Polio poster boy Tommy Woodward named for 1956 March of Dimes
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis selected 5-year-old Tommy Woodward of Baltimore as its March of Dimes poster child for the 1956 drive starting January 3. Tommy, stricken with polio at 14 months, has spent six months in hospitals and uses braces and crutches. his family has spent $1,500 in March of Dimes funds on his care. His parents praise the charity while urging continued support to help other children like Tommy.
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New York
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Tommy Woodward
Baltimore
Tommy
Veryl D. Woodward
Founda
Tion
Argentina Walkout Sparks Clash with Aramburu Government
Argentina’s post coup government under Maj. Gen Pedro Aramburu arresting 145 in Buenos Aires district for inciting strike as labor unrest spreads. Thousands obey Peronista call while many refuse. strike hits meat packing, metal work, and petroleum, with essential services largely disrupted yet some sectors normal in interior cities.
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Buenos Atres Ps
Argentina
Peronista
Peronistas
Pedro Aramburu
Eduardo Lonardi
Buenos Aires
Aramburu
General Confederation of Labor
CGT
Juan D. Peron
Avellaneda
Azul
San Martin
San Justo
Misiones
Chaco
la Pampay
Mendoza
la Plata
Mar del Plata
Meuquen
Tafi Viejo
Tucuman
Santa Fe
Sreetcar
Ailing Brazilian President May Seek Return to Power
Rio de Janeiro UPI reports five day government turmoil as Joao Cafe Filho, recovering from a heart attack, weighs resuming the presidency as early as November 18. Critics warn of a possible clash with military forces and opposition following the coup that toppled Carlos da Luz.
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Rio DE Janeiro
UPI
Brazil
Joao Cafe Filho
Carlos da Luz
Audit Bureau of Ghentados Public Notice
A public notice from the Long Beach post office marks a second class matter entry for March 1878 under the act of March 2 1879. The notice references the Audit Bureau of Ghentados per Per Der Week Morth Year a AN tered an second class matter.
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Fost
Long Beach
Hrornin
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Sacramento
Hows Ave
Karin Eilewell
Howe Elementary Avenue
Karin
Louisville
Elmer Lowe
Lowe
Cincinnati
Kroger Co
Kroger
United States
Switzerland
Pittsfield
Mass
Donald R. Biron
Smith River
Aalig
Oliver W. Holmes
Holmesdale Rd
Holmes
Car
Luz
Juscelino Kubitschek
Caf Filho
Correio da Manha
Cafe Filho
Gavea
Raymundo de
Oller Wertarad Tnessibes Ameren
Humoroun Weiter
Wastentor
Baer Hs
Japan
Tokyo
American President Lines
President Jackson
Yokohama
Alon
Worthmore Millinery
ST. Pz
Celesram Lsied Axley
Sixth Fine Avenue
Long Beach 12
Audit Bureau of
Ghentados
Moxley
Ceep
Massage Eqpt. CO
Atlantic Ave
Calif
Hemlock
Dept
City & State
Frank Bros
Gartie'd
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