The Pontiac Press: 1953-10-23

Abstract

2 county men tell of $6,000 extortion attempt ; Teamster agent allegedly asked for $3,000 each ; War casualties for UN forces million and half ; Children helped by fund agency ; Helicopter to rescue ; Wilson voices hope for peace ; Fog blacks out visibility; catfish frolic on highway ; US ambassador to India working on PW deadlock ; County to draft 75 in December ; Spokesman denies plane is shot down ; Says US defense must be flexible ; 3 psychiatrists to test O'Brian ; Civic leaders tell teachers of Pontiac's proud parade of progress ; US to be in tough spot on St. Lawrence decision ; Birmingham Lions club spearheads drive for eight new scout troops in area ; Pharmacists honor Birmingham man ; Seek donors for blood drive ; Group defends way of spending taxes ; Says slow readers are mixed-up kids; Poetic jurist OKs contract for 'Lucy' twins ; Most systems resist cancer