Civil Defense Plans for World War II Era Dispersal
The Civil Defense Administration announced plans to disperse vital facilities within 66 days to reduce targets in a major war. President Peterson and Nebraskan governors urged relocation of plant sites away from major cities, as about 486 personnel were employed and payroll reported.
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Washington
Pty Reba
Celeval Civil Defense Administra
Ifidula
Washingtton
Stajor
Ely
Oak
Balle Creek
Parka Michigan
Opilanelt
Val Peterson
Gove Ariar
Nebraski
Planta Mee Nash
Wrens
Civil Defense Agency
Wilan
Dallarg
Py Ashokeaman
Pathe Cael
Ube
Folier
Mercy Jones
Wily
22 Killed As Quake Hits Philippines
A devastating earthquake struck the Philippines causing at least 22 deaths and widespread damage across Samar, Leyte, Panay, and nearby islands. Buildings collapsed, churches and schools were ruined, and hundreds faced injuries as residents evacuated towns near the epicenter in Central Visayas and surrounding regions. Initial reports note collapsing structures near Sarosgon and the cathedral in Sarsaogon, with lifelines disrupted and ongoing rescue efforts underway.
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Wie Central
Hilipyin
Felilay
Ombal
Maila
Sith
Devaste- Lon
Uistriel
Mualentons
Zuidweaely
Beesagon
Salen
Lacon
Samay
Leyte
Phippine News
Sarsogon
Safaly
Pavie
Cenm
Cnd
Anderson Soldier In Armored Unit In Korea War
A fragmented report notes a soldier in an armored unit serving in Korea, with references to Rita Infantry Division, a motor sergeant, and a battalion headquarters. It touches on U.S. military actions, anti‑war sentiments, and political disputes echoed across headlines about wartime events and government actions abroad.
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Rita Infantry
Korea
SFG Mbert
Marrow
Nettie Hives
Frankton
Washington
Jgavesno
Morgan
Mosctrinst
United Weait Cy
Hanna Empiral
America
Hiskea
Kansas City
Renwrall
United Prall
Orleans
Preahtent Fins
Wilsonin Mesearel Hospital
Headquayters
Reston
Guatemala
Trent Arhone
United Femt
Tah United Pratt
Depac Intent
Guatentta
A ralonTulan
Community Fair Week Plans Fireworks And Pageant
Local organizers unveil a seven day fair schedule with evening entertainment, a giant Saturday fireworks display, and a queen contest featuring sorority members. The program includes daily chairmen from Sunday through Saturday, with events focused on racing, concerts, and community activities under the supervision of Elbor Le Son and other officials.
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Ernay
Koehmay
Frit
Pramtsland
Raeness
Fs NG
Elbor le Son
Matina
Sima Alpha Chi
Ficketdakers
Shen” Wo
Atnyel Jindley
Ralph Mayan
York
Mex Maley
Driver’s Body At Greentown After Crash
A driver involved in a fatal crash near Cincinnati has been moved to Greentown by funeral home staff. Funeral arrangements are not yet complete as authorities finalize the case and notify next of kin.
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Rhenoily
Jonny Key
Chase St
Catilly
Cincinnati
Ball Fir
Greentown
Funer
Foundations Tax Inquiry Ends In House
A chaotic record describes a public tax inquiry into foundations. The House committee plans continued hearings with written statements and visual scrutiny. Lawmakers signaled further sessions and a trip to Chicago with YMCA participation and list of attendees.
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Foundations
Air Force Probes Death Of Hoosier At German Base
Air Force investigators examine the death of a Hoosier at Lindsey Air Base Winsbaden Germany. A doctor arrived minutes after the death, with police questioning continuing. Washington reports mention a Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co financial angle and potential rate changes affecting several states.
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ATP
Force 8
Armshal
Airarn
le Mrudurick Foge
Vonderstiul
Linsey Aw
Winstbaden
Germany
Aly Hwastad
Fur Willy Giant
Benson Recommends Posts For Farm Post
The White House announced on Friday that Secretary of Agriculture Henson has recommended appointing Mark Ty Hina of Lalayelluy Lind as an assistant in agricultural policy. The move appears tied to Benson's regime with a broader plan involving Harvard University and the Granhite School of Hee moss administration.
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Waliangton
White House
Harvard Dole
Granhite
School of Heemoss
Macelaae
Mental staff set new high in Indiana institutions
INDIANAPOLIS Ty Donna Clark state budget director said total state institutional employment reached a new high of 5,221. She noted a rise of eight percent from May 1952 to May 1954 and cited Commerce Department data showing statewide hiring gains outpacing county totals.
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Indianapolis
Donnia Clark
Craig
Clack
Clark
Commerce
Lietinna
Vane
Ex Mental Patient Held In Slaying
Ex mental patient held in a slaying case in St Louis region after a fatal shooting during a domestic dispute. Courthouse proceedings reveal bond set at $15,000. Officials reported a homicide inquiry, while a related funeral and medical administrator change unfolded.
