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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1954
Page
8
New York report notes a century of demand for dolls with lifelike features. Modern dolls cry, blow noses, drink water, and even tan skin. Major makers showcase nylon hair, skin texture, and realistic wardrobes including bras, girdles, jeans, and cosmetics.
Vincent Halliday apologized for stabbing a woman in Great Yarmouth believing she was his wife. He admitted the act was a case of mistaken identity and faces charges of attempted grievous bodily harm. Doris Long was the injured party in the incident.
In Westbrook Maine a six month old unnamed cat woke Mrs. Girard by leaping on her as smoke filled a downstairs den. The family, aided by their dog Butch, woke and beat out the flames with help from Mr. and Mrs. Girard and their son.
Dallas shows varied public opinion on key issues from military withdraws in Europe to Formosa defense. Poll results include percent voting No on U S troop withdrawal, aid funding, labor taxes, and World Government questions, with figures ranging from 10 to 457 percent in different items. Robert H. Dedman presents the 100 versus percentage framing.
In Lawton Oklahoma on Monday about 400 senior citizens and relief clients clashed at a federal surplus food handout. County Commissioner Emil Woesner attributed the disturbance to eligibility misunderstandings as officers halted the near riot with no serious injuries or arrests.
A collage of ads and notices including packing materials promotions diet, laundry hours and pickup service, farm product buyers, real estate offers, and a card of thanks. Also small notices on a taxi cab stat and U.S. farm workforce figures accompany this era’s classified items.
Des Moines Iowa governor William S Beardsley 53 died after his car smashed into a panel truck on Highway 60 two miles north of Des Moines His wife Charlotte was injured and in good condition Three occupants of the truck had minor injuries The governor died en route to Iowa Lutheran Hospital Authorities noted his death occurred after the collision and his death followed his recent push for highway safety measures
In a Danish plant producing pills to induce aversion to alcohol the recipe dust wafted through the building. Workers found they could not stomach beer after their shift, prompting news item phone-ins for more details.
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