Salk Reveals New Evidence of Lifelong Polio Immunity
Dr. Jonas Salk reported at a Atlantic City physicians’ meeting that polio protection from the Salk vaccine may last a lifetime. He cited studies on 750 patients at Warm Springs and over 200 in Pittsburgh showing durable antibody defenses that could prevent paralysis even after future exposure.
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UN to Bolster Truce Teams Along Israeli Egyptian Border
The UN plans to strengthen truce supervision with new border posts after Israel and Egypt agreed to updated border arrangements. Hammarskjold and Ben-Gurion met in Jerusalem with aides to thresh out practical border steps and a double UN mission. Jordan reported Hammarskjold’s cease-fire proposal received positive yet cautious support, stressing no diversion of the Jordan River for irrigation by Israel.
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Tomb digs reveal nothing as Shakespeare tomb is probed
In Chislehurst England stonemasons opened a 400 year old tomb believed to expose Shakespeare as a fraud. After hours of digging no body or sarcophagus was found. a lead casket lay beneath but the government bars its opening. Calvin Hoffman, 49, argues Marlowe authored Shakespeare’s works and vows further research.
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Chicago taxpayer short pays tax then sends two-cent check
A Chicago taxpayer altered his income tax records and owed additional money to the Bureau of Internal Revenue. He sent a two cent check to correct the record, reflecting a minor payout amid the tax dispute.
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May Day Parades Worldwide Highlight Labor Day Tone
International observances marked Labor Day with varied displays. Moscow limited its parade to 42 minutes while Rome and Milan organized Catholic worker gatherings led by Pope Pius XII and Italian Catholic Action. In Formosa Chiang Kai-shek urged worker uprisings, Mao Zedong showcased collective leadership, and Lenin portraits gave way to a Bulganin Khrushchev banner in Moscow.
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Motorist Denies Drunken Charge In Traffic Court
John Thompson, 34, of 516 Oneida Street, pleaded not guilty in Traffic Court today to driving while intoxicated. Judge Truman H. Preston ordered Thompson's license held pending disposition on May 15. Bail was set at 1500 dollars. Thompson was arrested yesterday on the East Side by Patrolman Arthur Mollett after a speeding report from the 900 block of State Street to Jackson, Salina and Taylor streets.
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Nixon Called as First Witness in Gas Lobby Probe
Maston Nixon, Texas oilman, was called today as the first witness in the Senate investigation into lobbying on the vetoed natural gas bill. The hearing aims to uncover influence and possible improper pressure related to the bill's fate.
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Walter’s birthday dare leaves invitee absent
A mother presses her son Walter about inviting a rival boy to his birthday. Walter reveals he not only invited Charlie but dared him to attend, prompting the party guest to skip the event.
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Death of Sen. Barkley mourned as partisanship fades
Washington reports the death of Sen Alben W Barkley of Kentucky from a heart attack during a keynote address at a mock political convention He is mourned by leaders across the nation with President Eisenhower expressing sorrow Funeral services set for 10 30 a m tomorrow at Foundry Methodist Church in Washington with Chaplain Dr Frederick Brown Harris officiating Barkley whose career spanned four decades served as congressman Senate Democratic leader vice president and later a back row senator His remarks before his collapse spoke of serving in the House of the Lord The death prompts stunned reactions from top officials and public figures alike.
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Marines General Loses His Command Fallout From Tragic Night March
Washington reports the Marine Corps recommended court martial for Staff Sgt. Matthew McKeon after he led a night march into a South Carolina swamp where six recruits died. He faces four charges including manslaughter. Disciplinary actions also proposed for Sgts Scarborough and King. Pate announced broader recruit training reforms and military officials study the case before sending recommendations to the Navy Secretary. The potential penalties range from one month to ten years.
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Sunglasses and Spring Weather Forecast Update
May weather mix in today with frost lingering and a brisk start. Andrew Keller predicts high near 37 today, 58 tomorrow, then a warm trend into Thursday through Saturday with cooler Sunday and rain midweek. Winds shift from north northeast today to southeast tomorrow at 15 to 20 mph.
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Dallas Divorce Case Hears Accusations of Drinking and Nudist Meetings
In Dallas a husband in a divorce trial alleged his wife drank excessively. The wife countered that he was a nudist who forced her to attend nudist meetings. She testified she drank to avoid embarrassment. The judge is still considering the case.
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Veep Barkley remembered in tribute after death
Washington columnist recalls Alben W. Barkley as a lively, beloved figure who joked about living to 103 and whose long career included a vice presidency. The piece notes Barkley’s age 78 at death, his friendship with Truman, and a famous 1948 Philadelphia convention moment as part of his enduring political persona.
Barkley Kept 1952 Heart Attack Secret
The Detroit News reports Sen. Barkley suffered a heart attack shortly before the 1952 election. Dr. Paul Dudley White, famed heart specialist who attended President Eisenhower, was among his doctors. Barkley and his wife kept the illness secret for years, and aides noted his 1954 campaign continued despite the attack.
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