Death Toll Rises After Le Mans S car Crash Disaster
At Le Mans a deadly crash during the 24 hours race left 30 dead and many injured as cars collided near the finish. Spectators gathered along the rail watched the wreckage and ambulances transported victims to hospitals in Le Mans and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Grann
Stanes
Austin-Healey
Lance Macklin
Macklin
Mercedes
Peenie
le Mans
France
Pitts Harbor Printing Pioneer Jim Pittillo Remembered
Jim Pittillo, long time Waco printer publisher and civic leader, rose from boy newsvendor in 1880s to owner editor of multiple papers. He served on the Industrial Accident Board and city boards, helped build churches, aided Red Cross and drafting efforts, and mentored many in the press. New Mexico is cited for low winter humidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaco
Second and Bridge Street
State Industrial Accident Board
Waco
National Youth Administration
Red Cross
City Planning and Zoning Board
Herring Avenue
Jim
Bill Neale
W. F. Neale
Neale
Pittillo
Fittillo
Washington Avenue
Pat Neff
Industrial Accident Board
O. H. Cross
Jim Pittillo
Typographical Union
Examiner
The
Day
Tribune
Times
Piitillo
Morning News
Waco News-Tribune
Weekly Standard
Farm and Labor Journal
Butler Democrat Leader Profiles as Notre Dame Attorney and Family Man
The 49 year old Indiana Democratic National Committee figure, active in law with Jones Obenchain and Butler, notes a four year term as national committeeman ending 1956 and roles at the 1952 Chicago convention. He lists extensive community service, Notre Dame connections, and a large South Bend family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats Club
Indiana
Chicago
South Bend
Notre Dame University
Jones, Obenchain and Butler
St Joseph County
American Bar Associations
Butler
Notre Dame
Notre Dame Club
St. Joseph Valley
Catholic Charities of
South Bend Association of Commerce
Knights of Columbus
Anne S. Briscoe
Maureen Anne
St. Mary's College
Ind
Paul Jr
University of Notre Dame
Karen Anne
St. Mary's Academy
Kevin J
Campion High School
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Brian S
St. Joseph’s School
Texas Hospital Shortfalls Win Criminal Neglect Charge
Representative McGregor accuses state leaders of criminal neglect for underfunding and understaffing Texas mental hospitals. He cites $2.45 daily per patient costs versus $14 daily in local care, arguing patient deaths reflect systemic neglect. He notes multiple similar deaths weekly and cites a mother's letter requesting information.
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McGregor
Sam Hoerster Jr
Austin Hospital
Waco
McLennan County
Providence Hospital
Texas
Nuclear War Drill Map Reveals City Bomb Scenarios
The plan outlines a three day exercise for Eisenhower and cabinet to handle early nuclear war challenges. A Washington air raid drill at 12 05 p m and a 3 25 p m simulated strike set the sequence for 49 cities including Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico with submarine attacks on the Canal Zone. Government workers soon return to duties after brief evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Washington
U. S
Alaska
Hawaii
Canal Zone
Puerto Rico
Fire destroys two story frame house in city
A two story frame house at 612 North Twenty-eighth Street owned by Jack Kendrick was destroyed by fire Saturday night. The alarm sounded shortly after 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Twenty-eighth Street
Jack Kendrick
Finn Wins Beauty Title Inga-Hritt Soderberg Crowned Miss Europe
Inga-Hritt Soderberg from Finland, noted for brown hair and blue eyes, won the 1955 Miss Europe pageant held on Saturday night in Helsinki. The event crowned Soderberg as Europe’s leading beauty queen, marking a national achievement for Finland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinki
Finland
Inga-Hritt Soderberg
Derby race to feature special English type bicycle and prize list
Ducas notes Sears Roebuck donated a special English racing bicycle for Derby Heat winners. Merchants from Waco supply a long prize list including radios, gloves, leather goods, coolers, drinks, furniture, dinners, cash gifts, and other items from at least twenty local businesses and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Roebuck Co
Ducas
Waco
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Dr. Pepper Company
W. A. Holt Company
Stratton-Stricker Furniture Company
Montgomery Ward Company
Piazza Brothers Shoe Shop
Waco Home and Auto Supply Company
Fountain Pen
Waco Printing Company
Nicosia
Piccadilly
Waco Boys Club
Bertrand’s
Texas Power and Light Company
M. C. Gibler
Gulf Oil Company
Joe L. Ward Company
Howard's Laundry and Cleaners
Waco Clearing House Association
Johnnie’s Shoe Service
Hill Printing and Stationery Company
R. E. Cox Dry Goods
Hub Clothiers
Texas Fireproof and Storage Company
Blue Choir Winner Triumphs in Bal mora Turn Handicap
CHICAGO June U UP Stue Choir, an Irish bred four year old, won the first Bal mora Turn Handicap at a mile and three sixteenths on Saturday to earn $35 200 in his tenth American start.
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Blue Choir
Chicago
Stue Choir
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Fage One
Sarthe Departmeent
Pierre Prouille
Koppman Jeweler
Leroy Hinshaw
Mar
Somotome
House of Hearing
Wth Fedders
Debe Wry
U.S. Research Organization
Stover Appliance CO
Austin Ave
Opes
New Mexico
Stummer
Paul M. Butler
Ernest
Antonio
Sam
A. P. Castillo
William
Tony
Atexas A Berets
Commerce ST
Dallas
DERBY
Prises and
Deners
Roosevelt Hotel
White’s Auto Stores
Goldstein-Migel Company
Elers
Western Auto Stores
Harold's Jewelry
San Antonio Machine Supply Company
Heights Pharmacy
Pepsi-Cola Bootthing Company
Barq’s Bottling Company
John E. Lattimore
Ferguson-Chism Tire Company
Hollywood Tailors
Austin ST
Shannon Optics
Montgomery Chard
Dad
Ward's
Dacron
Sale
California
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