Long Peace Era Ahead Knight Tells Supervisors
California Governor Goodwin Knight told county supervisors at Lake Tahoe there could be a long peace and urged focus on domestic problems. He urged real work, noting Russia’s weakened military position offers opportunity. Knight, a gubernatorial candidate, said local government must gain vitality amid funding pressures for services. The convention featured speeches by Warren and Russell. several speakers were speculated as 1954 candidates for Governor or Lieutenant Governor.
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Church Group Plans Bible Barrage for Reds
The International Council of Christian Churches announced a plan to release 10,000 balloons bearing small Bibles into Iron Curtain countries. The program began last week after 35,000 Bible carrying balloons were sent aloft.
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International Council of Christian Churches
Iron Curtain
Polio Season Peak Reported Possibly Passed
The Public Health Service says the 1953 polio outbreak peak may be past with 2130 new cases last week vs 2238 the prior week. It notes the peak likely occurred the week of August 22, compares 1953 totals to 1952, and lists polio deaths by state including Michigan Minnesota Ohio California Illinois Florida and New York City.
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Florida
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Speed Up Sales Through Independent Classified Ads
Local readers are urged to place For Sale ads to move merchandise fast. Cars real estate and personal items listed in the Independent Press Telegram classifieds reach eager buyers quickly. Call 6-9071 for placement details.
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Independent Press - Telegram
Free Teenager Acquitted in Slaying of Boy Friend
Doris Mugg, 15, of Littleton Colorado, was acquitted of all charges in the death of Merle L. McDonald, 20, of El Verario California. The judge dismissed involuntary manslaughter after the district attorney moved to drop the case due to lack of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. McDonald’s body was found in an unused barn near Lamas, Colorado.
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Doris Mugg
Merle L. McDonald
el Verario
Calif
Olmier E. Smith
Richard Graham
McDonald
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