Pulitzer Prizes to be Awarded for Literature and More
News of the 38th Pulitzer Prizes includes honors across literature and other categories to be announced today in New York. The report mentions Pope Pius declaring May 1 a feast day to honor St. Joseph the Workman, urging Catholic workers to observe the day. A separate note recalls a man named Magee Coffin 12 sinking into mud during an excavation, saved by firefighters.
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Fourth safe theft in Sarasota County shocks Holi day House
A 700 pound safe with about $5 000 in cash and checks was stolen from the Holi day House restaurant on U S 301 DeSoto Rd between midnight and dawn marking the fourth such job in four weeks in Sarasota County. A 1954 pickup was found nearby but not the safe and investigators suspect roof entry and a skylight followed by use of a hand truck to move the safe to a truck. Deputy sheriffs and restaurant staff conducted fingerprint checks at the office and in the cocktail lounge as the probe continues.
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Sparrow family nests on porch light in calm invasion
A sparrow family including Papa Mom and four fledglings has settled on the States porch light. The parents defend the nest with bold dives while Mr and Mrs States stay relaxed and warn visitors when possible.
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Choppers Bring New Teeth To Los Angeles Boy
Five year old Henry Czerner smiles with a brand new set of false teeth after Mt. Sinai Hospital fitted dentures. He had only four real teeth due to a medical condition, ending his diet of strained baby food.
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New Puzzle for $20 Prize
The News invites pencil pushers to enter the Little Fooler crossword contest worth 200 cash. A $20 prize goes to the correct second puzzle entry. Last week no one solved, so the $10 from last week is added to this week. Send in as many entries as you like.
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Premier Diem Concentrates Fire On Rebel Xuyen Sect In Saigon
Government troops under Premier Ngo Dinh Diem pressed an assault against the Chinh Xuyen sect in Saigon's Chinese sector. Two army battalions fought the rebels amid earlier clashes that left hundreds dead and thousands injured or displaced. Diem planned talks with General James Lawton Collins, with possible impact on Vietnam's government.
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U S Pledges Support of Diem in Saigon Backing
In Saigon U S Charge d Affaires Randloph Kidder affirmed continued American backing for embattled Premier Ngo Dinh Diem after Gen Collins arrived from Washington. Diem faced a brief weekend coup and regained control as Bao Dai’s loyalist forces shifted and then returned to Diem.
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U S Sponsored Group Shapes Salk vaccine Allocation
A government sponsored committee met in Washington to craft a voluntary plan allocating Salk polio vaccine. It aims to set priorities for scarce supply once approved for commercial use, prioritizing high risk areas and age groups. Idaho reports a second polio death among inoculated school children.
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Indians Watch Lighthouse Amid Fog
Two Indians on the rocky coast near their reservation kept vigil as a lighthouse was completed. A thick fog rolled in and the siren sounded nonstop while one observer quipped about the light ringing but the fog coming anyway.
Ratification instruments to be deposited Thursday
France and Britain to deposit instruments of ratification in Bonn on Thursday ending West German occupation. Adenauer and Pinay announced that all outstanding questions are settled and Germany will join the Paris treaty restoring sovereignty. Saar border dispute over Roechling steel plant settled by a 50 50 control split between French and German interests.
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Scientific Facts on Salk Shots Assure Worried Parents
Las Vegas experts reassure parents that the killing of the virus in the polio vaccine means it cannot cause polio and testing reduces risk. Some lots from Cutter Laboratories were withdrawn for rechecks after polio cases emerged. another child in Columbus, Georgia, contracted polio after one Lilly vaccine shot. Delayed immunity explains some breakthrough cases, as antibodies take weeks to form and cannot stop an infection already underway.
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Florida Toll From Weekend Crashes and Murders
Late bulletins report Florida highway travel deaths totaling five for the weekend, with two accidents claiming two lives each and a fifth victim hit while tending to the street after an accident involving his car. Two other violent deaths occurred.
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Free Tickets Ad in Classified Columns
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Ike's Foreign Aid Bill Debated
Washington lawmakers open debate on a foreign trade bill amid contention from industries fearing harm from tariff cuts. Senate Finance Committee revisions reduce opposition and aim to pass the measure with House agreement, targeting end of the week.
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Secret Vienna talks aim to renew Austrian independence pact
Ambassadors from the United States Britain France and the Soviet Union open secret talks in Vienna to update a 30 000 word Austrian independence draft pact after a decade of deadlock The discussions could lead to the withdrawal of about 44 000 Russian and 25 000 Western troops within 20 days of ratification if the accord is approved The move signals potential for broader Four powers conferences on postwar Europe.
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California blow kills 2 in storm battered California
Weekend storm bringing rain snow and hail across southern California stranded 81 people in 29 autos from Santa Ana area to Redlands and 60 near San Bernardino Mountains. Rescue parties freed all by last night though cold and hunger affected most. Sergeant Richard Seavey said no one was in serious danger due to timely rescues.
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Nation's Weather sampling of national temperatures
A weather roundup shows today’s low temperatures across the country and yesterday’s high readings. Specific city data are noted for several major areas, illustrating broad temperature shifts and regional variations in the national forecast.
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