Stalin’s Legacy Faces Unforeseen Fallout Across Soviet Lands
An analysis suggests Khrushchev’s attack on Stalin may trigger unintended consequences for the Kremlin. New posters in Tiflis celebrate an independent Georgian Republic while Ukraine sees renewed anti‑Communist underground activity. Georgia, Stalin’s birthplace, historically resented Russian rule and was granted privileges during his era.
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Charles M. McCann
United Press
Joseph Stalin
Kremlin
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Stalin
Communist Party Congress
Tiflis
Ukraine
Georgia
Russia
Bank Grand Opening Fails as Safe Lock Jammed
Decatur Illinois officials of Soy Capital Bank faced embarrassment after their Saturday grand opening when the new bank's safe lock jammed. They borrowed cash from neighboring banks to complete the day’s business.
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Decatur
New
Soy Capital Bank
Khrushchev's Rise and Repercussions Post Stalin
The text traces Khrushchev's ascent from Georgian origins to leading roles in Ukraine in 1936 and Moscow during WWII. It notes purges of 3000 of 15000 party secretaries, executions or gulag exile, Ukrainian collaboration concerns, and postwar purges of collaborators. It argues Khrushchev sought hero status but faced Russian scrutiny of Stalin era crimes.
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Ukraine
Khrushchev
Communist Party
Stalin
Moscow
Khushchev
Theft of Boat From River Probed
The theft of a 16 foot river boat from the Wabash River was investigated by sheriff's deputies Sunday. Owner James Kearney of 1512 South Eighth Avenue said the craft disappeared between 10 a.m. and mid afternoon after being washed high on the riverbank by high water. Call C-1895 or L-4331 if seen.
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Wabash River
Bailey
Keeley
James Kearney
South Eighth Avenue
Doctors Urging Use of Vaccine To Prevent Polio
Doctors promote Salk polio vaccine to curb transmission and silent carriers during epidemics. Jonas E Salk and David Bodian say vaccinated children reduce spread. Leonard Scheele urges immediate use of every drop, including during outbreaks.
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Associated Press
Science Reporter
Chicago
Jonas E. Salk
University of Pittsburgh
David Bodian
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
American Medical Assn
Leonard Scheele
U.S. Public Health Service
Salk
Scheele
Unlikely Couple Applies For Marriage License
Centerville Michigan June 11 Samuel N Sheppard 93 and Annie Miller 81 filed for a marriage license on Saturday. The unusual pairing drew curiosity but authorities reported no irregularities in the application.
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Centreville, Mich
Samuel N. Sheppard
Annie Miller
Polio Vaccination Rationale and Safety Check
Dr. Salk and Bodian discuss how polio vaccines could stop transmission by creating blood antibodies that intercept the virus before nerves are damaged. They warn about silent carriers and note a rare suspectious case among 40 million doses, with 70 million shots released and supply increasing.
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Salk
Bodian
Scheele
Veterans Rally for Tucker Draws Local Attendees
An important meeting of the Veterans Tucker for Governor Club is set for tonight at 7 at Krietenstein Post 104 American Legion. Club President Charles Broadhurst says county Democratic candidates and state delegates are expected to attend. The public is invited.
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Veterans-Tucker-for
Krietenstein
American Legion
Charles Broadhurst
U S Aids West Berlin In Three Major Buildings
Indirect U S funds finance a six million dollar Hilton hotel a Congress Hall and a garment center in West Berlin. The hall near the East West boundary will host cultural events and the Expo in 1957. The garment center expands space for 35 to 40 firms while the hotel adds 400 beds. Counterpart funds cover roughly half of the projects with Berlin and industry investments funding the rest.
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Berlin
U. S
West Berlin
Hilton
East Germany
East
Congress Hall
U.S
Germany
Iowa Farmer Seeks Reunion With His Son
Iowa farmer Roland Merrick writes to his 15 year old son Boris living in Rostov on Don Russia seeking a reunion on his Iowa farm. The boy has been apart from his father for ten years since World War II separated his Russian wife and family.
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Sewal
Iowa
Roland Merrick
Russia
Merrick
Boris
Towa
United States
Roswell Garst
Rostov-on-Don
Two Horseback Riders Reported Missing in Yuma
In Yuma Arizona two riders Charles W Martin age 27 and John Wilson age 13 were reported missing after a ride. Police and local volunteers organized a search area spanning nearby trails and ridges. The incident prompted inquiries into rider safety and possible urban trail hazards.
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Yuma, Ariz
Charles W. Martin
John Wilson
Horses killed after stepping on downed power lines
In a storm the horses stepped on 7,200-volt power lines blown down by the wind. They reported only a slight shock but the horses were killed.
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