Hopes Rise as Wis. Voters Decide Three Candidates
The Wisconsin primary shapes up as a make or break day for Kennedy and Humphrey who fight for thirty Democratic delegates. Kennedy cautions any win beyond six of ten districts plus a popular vote edge is gravy while Humphrey predicts a statewide win. Nixon seeks a loyalty vote as Republicans enjoy an unopposed primary. Both candidates campaigned at Milwaukee factory gates before the polls opened.
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Heston and Signoret Triumph at Oscars in 1959
Heston and Signoret win acting Oscars as Ben Hur takes best picture and director for Wyler. The film also earns multiple technical honors while Shelley Winters wins best supporting actress for The Diary of Anne Frank. Bob Hope receives the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
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Colombian Chief in U.S. for Visit
Colombian President Alberto Lleras arrived in Washington for a 13 day state visit and was welcomed by President Eisenhower who praised freedom. Lleras called Eisenhower a great civilian and military leader and said Colombia and the United States share similar beliefs in the rule of law pending his address to Congress Wednesday.
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Eisenhower takes on Democrats in speech before Republican women
President Eisenhower addressed Republican women accusing Democrats of lacking factual life context while praising his administration’s achievements. He highlighted Korea’s ceasefire, economic growth, defense strengthening, and a vast road-building program. Senator Mansfield criticized the speech as partisan and urged clearer disclosures of life’s facts.
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Midwest Floods Force Evacuations Across Several States
Mississippis surge creates levee breaches in Missouri while floods sweep Nebraska, Wisconsin, Kansas, South Dakota and Michigan. Red Cross estimates 28,000 evacuees with potential rise to 40,000 as Missouri River and Mississippi floodwaters rise. Army Engineers estimate damages near five million dollars as crews fortify levees.
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Continuous Vision Glasses Claim Comfort For Bifocals
A journal report asserts Continuous Vision Glasses greatly ease bifocal dissatisfaction by providing comfortable near to intermediate vision without frequent lens changes. Dr J M Soss of Long Beach endorses the claim and invites examinations at his office on Fine Avenue with evening and weekend hours.
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Journal of Living
Durness Laboratories
J. M. Soss
Long Beach
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