Anderson Walter A Brizendine dies after long Anderson stay
Walter A Brizendine 63 died suddenly at his home in Grant County yesterday. A former employee of Deleu ltemy Division and longtime operator of Brizendine Poultry Market on Clark St he moved to Anderson era years ago from Elwood. Funeral arrangements at Wagner Brothers Funeral Home with services Monday at 1 20 pm led by Rev Lorek L L Rapp and Rev Ralph Richardaoty. Survived by widow Ethel four sons five daughters and seven grandchildren.
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Walter A. Brizentane
Walter A. Brizendine
Grant County
Elwood
Deleu Ltemy Divi Ysion
We Brizendine
Clark St
Wuk¢er Brothers Funeral Home
Lorek l L. Rapp
RUB
Ralph Richardaoty
Ethel. G. Bricendine
Max
U.S. Navy
Joren W
Daies B
Deaths In Madison And Nearby Counties
Madison area obituaries note IRA A Estell Wilkinson and several locals dying recently. Services are set at Conda and Son Funeral Home with burial in Glencove Cemetery Knightstown. Survivors include Nora widow and many children. Other notices list Hamilton Frankton and Steedman deaths with services in Frankton and Anderson. Richard Mulliday, six months, funeral at Conda and Sea Funeral Home with Ghaneove Cemetery burial.
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Ira A. Estell Wilkinson
Tre A. Estell
Denry County
Me. Estell
Wilkinson
Ann
Wilkinson Methodist Church
Conda and Son
Glencove
Knightstown
Nora
Edne Brunson
Chester
Shirley
Orville
Charlottsville
Joseph
Mount Vernon
Alford
Michigan
Farm parity debate shapes dairy subsidy plans
A derailed, fragmented discussion outlines dairy price support aims and subsidies. Advocates push for high parity around 78 percent with subsidies to processors, while opponents fear price inflation and market distortions. Republicans and Democrats clash as votes split along party lines amid talks of sliding scales and federal aid.
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Cimy
Butler
Mieram
Spiritualist Auditorium Opening Hailed by Mage One
The Spiritnalist movement hosts a new auditorium named Cit hedral of the Woods with speakers and mediums listed through May 10 including Juliche' Rwing Pressing Clara Meelalf Uames Mildred Lytle Sensabaugh Pansy Cos Austin Wallace Charles Swann James Laughton Keith Stillwell Clifford Blag Bernice Voock Molin Curry-tieek and Mentie Sohnbe
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Nararee
Plane Crash Tragedy Near Griffiss Air Base Claims Several Lives
A crash near Griffiss Air Base in Rome NY killed pilot and radar operator, with the Philips family in a nearby car area also killed as the jet exploded on impact. Fire and police investigations described an unoccupied plane striking a house and burning wreckage, while authorities address city residents and water conservation violations amid the disaster response.
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Heola
Boris
Mourac
Philips
Aalonvilille
Mex
Maapoe
Tee
Savadenn
Ghiffiss Air Force
Ix Defense
Griffis
Atkins
Dale
Griffiss
Walesyville
Phillips
Rome
Securist
Flamies
Dig Peek
Abs
Ealst
Guatemala Pact Weakened as Uprisings Quelled
Reported collapse of internal Communist led peasant uprisings followed a government crackdown. Ousted President Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán allegedly channeled arms to a Landless Farmers Union, while a new junta prepared to assume legislative and executive powers, amid a deadly crash in San Salvador and a chaotic aftermath involving Monroe children.
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Betty Lau
San Salvador
Hill
Tax changes widen charity deductions and saver provisions
Revenue guidance outlines increased deductible allowances for midlevel expenses and higher deduction limits based on income. An exemption from basic tax on retirement income and new credits for water conservation costs are introduced, effective January 1, 1938, usable for returns filed in 1938.
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Faviers
Presidential party travels through Maryland toward Catoctin retreat
Fragmented report notes a presidential party moving via Leesburg and Point of Rocks toward the Catoctin retreat, with roadside stops and a New Jersey car reportedly involved. A later line mentions a system for making enhanced Neray pictures described as a significant tool for medical science.
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Leesburg
Maryland
Point of Rocks
U.S. 15
Frederic
New Jersey
Canon Bavith
Manslaughter Trial Details Vague In Domestic Fatality
The case centers on a fatal shooting described as a domestic tragedy involving a husband and wife. The defense cites a temporary lapse in memory from November, claiming the defendant blacked out during the incident. The defendant testified he did not recall shooting his wife or even seeing her in the house.
Wreck Near Vanderarift Injures Two Men
A collision northeast of Emporia at Rowe Lakes left two men with head and chest injuries and lacerations to the head and right arm. They were taken to St John’s Hospital by a passing motorist and later discharged. Sheriff Joe Brogan investigated the crash assisted by Conservation Officer Eugene Ludlow who was nearby.
