davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Nome nugget., 1955-07-13
Monagle, Not Monahan Of Juneau Is Elected B.P.O.E. Grand Tiler

PHILADELPHIA, R - Tn e Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks admitted-a little sheep ishly yesterday that they an- nounced the wrong name in the election for the organizations Grand Tiler.
 The Elks, now holding their 91st annual convention here, in formed newspapers and wire ser vices yesterday that W.J Mana han, of Juneau, had been elected Grand Tiler, the Elks official who seeks that only authorized persons enter lodge meetings.
 Word of Manahan's "election" was carried back to Juneau. Elks officials there looked a bit as- kance because they knew Michael E. CMike) Monagle, first vice president of the Alaska Territor- ial Elks Assn, had been strongly supported for the job of Grand Tiler while Manahan hadn't been mentioned in pre-convention talk.
 The Juneau people asked for a check of the result. The B.P.OE. publicity office in Philadelphia insisted "Manahan was elected, not Monagle."
 Juneau was so informed. But they weren't satisfied and today asked for a re-check.
 There has been slight mis- take in preparing the list of elect ed officials" the B.P.O.E. officials said. Michael E Monagle is the new Grand Tiler."
 Monagle, president of the Alas ka Territorial Bar. Assn, is past Exalted Ruler of the Juneau lodge. He will be installed in his new post here tomorrow.
The Nome nugget., 1955-07-13
Marine Vet Convicted Of Samurai Sword Staying
 Of Tacoma Motel Operator

TACOMA, Wash, R-Convict- ed late last night of first de- gree murder for the Samurai sword staying of an aged motel operator last March 21, Harvey John Collins has been ordered hanged for the crime.
 A superior court jury returned the verdict and ordered the death penalty 29 hours after receiving the case.
 Collins, 29-year-old decorated Marine veteran of World War II, hacked Andrew Stolen, "A, to death and critically injured Mrs. Stolen while robbing the elderly operators of the motel near Ta- coma.
 He had pleaded innocent by reasons of insanity and contended his actions were the result of battle neurosis after action on Two Jima.
 The verdict was received un- smilingly after Collins jaunty en- try into the courtroom, marked by cheerful greetings to relatives and acquaintances seated there.
 He strode from the room after the verdict and had to be slowed down by several policemen. Sev- eral persons sobed quietly as Col lins left without a glance at those he had greeted when he arrived to hear the verdict
 Collins attorneys said they plan to appeal the verdict.
The Nome nugget., 1955-07-13
Nome Rotary to Be Host to Visiting
 Club Official Capt. M. C. Robinson

The Rotary. Club of Nome Fri day evening will be host to Capt. M. 0. Robinson, M.B.E., governor of the 151st District of Rotary In ternational, who is making his annual official visit to each of the n Rotary Clubs in Alaska, part of British Columbia and part of the State of Washington. He will address the club and confer with President George Bayer, Secre- tary Dick Benson and committee chairmen on Rotary administra- ton and service activities.
 Capt. Robinson is national dl- rector for western Canada of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in Vancouver B.C. and is a member of the Rotary Club of Vancouver, and past president of that club in 1948-49. He was cleo ted district governor of Rotary International for the 1955-56 fiscal year at Rotary's golden anniver- sary convention in Chicago last June. He is one of 238 district governors supervising the activi- ties of some 9,70O Rotary Clubs which have membership of 414,- 900 business and professional ex- ecutives in 92 countries and geo graphical regions throughout the world.
 Wherever Rotary Clubs are To- cated, President Bayer asserted in discussing the governors .Eisit, their activities are similar tQ1 those of the Rotary Club of NoiA be- cause they are based on the Same general objectives: developing better understanding and fellow ship among business and profes- sional men, promoting commit
The Nome nugget., 1955-07-13
Beautiful Blonde Murderer Is l4th Woman To Hang

