The Pontiac Press: 1956-02-27

Abstract

Commission contest in 4 districts: Candidates, 2 issues face voters at spring primary in city Monday ; Seek hot-rod leaders: Drag racing issue sparks riot in Florida ; 4 veterans organizations favor parking proposal ; State's traffic takes 11 lives over weekend ; Petoskey fires cost $200,000 ; New campaign find bill hinted ; 'Ike' rides Grand Trunk on daily run to Detroit ; Lack suspects in safecracking ; Stories to explain struggle in Africa ; Pilot hero avoids homes ; 2 jets complete possible record non-stop flight ; Weight restrictions go on county roads ; Storm showers Texas panhandle with gritty sand ; Senator uses political trick, plus psychology ; Lenten guideposts - "God gives more in return": Al Dark's secret revealed - he believes in tithing ; Personal plane of Mao crashes in plot failure ; Aircraft probe hits high gear ; Bentley mum on state bid ; The day in Birmingham: City eyes traffic, funds in parking lot studies ; British holding Cyprus parley ; Skating star chooses Pontiac ; French to discuss Africa ; Second polio shots now are available ; Hoeft and Birrer now in Tiger fold ; Bad weather increases Waterford accident toll ; Most of taxpayers still to file returns ; Two days left to beat deadline for new plates ; Truck driver safe as flames hit cab ; Democrats elect George D. Hicks ; Admits indecent conduct, fined $75 by judge ; Expect Ike will reveal election plan Wednesday ; Mountain gives tribes defense ; Police to investigate death of bank heir ; Wooden Indians are worth golden prices ; Peruvian rebellion leader in refuge