Romanian Slaves Building Soviet Sub Base
Refugees arriving in western Germany report up to 30 000 Romanians laboring on a vast Black Sea coastal base near Mamaia to link Lake Tessaul with the sea. Guards, barbed wire, and MVD patrols surround a dam project started in 1950, with slave laborers fed by fish and working dawn to dusk in marshy conditions.
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Leon Dennen
NER
Munich
Germany
Black Sea
Romania
Bucharest
Danube
Tessaul
Mamaia
Constanza
Midea
MVD
Kremlin
Lake
Moscow
Japan plans police force amid postwar rearmament talk
A U S occupation official notes Japan may build an army trained national police force, size uncertain between 200000 and 500000. Prime Minister Yoshida and Gen Ridgway’s staff discuss expanded security as American troops stay two more years. Peiping radio accuses rearmament in full swing.
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Tokyo
Japan
U. S
Shigeru Yoshiida
Yoshida
Matthew B. Ridgway
Hether
China Radio
Peiping
Japanese National Police
College to Add Wedding Consultant in September
Fairleigh Dickinson college will add a wedding consultant to its teaching staff this September. The consultant will advise brides on plans dress music ceremonies and receptions. If asked the college says the consultant will also provide honeymoon advice.
Skill of Pilots Gives Us Edge
Col. John C. Meyer, a Korean War ace from Forest Hills New York, says American F 86 Sabres have the edge over Russian MIGs due to superior pilot skill and firepower. He notes a country capable of building a MIG is formidable but stresses training and armament give the U S the advantage. Meyer, who downed 37 planes in Europe in World War II and two MIGs in Korea, exchanged views with North American Aviation officials and serves as deputy commander of the 101st Fighter Interceptor Wing at Grenier Air Force Base New Hampshire.
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Los Angeles
John C. Meyer
Korea
Forest Hills
N. Y
Col. Meyer
Europe
101St
Grenier
N. H
Airforce Base
North Central States Power declares quarterly dividends
Northern States Power Co directors authorize quarterly dividends of 90 cents on 3.60 preferred stock, 1.20 on 4.80, and 1.25 on 4.10 shares, payable July 14 to stockholders of record June 29. A 17.14 cent dividend will be paid on common stock.
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Minneapolis
Northern States Power Co
Matthews to Accept Post as Ambassador to Ireland
Washington informants say Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Matthews plans to become the US ambassador to Ireland. His name has been sent to Dublin for approval and President Truman is expected to announce the appointment soon. Matthews would follow George A. Garrett who resigns May 31.
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Washington
Francis P. Matthews
Ireland
Matthews
Dublin
Truman
George A. Garrett
U. S
Omaha
Navy
Industry Expands at Record Speed
The Commerce Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission report a survery showing unprecedented expansion plans in American industry for the year’s last quarter. Projected spending on new plants and equipment now tops an unprecented 23.9 billion dollars, with nine months totals near 18 billion, about 41 percent above 1950.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Securities and Exchange Commission
Should Parents Let Teens Buy a Car
The piece weighs pros and cons of teen car ownership. It argues a car can teach mechanical skills and responsibility if used wisely, but warns about costs, excess freedom, and need for parental oversight. High school driving courses support safe driving.
Athletes Foot Germ Kills in One Hour Offer
An ad touts T-4-L to kill embedded athletes foot germs within an hour. It promises a 40 cent refund from any druggist if not pleased and notes undiluted alcohol base for penetrating power. Sold at K. O. Wold Store.
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K. O. Wold
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