Badger Squad to Face Troy in Jan. 1 Clash
Wisconsin and Purdue shared the Big Ten championship after a wild finish. Wisconsin earned the Rose Bowl bid to face Southern California on January 1, as the conference selected its representative on a single ballot. Ohio State edged Michigan for third place as Indiana and Minnesota battled.
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Troy
Chicago
University of Wisconsin
Purdue
Big Ten
Southern California
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers
Indiana
Minnesota
Ohio State
Michigan
Kenneth L
Tug) Wilson
Wilson
California
Pasadena
Parole Denied for Alger Hiss by U S Parole Board
Washington AP report states former State Department official Alger Hiss, serving a five year term for perjury, was denied parole after a Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary hearing. Board chairman Dr George G Killinger said the denial followed a careful review of the official record and a board vote. Hiss, 48, has long denied guilt and remains eligible for parole after serving one third of his sentence.
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Washington
Alger Hiss
U. S. Parole Board
State Department
George G. Killinger
Hiss
Lewissburg Far Penitentiary
Board of Parole
Killinger
Lewisburg
Waco bus wreck survivor stockwell adapts after injuries
Lt. Robert Stockwell, Navy Reserve pilot from East Aurora, survived a fatal Greyhound collision on Aug 4. He was 5 ft 11 in, then 114 in tall, now 5 ft 10 in with knees uneven after surgeries and leg-length adjustments. He remains hospitalized, plans to charge a quarter to inspect his knees.
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Waco
Texas
Robert Stockwell
East Aurora
Stockwell
Greyhound
Roders
Gavorelly Sees Clear Night Then Warmer Tuesday
The forecast calls for clear skies tonight with continued cold air. Tuesday is expected to bring slightly warmer temperatures and improving conditions overall.
Huge bomber crashes near Army center in East EDGEWOOD
A four engined bomber crashed into a creek near the Army chemical center in Edgewood MAD today. Initial reports lack casualty details as investigators assess the scene and secure the area.
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Edgewood
Mad
PLA
Army Chemical Center
SOS clues fade for 52 aboard C 124 in Alaska disappearance
Anchorage dispatch reports a faint radio SOS as the only clue to the fate of 52 men aboard a C 124 Globemaster that vanished Saturday night over the Gulf of Alaska. Twenty four planes waited for weather to improve to Middleton Island, the last check point, as crews search under poor conditions.
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Alaska
Gulf of Alaska
Middleton Island
Army
Air Force
Korea
Montana
Globemaster
CAA
Yakataga
Elmendorf Air Force Base
Guachee
Eisenhower Visits U.N. Hears Peace Proposals
President elect Dwight D. Eisenhower met with United Nations officials at the U.N. headquarters in New York to discuss proposals for easing the Korean conflict. He toured the building with Trygve Lie and Lester Pearson, thanked the officials, and said the work is for freedom and security of the future.
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Eisenhower
Ezra Taft Benson
Salt Lake City
Sherman Adams
New Hampshire
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United Nations
U. N
Trygve Lie
U.N
Lester Pearson
Canada
General Assembly
Lie
Pearson
Eleet
John Foster Dilles
Byron Price
S. Lall
Ralph Bunche
United Nations Trusteeship
Bunche i
United States
Bunche
Government suspends wholesale pork ceilings in move
Washington reports the Office of Price Stabilization announced the suspension of wholesale pork ceilings during talks with meat industry representatives to assess rolling back retail ceilings. Price Stabilizer Tigheagit al advised Congress last week of the intended suspension as pork remains plentiful and selling below current ceilings.
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Washington
Office ‘of
Tigheagit al
Congress
Blood Drive Sets National Record at Washington State
Washington State College claimed a national collegiate blood donation record with 2800 pints collected in a nine day drive. More than half the campus participated in the Bent Idaho campaign. Ward Carter of the Yakima Red Cross said WSC totaled 2300 pints, surpassing previous college records.
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Pullman
Wash
Washington State College
Bent Idaho
Campaien
University of Idaho
Idaho
Ward Carter
Yakima Red Cross Blood Center
WSC
Draft Seen for Youths 19 in 1953
Washington reports that Selective Service may begin drafting 19 year olds soon, but not before late January. Officials say manpower surveys are being compiled to show how many 20 year olds remain available for the draft and state directors will meet national officials to consider changing the ban on 19 year olds. Maj. Gen. Hershey may order local boards to start with youths over 18 years and 3 months when the change is made.
