Chain Saves Car Driver Sinking In Mississippi
MEMPHIS Tennessee Clarence Blakeney leaped into his automobile as it rolled toward the Mississippi River and could not stop it. A passerby hurled a chain. Blakeney grabbed the other end and halted the car four feet from the water. He was soaked to his shoulders before a wrecker arrived to finish the rescue.
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Leo the Lion Takes It On Chin at UF Fraternity House
Leo the Lion mascot endures repeated rough treatment on the University of Florida campus. Guards the Sigma Alpha Epsilon entry, bearing the brunt of Greek rivalry with incidents including a hammer-broken jog and frequent paint splatters. A prior stunt saw Leo stolen and buried briefly on town outskirts.
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Wellington club doll collection wowed by world variety
Mrs. R J Freeman hosted the Wellington Sororis club as Mrs. C E Baum showcased a large doll collection from world sites including South America the Philippines Britain Italy and items from Indians and a Mark Twain. A Russian doll recalled by Ben Abram drew interest. The next hostess is Mrs Stuart Wells on March 7 with a program on New Fabrics and Their Uses and a Kinfolk book review by Pearl Buck. Birthday dinner honored Kay Carmen aged 11 with a heart shaped cake and gifts. Miss Dorothy McQuate ill at home with infection in feet and legs. E Glen Baxter spoke to the Wellington PTA about Wales teaching. Next meeting March 21.
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Congress Seeks Bradley Input On Civil Defense Study
Washington report: General Omar N. Bradley the nation’s top military officer was summoned by the joint congressional atomic energy committee to outline civilian defense expectations in an atomic attack. The closed session may open to public hearings next month depending on Bradley’s remarks.
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Time Passes Reflections From Past Wars And Disasters
A retrospective note recalls events from a year ago the Pacific Northwest floods and landslides the Soviet entry into Berlin and a war memorial. Five years ago the Allied offensive across a 40 mile front to end Western Europe and Turkey declaring war on Germany. Lorain County farmers seek volunteers for spring labor and Governor Lausche issues a 60 day liquor curfew order.
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Elyria Placement Service Opens Offices Here
The Elyria Placement Service opens a new office at 30 Century Block owned by Arthur W. Dyke. It will handle teachers technicians engineers sales clerical trades and production positions and is licensed under Ohio private employment agency law. Dyke brings years of employment work experience and a Wheaton College economics and business administration background.
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Many Absent At Ridgeville School
Ridgeville school sessions resumed after heating trouble on Tuesday and a holiday yesterday. Superintendent Miss Elizabeth Wilcox reported most students were absent likely due to illness. The report notes normal operation with many absences amid ongoing health concerns.
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