Flying manhole cover explodes over Public Square
A rain of cast iron fragments from a rising manhole cover near Terminal Tower injured none of about 20 people on Public Square. Firemen blamed underground electrical cable insulation for the blast. the cover flew roughly 50 feet, shattering against a pillar as smaller explosions followed and two women suffered shock.
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Cleveland
Public Square
Ned Gross Jr
Shaker Heights
John E Muck
Stevenson Attacks Nixon in Utah Campaign Swing
Adlai E Stevenson, seeking the Democratic nomination, blasted Vice President Nixon as an all purpose politician in Boise and Kennewick. He accused the Eisenhower administration of farm policy failures and tax favoritism for corporations and the well to do while predicting a Republican loss in November. He advocated 90 percent parity on farm support and criticized the administration for treating farmers workers and consumers as customers and wards.
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Boise, Idaho
Adlai E. Stevenson
Utah
Nixon
Stevenson
Boise
Eisenhower
Spain
Idaho
Kennewick
Wash
Harry S. Truman
Green Tint Boy Improves in Polio Case
CHICAGO Doctors report improvement in Edward Walsh 15 of Durand Illinois once polio stricken and green tinted. He was removed from critical list at University of Illinois Research Hospital and is now in fair condition. Edward is one of ten Walsh children struck by polio last summer. four others escaped the disease.
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Chicago
Edward Walsh
Durand
University of Tinois Research Hospital
Karen Walsh
Edward
Walsh
Kefauver Criticizes Eisenhower Defense Policy in Florida
Sen. Estes Kefauver campaigned in Jacksonville accusing the Eisenhower administration of defense failure. He argued the U S lags Russia in aircraft and missiles while criticizing lack of decisiveness and urgency. He urged Congress to fund needed defense and warned the free world life may depend on timely action. Earlier in Ocala he linked Southern race tensions to broader public school issues and urged patient local handling.
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Fila
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Orlando
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Russia
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Congress
Eisenhower
Free World
Ocala
Kefauver
Redhaired teller foils robbers at Bank of America
In a Midtown San Francisco bank, Marilyn Dinubile faced a would be robber who demanded large bills. She judged the pistol fake, slammed the cash drawer, and claimed no money, prompting the robber to flee after tucking the gun away.
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San
Senate panel to probe campaign influence by interests
A three member Senate elections sub committee decided today to undertake a broad investigation into any efforts by selfish interests to influence federal elections or legislation with campaign contributions.
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Washington
Senate Elections
McClellan presses probe into free world trade with Russia
Senate Investigations subcommittee led by Sen. McClellan probes causes and effects of eased Western trade curbs with the Soviet Union. John Williams testified on tool shipments and potential military use, while Ralph Baldenhofer cited Britain’s post easing orders and questioned the value of the embargo list.
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G. Milton Kelly
Washington
Sen. McClellan
D-Ark
Pentagon
Russia
Senate
John Williams
U.S
Ohio
Ralph R. Baldenhofer
Willams
Baldenhofer
State Department
Williams
Commerce Department
Navy
Thompson Grinding Machinery Co
Springfield
McClellan
U. S
Free World
Britain
Princess Margaret Rumor On Catholic Conversion Rumors
London reports circulate that Princess Margaret may convert to Catholicism. Buckingham Palace and Vatican circles deny any plans, while the Duke of Norfolk calls the rumors nonsensical. The princess’s religious views have been linked to her past romance with Townsend, though officials say no announcement is imminent.
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Elizabeth II
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Townsend
Home Rule Said Agreed For Key Cyprus Colony
Informed sources say Britain and Cypriot unionist leaders agreed on a home rule plan for Cyprus. The scheme would grant internal self government with Britain handling defense and foreign affairs during a transition to self determination, possibly leading to independence or union with Greece. An independent Cypriot Parliament would be elected, with the British governor approving acts. Minorities, including Turkish residents, would have equal political and religious rights.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Britain
Movement For Union
Greece
East Mediterranean
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Makarios
Bank of England Hikes Rate to 5 2 Percent in Inflation Fight
London Bank of England raised its lending rate to 5 2 percent the highest in 24 years to curb inflation. The move, ordered by Harold Macmillan the new chancellor, signals a global impact as Britain fights rising prices and imports outpace payments. A large crowd gathered outside the Bank as the decision was announced.
