South Amboy Shrugged by Blast Amid Fire and Looting
In South Amboy a massive Friday explosion killed at least 26 and injured 252. A fresh blaze ignited 50 barrels of white phosphorus and detonated scattered land mines, causing widespread destruction. Police reported up to 30 mines ignited, many found across the city. Mayor John B. Leonard announced extensive damage estimates at 7.5 million dollars as troops, guards, and demolition experts swarmed the ruins. The Coast Guard noted the munitions shipment bound for Pakistan was the last of its size to pass, with exemptions granted for 500-pound explosive limits.
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South Amboy
American Agriculture Company
John Leonard
David Quinlan
John B. Leonard
Robert C. Hendrickson
James C. Auchincloss
Senate and
Flouse
Coast Guard
Washington
Pakistan
Wort
Fort Devens
Massachusetts
Army
National Lead Company
Leonard
Billy Joe Sanders heads to Japan after furlough
Billy Joe Sanders has left Camp Stoneman for the Orient after a 15 day Baytown furlough. His twin, Bobby Ray Sanders, received an honorable discharge and remains at home with the family. They are sons of Mrs Clyde Maley of Baytown.
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Billy Joe
Bobby Ray Sanders
Japan
Baytown
Highlands News Briefs Honor Brides and Bible Study
Highlands reports a bridal shower for Mrs. Elwood Benton formerly Miss Bessie Cora Smith hosted by Mrs. J C Schmach and others with day lilies on display. The Baytown Church of Christ Bible Study was addressed by Frank Dunn of Fort Worth with seven Highlands attendees. Also noted: last meeting of First Baptist vacation Bible school workers, upcoming June 19 23 start, and several small social events including surprise showers for Mrs C C Parrish and a birthday party for Mrs B P Hopper.
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Elwood Benton
Bessie Cora Smith
J. C. Schmach
C. E. DuBose
Wilson Manahan
H.W. Starkey
Steve Chandler
E. F. Friery
Dunn
Baytown
Church of Christ
Vacation Bible School
Workers of the
First Baptist Church
General Workers
A. O. Dunawey
Edwin Daddles
G. Wallace
R. E H. Robinson
A. O. Dunaway
B. P. Hopper
H. Powell
H. A. Toombs
W. Chandler
LC. Little
Grady Dunanesy
L. Gassett
B. G. Ridens
EH. Wy. Peel
C. L. Mullin
Clem Hardy
WMU
ET. Stanford
Mrrs
W. C. Filippo
L. G. Little
D. T. Harrison
O. C. Smith
J. W. Timmons
I. T. Stanford
K. L. Fregit
U S MPs Arrest Two Russian Mission Members in Germany
Two Russian soldiers a lieutenant and a sergeant were arrested by U S Military Police in Frankfurt Germany for violating travel limits set on members of the Soviet military mission. They were halted while returning to mission headquarters in a fenced area near Presukur. Witnesses said MP halted the German built car with a drawn revolver.
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Frankfurt
Germany
U. S
Amy
Sions
Potsdam
Preuktur
FASTEETH reduces false teeth wobble and embarrassment
FASTEESTH is pitched as an alkaline sprinkle to keep dentures firmer and improve comfort during talking eating laughing or freezing. It claims no gummy or pasty taste and promotes confidence with an improved denture fit sold at drug stores.
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Eleanor
Paris
Universal League
Flearnor
Roosevelt
Winston Chur
Army Twins
Billy Joe and
Clyde Maley
Highlands News
Parrish
C. C. Parrish
Faye Enderle
Allene Gibson
Eugene W. May
Lester Treadway
EK. A Powell
Marcel Troha
John Tobin
Larkin McKay, Jr
R. EB. Robinson
Jordan Voytek
J. J. Hughes
M. Z. Browder
AL AL. Toombs
D. R. Waldrip
KL. Fregia
R. L. Creel
J. H. Powell
Minnie B. Jernigan
Gladys Kent
AP. Wilson
Jim Sheppard
Wy. EB. Riley
Birs
J. C. Schmac
Edna Windham
Charles
Geraldine Sirman
James Parry
Beaumont
Joyce Crawford
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Clarigh
Jasper
U.S
Morrison's
NORGE
Clm Lee
Morrison Furniture Stores
STRE
Galena. Park
Clinton Drive
Mallory
Hormel
Swift's
Brookfield
del Monte
Weiners Bologna
del Monte Pineapple
Samuel
Yellow
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