Hayward Barker Divorce Trial May End Today
The divorce trial of Jess Barker seeking half of Susan Hayward's wealth may conclude as Superior Judge Herbert Walker weighs testimony. Accounts show Hayward's assets at 293,319 plus a film contract worth 5,000 weekly. Barker reports earnings of 318.75 in 1951 and 346.50 in 1952, with alimony offers discussed and a dramatic exchange over a pool incident and lingering questions about love.
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Burbank
Calif
Jess Barker
Susan Hayward
Herbert V. Walker
Barker
Miss Hayward
Elva McGuire
Hayward
Hahn
Stock Market Swings Hint at Possible Upturn
New York stocks have shown sharp fluctuations as traders weigh whether the bull market is fading or gaining steam.Indexes have risen and fallen, but blue chip and growth stocks rally on hopes of better business, more liberal dividends, and extra funds from pension and insurance reserves.
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New York
Korea
Stock Exchange
Sparks Adopts Ordinance Against Assault and Battery
Sparks city council passes a public assault ordinance. Offenders face up to 500 dollars in fines and 250 days in jail for punching another person. Two combatants causing public terror may be charged with affray and punished by up to 150 days in jail or 300 dollars fine.
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Sparks
Nev
Oncewild West
Army Fouls Up Plans of Couple
Kansas City Army sergeant Henry C. Butcher planned to move to Germany with his German born wife after reenlisting. He heads to Japan while his wife and 2 year old daughter travel to Germany for a visit, despite promises of a Germany move.
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Kansas City
Henry C. Butcher
Germany
Ft. Riley
Kan
Butcher
Abilene
Japan
Pakistan Slowly Moving Toward Modern Customs
In Karachi the shift toward modern roles for women proceeds slowly. Many women still observe purdah and face family and social barriers to independence. Zohra Hamid, educated in the United States and employed by the government, illustrates the tension between modern ambitions and traditional expectations.
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Pakistan
Karachi
Subcontinent
Zohra Hamid
Zohra
United States
U S Airmen Missing Near Tourane Beach Mission
Five U S Air Force men based at Tourane in Indochina are missing and feared captured by Vietminh. A peasant report tied the five to a group of 20 Senegalese prisoners ten miles south of Tourane. Gen John O Daniel flew to Tourane to lead the inquiry after the men left the base without passes and failed to report for duty.
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Saigon
Indochina
Tourane
U.S
John O’daniel
Viet Nam
Hanoi
America
Oasis Night Club Raid Shuts Down Baltimore Venue
A 19 officer raid on Oasis in Baltimore arrested about 200 people including the orchestra and patrons. Vice squad chief Lt. Joseph Byrne cited complaints of nude acts and said officers found them. Patrons described the scene as a “little ole girl” dance.
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Baltimore
Oasis
Joseph Byrne
Central Police
Postman Uses Gearshift Bike With Sidecar in Larkspur Route
In Larkspur California, Postman Roy Hannick, 25, rides a seven mile route on a gearshift bicycle fitted with a sidecar. Supervisor Manly Bystrom notes the sidecar carries as much mail as three foot postmen, saving time.
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Larkspur
Calif
Roy Hannick
Manly Bystrom
Farmers Blame Birds for Crop Damage Before 19th Century
Before the 19th century farmers often blamed birds for harming crops while birds were mainly feeding on insects that damaged the crops. The passage notes a misattribution of crop loss to birds rather than to pests.
TV Bout Leaves Mack with Broken Arm
Anna applied an arm lock and Mack went over her shoulders during a televised match. Last night hospital X-rays revealed Mack has a broken left arm.
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Anna
Mack
The Elephant Bird Of Madagascar Reaches Heights
The extinct Madagascar elephant bird was reported to stand up to about fourteen feet tall, making it one of the largest prehistoric birds.
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Madagascar
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Complete Optical Service
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Lubbock
Texas
Adenauer Unity
Knoxville
Tenn
Mack Garrett
Malet H
Ed Alden
Annie
Taee, Howe
U. S
Penney's
Panama
Dan River
Penney’s
Wool
Orson
Wool and Dacron
Shantung
Penney
Tahoe
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