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Bank of England
Britain
Sterling
Harold Macmillan
Eden
Macmillan
Treasury
Convicted Red Plans Appeal
DENVER eight year prison sentence and a $8000 fine were imposed on Maurice E. Travis a 45 year old union official who lied in National Labor Relations Board affidavits denying he was a Communist He was ordered held under 15000 bond pending appeal to the U S 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Travis former secretary treasurer of the International Union of Mine Mill & Smelter Workers and Pacific Coast representative said the jury was predisposed by the atmosphere Federal conviction carries a maximum penalty of years in prison and 40000 fine
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Denver 2
Maurice E. Travis
National Labor Relations Board
U. S. 10Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Travis
Independent International Union of Mine, Mill & Smelter Workers
Pacific Coast
Ike Runs Nixon Seen No 2 On Ticket Again
AP report surveys Senate members on Eisenhower possibly running again. Most expect Nixon as running mate if Ike seeks a second term. Some doubt Nixon’s bid if Ike does not run. A minority suggests Warren could be presidential nominee with Ike as VP.
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GOP
Ike To Go Second Time For Quail In Georgia
President Eisenhower resumes hunting in south Georgia at secretary Humphyrys plantation after heart attack. He and Humphrey undertake two-hour quail hunt with bird dogs and beaters but fail to bag any birds. Doctors report he is physically able to seek a second term, with plans likely announced around March 1.
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Eisenhower
Piney Woods
South Georgia
Washington
Humphrey
Humphrey Place
White Says No Date Set For New Exam For Eisenhower
Dr. Paul Dudley White, the Boston heart specialist attending President Eisenhower, states no future date is set for another heart examination. Speaking on a closed circuit TV program to doctors in 56 cities, he noted the attending six doctors won’t elaborate on Tuesday’s report that Eisenhower could carry on an active life for five to ten years. White added that many heart patients can and should work, and not working can upset them, making work a form of treatment for some.
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Boston
Paul Dudley White
Eisenhower
White
River Of Mud Blocks Highway In Ohio And Kentucky
A landslide near the Coal Grove Ashland bridge blocks U S 52 for several days as a river of mud runs down a hill. Forty state workers using bulldozers and power shovels fight to clear the mud from the highway near Ironton Ohio and the Kentucky border.
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Ironton
Ohio
State Highway Patrol
Coal Grove
Ashland
New Orleans Faces More Flood Woes
New Orleans forecasters warn of more rain as crews clear sewers to prevent higher water. A heavy downpour described as almost unprecedented by Mayor Morrison flooded suburbs, disabled transit, and washed a cottage off its foundations. Debris from Mardi Gras blamed for clogged mains. no injuries reported.
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New Orleans
de Lesseps Morrison
Weather Bureau
Woes Mount In 7 Day Freeze Up
Europe endures a 17 day freeze up with floods and cold waves causing 568 deaths. Turkey faces new disaster numbers as ice jams flood rivers, avalanches kill in Aga Kne Mus, and Romania, Italy, and Germany report record lows. Relief aid arrives for Turkish flood victims as crops fail and prices rise.
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Sagvaag
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Lorch
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Baesel
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Lower
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Weather in Miami Valley Turns to Sleet and Snow
A small southwest-moving storm brings rain sleet and possibly snow to the Miami Valley. Official forecast predicts mostly fair today with a high near 36 and a 26 low. Clouds and precipitation expected tonight and Friday with highs around 33.
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Miami Valley
Eva Costs 9500. Color Photos in Dark Revealed
A declassified US Signal Corps instrument named Eva, costing 9500 dollars, captures color pictures without light by sensing heat radiation. Demonstrated by Dr Bruce Billings of Baird Associates, Eva uses a heat-sensitive oil film to image objects from a mile away and even gas emissions.
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Boston
U.S. Signal Corps
Bruce Billings
Baird Associates, Inc
Eva
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