Earl Long Wins Louisiana Governor Race in Landslide
Former Gov Earl Long sweeps to a landslide victory in the Louisiana Democratic primary, defeating Gov. Kennon and Morrison as early returns show Long leading with about 51.5 percent of counted votes. Long’s strong showing in cities and parishes ends Kennon’s administration, with Morrison narrowly forcing no runoff. Negro registration reaches a record 154,000, up 50 percent since 1952.
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New Orleans
Earl Long
Louisiana
Robert Kennon
deLesseps Morrison
Long
Francis Grevemberg
James McLemore
Fred Preaus
Russell Long
D-La
George Long
Huey
Morrison
Darkhorse
Kennon
Orleans
Grevemberg
Alexandria
McLemore
Carlos Spahy
Infant Shunted Between Hospitals And Clinic Dies
Chicago police and a coroner's physician investigated the death of 7 month old Albert Brooks after being shuttled from a clinic to two hospitals within seven hours. The baby, youngest of three children of William and Elaine Brooks, died during examination at Michael Reese Hospital. Cause of death not yet determined. The family recently moved from Oklahoma. two older siblings are 5 and 3.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Albert Brooks
William Brooks
Brooks
Elaine
William Whalen
Ernest Goebel
Contagious Disease Hospital
Oklahoma
Hormel and Burnham Plan Saturday Calif Marriage
Ben F. Hormel aged 78, a retired meat packing executive, and Wilma Thompson Burnham, a 53 year old widow, intend to marry this Saturday in Santa Monica California.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Ben F. Hormel
Wilma Thompson Burnham
Amvets Turner Roehm Post 4 Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
The Amvets auxiliary Turner Roehm Post No 4 will meet Thursday evening January 19 at 8 00 in the auxiliary club rooms Guest speaker will be Alve utzlere entertainment will be in charge of Wilma Hauk and Eckert.
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Turner Roehm
Amvets
Alve Utzlere
Wilma Hauk
Eckert
Alderman Fixes Streets From His Cadillac
Alderman Charles H. Weber of Chicago's 45th Ward openly patched street holes in his Cadillac using asphalt bought for 1.99 a gallon. Commissioner Lloyd M. Johnson warned it was illegal for an unauthorized person to repair city streets and pledged to discuss the incident.
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Chicago
Charles H. Weber
City
Weber
Lloyd M. Johnson
Johnson
Factories Mines Set New Records In 1955 Output
Washington report shows industrial production rising 11 percent to record levels in 1955. Durable goods lead with an 18 percent gain, nondurables up 10 percent. Peak output reached in November and December per Federal Reserve Board preliminary figures, the index 39 percent above the 1947-49 yardstick.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Hospital Notes Good Samaritan Admissions and Discharges
List of admitted and discharged patients across Good Samaritan Jefferson Memorial Opdyke McLeansboro Bluford facilities. Includes Grace Warren Stephen Weatherford Debra Turpin John Flint Helen House Katherine Riggleman and others with infant mentions and multiple unnamed entries.
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Good Samaritan
Grace Nellie Warren
Stephen Kent Weatherford
Debra Jean Turpin
John William Flint
Helen Mary House
Katherine Clara Riggleman
Helen
Chapmin Davidson
Sybil
Marie Dodson
Sherry Lynn
William Nelson McAtee III
Patricia Ann Ashby
Vicky Dawn Capps
Malcholm E. Leffler
Vocky Lynn French
Leota May Morrow
Dogs in County to Get Shots During May
Mass vaccination dates will be scheduled for different sections of the county during May. The administration of the program should not rush ahead and vaccinate until that time. Further information about the program will be published later.
Joffre's Widow Dies in Paris After Long Illness
Mme Joseph Joffre widow of the World War I marshal who commanded all French land forces from 1914 to 1916 died Tuesday night in Paris after a long illness.
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Joffre
Associated Press
Paris
Mme
Joseph Joffre
Propose Herrin Housing Project
The Public Housing Authority approved planning funds on Tuesday for a 100 unit low rent project at Herrin Illinois. No amount for planning was announced.
