Many Drivers Don't Realize They Are Losing Their Sight
Odd facts column cites NSPB estimate that under half of about one million Americans with glaucoma know it. Notes curiosities from history and science, including names like Katzenellenbogen and Pickens, and varied trivia from self service restaurants to energy of the sun.
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New York
National Society For the Prevention of Blindness
Katzenellenbogen
Manhattan
Lucy Halcombe Pickens
Jane Pickens
Colorado Sky Object Spotted Over Fort Collins
Fort Collins residents observed a round red object in the eastern sky for several minutes on two consecutive nights. Eyewitnesses including police and residents reported a cigar shaped glow near the horizon while Mars was visible nearby. Reports extended to Colorado Springs and Fort Carson.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Lawrence Juich
Eloise Stryker
Harmony
Here
Jeannelle Franz
Bob Scott
KCOL
Mars
Scott
Colorado Springs
Frank van Cleave
KRDO
Ft. Carson
No-Knock Law Backfires in Salina Business Clash
In Salina the Do Not Disturb ordinance, aimed at door to door gimmicks, faces critique as competition grows. Chamber of Commerce manager John Cranor notes the rule hampers reputable salesmen and urges repeal or modification. Mayor Hawks says no adequate alternative exists and the law remains in effect.
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Salina
John Cranor
Cranor
Ieat
Focal
Albert Hawks
City Commission
Daniel Holds Lead In Texas Gubernatorial Runoff
In Texas county party officials canvassed Saturday’s tight gubernatorial runoff as Daniel and Yarborough supporters watched. Unofficial counts from the Texas Election Bureau showed Daniel 698,125 votes to Yarborough 694,578, a 3,547 vote lead and Daniel at 50.12 percent.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
U.S
Price Daniel
Ralph Yarborough
Texas Election Bureau
Daniel
Yarborough
Senator Johnston Seeks New Federal Pay Raise
Washington reports Sen Olin D Johnston chairman of the Senate committee advocating a federal pay raise as the Brundage directive seeks to cut costs by reducing government staff He spoke at a convention session of the American Federation of Government Employes urging Congress to approve the increase while agencies prune hiring and retirements are not replaced.
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Washington
Olin D. Johnston
D-Sc
Senate
Congress
American Federation of Government
Percival F. Brundage
Stevenson Heads Northwest for Precinct Campaign Tour
Adlai E Stevenson with running mate Estes Kefauver heads to Portland then Bonneville Dam to meet party leaders from Washington Oregon Montana Idaho and Utah. The duo plans Sioux City Iowa next as they stress a man sized job to win in precincts the effectiveness of grassroots organizing for November.
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Santa FE
N. M
Adlai E. Stevenson
Northwest
Estes Kefauger
Portland
Ore
Bonneville Dam
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Sioux City
Iawa
Stevenson
Southwest
New Mexico
Colorado
Arkansas
Wyoming
Texas
Oklahoma
Arizona
Eisenhower
Ike’s Health a Democratic Issue in 1954 Fact Book
The Democratic National Committee distributes the 1954 Democratic Fact Book outlining campaign themes including President Eisenhower’s health as a campaign issue. It covers leadership, appointees, agriculture, taxes, small business, public power, and other topics. It notes the operable health details and references risk appraisal in disability and nitrogen fertilizer use trends.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Eisenhower
Alabama Votes On Segregation
Alabama voters consider six constitutional amendments with Amendments 2 and 3 aimed at preserving segregation in public schools parks and housing. About half of 850000 registered voters were expected to vote with a small Black turnout. The measure would allow freedom of choice to segregate schools and enable public funds for private schools, and let local governments dispose of parks and housing to maintain segregation.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Youth Drowns In Colorado River Near Palisade
Gilbert Hernandez aged 14 drowned after stepping into deep water while wading in the Colorado River near Palisade Colorado. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Joeher Hernandez who were staying at the Palisade Tabor Camp during the fruit harvest season.
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Palisade, Colo
Gilbert Hernandez
Colorado
Gilbert
Joeher Hernandez
Palisade Tabor
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USN
Raymond C. Ledom
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Piedmont
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