The Pontiac Press: 1954-03-03

Abstract

$700,000 fire razes Habel Chevrolet garage: Tank explodes, two firemen suffer burns ; Storm sends home 2,000 city pupils: Drifting snow shuts down 70 rural schools ; Cars and trucks stand in rubble after roof falls ; Jury approves Habel's land ownership ; President raps Sen. McCarthy ; Rep. Bentley taken from critical list this morning ; Seeley released on second bond ; Special Services in Pontiac mark beginning of Lent ; Lost plane circling near Fort Wayne ; Seven firemen scorched under flaming gas spray ; Lenten Guideposts: Family prayers each day will bring love, kindness ; Contractor buys Mercier land for over $1 million to construct 600 homes ; Missionary nurse to speak Thursday ; Local businessman David Rachwal dies ; Broomfield and Kelley in race for state Senate ; 'Save your vision week' proclaimed ; Harrelson Jr. before judge ; 100 internal revenue positions available ; Brain overwork causing migraine, doctor believes ; Britain OKs record defense budget ; Ives conceded threat to FEPC ; India depending on US funds ; Prof studying blood donors ; New, fast test shows ACTH in bloodstream ; Carnival-weary Orleanians face reality of Lent ; Central High School robbed for 3rd time ; Ouster upheld by Presbytery ; Report Pope spent fairly good night ; Repeals gag on press ; US January fatalities same as one year ago