Bob Elliott Lifts Giants With Timely Home Runs In Opener
Bob Elliott delivered two homers to power the defending NL Giants past the Phillies 6 3 in the opener. Maglie earned his ninth straight decision with eight strikeouts as the Giants, inspired by Elliott, start the season strong amid injuries and a reshuffled lineup.
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Irvin
Phillies
Sal Maslie
Malic
Elliott-Mogtie
Giants
Maglie
Vic Rasehi
Yankees
Tommy Byrne
Rasehi
Athletics
Tyme
Detroit
Chambers
Pirates
St. Louis
Robinson Wins Middleweight Crown In Chicago Bout
In Chicago Stadium Robinson defeated Graziano in a 15 round world middleweight title bout. Robinson used his reflexes to shift a right to the body then to the jaw, knocking Rocky Graziano to the canvas in the third round as 22,204 fans watched. Referee Tommy Gilmore signaled the end as the fight continued to completion.
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Chicago
Rocky Edges Graziano in Fastward KO at the Ring
The report describes a bout where Te landed a quick right that dropped Graziano. Robinson counters with a left jab and hook, T delivers a body shot and a jaw blow, sending Graziano to the canvas. The count reaches ten as Graziano stays down, unable to rise, amid crowd and TV viewership.
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Graziano
Chaziano
Tate
Robinson
Attacks by Reds in Korea Face Tough Allied Defense
In Korea near Munsan northwest of the truce camp, about 300 Communist attackers in five groups pressed the front for under three hours. Allies reported 60 killed, 19 Communists killed in another action, and a rescue of trapped U.N. troops southwest of Khumsong. Bad weather hindered air operations. American tanks hit hill positions, with 250 killed or wounded Chinese in a recent marine action.
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Khumsong
Sun Air Force
Pleasant Hill Writer Explores Southern States Trip
Pleasant Hill columnist Mrs Wat Swift recounts an Easter weekend trip with Mr and Mrs James Taylor to Berea Kentucky to visit their daughter Mary at Berea College. She notes southern scenery, pine and beech trees, daffodils, magnolias, and sparse one room schools, with reflections on geography and local kindness from the Taylors.
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Kentucky
Berea Kentucky
Mary
Berea College
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Clem
Lowa
United States
Missouri
Rockies
Ozarks
Iowa
Local News Roundup from Washington and Junction
Simultaneous notes report blooms at the MES home of Frank Szanywa. Washington resident Eldie Van Winkle leases his Columbus Junction building to Ed Pangborn of New London for a Gamble store. Jay and Mrs. Brewer announce birth of granddaughter Gwendolyn Joys born April 16 to Mr and Mrs Robin Cunny in London while visiting. Y's Men of Washington plan Davenport visit with Jake McColly as speaker. attendees listed. DoD reveals U S coal consumption exceeds five million tons.
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Eldie van Winkle
Washington
Columbus Junction
Ed Pangborn
New London
Vangborn
Gamble
Jay Brewer
London
England
Gwendolyn Joys
Robin Cunny
Cunny
Sudan
Gwendolyn
Cuany
Carolyn Brewer
Washington .Y's
Davenport
Y's Men
Jake McColly
James P. Easter
Bob Brewer
Bob Logan
Vernon Kalvestrand
Clinton Stewart
Price Daniel enters Texas attorney general race for Connally seat
Price Daniel launches Democratic bid for the U S Senate seat held by Tom Connally who will retire after 24 years in the Senate and 12 in the House. Connally serves as foreign relations chairman.
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Texas
Price Daniel
Tom Connally
U. S
Connally
Radio Reminder to List Favorite Programs and Times
A posted note near the radio invites readers to list their preferred radio programs with details on time station program name and any extras they want to include. The reminder frames a quick guide for organizing listening schedules by program title and broadcast timing.
Belt Conveyors Drive Across 1000 Miles in U.S. Mines
The article notes that over a thousand miles of belt conveyors are in operation in American coal mines, highlighting the widespread use of belt systems to transport coal and ore.
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Council Bluffs
Omaha
Neb
International Soundphotos
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List
Admitted this morning were Mrs. Lloyd Edwards of Columbus Junction, and Mary Mites for tonsillectomy. Dismissed were Mrs. Wilbur Walkup and her son of Keota, Mrs. Harold Juniper of Birmingham Alabama, Mrs. Daniel Bender and her son of Parnell, Mr. Rhoda Smith of Washington, Mr. Robert Reed of Washington, and Mark Hay of Washington.
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Lumbus Junction
Medical
Mary Mites
Wilbur Walkup
Keota
Harold Juniper
Birmingham
Ala
Daniel Bender
Parnell
Rhoda Smith
Washington
Robert Reed
Mark Hay
Iowa Couple Killed When Train Hits Car
ALLERTON Iowa Mr and Mrs George T Williams of Lineville were killed yesterday when Williams drove onto the track into the path of an oncoming freight train. A south bound freight passed just before the collision as a pickup entered the crossing. Mrs Williams 71 witnessed the approaching train while Mr Williams 78 did not. He was hurled 100 feet from the track and Mrs Williams was pinned in the truck.
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George ‘T. Williams
Lineville
Williams
Rock Island
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