World observes Lincoln birthday around globe
Carl Sandburg addresses Congress declaring Lincoln incomparable as hundreds honor him in Washington and Springfield. Eisenhower and Brandt join international tributes with leaders from Britain Israel Rhodesia and Formosa noting Lincoln’s lasting influence on liberty and government.
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Lincoln Descendant Forgets Lincoln Birthday in Vermont
Lincoln Isham great grandson of President Lincoln visits Manchester Vermont for talks with Probate Judge Margaret Doherty about family letters. The story recalls Robert Todd Lincoln’s birthday and a 150th anniversary event invites, which Isham declines. Mary Beckwith and Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith are mentioned with farm life in Vermont and Virginia.
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Lincoln birthday rites echo across nations
Washington observers noted poet Carl Sandburg praising Abraham Lincoln for decency and plain speaking at a joint Congress session marking his 150th birth anniversary in Hardin County Kentucky. Fredric March read the Gettysburg Address as Supreme Court justices and Cabinet members attended with the Army band.
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Aurora Mayor Paul Egan Faces Psychiatric Examination
Chicago feb 12 AP a group of Aurora city officials and police sue for 5 million dollars alleging civil rights violations and petition the U S District Court to order psychiatric examination of Mayor Paul Egan Police Chief Donald Curran six officers four city commissioners and counsel Charles Darling the petition claims megalomanic delirium and related symptoms.
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Illinois universities seek 351 million for two year budget
The Illinois Budgetary Commission heard requests totaling 351,716,037 by six tax supported universities for the July 1 start two year period. The University of Illinois asks 186,389,000 with 131,510,000 for operations and 54,879,000 for buildings. Southern Illinois University seeks 109,930,889 with 47,807, equivalent for operating costs and 62,123,000 for buildings. The Teachers College Board requests 55,396,148 for four state universities under supervision with 37,943,148 for operation and 17,453,000 for buildings. Eastern Illinois University asks 7,503,250 for operation and 1,978,000 for buildings. Northern Illinois University requests 8,325,000 for buildings. Other two schools are Illinois State Normal University and Western Illinois University.
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Soviets Deny Civilian Peril In Blockade
Berlin February 12 The Soviet Embassy denies any danger to West Berlin civilians or a planned blockade The embassy argues Western leaders stir alarm and that civilian traffic will continue despite Moscow’s May 27 end date for four power status It hints responsibility for lifelines lies with Allied reactions and rejects German traffic disruption claims.
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Apalachin Meeting Figures In Racketeers Fine Not Death
New York detective testified that Lombardozzi of Brooklyn was spared death at a secret Apalachin gathering in 1957 and fined 10 000 for jukebox industry crimes. He noted a council of higher ups decided the fate while detailing Lombardozzi’s long underworld record and connections.
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Tall Tower To Be Used Within Week
WSIL TV in Harrisburg will start broadcasting next week from a new 853 foot transmitting tower near Creale Springs. The 117 foot antenna and transmission line are being installed as final work continues.
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Ground breaking planned for 111 foot cross on Bald Knob
Easter Sunday set for groundbreaking on Bald Knob mountain in southern Illinois as The Cross Foundation seeks bids Feb 20. The project aims to build a 111-foot cross covered in white plain steel and lit by 40 lights, with $75,000 available for construction.
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Indiana floods surge southward as Wabash nears crest
Western Indiana suffers widening flood crisis with 1500 families displaced across 13 counties. Rain threatens more inundation as Terre Haute curbs and Peru brace for rising waters. Gov Handley seeks federal disaster help while ice jams complicate efforts.
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President Eisenhower Civil Rights Bill Offered in Congress
Rep William M McCulloch Ohio introduced a bill backing Eisenhower proposals to strengthen civil rights law. It targets federal crime for desegregation interference, expands FBI quick action, records access in elections, extends the Civil Rights Commission, and funds desegregation efforts.
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Warmer For Southern Illinois Forecast
Considerable cloudiness brings warmer temps to Southern Illinois with scattered rain today. Cloudy and warmer tonight with occasional rain. Friday rain and milder, with possibly heavy rainfall. Lows tonight and Friday night near 45, Friday around 55. Yesterday’s high 38, early morning 41.
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