Coonskin Park OKs Driving Range Lease
Charleston Gazette reports that Coonskin Park officials approved leasing land for a driving range at the park entrance near the end of a seven-eighths mile road. Orel Chapman from the U S Soil Conservation Service proposed fixes for a lake leakage, and a soil and conservation plan was discussed for review by the National Recreation Association. The commission watched two Gazette films on park development and planned a site visit to Oglebay Park.
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AFL Men Back Up Westinghouse CIO Strike Threat
May 21 Washington 20000 IBEW members in Westinghouse Electric Corp plants threaten to join CIO action after rejecting a nine cent per hour offer as inadequate. CIO authorization to strike on or after June 11 covers plants in seven states involving 51000 workers. Westinghouse links raises to Wage Stabilization Board approval and a price rise. General Electric already granted a similar increase March 15 under a cost of living escalator clause.
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College Head's Aide Named to Direct Women in Air Force
Mary Jo Shelly of Bennington Vermont was named new director of women in the U S Air Force succeeding Col Geraldine P May who resigned effective June 11 Gen Hoyt S Vandenberg noted Shelly WWI Navy WAVE experience fits the post Shelly a Bennington assistant to the president earned Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Oregon in 1926 and a 1929 MA in Education from Columbia She has been at Bennington since 1946
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Cough Drop Bribe Prompted Retrial Order in Virginia
In Richmond on May 31 a $10,000 damage suit over injuries from a store escalator collapsed into a mistrial after Little Bowling offered a cough drop to a coughing juror. Judge M Ray Doubles granted the request for a new trial. Hastings Court balanced safety with juror fairness as the case proceeded.
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Industrial Gains in Pittsburgh District Report
The University of Pittsburgh reported gains in industrial production and in originating freight shipments in the Pittsburgh district, lifting last week’s business index to 196.3 percent of the 1935-39 average. The volume of trade declined, steel mill operations were about unchanged.
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Fulbright urges Justice probe of B&O loan fraud claims
Senator Fulbright called for a DOJ inquiry into alleged fraud in the 87 million dollar RFC loans to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad dating from 1922. He argued Congress has little to gain, while Tobey pressed reopening a 1947 banking subcommittee finding and a possible investigation by the Justice Department.
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Bar Mitzvah Planned at Bnai Jacob Synagogue
The Bas Mitzvah confirmation ceremony will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at B nai Jacob, with six confirmants Gabriella Balket Patricia Cohen Arlene Pade Phyllis Preiser Barbara Sloman and Sarita Weiner. Rabbi Samuel Cooper Cantor Paul Reiss lead the service and a reception follows in the recreation rooms. Sat Anne Alf Red Schoendienst joined the Cardinals as a shortstop.
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Truman Strolls Yorktown Deckside Breadth of Day
President Truman left his cruising yacht for a walk around the Yorktown naval depot. He chatted with a fireman, noting not many fires, then returned to the Williamsburg for breakfast. The trip along Chesapeake Bay continued with sunning and napping.
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Doan's Pills Provide Kidney Relief Claim
Backache and fatigue are linked to slower kidney function say doctors. Dean's Pills-72, a mild diuretic, boast 50 years of use and claim to clear waste from the kidneys, promising happy relief and renewed energy.
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Pullman Rates Raised 15 Percent Across Services
Washington May 31 A general 15 percent raise in Pullman sleeping and parlor car charges goes into effect at midnight. The Interstate Commerce Commission announced the action after considering protests from users. Pullman Co said the increase reflects higher operating costs and had notified the public 32 days earlier to take effect June 1.
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Costello Coalition Leads Irish Election as FF Falls
In Ireland, Costello’s coalition gained a seven seat lead over Fianna Fail as returns placed the coalition at 52 seats to FF’s 45 with 146 seats total. Independent support remained uncertain while De Valera’s former party pursued revival as votes finalized. Maj. Vivian De Valera won in North Central Dublin amid coalition tensions and a dissolving Dail order.
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Canadian Sabre Jet Sets Speed Record
A Canadian Orenda powered Sabre jet likely broke the world speed record by flying 316 miles from Toronto to Montreal at an average 685 mph. Officials noted the flight time was about 34 minutes and 8 seconds, suggesting speeds beyond the current 670 mph record during the trip.
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