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Miss Gibson Breaks Barriers On Wimbledon Stage
Althea Gibson, a negro tennis star, was seeded fourth as Wimbledon opened, amid praise for her role in showcasing U.S. democracy in sports. The State Department and USLTA sponsor her world tour, with past trips by Jesse Owens and others aiding goodwill efforts abroad. Gibson, 28, from Silver, South Carolina, now based in New York, has won multiple tournaments including the Suzanne Lenglen Cup in France.
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Former candidates play roles at conventions across parties
The piece reviews how ex candidates like Truman Dewey Bryan and others influenced past national conventions. It notes Truman plans to attend the 1956 Democratic gathering as a non delegate and Dewey will join the Republican roster. It also recalls Bryan’s pivotal 1912 shift and other former nominees who stayed distant after earlier races.
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Gold Strike Ruined John Sutter Legend of California
Hal Boyle recalls John Augustus Sutter once ruled a western empire and died penniless. Born poor, Sutter built New Switzerland at Sacramento, faced debt, and watched the gold rush erase his fortune. Despite pensions and appeals to Congress, his land title failed and his body never returned to California.
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Government Funds Misused for Communist Owned Schools
The Senate subcommittee reports more than 3 million dollars in federal money from 1946 to 1952 funded education at four schools owned in part by Communists. It faults the Veterans Administration for lax oversight and urges new legislation to halt federal support of Communist owned institutions. The panel criticizes attacks on confidential informants and calls for reforms to prevent future abuse.
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Power vs Horse Sense Sparks in Illinois Governor’s Speech
Illinois Governor Stratton condemns horsepower hype and speed driven culture citing 1955 accident data showing one third of fatalities could be spared at ten mph slower. He blasts auto ads and rail and air travel speed race urging safer transportation and questioning speed laws. He warns youths will reject both horsepower pride and lax speed limits as progress wars between modes continue.
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Senator Explores B 52 Production Secrecy at Boeing Seattle
Washington debate exposes secrecy over B 52 deliveries with Sen. Robertson and Sen. Saltonstall withholding figures. Symington parodies security claims, cites Route 99 Boeing plant near Seattle and Mohawk 3333 contact, noting public visibility of bomber production and the danger of spies.
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Postman Wins International Mail Carrier Race in Switzerland
A Swedish postman beat 63 rivals from 12 nations by completing a nine mile course in under 80 minutes in Switzerland. Meanwhile 4,500 Greek doctors staged a partial three day strike in Athens over pay in the medicol system. Michigan's Socialist Workers party nominated a waitress for governor, reflecting a shift in political candidates.
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Greece
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Holiday Safety Watchdog Pleads For Stricter Penalties
Dave Regan argues holiday tragedy tolls demand stronger action. He cites highway and water deaths, urges continued safety education, driver training, and higher fines with mandatory jail terms for holiday safety violators to deter reckless behavior.
Yukon Derby Ticket Price and Big Prize Mention
A note explains the Yukon Derby price at one dollar with potential winnings up to 175000 dollars tied to predicting the Tanana River ice break near Nenana in Alaska. The passage also surveys diverse topics from Nigerian wives prices to perfume costs and a remark about Irish inventors.
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Estrellita Horoscope For Tomorrow and August Outlook
Tomorrow brings excellent aspects across business finance and personal relationships. Try new, unusual activities with planning. If tomorrow is your birthday a pivotal month ahead could boost business and love, with August minor finance issues solvable by resourcefulness. A child born today will be persistent in goals.
Applejack Hats and Smartness Weathered by Fashion and Fact
A fragmented column links range juice and apple juice to taste and memory. It notes a New Jersey shop making applejack since before the Revolutionary War and reports women’s hat shortages blamed on milliners, countered by a psychologist who attributes the issue to perceived intelligence differences.
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Brassie Golf Club From Carnoustie Sets My Swing
A brassie forged in Carnoustie Scotland gave me perfect balance and control. It let me hit straight and long from the tee and on the course, suiting my game for both drives and follow through.
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20 Years Ago The Fourth of July Toll and Local Tragedies
The nation reported 104 deaths on July 3 including 65 traffic fatalities. Middletown listed one drowning and injuries from auto accidents and firecrackers, with a mother and daughter seriously hurt. Germantown State Park began and WPA work continued at Germantown Dam site.
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