The Pontiac Press: 1954-12-31

Abstract

New sheriff to drop third of present force: Irons appoints Elmer McQuern as undersheriff ; Pontiac production zooms to new high: Builds 48,500 December units for best month ; Trucker is held for questioning in swamp death ; Age and youth will welcome New Year ; Drunk drivers warned again ; New year opens slightly warmer ; Road hazards bad for holiday ; Sulking chrysanthemums imperil Pasadena parade ; Paris decision hailed by allies ; State closes books on WWII bonuses ; Savage bulldogs rip arms, leges of youngster, 8 ; Smashup kills local teacher ; City churches will mark start of new year tonight with prayer and communion ; The day in Birmingham: Police warn of crackdown on drunk, reckless drivers ; Suspect faces assault charge ; Four youths held in store breakin ; Jail visitor jimmies door ; Clear 5 youths in Howe slaying ; Boys aided by Tenny consider memorial ; Sees solution to air pollution ; Legless boy fund increases to $709 ; Body is returned home for burial ; Cigarette smoking drops 3 per cent ; Navy awards contract for ocean radar tower