 250 barrels an hour into a block of harbor streets. Crews from the Harbor Department and local fire units battled the spill, with sand and gravel applied as they geomapped the area. The line was shut in about an hour, and officials warned a longer shutdown could affect pumping wells.
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Four youths jailed in Hawaiian Gardens attack on legless veteran
Four youths pleaded guilty to assaulting Korean War veteran Charles J. Baker in Hawaiian Gardens on Christmas Day. Judge Daniels suspended earlier prison terms and ordered custody in the California Youth Authority for about a year. One youth faced additional grand theft charges for taking Baker’s wristwatch and wallet. Baker, who lost legs and fingers in combat, was beaten after being pulled from his car. one leg was nearly torn away. The four are Jose Lopez Ramos, Edmond Lawreano, Santiago L. Gonzales, and Henry Aristo Megia.
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Los Angeles
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22 Perish in Eastern Snowstorm
A major eastern snowstorm dumped up to 18 inches in places as New York and Ohio faced mass transit disruptions. Buffalo recorded 14 inches with drifts up to three feet, while Syracuse and other cities logged severe traffic jams. In total twelve died in New York State, five in Ohio, and three in Iowa as airlines canceled flights and schools closed amid the blizzard. A separate storm threatened a new cold wave from the Pacific Coast, spreading snow and rain into Utah and Idaho.
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Indian soldiers drown during river crossing maneuvers
A junior officer and 42 men of the Indian army were reported drowned during an attempted river crossing on maneuvers in Jammu State. A defense ministry spokesman said the incident occurred Friday as troops practiced river crossing techniques.
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Fragmented Newspaper Navigation Notice
The text lists various page references across sections such as Beach Combing on B-1 and Boyle on A-17, Bridge A-17, Financial B-3, and obituaries B-? with scattered headings. It resembles a catalog or index snippet guiding readers to different pages and columns without a cohesive event or story.
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Weather Outlook Says Partly Cloudy This Evening
Partly cloudy forecast for tonight into Wednesday with light winds. Warm temperatures near seasonal norms expected, with a chance of brief showers in the afternoon.
Encyclopedias Sold Out but More on the Way
The Independent Press Telegram reports Volume II of the American International Encyclopedia was sold out Monday. A second shipment of Volume I, also exhausted, has been ordered. Coupon holders can buy either volume for 89 cents. mail orders are $1.15 plus coupon. Coupons appear in the two papers this week.
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Eisenhower urges tariff cuts to spur trade policy
President Eisenhower calls for tariff reductions and power to cut duties to boost America's economy and allied nations. He proposes ending outright economic aid and easing restrictions on peaceful trade with Western and Soviet Bloc nations, while signaling possible legislative battles ahead over government contracts and foreign policy.
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