Wrong Switch Sends Engine Through Wall
A Rock Island Lines switch engine with about 25 cars derailed onto a Milwaukee roundhouse wall after being set on the wrong track. The impact pushed a locomotive through the brick wall and into the open space, damaging two locos, the wall, brake rigging, and tools, with repairs costing thousands.
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Oliver Cox
Cedar Rapids
Milwaukee Roundhouse
Rock Island Lines
Roundhouse
Milwaukee
Locomotive Crash Damages Roundhouse Tools
A collision damaged two moved machines a railcar fitted car and a diesel switch engine aboard a dolly. Locomotive parts brick and concrete lay scattered in timber as officials prepare to raise and reposition the engine on the roundhouse track. No injuries were reported and road crews plan a careful rollback to service.
Russians Release Last Berlin Cops
BERLIN UP The Russians Friday released two Western sector German policemen, the last held of the dozen kidnapped during the tense incident.
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Berlin
Former airman rents apartment after 40 missions
A former air force private who refused to use his name said he served three and a half years and flew 40 missions. He placed a newspaper ad offering a two room apartment with a partly furnished kitchen and bath, specifying no ex-officers or children.
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Lancaster
Air Force
All Stop Signs At C R Schools Readied for Duty
Cedar Rapids traffic officials say all school stop signs have been checked and reconditioned as Cedar Rapids public and parochial schools plan to open next Monday. Capt. L W Remington urges motorists to use extreme caution near schools and crossings and in passing children on bicycles as the city observes traffic safety week coordinated by the traffic bureau and the Young Men's Safety Committee.
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L. W. Remington
Traffic Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Remington
The
Young Men’s Bureau Safety Committee
Youth Voice Promised at World Council Parley
In Amsterdam AP reports youth will shape pronouncements of the World Council of Churches. They will gain a bigger role than before in shaping modern religious thinking and policy discussions during the parley.
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Amsterdam
World Council of Churches
Youth groups to join council discussions on encyclical
Council leaders said Friday that Christian youth forces representatives are discussing in parallel with the older generation. Their opinions will be recognized and included in the council encyclical due for release next week.
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Council
Christian Youth Forces
Medic Group Warns Over Insecticide Use Risks
The American Medical Association editors warn that promiscuous use of new insecticides may contaminate food. Lead arsenate nicotine and fluorine compounds are cited as examples. The council on foods and nutrition sees value in eradicators but warns of health hazards from unrestricted open market use.
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Chicago
INS
The
American Medical Association
Journal
Association
Association Council On Foods and Nutrition
Bare legs blamed for Portales five car crash
In Portales New Mexico police said a motorist ogled a group of high school girls in shorts which caused him to misjudge and collide with a car at an intersection. The initial crash led to three additional vehicles piling in, causing havoc.
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Portales
N. M
Dewey Campaign Taps Legion Leaders to Lure Voters
Republican strategists appoint Harry Colmery and Warren Atherton veterans for Dewey and Warren efforts in 11 Western states. Campaign aims to highlight veteran programs and rehabilitation. James Brownell frames youth veterans as pivotal for mobilizing independents and veterans. Victor Johnson directs drive to win independent voters.
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United Press
Dewey
Pawling
N. Y
Herbert Brownell, Jr
Harry W. Colmery
Topeka
American Legion
Warren
Brownell
Legion
Warren H. Atherton
Stockton
Calif
G.O.P
Colmery
Atherton
Johnson
Regulars For Stassen Shift To Regular Ticket
Regulars who worked for Stassen to switch their zeal and enthusiasm to the regular ticket.
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Stassen
FCC Moves to Ban Prize Based Radio Programs
The FCC announced it will push a rule to outlaw radio programs whose main appeal is prize giveaways. The plan faces questions about agency authority after recent changes in the communications act.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Commission
Com
Commission affirms broad powers over radio programs
The commission says changes to the Communications Act do not alter its authority. While lottery provisions moved to the criminal code, the agency contends it may still regulate station conduct under existing rulemaking powers. Congressional sources suggested Justice would handle such actions, but the commission maintains broad leverage remains.
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Congress
Justice Department
Commission
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