Report Fewer Cases of Polio in U S Health Update
The Public Health Service reported 1,770 new polio cases in the past week, a decline from 1,765 the prior week and the first weekly drop since the polio season began. Compared with a year ago, 1,594 cases were recorded in the same week, with 10,380 total since last spring. California led with 133 cases, followed by Colorado 114, New York 109, and Wisconsin 107.
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Washington
Public Health Service
California
Colorado
New York
Wisconsin
Truman says Oatis case not closed despite Prague claim
Washington Aug 30 UPI President Truman said the Oatis case remains open until imprisoned American reporter William N. Oatis is freed. He indicated the United States is prepared for a showdown with Communist Czechoslovakia, likely including trade pressures next week. Czech Ambassador Prochazka had said the case was closed juridically.
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Washington
U.P
Truman
Czechoslovakia
William N. Oatis
Vladimir Prochazka
Oatis
United States
Associated Press
Prochazka
Dean Achegon
America
Jackson Infant Dies at Hospital
Michael Royce Jackson infant son of Mr and Mrs R E Jackson of Vega died this morning at 3 14 o clock in St Anthony s Hospital Survivors include grandparents Mr and Mrs C B Jackson Shannon Tex Mrs Ollie O Connor Vega and J A Dillihay Amarillo Arrangements for funeral services will be announced by N S Griggs Sons.
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Michael
Royce Jackson
R. E. Jackson
Vega
St. Anthony's Hospital
C. B. Jackson
Shannon
Tex
Ollie O'Connor
J. A. Dillihay
Amarillo
N. S. Griggs & Sons
Hams Aid Defense in New York Civil Coordination
New York's civil defense commission checks radio amateurs and their gear to plan coordinated defense efforts.
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New York
Civil Defense Commission
Truman mum on action on copper strike
President Truman declined to state any government plan for addressing the nationwide copper strike at a news conference. He awaits the Wage Stabilization Board report before commenting, as the strike threatens mobilization efforts and production.
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Truman
Washington
Wage Stabilization Board
Office of Defense Mobilization
WSB
Crash Traps Pilot Upside Down in Gas Swing
Marine Reserve Capt Harold Elliott 27 of Palo Alto, California, survived after his F-6F fighter rolled onto its back during an emergency landing caused by engine failure near San Jose. He was suspended in a gas soaked cockpit for over an hour with a broken arm as spectators gathered. Salvage crews from Moffet Field ultimately rescued him.
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Cal
Marine Reserve
Harold Elliott
Palo Alto
Elliott
Moffet Field Naval Air Station
Judge Fights Ouster as Hawaiian Reds Await Trial
Seven alleged Communists including Hawaii's top labor leader were ordered arraigned in federal court for plotting to advocate violent overthrow of the U S government. The indictment ties them to the Communist Party headquarters in New York and dates back to 1945. Bail was set high by Judge Delbert E Metzger who rejected government pleas for disqualification. The group includes Charities K Fujimoto and his wife Eileen John E Reinecke David James Freeman Jack Kimoto and Koji Ariyoshi. The ILWA has warned of possible strikes over wage talks with Hawaii sugar interests as observers say an agreement nears.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Jack W. Hall
Harry Bridges
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union
Delbert E. Metzger
J. Howard McGrath
Metzger
Communist Party
New York
FBI
Hall
Charities K. Fujimoto
Hawaiian Communist Party
Eileen
John E. Reinecke
Davidt James Freeman
Jack Kimoto
Koji Ariyoshi
ILWA
Barber in Smyrna Keeps 25 Cent Haircuts After 50 Years
Smyrna New York August 27. John Widger a PRA barber with fifty years at the same village shop continues to charge 25 cents per haircut. He works about 15 hours daily with a short lunch and a nap, saying he made a good living fifty years ago and is making one now.
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Smyrna
PRA
New York
John Widger
Widger
Lantern Loaded Buffalo Court Case Noted
Samuel Johnson paid a $50 fine after lantern carried a police finding three policy slips inside the lantern. Advisement indicates the court action and items seized.
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Buffalo
Samuel Johnson
Pleased With Results For Dandruff Itchy Scalp
Weatherford Texas reader Mrs H J McGraw reports positive results from Baker's Hair Tonic after trying many others for dandruff. She says 5 to 6 months use has relief for herself and husband and recommends Baker's products with a money back guarantee.
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Tex
H. J. McGraw
Water St
J. R. Rutland
Bogota
Texas
Baker's
Baker’s
Ady
Employment in Amarillo Sees 2100 Gain in July
Amarillo jobs rose by 2100 in July per Texas Employment Commission, a 5.3 percent increase from June led by 1850 in construction. Government establishments added 240 and retail trade 50. most other sectors held steady. The commission forecasts a further rise of about 1275 to 43175, covering Amarillo Canyon and civilian personnel at the Air Force Base and Pantex.
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Amarillo
Texas Employment Commission
Canyon
Richard Stockton A Little Better
Richard Stockton 17, of 2415 Parker, son of Mr and Mrs S G Stockton, remained on the serious list at St Anthony s Hospital but showed improvement after a gas explosion at Cannon Gas Company north of Amarillo. He suffered third degree burns to face chest arms and legs from a broken gas pipeline ignition.
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Richard Stockton
S. G. Stockton
Parker
St. Anthony's Hospital
Stockton
Cannon Gas Company
Amarillo
Officers of ROTC Named in Amarillo Senior High Staff Meeting
Officers of Amarillo Senior High School ROTC were named at a staff meeting held last night at the home of Maj. Carl B. Matney, 3009. The ceremony announced the new cadet leadership and unit command assignments.
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Amarillo
Maj
Carl B. Matney
Cadet Lt Col Harrison Names New Staff Officers
Jimmy Green named cadet lieutenant colonel as son of H W Green. Staff includes Jimmy Wine cadet major Harry Scott adjutant Roy Walker Buddy Simmons Jay Graham Fletcher Smith John Bitting Bobby Burns as cadet captains and company leaders. Lieutenants named: Walter Elkins Jimmy Jayroe Maurice McNeil Nick Dalton Bill Tyler Jerry Sides George Quarterman James Dean Charles Hendricks Stuart Sutton J W Cox Doc Goldston Gene Groves. Commanding officers: John Bitting Company A Jay Graham Company B Fletcher Smith Company C Bobby Burns Company D.
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Walter Elkins
Jimmy Jayroe
Maurice McNeil
Nick Dalton
Bill Tyler
Jerry Sides
George Quarter
James Dean
Charles Hendricks
Stuart Sutton
J. W. Cox
Doc” Goldston
Gene Groves
John Bitting
Jay Graham
Fletcher Smith
Bobby Burns
Dobbins Estate Bequeathed to Missions for Masses for the Poor Souls
Rochester man J Harold Dobbins dies at 51 leaving more than 10000 dollars. His will directs the estate be converted to cash and given to the Missions for Masses for the Poor Souls. Meanwhile reports say Japan’s shipbuilding industry is expanding rapidly.
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Rochester, N.Y. U.P
J. Harold Dobbins
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