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Washington
Public Housing Authority
Herrin
Ill
Farmer Works The Most And Labor Least
Washington reports the Census Bureau findings that farm laborers average 50 hours a week in mid 1955, while farmers and farm managers average 57.2 hours. The long term trend shows a shrinking work week across major occupations with nonagricultural industries declining from 42 hours in 1947 to about 41 hours in 1955.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Five Firemen Pull Boy From Mud Rescue in San Francisco
In San Francisco a 13 year old junior high pupil Mark Paul Sen was pulled from a waist-deep mud slide after heavy rains while walking his dog Junior. Five firemen fought for 40 minutes to free him with the boy unharmed and the dog in disgrace.
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San Francisco
Mark Paul Sen
Junior
Marian Bailey
Mark
Dog Pays Inheritance Tax From Dog's $250 Bequest
In Auburn California a local dog must pay 14 in inheritance tax to the U S government after being willed 250 by the late Katherine Richter widow of a former Auburn postmaster The bequest was to fund finding a suitable home for the animal according to Franklin Tuttle Placer County inheritance tax appraiser
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Auburn
Calif
U. S
Franklin Tuttle
Placer County
Katherine Richter
Mouse Triggers Show Girl’s Dismissal in London Hall
A blonde show girl at a London music hall was fired after a mouse ran over her foot causing her to scream and flee to the wings while patrons laughed on Tuesday night. Regulations allow nudes to appear if performers stand still, but she was removed from employment.
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Associated Press
London
Peaches
Dulles To Visit Java Campaign Stir Sparks Debate
Jakarta reports indicate U S Secretary of State Dulles plans to visit Indonesia after attending a SEATO council of ministers meeting in Pakistan in March. Indonesian officials say he will be welcome in Indonesia only if relations improve.
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Associated Press
Jakarta
Indonesia
U. S
State Dulles
Seato Council of Ministers
Pakistan
Gratitude For Kindness Shown After Loss of Edward Kennedy
We express sincere thanks to friends neighbors Rev Bird Green the pallbearers the soloist J R Thomas Pulley Funeral Home for kindness during the passing of our beloved Huse band and Father Edward T Kennedy.
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Bird Green
J. R. Thomas
Pulley Funeral Home
Huseband
Edward T Kennedy
Dulles criticised and praised over brink of war claim
Senators Adlai Stevenson and Bridges weighed in on Secretary of State Dulles amid controversy from a Life magazine piece. Stevenson urged Eisenhower to repudiate or fire Dulles, while Bridges defended his calculated risk for peace stance. House Speaker Rayburn condemned the interview as damaging to U.S. foreign policy. Defense chief Wilson offered a cautious remark on the brink concept.
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Dulles
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Eisenhower
Life Magazine
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Republican Policy Committee
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Minn
Asia
Matthew B. Ridgway
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America
Russia
Rayburn
Baltimore
Wilson
Burns at Dock Sets Fire to Full Cargo Vessel
A tanker loading at three holds with 20,000 barrels per hour burst into flames after a six hour operation when an explosion tore the vessel apart. The tanker drifted toward the river center as firefighters fought the blaze. no damage estimate was available.
Sheriffs of State To Hold Session Here
Green Hills Country Club hosts a three day state sheriff session led by Rep. Paul Powell of Vienna. W H Duesterhaus of Quincy presides. Elmer Hoffman of Wheaton attends as secretary treasurer. 1956 officers to be elected include president vice president secretary treasurer and two executive members. A Tuesday luncheon will close the convention.
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Green Hills Country Club
Paul Powell
Vienna
W. H. Duesterhaus
Quincy
Clinois Sheriff’s Association
Elmer Hoffman
Wheaton
Ill
Bombay riots flare as strike meets language split
Police fire on rioters as Red Leader S A Dange is arrested in Bombay amid a strike over state reorganization tied to language lines. Curfew covers Belgaum area while violence spreads to Poona. Graham restricted to downtown hotels during his Indian tour.
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S. A. Dange
World Federation of Trade Unions
Poona
Belgaum
Bombay
Bombay State
Mohandas Gandhi
New Delhi
Ajay Ghosh
U. S
Billy Graham
Convicted gambler sues chief over seized dice raid
Harold Loving, a convicted gambler, files suit against Police Chief Roy Bergman to recover 406 dice seized in a raid by Oklahoma City officers.
