Fire Uncovers Family Treasure After Early Morning Blaze
An early morning fire at the Matsiget home outside Rock Falls, Illinois uncovered a hidden trove of currency and valuables estimated in the many thousands of dollars. Firefighters said money and gold pieces were found in envelopes, pockets, sacks, and boxes, with the amount to be kept confidential by the Rock Falls National Bank. The Matsigets and their 5 year old daughter escaped unharmed. the house suffered heavy damage. Meanwhile in Atlanta, the NAACP announced plans to file school desegregation suits in eight Southern states by June 1, led by Thurgood Marshall.
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Marsleet
Emily
Marfleets
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ADA Stardom
Atlanta
National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People
Thurgood Marshall
NAACP
Alabama
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Marty Heads Oscar Race as Year’s Top Picture
The 20th annual Oscar derby opens with Marty leading nominations tied with Love is a Many Splendored Thing and The Rose Tattoo. Ernest Borgnine is seen as top acting hopeful, with James Dean a strong competitor. Also cited are Love Me or Leave Me, The Man with the Golden Arm, and Bad Day at Black Rock. Two cars collide on West South Street. one driver charged with reckless driving. Baltimore medical student Gregory Delli-Pizzi is charged with murder after a man dies from a head injury in a hotel entrance.
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Academy
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Frank Simatra
Spencer Tracy
Black Rock
Susan Hayward
Katharine
Hep‘burt
Jennifer Jones
Anna Magnani
Eleanor Parker
Miss Magnani
Miss Hayward
Academy of Motion Picture Arts Age Sciences
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Ive Street
Thomas F. Littleton
Center Street
Gilbert E. Lee
Baltimore
Littleton
Lee
Study of disposal system costs urged by Maryland House vote
The House passed a Tydings and Moore resolution urging Governor to appoint a seven member committee to study financing for sewage disposal systems in small towns under the Clean Stream program. The panel would include one member from Izaak Walton League, one from Maryland Municipal League or County Government Association, one from University of Maryland College of Engineering, one from Department of Health, and three at large, with a report due next session.
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Maryland
Maryland Municipal League
Izaak Walton League
County Government Association
University of Maryland College of Engineering
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Three Local Students Honored for Scholarly Achievement
Miss Mera Braungart of 05 Wilson Place Miss Mary A Thomas of Middletown and Miss Mary Ann Howe of 325 West B Street Brunswick receive a distinguished honor. The achievement signals the students have earned notable academic recognition beyond their peers.
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Wilson Place
Mary A Thomas
J. B Thomas
Middletown
Mary Ann Howe
G F. Howe
West B. Street
Brunswick
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