U S Electric Industry Seen As Red Ruled
A House labor subcommittee report claims Russia controls the CIO Electrical Workers union and endangers national security. It cites control of the national office, staff, and districts, and notes defense contracts tied to the union. It urges security measures and anti subversion legislation.
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U.S
Washington
House
Russia
United States
CIO Electrical Workers
U. E
Kersten
R-Wis
Electrical Union
America
New York
Schenectady
David Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
General Electric
Lilient
U.K
Cigar Institute Urges Women to Buy Husbands Cigars
The Cigar Institute of America urged women to buy cigars for Christmas. An expert was quoted saying a cigar smoker never beats his wife, reflecting the joke tone of the advisory.
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New York
Cigar Institute of America
Institute
Got a note from my teacher for you
A playful line suggests a school note to be kept sealed until after Christmas, hinting at a lighthearted holiday timing and an informal exchange between student and reader.
1783 eruption devastates cattle and livestock on island
A volcanic eruption in 1783 caused severe livestock losses, wiping out 53 percent of cattle, 77 percent of horses, and 82 percent of sheep on the island. The disaster sharply reduced animal populations and impacted local agriculture and economy.
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Island
Oriental Fruit Fly Seen as Menace in So. California
The oriental fruit fly, named Dacus dorsalis and linked to Saipan origin, threatens California crops with potential millions in damages. Hawaii quarantine measures include aircraft and baggage inspections. parasites are being developed to combat the pest as authorities warn of possible mainland spread.
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California
San Francisco
Saipan
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Formosa
Cc. C. Cooley
Pacific Coast
Department of Agriculture
Territory of
Hawaii
Cooley
American Vests Popular in East
In San Antonio Texas a United Press report notes vests are gaining favor as eye catching outerwear. The piece imagines travelers seeing vests in Egypt or India worn over robes, highlighting a fashion trend spreading beyond the American East.
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East
San Antonio
Texas
Egypt
India
Beau Brummell
Salvation Army Restores Vested Fashion Abroad
Maj Bob Cowan explains social service center salvage drives a vest market. Daily routes recover wearable suit pieces from men, packed and shipped overseas, mainly to Egypt and India. Between 500 and 600 vests await shipment from the center.
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Salvation Army
Bob Cowan
Egypt
India
Centenarian Survives Crash After Walk Home
101 year old Muriel Salisbury was struck by a car in Boston. She crawled to her feet and walked two blocks to her home before neighbors prompted a hospital checkup. Doctors found multiple fractures and a concussion.
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Boston
Muriel Salisbury
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Social Service Center
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John M. Welcn
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Hicley
Rome
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LUCKY
XMAS
Iowa
A. Foee
Rea. Ne
Sporting Goods
Ocean City — Bronson
Winchester
Ocean City
Clarks
Wenco
Montague
Boyd
Minnetonka Boat
Ieseeeae
Rapoports
Rapoport Auto Parts CO
First Avenue
Motorola
Tomei
Ginsberg
Ginsberg's Jewel Box
Second St. SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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