Indiana Auto Toll Soars Over Warm Week End
Hot weather drew thousands of motorists to Indiana roads last weekend and traffic accidents killed 13. The list of dead includes Mrs. Pete Yost, 61, and Damon Kent, 55, plus Kent’s 14 year old son. Other victims were identified as William Lester, 22, and Rosemary Weintraut, 20, plus several teenagers and adults in crashes across multiple counties.
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Butch Murphy Recounts 1920s Fight with Max Epstein
Murphy recalled a 1921 22 match in Sullivan Terre Haute where Bud Taylor defeated Max Epstein twice at the Grand and Knights of Columbus arenas. He says Epstein was kayoed in both fights and they recently met at Epstein’s Chicago bar, noting Epstein also owns a bar in Indianapolis.
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Airman Killed in Auto Crash Near Vandalia Illinois
Airman 2-C Jack Stratton Jr., 18, of Indianapolis was killed in an auto accident near Vandalia while returning to Scott AFB after visiting his parents. His father is an Indianapolis police officer.
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Doan's Pills Promise Quick Backache Relief
Wake up to fast relief from nagging backache headache and muscular aches via Doan's Pills. The ad touts three actions including pain relief bladder soothing and mild diuretic effect to ease discomfort and improve sleep.
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Graduation marked for 15 at St. Anthony's program
Fifteen graduates from St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing and Indiana State Teachers College were honored in a day of ceremonies in Terre Haute. High mass, luncheon by the Sisters, awards for perfect attendance and achievements, baccalaureate, and ISU commencement on campus together marked the 1956 graduation led by Dr. J. O. Conklin and Dr. Wenonah Brewer.
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Congressman Urges West Point of Sciences
Washington June 11 Rep. Wilson Ind urged creation of a West Point of sciences to meet the Soviet technical challenge. He argued the nation needs a new kind of genius beyond military skill and warned Russia is outdistancing the United States in scientific development.
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Eisenhower Recovery Updates From Blair House Visit
President Eisenhower remains in largely steady post operative condition at Blair House with doctors stating his state as essentially normal for this stage. He will not decide soon on a Nehru visit or Panama trip while Adenauer recovers in Washington and aides adjust schedules for July meetings.
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India
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