LONDON, R-Ruth Ellis, beau tiful blonde mother of two chil- dren, died on the gallows in Lon don'S Holloway Prison for women today for the Easter Sunday mur- der of the lover who tilted her.
 The 28-year-old divorcee, a for mer model and night club hostess, was the 14th woman to be hanged in Britain this century and the third since World War H. Her sentencing revived a nationwide controversy over capital punish ment which continued unabated today.
 A crowd of 1000 persons-some weeping, others laughing-Stood in the grimy north London street outside the ivy covered, red brick prison as Hangman Albert Pierrepoint pulled the death trap.
 Its slam reSounded through the building, touching off hysterical cries from the other inmates.
 Reports from inside the prison said the icy calm Mrs. Ellis had maintained during her trial, in June and ever since finally broke last night Prison sources said she sobbed herself to sleep, scream ing, II don't want to die"
 Mrs. Ellis at her trial admitted tracking her lover, 25-year-old David Blakely, to a London bar and pumping four bullets into him. Claiming her jealousy had disturbed her emotions, she tried to get the murder charge reduced to manSlaughter. The court threw out that defense and a jury of 10 men and two women found her guilty on June 21, after only A minutes of dehberation
The Nome nugget., 1955-07-13
Oveta Culp Hobby Resigns Post As Secty. of Welfare

WASHINGTON, R Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby today resigned as Secretary of Welfare effective Aug. 1.
 President Eisenhower picked Marion B. Folsom, now Under secretary of the Treasury, to suc- ceed her in the cabinet post.
 The President called a special news conference to make the an- nouncement, and, in an emotion packed scene, paid warm trib- ute to Mrs. Hobby as she sat by his side in the conference room.
 Mrs. Hobby's resignation had long been expected, and the Presi- dent apparently took it for grant ed that everyone know that was the purpose of the conference. Without ever formally announc- ing her resignation, Eisenhower turned to Mrs. Hobby and re- marked solemnly:
 "Oveta, this is very sad day."
 Personal reasons of high order compel me to take leave of my post as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare" were the reasons given by Mrs. Hobby for resigning. While she did not spe- cify those reasons, friends said Mrs. Hobby is leaving because of the illness of her husband, former Gov. William P. Hobby of Texas.
 The President said he had nothing but praise for the man. ner in which Mrs. Hobby had performed her job.
 Folsom, 61, is a native of Nc Rae, Ga, and came into the Eisen- hover administration from the Eastman Kodak Co.,, where he was treasurer.
 He is considered an expert in the field of social security, and served on a presidential commis- sio in 1883 which put together the original Social Security laws.
The Nome nugget., 1955-07-13
Eleven Airmen Killed In
 Crash of Tanker" Plane

MERGED, Calif., R Eleven men died today as four engine tanker" plane crashed after leav- ing Castle Air Force Base near here. There were no survivors.
 Fire broke out on the plane as it reached an altitude of about 1,500 feet. It crashed within a moment or two, exploded as it hit the ground, and was demol- ished.
 The flames fired the grain field into which the plane fell.
 The tanker, a military version of the Stratocruiser, was on a routine refueling mission from Castle AFB near Merced The tankers are used to refUel jet bombers and interceptors, and can carry more than 5000 gallons of jet fuel. They are 117 feet long, with a Wingspread of Al feet.
The Nome nugget., 1955-07-13
Lucky Ticket Holder
 Takes Cash Instead Of $1OO,OOO Oil Property

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark, R - Vernon B. Fitzhugh, a telephone company employe, has taken the cash and let the oil wells go.
 The cash was 25,OOO silver dol lars, encased in a freezer manu- factured by Amana Refrigeration Co.,, which gave Fitzhugh the de- lightful problem of choosing be- tween $25,OOO cash and Oklahoma oil property that might bring in $1OO,OOO.
 The contest was a simple draw ing. Fitzhugh sent in his name. It was placed with about 88,O0O others, and one was drawn out. It was Fitzhugh's.
The Nome nugget., 1955-07-13
Knowledge ofBible Enables Woman to Win $32,OOOon Quiz

NEW YORK, R-Mrs. Gather inc Kreitzer took a cue from the Bible and last night declined to risk her $32,0OO TV quiz show winning on the chance of doub- ling her money.
 Her knowledge of the Bible had given the 54 year old grand mother from Camp Hill, Pa., an Swers to questions that enabled her to acquire the $32,OOO in three previous appearances on the CBS show "The $64,OOO Question"
 Last night she had the choice of taking her winnings thus far or trying another question, which, if answered correctly, would have won her the top prize Of $64,000. If she had missed the answer, she would have gotten an automobile as consolation prize.
 For moment it appeared that she would take the chance. She told Hal March, the master of ceremonies, that she felt pretty confident she could answer the final question. The studio audi ence burst into excited applause.
 When the applause died down, however, she added she would heed the biblical quotation-''Let your moderation be known to all men" - and would be satisfied with the $32,OOO
 She told reporters that she'd be able to keep about $2O,OOO of the $32, 1000.
The Nome nugget., 1955-07-13
Air Forces Giant XC-99 Carries PIP Passengers

