West Virginia Turnpike Agency Halts Some Expenditures
The West Virginia State Turnpike Commission ordered a halt on most expenditures except staff payrolls as it seeks guidance on funding for a two lane expressway from Princeton to Charleston. It asks Guaranty Trust for guidance on bonds for adding lanes and on whether to finance other turnpike projects, while awaiting traffic and toll revenue figures from engineers and the bond issuer.
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Peggy Lee Signs with Long Run in Movies
By Bob Thomas Hollywood Peggy Lee finally signs with Warner Brothers after years of offers. She explains fear of performing, TV helped her overcome stage fright, and director Michael Curtiz pushes her to translate warmth into spoken roles. He compares her to Doris Day, noting Lee’s introspective, emotional style contrasts with Day’s extroverted charm.
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Iowa to Advertise The Corn State on 1953 Plates
Iowa announces that 1953 motor license plates will bear the motto The Corn State signaling statewide promotion of the state's products and scenery as part of a propaganda drive.
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Who Said Dog's Life
Saul Pett, Associated Press, argues during National Dog Week that dogs in America have advanced since 1928. He cites more dog food spending, 22 million dogs, 4500 hotels accepting dogs, better shelters, more veterinarians, and higher welfare, while noting housing discrimination and funding gaps remain.
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Faleatee
Maine
California
United States
Copters Aid Campaign in Belgian Congo
Campaign to eradicate flies and mosquitoes underway with two helicopters spraying streets daily. Native population urged to open windows and doors to allow fumes to enter every house as the campaign proceeds.
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Communists Lose Seats in Sweden Vote. Erlander Maintains Government
In Stockholm Premier Tage Erlander’s Socialist Antagonist coalition held control of Sweden’s lower chamber as opposition gained six seats. Communists dropped three of eight seats, with losses up to 50 percent in central and southern areas and around 30 percent in strongholds near North Sweden. Government claims 16 of 230 lower house seats. no shift in neutral foreign policy expected.
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Communists to Enlist Students in Rural Tax Drives
Hong Kong reports a high mortality rate among grain tax collectors in South China as farmers resist with force. This summer the Communist government plans to deploy high school students into rural areas to harvest taxes, aiming to boost revenue and enforce exactions despite risks.
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Eisenhower Taft harmony surveys shape 1952 race
Newsmen’s polls across regions show 13 states totaling 145 electoral votes solid for Eisenhower, with 130 more leaning his way, potentially reaching 275 if carried. Eleven states worth 121 votes appear safe for Stevenson, shaping the early nomination landscape ahead of New York talks.
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