Salk Vaccine Shows Favorable Early Results Says Scheele
Surgeon General Scheele said early reports on the Salk polio vaccine look very favorable though data remain incomplete. He cited New York State and City officials and Oregon as hopeful examples and noted three shot recipients in 1954 show 100 percent effectiveness in initial tests.
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Washington
Scheele
U. S. Public Health Service
New York State
New York City
Oregon
Chicago Welcome Job Ends In Denture Rescue
O R Segraves of Alton Illinois praised Chicago hospitality after his upper plate dropped through a grate into a 50 foot subway air shaft. Transit Authority crews rushed to recover the denture.
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Chicago
O. Segraves
Alton
Ill
Windy City
Segraves
Chicago Transit Authority
Fast Killing in Securities Warns Against Quick Riches
Vancouver report notes stock market leaders warn working men against fast fortunes. Harold I. Kramer of the Chicago Stock Exchange urges diversifying a $5,000 investment into bonds, savings, and blue chips.
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Vancouver
North America
Harold I. Kramer
Midwest Stock Clearing Corporation
Chicago Stock Exchange
Soldiers hold English girls upside down in town
In Liss England a housewife says soldiers on payday swarm into the village and turn girls upside down in the street. Mrs M E Smith says she has reported the behavior to the war office seeking more protection for the village.
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Liss
England
M. E. Smith
Army's New Reserve Training Plan Sees Low Signups
Washington report shows only 648 pre draft age youths signed up for a six month Army reserve training program starting Oct 3. Administration aims for 90,000 by June 30, 1956, but defense officials expect slow progress and possible shortfall from the 5,000 end of year target.
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Washington
Asst
Defense
Carter L. Burgess
Armed Services
Burgess
Army
Army Reserve
Lighted horse rule tracks $50,000 damage suit
Parsons Kansas jury to decide how far a riding horse must have head and tail lights. Plaintiff Jack Conrad says a truck hit him while cantering after dark. defense notes the horse was unlit. Kansas Supreme Court ruled horses are vehicles and subject to road rules, sending the case back for trial.
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Parsons
Kans
Cherokee County
Jack Conrad
Conrad
Kansas Supreme Court
Don’t Believe All You See On Television
A Providence woman writes to Elgin Watch Co about a TV ad showing a tiny watch slipped through a wedding ring. Her ring-test failed leaving both ring and watch stuck. Elgin advises consulting a local jeweler.
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Elgin, Ill
Providence
R. I
Elgin Watch Co
Elgin
Who Is Sissy Not That Man in the Shorts
James Sullivan testified Loren Meredith shouted an insult about wearing his mother's panties as Sullivan walked in Bermuda shorts. A municipal court jury found Sullivan not guilty of assault after ruling he acted like a red blooded American.
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Sissy
Washington
James Sullivan
Loren Meredith
Sullivan
Meredith
Wallet finder claims $25 reward in San Mateo incident
In San Mateo California Mrs. Elsie Humberg lost $32 and her wallet in a supermarket. A man found the wallet asked for confirmation then kept $25 as a reward explaining she was entitled. He drove away with the remaining money.
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San Mateo
Calif
Elsie Humberg
Dallas butcher testifies marriage too costly in bankruptcy case
In a Dallas bankruptcy proceeding a former husband explains he lived with his ex wife to save money. He recalls frequent spats and lawyer fees of 215 to 2000 dollars per visit. They divorced in 1953 and began living apart informally last year. He quotes a jab about wealth and pride from his spouse.
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Dallas
Lost nickel brings nine fire trucks to scene
In Long Beach California nine year old Marie Peavy dropped a nickel under her bed. While searching with a lit match the bedcover caught fire. Nine fire units rushed to the home but the fire burned out. Firemen only had to retrieve the nickel.
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Long Beach
Calif
Marie Peavy
Marie
Dramatic Critic Sees Happy Ending in Play
A critic notes the play concludes on a joyful note with broad approval as the curtain falls to a pleased audience. The columnist cites a satisfying resolution that leaves all characters and viewers content.
Surprise Baby Delights Los Angeles couple
Mrs Geraldine Mawhinney, 33, gave birth Saturday in hospital to a six pound six ounce girl after entering for an abdominal ailment. Her husband Clyde, 44, says they have been married ten years and were not expecting a child.
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Los Angeles
Geraldine Mawhinney
Clyde
Humorous Quip on Marital Changes in a Brief Exchange
A lighthearted dialogue features a husband noting his wife has changed in many ways since marriage. He lists shifts in his personal life including his eating habits, social choices, travel, spending, and even grooming, revealing a playful, joking tone.
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