FORT WORTH, Tex, R-The Air Force claimed a new passen- ger carrying record today for land based planes.
 The XC-99 transport landed at Convair's plant here yesterday with PIP persons on a flight from San Antonio.
 The bulk of the passengers were Air Force ROTC Cadets now in summer camp at Kelly Air Force Base, San Antonio. After a sightseeing tour of Convair they returned to Kelly AFB in the ex- perimental transport version of the B-36 bomber.
The Nome nugget., 1955-07-13

nity- betterment undertakings the raising of standards of business and professions, and fostering the advancement of good will, under standing and peace among all the peoples of the world.
 Each year, this worldwide ser vice organization continues to grow in numbers and in strength. During the past fiscal year, 416 new Rotary Clubs were organized in 50 countries of North, South and Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the islands of the Pacific.
 A smorgesbord dinner is planned for the distinguished guests on Friday evening at the Pioneer Igloo.
The Nome nugget., 1955-07-13
WhoOping Crane Numbers Increase To 25 With Three Birds Matched In Canada

OTTAWA, R LII The worlds whooping crane population again is on the upswing with the known number of birds now at 25. Four young birds were matched this spring on wildlife sanctuary in Canada.
 The big cranes once numbered in the thousands but hunters and the advance of civilization brought their number to low of 15 in 1941. There were 24 in 1853, then the total slumped to q last year when three cranes disappeared.
 The whoopers winter at a sane tuary on the Texas Gulf Coast. They now are protected by strict regulations in both Canada and the United States.
The Nome nugget., 1955-07-13
REDS SEIZE AND DAMAGE JAPANESE FISHING BOATS

TOKYO, R-Soviet patrol craft seized and held three Japanese fishing boats for about 30 min utes off the eastern tip of Hok- kaido today, Kyodo news service reported. After their release, the fishermen complained that the Russians damaged their fishing equipment.
The Nome nugget., 1955-07-13
House Inferior Committee OkaYs Alaska Highway Port of Entry

WASHINGTON, R-A bill to provide a new port of entry on the Alaska Highway at the Alaska Canada border was ap- proved by the House Interior Committee yesterday.
 The Interior Dept. said prob able site" would be on the Alaska side of the border near Snag, VT.
The Nome nugget., 1955-07-13
BASEBALL SCORES
All Star Gam,

All-Sfar Game National League s, American League 5 Q2 innings)
 Pacific Coast League Seattle 4, Sacramento 3 Hollywood 3-5, San Francisco l-12 Los Angeles Al, Oakland 1-5 San Diego 7, Portland 1
Evening star., 1955-10-16

These sandstone skyscrapers rim
the new 1.OOO-acre Breaks Interstate
Park, where Virginia and Kentucky
meet. Now being the time for noun
tain tricks to view autumn's richly
colored panoramas, The Star Maga-
zine, just before the leaves turn,
travelled afar to find q different set
ting for readers seeking new fall
scenes.
And this Is q truly gorgeous vista.
It was here. half century ago, that
John FOX, jr, author Of the Trail Of
the Lonesome Pine and other novels,
wrote:
There the bass leaps from rushing
waters and, there. as nowhere else
this side Of the Rockies. is the face
Of nature wild and shy. Aeons
ago. the majestic Cumberiands met
Evening star., 1955-10-16
The Grand Canyon Of the East
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PARK HAS GORGE 1000 FEET DEEP
By Meredith 5. Busl

Its volcanic conqueror and after
heaving conflict. was tumbled head
and shoulders to the lower earth to
let the pent-up waters rush through
its shattered ribs :"
To get a comprehensive view Of this
grand canyon" Photographer Elwood
Baker and ! saw 1t flrsthand from
bottom to top and then from top to
bottom. Mr.. Charles, our canyon floor
guide, is assistant trainmaster Of the
Clinchfield Railroad Co., which makes
43-mile freight run between Dante,
Va. and Elkhorn City, KY, northern
gateway to the chasm. known as The
Breaks. The Breaks lies along the
northern border Of Dickinson County,
Va, and In the southeastern corner
Of Pike County, Ky.
Boarding the train at Hayxi, Va,
CONTINUED
Evening star., 1955-10-16

