Glamorous ex model shocks Calif. primary win over Tenney
In Hollywood California Mrs Mildred Younger a former model and painter defeated veteran politician Jack Tenney in the state primary ending his 18 year run. Younger campaigns in fashionable attire and domestic life, asserting a moral platform and urging women to take political responsibility. If she wins in November she would become California's first lady state senator and a notable officeholder.
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Columbia Expected to Outlaw Communists
In Colombia a decree to ban the Communist party loomed after Army student clashes left at least 15 dead and over 40 wounded. Police arrested more than 200 leftists including party leaders for inciting the violence as authorities prepared an executive order to outlaw the group. Normal life began returning after the turmoil on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Secretary McKay seeks $4 million for park road work
Interior Secretary Douglas McKay asked Congress to add 5.275 million dollars for fiscal 1955 parkway and road work in national parks. The plan funds first year of a 20 million program, with 10 million for parkways and 30 million for trails and roads, to complete a broader park road system. Existing postwar spending has been limited. usage rises from 25 million visitors in 1947 to an estimated 50 million in 1954, with a total projected cost of 198 million to finish. Specific projects include Glacier Park Goings to the Sun route, Yellowstone north entrance road, Grand Canyon south approach, Crater Lake bridges, and Mt. Rainier Stevens Canyon road works.
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Martin Hearing Set for Monday
Preliminary hearing for Erwin Martin, 42, Ukiah fireman and former policeman, charged with statutory rape, was continued to Monday pending a medical exam of the 17 year old girl placed in his home amid estranged Fresno family relations. Martin denied the charges as defense witnesses praised his character and community work.
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Oddities at Mendocino primary ballot box
Unusual side lights surfaced in Mendocino county as three sample ballots were mailed instead of official party ballots. In Fort Bragg candidate Emil Hast, who died two weeks before the election, was nearly elected before write-ins shifted the result. Absentee ballots, with postmarks from Europe and Asia reported, must be postmarked by midnight June 8.
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Social Security basics for new workers told in Santa Rosa
The Santa Rosa Social Security office outlined five key facts for high school graduates taking first jobs. Keep one number, use the duplicate card if lost, show the card to every employer, and report name changes with a Change of Record form to ensure benefits and earnings credits. In 1953 Iowa produced 1,170,000 tons of bituminous coal.
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Ukiah Graduates Show Sharp Enrollment Growth
POMOLITA GRADS details a strong Ukiah elementary surge with 187 graduates and 31 states plus Japan and Hawaii represented. Growth prompts a proposed Southside elementary at Washington and Helen, funded by a 151000 bond and 354000 state loan, needing two thirds approval for a 12 classroom, two kindergarten, and multi purpose building.
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We Know the Truth by Reason and Heart
A reflective line attributed to Pascal asserts that truth is grasped not only through reason but also through the heart, emphasizing the integral role of emotion in understanding. The quote juxtaposes intellect with heartfelt conviction.
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Ukiah Boy Roger Stevens Returns After Four Years
Sheriff B G Broaddus and Ukiah high school staff led a search for missing Roger Stevens after his return to Ukiah. The 20 year old traveled under an assumed name through the south, east, Mexico and Alaska before visiting his grandmother and other locals. The Stevens estate valued at about 36000 remains in probate while Roger is welcomed by family despite earlier disappearance. Goods valued at 19 131 089 were imported through the San Francisco Customs District in 1952 from Australia.
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Kidnaping ends with wife rescued on mountain ledge
A ransom note directed a husband to a remote Superstition Mountain ledge where his wife, held by a masked kidnapper with rifle and revolver, was found perched above him. After a tense standoff and shot fired, the kidnapper retrieved the money and planned to walk 26 miles to Canyon Lake before hitching a ride home.
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Crazy Mixed Up Sale draws shoppers in Pittsburgh
Hundreds of shoppers mobbed a North Side department store for a Crazy Mixed Up Sale offering television sets at 9 dollars, typewriters at 7 dollars, and women's nylon hose at nine cents a pair. In Fort Worth an ambulance driver Doyle Walters halted with lights and siren to assist in delivering a son for Mrs Floyd Harrell.
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McCarthy Denies Requests in Army Loyalty Hearings
McCarthy swore he never asked Army Secretary Stevens or counselor Adams for a direct commission for Schine and denied suggesting a New York post. He pressed Adams about alleged abuse, argued Stevens had a poor memory, and claimed ongoing ties to Schine through Cohn despite investigations being curtailed without Schine's testimony. Democrats accused Republicans of ending the probe and labeling Schine central to the dispute.
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