Woman Taxi Driver Says Prejudice Fades When Behind the Wheel
Edith Parker, a Yellow Cab driver in Amarillo, recalls wartime hiring of women in driving roles, jokes about gender perceptions, and her pride in flexible work. She notes men stare, some try to date her, and she can ward off advances with a police mike if needed while enjoying varied encounters and no long stints in one place.
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First Electric Chair Execute at Auburn Prison 1890
The first execution by electric chair occurred at Auburn Prison in New York in 1890, marking a pivotal moment in capital punishment history.
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President of Ecuador Visits Washington for 10 Day State Visit
President Galo Plaza Lasso of Ecuador arrived for a 10 day state visit. In a dinner toast he praised the United States for not seeking conquest, while President Truman lauded neighborly peace. Plaza and his wife will visit New York and San Francisco before returning via Mexico and Venezuela.
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Japan plans 10 increase national police force
Tokyo reports Japan intends to grow its army trained national police force, with officials unsure whether it reaches 200000 or 500000. Prime Minister Yoshida said the present 75000 police would rise before occupation ends and American troops stay at least two more years. A Ridgway HQ spokesman said Japan will need air, land, and sea forces, predicting a major security shift after treaty and troop changes.
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Bikini yields new fish species from atomic test era
Fish collected during the atomic bomb tests at Bikini four years ago have yielded 79 species previously unknown to science.
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Japan to rearm for self defense in new police reserve plan
The piece notes debate over Japan's rearmament with a national police reserve, uncertainty whether the force would number 200,000 or 500,000. It asserts Japan as a sovereign state must establish air, land, and sea defenses. Peiping's Communist China radio calls the reserve a disguised military force and claims rearmament is in full swing.
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Rain Lashes Midwest As Showers Persist
Chicago reports officially the start of summer with heavy rain in the Central Plains and lower Missouri Valley. Thunderstorms and showers disturbed national weather across the region, while unrelated ad copy touts athlete’s foot products from Meyer of Muncie Indiana and several druggists across towns.
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Longest Days Mark Summer Solstice With Heat Across Regions
Rainfall moves east from the northern Rockies and Nevada as Kansas stations record over an inch in six hours. The system spreads into the eastern North Central states tonight and tomorrow. Summer-like temperatures persist as the summer solstice arrives at 11:25 p.m. Texas Time marking the peak daylight before the sun heads south.
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Doan’s Pills Offer Kidney Relief Says Ads
Backache and low energy linked to slower kidney function. Stress, diet, and irritation may worsen symptoms. Doan’s Pills, a mild diuretic, are advertised as providing relief and flushing waste from the kidneys.
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