Lead Ship of U S Antarctica Expedition Reaches New Zealand
The icebreaker Glacier, lead ship of the U S Antarctic expedition, reached its first port in weeks at Christchurch New Zealand with 372 crew members eager for land. The voyage from Panama faced 55 mph winds and 30 foot waves, and the tanker towing the Glacier suffered multiple issues including a fire and torn towing chains.
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U.S. Antarctica
New Zealand
Christchurch
Glacier
Panama
J. L. Blades
Baltimore
Hospital Panel Suspends Dr Ellis Over Compliance
Alleghany County Hospital Board temporarily suspends Dr. William J. Ellis from staff for lack of cooperation and non compliance. A temporary injunction hearing is scheduled this Thursday in Alleghany County Circuit Court. Seven of twelve staff physicians protested the action.
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Covington
Alleghany County Hospital Board Commission
William J. Ellis
Ellis
Alleghany County
Protective Helmets To Be Required In National League
The National League votes to require protective head gear for batters amid debate. Officials voiced objections as the decision was not announced. The American League has no mandatory helmet rule. The Pirates have worn helmets since 1953.
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Chicago
National League
Pittsburgh Pirates
Vessel arrivals and departures at Port of New York in 1954
The Port of New York Authority reports 11 928 vessel arrivals and 11 929 departures in New York harbor during 1954. The ships were engaged in foreign and coastwise trade.
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New York Harbor
S.H. A
Port of
Fuller Brush and cosmetics order for Christmas rush
A local advertisement urges readers to order Fuller Brush products and cosmetics before Christmas. It lists a vague contact phrase Call 4584 with timing guidance to ensure delivery before the holiday.
Scientist says Soviets tested natural uranium bomb last month
Prof Seitaro Koyama of Nilagta University believes fallout particles indicate the Soviet Union exploded a test bomb of natural uranium. He calls it the most powerful type of nuclear weapon yet devised.
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Niigate
Japan
Soviet Union
Seitaro Koyama
Nilagta University
Death of UVA Faculty Member Dr Charles K Davenport
Dr Charles K Davenport 55 a University of Virginia faculty member since 1929 died Monday at the Collonnade Club a faculty organization located in Charlottesville.
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Charlottesville
Charles K. Davenport
University of Virginia
Collonnade Club
Virginia Beach Editor Attacked in Car by Unknown Assassin
Virginia Beach police said editor J Willcox Dunn of the Virginia Beach Free Press was struck twice with a blackjack by a man who entered Dunns car after he got in. Dunn pushed the assailant out and the suspect fled, with the investigation ongoing.
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Virginia Beach, Va
Virginia Beach Free Press
J. Willcox Dunn
Dunn
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