The Pontiac Press: 1955-02-11

Abstract

County digs out from under 3-inch snowfall: Temperatures around zero to chill Pontiac ; Soviet purges 6 members of Supreme Court ; Claim firings are due chiefly to 'poor health' ; Nationalists shift forces ; Troops destroy all fortifications on Tachen Islands ; Waterford High School sophomore is named state cherry pie champion ; Both parties give support to Schimmel's school plan ; Vote extension of receipts tax ; Homestead bought by Sen. McCarthy ; City banks to mark Lincoln's birthday ; Press, Civitans add to fund for young patients ; Fire destroys Owosso plant ; Officer, volunteer fireman spot blaze, save three ; Patience, persistence make Meany the top man in US organized labor ; Explorer reports world is warmer ; Clear sledding predicted for low-tariff program ; CSC reinstates ousted worker ; Open house held today by Wilson GMC Truck firm ; Political future seen for labor; Retired contractor dies in hospital ; The day in Birmingham: Officials press for action on Troy site drainage ; 3 Pontiac visits are scheduled by bloodmobile ; Collision on Auburn injures 4 persons ; Police hunt sniper who shot Detroiter ; Reuther warms of 'automation' in capital talk ; Allen, 4 other county clerks to study voting ; Navy taking applicants for special training ; Teachers Club elects officers ; All schools plan plays; PHS eyes basketball win ; St. Mike's announces senior play casts ; State's editors ask road action