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Semminnte
Rowe's Lake
Emporia
Vanderarift
Hench
Seytert
St. John's Hospital
Sherif Joe Brogan
Ife
Eugene Ludlow
Optimist Club to Meet at Free Fair
Optimist Club members will hold a weekly meeting at the Anderson Free Fair on Monday evening. Club officials said the gathering at the fair will count as the weekly session. Charles Watson serves as club president.
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Cwilight
Optimist Glub
Walwussion
Anderson
Charles Watson
Elizabeth II welcomes royal visit and entertains union
In a 48 year milestone, Queen Elizabeth II hosted a royal visit at Buckingham Palace and greeted union leaders. A separate GM patent case ruling upheld Bennix Aviation's similar device, potentially limiting General Motors' production. MECIN International victory for Electrical Workers at Schenectady plant ends 8-year bargaining stalemate, affecting about 20,000 workers. A government expert at an aging conference in Ann Arbor argued retirement itself does not hasten death. Senate Commerce Committee approves two bills to tighten interstate gambling and information sharing, with one addressing dog racing data transmission.
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Mecin International
Insin
Schenectady
Ihr
United Electrical Workers
Ann Arbor
Mich
Senate Commerce
Jus
Ant
Mrs. Somerville Dies Thursday in Alexandria
Mrs. Bessie Somerville, 77, died Thursday evening at the home of her daughter Miss Alice Grime on East John Street where she had lived the past two months. She lived most of her life in Indianapolis. The body was taken Tuesday morning to the Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Home in Indianapolis. Surviving are another daughter Mrs. Dorothy Gilles and a son Walter Somerville, both of Ludiana, a granddaughter Mrs. Hillian Sullivan of Elwood, and a grandson Jonce Orme Jr. of Indianapolis.
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Iakley I
Fryback
Harley J. Fryback
West Lafayette
St. Llizabeth
Hal City
Wea
Carpenter
Beady
Y Zahn-Senneider
Untermen
Hagen
West Lafayelle
Daley
Alvin Hendricks
Anderson
Kenneth Brysack
DeVon W. Frybuck
East Greenbush
Dwight Fryback
Aruba
Tatlch Weal Indies
Tay Fryback
Indianapolis
Pryback
The
Fugles Anl Ihe Ecarpentar’s Union
Jean Steedman
Dean Steedman
Garfield Linedman
Vin Methodist Church
Babe Nursing
Scotland
United States
Fisher Brothers Panera
Walker Benthers Funeral 2
Spencerport
N.Y
M. Mi
Schohiderport
Mau Mplin
Lenchel
Ershire
England
Alexandria
Bessie Somerville
Alice Grme
E. John St
Somerville
Flanner and Buchannan Funeral Home
Indianapois
Doughlee
Dorothy Gilles
Walter Somerville
Ludiana Pale
Hillian Sullivan
Elwood
Jonce Orme, Jr
Hospital dismissals list local residents and addresses
A fragmented hospital dismissal notice lists numerous residents and relatives with addresses across multiple towns and states. It references Wismaisser, Clyite Underwood, Mrs Frank Walden, Iuenet Hopkinson, AUSHN Staines, Floyd Tutte, Catherine Burren, Barbara Tate, Maxine Tucwning, Maxine Myrick, Carol Clack, Martha Gore, Marifranees Allen, Sandra Doves, Shirley, and others. The text also notes a geographic note about Coalhanks and a mining district in Cannel.
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Wismaisser
SL Jam's Hospital
Clyite Underwood
Maughter
Naible Ave
Frank Walden
Main St
Iuenet Hopkinson Gail
Aushn Staines
Muncie
Floyd
Lowell Thursall
Mat St
Maxine Myrick
Carol Clack
Mexandria
Martha Gore
Win St. Mra
Torella
Scanian
Geerge SL
Marifranees Allen
State Road
Sandra Doves
Shirley
Lathbridge
Alberta
Coalhanks
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Arles Shepherd
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Benson
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Linalium & Weed
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University of Oklagham
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Cleveland
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Joe Myear
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Valine
Hunter-Chevrolet
yMiltiglon
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Cililug
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Fillanapolis
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East Maplewood
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Tanpe
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Henry’ R. Warner
Sharpaville
Madison
Wamilton Frankton
Zart Hamilton
Feathton
George
Harper and Sons
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Ellic Hamilton
Goldie Johnson
Gaslun
Richard W. Wollinay Wilkinson
Richard Wayne Mulliday
Paul Holliday
Greenhwld Memorial Hospital
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Hor Bistuind
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Wwe
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Ale Base
Tisenhower
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Rero
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Union
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General Motors Corporation
Benuix Aviation Corporation
Luther AM
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Eugene C. Bowblock
South Rand
Bennix
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Ueansferrelds
Indiana
Parco
Peart
Elwood Gospel Tabernacle
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