THE BREAKs. VA.
DDINH MEATH the nose Of
III speeding diesel, all Is clammy
and drafty. a tight little world Of
darkness. Then. with nerve-shat-
tering blast from her horn, the engine
breaks through the dark world into
sunshine and towering grandeur,
leading C. e. Charles, TO exclaim:
"Now you see why they call this the
Grand Canyon Of the East with
Vegetation"
We had passed through Skeggs
Tunnel, entering q gigantic 5-mile
chasm. we were near the canyons
floor, looking up at fiOwer-and-tree-
lined ellis that shed their growth
near their tops. their bald and jagged
pinnacles piercing the blue 1000 feet
above u.s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-11
Sophomore From D. &. Leads
Mounts to Moson-Dixon Title

as a head coach posted a 23-4
record, best in the schools his
tory. Following are individual
and team records posted by the
Mounts this season:
Observation-Disclosures points in a
season, Sullivan, 688. Most
points over a two-season span,
Sullivan, 1,119. Most points a
game, A, Sullivan (twice). tying
his own mark set last season.
Most points in career, Sal An
gelo, 1886. Most points in a
on~Dixon Tournament game,
Sullivan, a.. Most field goals
in a tournament game. Sullivan,
16. Most points for one half
of a tournament game, Sullivan.
Is. Most points in the tourna-
ment, Sullivan, "a. Most free
throws made in a tournament.
Sullivan, 80.
Team-Best record, 23-4. Most
points a season. 2,552. Highest
average per game, 94.5. Most
points per game, l41 against
Washington College. Most points
per game both teams. 202, with
Washington College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-11
Torn Between Two Loves
Groot Fresh and Ready to Give
Baseball Big Try This Year

was the Pirates manager, had
to retire and Fred Haney has
taken over the Job. Of the reg
ulars he knew, only Pitcher Bob
Friend remains. However. a few
others are returning from serv-
ice.
Groat credits Meyer with the
bulk of his .284 average for IS
games in 80. He took ne IN
hand after broke in at New
York and played two games in
Brooklyn" Groat said. HE made
me spread by feet wider and lift
my arms higher. After I hit
about 100 for the first month,
he boosted my average so I fin
ished with .284." Groat must
not have forgotten his lessons
for he singled home the run that
gave the Pirates a 9-8 victory
over the Athletics in 10 innings
yesterday.
While at Fort Belvoir Groat
was fortunate enough to be able
to play in about 100 baseball
games. In 1853 the team won
the All-Army championship with
Tom Poholsky. now with the st.
Louis Cardinals. beating Don
Newcombe BROOKLYN, Tom
Brewer (BoSton) and Chef Mich
OILS milwaukee, for the title.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-11
Saucer Will Match Jackson
In Condition, Manager Says

facts just what his boy. Saucer.
will have to face.
''We know we're taking on a
man who can go 10 rounds at
top speed. jackson came by that
name of Hurricane honestly
enough; you've seen him on tele-
vision and you know how he's
coming at you all the time. never
a letup. You've either got to
match him, punch for punch or
run away"
O'Connell says his boy isn't
going to run away. Il see by the
papers that Jackson is 8-to-5 to
take my boy. but we're going to
fool somebody" he declared.
They forget that when it comes
to conditioning, nobody is better
than Saucer You ever seen him
knocked out. or even knocked
down? Ever see him slow down
in the last round? We're in as
good condition as anybody and
we'll show this Jackson a thing
or two next Tuesday.
"Roadwork is what does it,"
O'Connell claims. "Roadwork
and lots of it and then some
more roadwork. My tigers got a
pair of legs on him that will
carry him 10 rounds or 20 or
what have you. If somebody
going to get run out Of the ring,
| it won't be Saucer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-11
Longden and ShoemokerBreo
Records as Santa Anita Closes

the winner in the 500, 00o-added
Santa Anita Handicap. but 1t
was 45-year-old Longden who
came in first in most Of the big
races. among them the 500. 000-
added Derby. with Swaps, and
the 500, 000- added San Juan
Capistrano with st. Vincent.
Eddie Arcaro previously had the
best stakes winning mark-nine,
in 1952-53.
Determine was the leading
money winning horse. earning
S131,400 for his owner, Andy
Crevolin, who proved to be the
top Garner among the owners
with $189,985. r. H. (RedJ
Mcdaniel was the leading trainer
with % flrsts. % seconds, 13
thirds and Is fourths.
The total handle was up 81
per cent over the previous sea-
son at Santa Anita, because of
three more racing days. although
the daily average was down 2.6
per cent. Attendance this sea-
son was 1,340,343 for a daily
average of 25,2S9. The pari-
mutuel handle was $100,142, 209,
for a daily average of $1,889.475.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-11
Nlar's Stars Book Game
With Syracuse Next Week

