The Pontiac Press: 1954-10-16

Abstract

Hurricane Hazel dies out, leaving 69 dead: Damage mounts into millions; Floods threaten ; Strikes hit London, New York: British facing food shortage in dock tie-up ; 23,000 drivers idle in east, crippling trade ; 6 students die in crash ; Athens newspaperman arrives in city to join Pontiac Press editorial staff ; 15,000 Hoosiers hear Ike plead for GOP farm vote ; Boy sits on pedal, goes for wild ride ; Report accord on Dixon-Yates ; Floods forecast in Ohio valley ; Hurricane fails to halt paper's anniversary run ; Train hits car; 6 students die ; Pedestrian hit; dies in hospital ; Hospital filled to capacity, city commissioners told ; The day in Birmingham: University Women's Club to start book sale Monday ; Truman to talk at box supper ; Lecturer discusses healing by prayer ; Wade goes to prison for charity racket ; Senate candidates clash over US road program ; Berserk blonde attempts to jump from airplane ; Postmaster injured when struck by car ; Williams in county on campaign tour ; Singers to present musical program ; Dinah is spontaneous, sticks to live singing ; Roof thatchers become scarce