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Washington
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service Director
Where to Find It in The Daily Ledger Iconic Index
An index lists locations for sections and pages such as Classified Adz on B-12 to B-15, Comics on B-10, Editorial on A-10, Financial on B-11, Obituaries on A-6, and Sports on A-12, A-13, and A-74, guiding readers to sections including Radio and Television on Page 6.8 and Theaters on Page B-?.
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Baach
Pacs
Boyle
Southland
Four Navy sailors killed in hour head-on crash near Huntington Beach
Four Navy sailors from the USS Hammer in San Diego died in a head-on collision on Coast Highway near Huntington Beach. Killed were P. B. Stevens John Tacconelli James T. Robbins and Manson Lee Lester. Four other family members were injured, one critically. Details and pictures on page BL.
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Hwy
P. BE. Stevens
John Tacconelli
James T. Robbins
Manson Lee Lester
Presbyterian Hospital
Newport Beach
USS
Hammer
San Diego
Norwalk
St Carson
Sailors Injured In Huntington Beach Car Crash En Route To San Diego
Six sailors headed for San Diego were hospitalized after a collision involving a car driven by William Reinhard of Long Beach. Cheatham and Harkey suffered head injuries and internal hurts, with Harkey having a broken pelvis. Reinhard and passenger Eileen Waldo were hurt with a fractured knee and shoulder. All cars were demolished. Bodies were taken to Smith's Mortuary and later to Lakewood Mortuary.
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San Diego
Charles Ray Cheatham
Lewis Edward Harkey
Presbyterian Hospital
Cheatham
Harkey
Huntington Beach
William Clarence Reinhard
E. Broadway
Long Beach
Seal Beach
Eileen Waldo
Tulane Ave
Alee
Reinhard
Smith’s Mortuary
Lakewood Mortulary
Youth slays girl then takes own life in New York
In St Lawrence County a teen, 18 year old Robert J St Denny, shot and killed his 15 year old sweetheart, Jeanette Gilbault, at a Rocker home where they were dinner guests, then killed himself after a quarrel. District Attorney Charles A Bowers noted the tragedy followed a young lovers dispute.
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Dguensburg
N.Y
Robert
J St. Denny
Charles, A. Bowers
St.Lawrence County
Jeanette Gilbault
Lionie T. Rocker
Storms End Southwest Drought With Rains And Snow
United Press reports heavy rains in the Southwest ending a two year drought as Waco leads with 3.77 inches in 24 hours and Dallas, Fort Worth, and Wichita Falls record notable totals. Snow falls in western regions and winds lash Northern California with 64 mph gusts. Elsewhere bitter temperatures and fires from snapped lines plague the region. A drowning accident occurs near White Earth as a boy and running companion sled on thin ice.
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Waco
Fort Worth
Dallas
Wichita ‘Falls
Arizona
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Montana
Great Lakes
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New York
Maine
Rocky Mountain
Douglas
Wye
Sesa
Tennessee
Texas
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Arkansas
Continental
Clinvis
California
San Francisco
White Earth
Russell Beaulieu
Soth
Father of Son 3 Months Johnny Olszewski Marries
Dorothy Olszewski, 23, tells of her elopement to Johnny Olszewski, UC Berkeley star fullback and varsity athlete. They wed in Reno Aug 29, 1951, while she pursued nursing. She refused adoption for their baby, revealing strain with his squad travel and publicity.
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Johnny Olszewski
University of ‘California
David John
Long Beach
Johnny O
San Francisco
Vera Williams
Johnny
Fatms
Dorothy Olszewski
Harry Wiggins
Magnolia Ave
University of California
California
St. Francis Hospital
Reno
U N Britain Rift Deepens Amid Indian Proposal Standoff
The United States and Britain remain divided over an Indian backed plan to end the Korean prisoner of war deadlock. Secretary of State Acheson outlined American objections to the proposal at a closed 21 power meeting. Eden avoided the session citing a social engagement as tensions between the allies persisted.
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United: Nations
U. S
Anthony
Eden
Britain
India
Dean Acheson
Selwyn Lloyd
New York
London
Acheson
U. N
Aids
Texans Hunt Huge Madman
A 260 pound patient overpowered a ward, forced an exit, and fled into a rain drenched night near downtown Houston. Police sealed a 30 block area as they searched for the very dangerous man, described as 58 and 6 feet 2 inches tall, who wore light blue pajamas. He had been committed by Dr. C. A. Dryer after tearing a jail mattress apart during confinement when a woman was injured in an accompanying car crash.
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Houston
C. A.dryer
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