Sklar's Stars have booked an
other National Basketball Asso-
citation opponent, the Syracuse
Nationals. for a benefit game
next Thursday night at Uline
Arena. The Nationals are cham
pions of the NBA's Eastern
Division.
The game at 9 pm. will be
for the benefit of the Hebrew
Academy of Washington's build
ing fund. There will be a pre-
liminary at 1880.
The Stars have beaten every
club they met except two from
the MIA. the Philadelphia War
riors and Milwaukee Hawks,
Aside from those two setbacks,
the Stars have won nine games.
One of the leading players
with Syracuse is Earl Lloyd, a
6-foot-5 Negro who starred in
high school basketball in this
area. Lloyd is from Alexandria,
and played at Parker-Gray High
School. He also played with the
old Washington Caps before
entering the Army in 1850.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-11

Heavyweight Chuck (Kid)
Saucer Of Washington is getting
into the best of shape for next
Tuesday nights fight against
Hurricane Jackson at Turner's
Arena. But Jackson's superb
condition will be a factor in the
bout.
At least that is the view of
Saucer's manager, Dick O'Con-
nell.
jackson is tough and we know
it." O'Connell says, "but We'll be
just as tough. Jackson's differ
ent from those fighters who box
a round or two each day and
think they've trained. Jackson
shows UP at Stillman's gym in
New York the first thing in the
morning, and they have to chase
him out of there so they can
close down at night.
Hes there all day, punching
bags, skipping rope, sparring
with everybody" O'Connell said
Anybody wants sparring part
ner, Jackson's ready-light-
weights, middleweights, heavy
weights. it's all the same te
him"
O'Connell claims he isn't try.
ing to build up Jackson, but
knows from his New York con.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-11
Boys Club Takes Entries
For Basketball Tourney

Applications for the second an
nual Boys Club of Washington
invitational basketball tourna-
ment, to be held from Monday
to Friday next weeks, are being
received at the Eastern Branch,
Seventeenth street and Massa-
chuSetts avenue Sc.
The tournament will be staged
in five age groups-12-and-
under, 14-and-under, 17-and-
under, junior varsity and varsity
The Junior varsity class consists
of Junior high teams only. The
varsity team is for high school
players who were under 81 last
January /. "
Further information may be
obtained by calling Barney Ross
at the Eastern Branch, Lincoln
6-0949.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-11
Ryif al Crossroads
In N Bout Tonight
BY he Associetsd Press

NEW YORK, Mar. 11.-Un-
beaten frankie Ryff. regarded as
one Of the best lightweight pros
poets in years. reaches q cross
roads in his career tonight
against Danny 10 Perez.
Making his first start since he
suffered severe cuts over his eyes
in outpointipg Orlando zulueta
last December, Ryff's perform
ance against his New York rival
will be watched closely. II the
wounds are reopened, demon
strating that he cuts easily, it
may be that his fstic future will
be dim.
Nevertheless. the 23-year-old
Frankie. the 1854 rookie of the
year, is rated a 5-to-2 favorite
for the hereunder at Madison
Square Garden. The bout, start
ing at 10 pm, will be nationally
televised and broadcast. (WRC
and WRC-TV in Washington.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-11
MIA Standings

TUDAY'S SCHEDULE
New York VS.. Boston at New Haven,
Conn. -
Minneapolis. %: Syracuse. 93.
New York, ia; Boston, %.
Fort Wayne. 80: Philadelphia 81 lover
time. -
TOMORROW's SCHEDULE.
Fort Wayne at Syracuse (afternoon).
Boston at Rochester.
Philadelphia at Minneapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-11
BY fhs Press

ARCADIA. Calf. Mar. IL
Santa Anita closed another sue
cessful winter race meeting yes
terday as Louis B. Mayors ALI
don set new American record
for a mile-and-a-quarter on the
turf; Willie Shoemaker hung up
a new meet riding figure-80
winners in So days--and Johnny
Longden won IL stakes races.
also record.
!. crowd of $4,000 saw Longden
get Alidon through an opening
on the far turn, shoot him to the
front and. keep him there to cap
ture the $30.000-added Canine
Real Handicap in 1888. The
old mark was 2 minutes fat, set
by Thirteen of Diamonds in 1854
and equaled by st. Vincent last
Saturday. Longden rode all three
horses.
Shoemaker won only one race
yesterday. the fourth on Blessed
Girl. But that boosted his total
seven beyond the old record for
season, set by Ted Atkinson
here in 1916. Shoemaker had