Oklahoma City boy receives skin graft for burned girl
In Oklahoma City an anonymous white donor grafted almost two square feet of skin onto Margaret Rose Thomas, a 5 year old Negro girl who was critically burned by a stove on March 2. In Pittsburgh 17 year old Don Hartle sought Marines enlistment but lacked parental consent. Sgt. Carl Volz became Dan's guardian to approve.
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Oklahoma City
Margaret Rose Thomas
Pittsburgh
Don
Hartle
Carl Volz
Dan
Fire Gutting New Fruit Industries Cold Storage Plant
A spectacular early morning blaze gutted the new half million dollar cold storage addition of Fruit Industries Inc. at 1000 13th Ave. E in Bradenton. The fire destroyed interior space of 1.25 million cubic feet, while efforts saved the main building housing over $2,000,000 in frozen juices. Company president Anthony T. Rossi said employment remains intact for the 700 workers on a $46,000 weekly payroll. The blaze started about 5:45 a.m. in the southeast corner. cause under investigation. The addition, to store Tropicana products, is to be rebuilt for next season, with insurance covering the loss. Fire departments from Bradenton, Palmetto, and volunteers aided in containment. No injuries reported.
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Bradenton
Fruit Industries Inc
13Th Ave
Palmetto
Anthony T. Rossi
Samoset
Sarasota
Rossi
Actor George Brent Recovering From Minor Surgery
OXNARD California actor George Brent age 51 is reported to be recovering from minor surgery at St John s Hospital. Attendants say he will likely be discharged in a few days and the nature of his illness was not disclosed.
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Oxnard
Calif
George Brent
St. John’s Hospital
Eight Year Old Objects to Polio Vaccine in New Jersey
In Somerville New Jersey an eight year old girl Rose Bimon resisted a Salk polio vaccination saying she hadn’t signed a consent slip. A health officer proceeded with the shot and gave a lollipop as consolation.
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Somerville, N.J
Rose Bimon
Rose
Barrymore soprano daughter debuts at Wigmore Hall
Ethel Barrymore Colt, daughter of actress Ethel Barrymore, made her London debut as a singer at Wigmore Hall last night. She performed music from the 13th century to modern times. One critic praised her charm while another urged limiting performances to a small circle of dear friends.
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London
Ethel Barrymore Colt
Ethel Barrymore
Wigmore Hall
Operation Alert 1955 Tests Nationwide Civil Defense
Washington and 31 agencies simulate a nuclear attack plan to disperse 15 000 workers to relocation posts, with 3 25 p m targeting Washington and 48 other cities. Britain ends 17 day rail strike while trade unions seek arbitration.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Adenauer Stands Firm Against Soviet Pressure
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer departs Washington confident Soviet blandishments have not shifted his stance. Officials note he intends to visit Moscow after the Geneva Big Four meeting, saying any trip must be carefully prepared and that the July 18 summit timetable limits prep time.
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Washington
Konrad Adenauer
Adenauer
Boston
Moscow
Geneva
Germany
Two Blasts Hit Sunshine Park in Tampa Area
Two dynamite blasts rocked the Sunshine Park race track clubhouse near Tampa causing about 50000 dollars in damage. The track has been closed since March 15 and lies at Oldsmar near the Hillsborough Polk line. No money was present and robbery did not appear to be the motive.
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Tampa
Sunshine Park
Oldsmar
Hillsborough
Pinellas
Hillsborough County
Archie Adair
Adair
Train Wreck Kills One Injures Several Near Fort Morgan
A segment of Union Pacific Los Angeles Challenger derailed about six miles east of Fort Morgan Colorado. One trainman died and several others were injured with at least five in serious condition.
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Fort Morgan
Colo
Union Pacific
Los Angeles
Here
Special Session Cost at Sixty Thousand in Florida Reapportionment Clash
A Florida legislative special session over reapportionment cost nearly $60,000 and remains gridlocked after 10 days. Both chambers reconvene Friday with hint of possible amendments by Sen. Shands to redraw districts and give Monroe County a senator while other counties are linked or split as House and Senate differ on district boundaries.
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Tallahassee
Sen. Shands
Gainesville
Senate
Bay, Seminole
Manatee Counties
Monroe County
Manatee
Sarasota
Glades
Sen
Carlton
Wauchula
Monroe
Levy, Dixie and Mary
Citrus and Hernando
House
UN Anniversary Meet Testimonial for Top Man
The United Nations marks its 10th anniversary in San Francisco with a testimonial meeting for Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold. Speakers may hail China’s release of four U S airmen and note efforts to free 15 additional prisoners. Hammarskjold's Peiping trip to press Chou En lai risks his prestige but keeps him ahead.
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United Nations
N.Y
U.N
San Francisco
Dag Hammarskjold
China
U.S
Peiping
Fire guts Fruit Industries plant during open house tribute
A large crowd at Fruit Industries in Bradenton gathered for a family open house when a fire gutted the cold storage warehouse. About 1,500 people attended the Saturday event as 1000 barbecued chickens 400 pounds roast beef and 500 pounds of ham were consumed before the fire destroyed the interior. The incident left many employees and neighbors in sorrow.
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Bradenton
Darling Cakes Stir Family Rift in Tea Time
In a playful kitchen exchange, Mr Newlywed asks Bright Spot Darling if she baked alone. She confirms, and he reveals a family secret about his mother’s recipes, noting it was the reason his father left her, adding emotional weight to domestic bliss.
Minnie Minnie's Weather Warnings and Ditto Forecast
Weather notes from Sarasota and Florida predict party cloudy skies with little temp change through tomorrow. Scattered brief showers near the Georgia border and isolated thundershowers in extreme south portions, highs 85 to 95, winds variable to easterly, marine East Gulf forecast light to moderate winds. Read Herb Stolander's fishing column for tides and almanac.
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Sarasota
Florida
Georgia
East Gulf
Herb Stolander
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