Summerfield to Lead Post Office in Eisenhower Era
Washington AP Arthur E Summerfield Republican National Committee chairman announced he will become Postmaster General under President-elect Eisenhower subject to Senate confirmation He plans to resign the party post and disassociate from private business while guiding postal service reforms and morale efforts Summerfield, a Flint Michigan auto dealer, outlined his career path and noted Donaldson will transfer duties as postmaster general with a smooth handover
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How He Ran 1000 to Near Million Revealed to SEC
An ail bease buyer tells the SEC that in seven months he turned a $1000 investment into about $1.6 million with prospects for more. Canadian Prospects, Ltd. of Calgary filed a prospectus to sell 303,595 common shares in the United States. Wilbur L. Griffith, founder and president, previously ran oil brokerages in Mt. Vernon Illinois and Denver. The firm started with 1000 shares, later issued 315,000, with Griffith and his sister holding most. The stock trades between 6 and 7.5 dollars, and after splits Griffith may still hold around half a million shares. Assets include leases on nearly 5,000,000 acres across North and South Dakota and western Canada, described as speculative and on unproven land. The SEC has three weeks to decide on approval to market the stock.
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New York
Canada
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Mexico Political Outbreak Blocked
In Mexico City police arrested more than 500 followers of Gen. Miguel Henriquez Guzman during a ban on a meeting by his adherents. Roving patrols used tear gas, some clashes occurred, hospitals reported no deaths or serious injuries, and the event marked the Revolution's anniversary though festivities were muted amid fears of disruption to the December inauguration of President-elect Adolfo Ruiz Cortines.
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What you should know about your eyes
December Reader's Digest debunks myths about eye care and defects. It notes there is no eye train ailment and cautions that standard chart tests can miss problems. The issue offers four simple rules to protect sight and highlights 40 condensed articles of lasting interest.
Audacious Bandit Robs Police Academy in San Francisco
A bold thief robbed the San Francisco police training academy on Tuesday, stealing two revolvers two holsters and two boxes of ammunition while students were away learning tracking skills. The incident targets the precinct’s armory, and police are reviewing security footage and questioning staff.
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Eisenhower Announces 11 Appointments Including Hobby and Priest
President elect Eisenhower's latest slate earns praise from Republicans and some Democrats. Arthur Summerfield named Postmaster General. Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby to head the Federal Security Agency. Mrs. Ivy Baker Priest named Treasurer. Other cabinet picks include Dulles, Wilson, Humphrey, Brownell, McKay, Benson, Stassen, and Adams. Comments from Watkins, Welker, and Hickenlooper and Rep Thomas praise the lineup. Kansans to Dine covers a regular state society dinner in Kansas.
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Women to Hold Purse Strings in Eisenhower Administration
Mrs. Greta Culp Hobby named head of the Federal Security Agency and first woman to head the agency. Mrs. Ivy Baker Priest chosen Treasurer of the United States, succeeding Georgia Neese Clark. Hobby will attend cabinet meetings. Priest will sign all government checks and oversee debt payments. Clark previously custodian of about 27.4 billion dollars.
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Big outing for Sugamo war criminals at Tokyo game
At Kōrakuen Stadium 640 prisoners from Sugamo Prison watched Daiei Stars defeat Tokyo Whales 6-1. Guards restricted contact, but a girl hugged her father as photographers flashed. Notable inmates included Admiral Shigemaru Shimada, General Hiroshi Oshima, and Naoki Hoshino.
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Teresa Wright Divorces Busch
Actress Teresa Wright and writer Niven Busch finalized a divorce in Santa Monica. Wright, 33, won an Oscar for Mrs. Miniver and retains custody of her 5-year-old daughter Mary Kelly Busch, while son Niven Terrence Busch lives with his father on a Hollister ranch during the school year. Wright sought no alimony. The couple married in 1942 and had separated for over two years.
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Rhee Drops Unification by Force Demand
Korean President Syngman Rhee will back away from unifying Korea by invasion, in talks with President-elect Eisenhower, after weighing South Korea's economic limits and heavy army casualties. Seoul officials say Eisenhower's security will be ensured. students awaited his arrival with high hopes.
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Hedy Lamarr Sues Lader for Support Money
Actress Hedy Lamarr sues former husband John Lader in State Supreme Court for 19,300 in support and maintenance for their three children. The suit was filed yesterday as Lamarr seeks payment of overdue funds. The filing notes ongoing personal disputes and legal action.
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