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Oklahoma City
Harold Loving
Roy Bergman
Italian Mob Attacks Meeting Of Protestants
In Aprilia Italy a Protestant Church of Christ meeting with national police protection was disrupted by hundreds of locals shouting go away infidels and wrecking church quarters. Minister Gerald Paden of Lubbock Texas said sneezing powder may have been used while the incident drew official protection to the church on Tuesday night. Several missions set up by Americans after World War II have faced difficulties in this Catholic country.
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Associated Press
Aprilia
Italy
Church of Christ
Gerald Paden
Lubbock
Tex
Churches of Christ
Safety Award Winner Killed in Miami Traffic Crash
William Dren don, 38, recipient of a safety award for 350000 accident free miles, died Tuesday in a traffic accident in Miami Florida.
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Miami
Fla
William Drendon
Christ Gospel Chapel to Present I Dreamed I Searched Heaven For You
More than 50 cast members will perform the program at the Christ Gospel Chapel located at 11th and Warren Ave. The appearance is scheduled for Friday night at 7 30.
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Christ Gospel Chapel
11Th
Warren Ave
Peterson's Ointment gains fame for pile relief
A Buffalo druggist four decades ago created a soothing ointment for itching and burning piles. The formula offered quick cooling relief and became a nationwide favorite known as Peterson's Ointment. Available in a 50 cent box or 75 cent applicator tube with a money back delight guarantee.
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Buffalo
Peterson
Premier Bulganin Misses Moscow Public Scene
Western diplomats debated why Soviet Premier Nikolai Bulganin was absent from Moscow events. Moscow radio listed attendees at a city Communist conference, noting the Kremlin brass were present except Bulgaria. Bulganin has not appeared at public functions since December, fueling illness or rest rumors amid his Asia tour with Khrushchev.
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London
Nikolai Bulganin
Moscow
Moscow City
Toys Kremlin Brass
Bulgaria
Supreme Soviet
Nikita S. Khrush
Atkins Seeks Divorce Over Cruelty And Custody
Nancy Atkins filed suit for divorce in circuit court charging cruelty. She also seeks custody of a minor child. The couple married September 24, 1954 and separated in 1955. Attorney George W. Howard Jr. represents the plaintiff.
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Nancy Atkins
Aaron T. Atkins
George W. Howard, Jr
Police Court Fines Levied by Police Magistrate
Fines assessed before Police Magistrate Ann Dulaney include Karl Whittington of 1106 South Tenth Street with 50 dollars and costs on drunk and disturbance. Emma Lee Whittington with 10 dollars and costs on drunk charges. Herman Coberly with 100 dollars and costs on driving while intoxicated and 2 dollars and costs for failure to have a driver’s license.
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Ann Dulaney
Karl Whittington
South Tenth Street
Emma Lee Whittington
Herman Coberly
Velde Seeks Judgeship and Quits Congress
Rep. Velde of Pekin announces he will not seek reelection to Congress and favors a return to the judiciary. The former Tazewell County judge cites a desire to serve on the bench and notes the Eisenhower era has strengthened security against Communist influence, allowing focus on judicial duties. A Republican primary has a Pekin insurance man as a challenger, James M Unland, with other Peoria staff considering Velde’s seat.
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Tazewell
Peoria
Sant Velde
Fred J. Woyah
St. Louis
Sant Aise Fat Velde
Robert Michael
Pekin
James M Unland
Pekin Insurance Oman
Congress
House UN- American Activities Conmignitter
Washington
Communist Party
Eisenhower
Blind Man Names Dog Heir in Will in Long Beach
In Long Beach California a blind man wills his dog Topper to receive his home and care after death. Kay Ikan Collins 60 died after a long illness and left his estate to longtime friends Ate and Mrs. Theodore K. Drake with Topper to stay in the Drake home under care, the will filed for probate Tuesday states.
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Long Beach
Calif
Hack Cocker Spaniel
Kay Ikan N. Collins
Collins
Ate
Theodore K. Drake
Drakes
Topper
He Doesn’t Want Sister’s $100000 Inheritance
Associated Press reports Clara H. Jenckes of Wyomissing Pennsylvania left her life share of 1000000 to her sister. Jenckes told The Providence Journal by phone he would not accept the money saying he already has enough. The inheritance will instead pass to his two children George A. Jenckes and Louise Fay of Wyomissing.
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R. I.eart
S. Jenckes
Wyomissing
Clara H. Jene
The
Providence Journal
Jenckes
Wondyeer
Gants
George A. Jenckes
Louise Fay
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