Radiation May Be Factor In Latest Secret Weapon
The Charleston Gazette reports in 1947 that researchers like Prof T D J Leech in New Zealand discuss a radiation based secret weapon. Concepts include short wave and radar rays, powerful energy sources, and potential aerial defenses.
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The
Charleston Gazette
Atlantic City
N. F
T.D. J. Leech
New Zealand
Roosevelt
Glenn Martin
German Testifies Against Chandler in Treason Trial
Edward Sittler testified that Douglas Chandler conspired with Karl L. Shotte to plan dates for the Paul Revere program and described conferences on improving Berlin radio. He aided a memorial Day broadcast and indicated Chandler discussed interviewing prominent Germans for U S broadcasts. Marguerita Eggers testified Chandler visited daily with manuscripts for recording.
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Bosvun
INS
Douglas Chandler
Radio Berlin
United States
Baltimore
Edward Sittler
Delaware
Ohio
Tod
Chandlers
Chandler
Karl L. Shotte
Berlin
Paul Revere
Sitter
Chandler Brand
East
Lsted
Chandlee
Nezi
Sittler
America
Francis J. W. Ford
Biss Marguerita Eggers
Erich von Wunsti
Salzburg
Austria
Ford Supervisors Injured in Attacks Amid Auto Industry Strife
Ford Motor Co faced renewed violence as four foremen were beaten and two assembly lines suspended amid wider factory unrest. Dearborn police reported three carloads stopped workers, drag incidents, and pipe blows injuring Lloyd Brady, with 3,900 Ford foremen on strike for 24 days and several others attacked on routes to work.
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Geanvit
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler
Continental
Dearborn
Ford
Ford Company
Lloyd Brady
Rouge Lent
Brady
Emil Rose
Charles Kaufman
Beeson Dies of Heart Attack in Coal Industry Career
Alexander Conn Beeson, 70, longtime coal industry figure in Northern West Virginia, dies of a heart attack. He led Four States coal properties, served with Northern West Virginia Coal Assoc and United Mine Workers, and had ties to state mines department. Born Mount Braddock, Pa, educated at Washington and Jefferson College. Survived by widow, two sisters, brother, three daughters and two sons.
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Mannington
Alexander Conn Beeson
Uampire
Northern
West Virginia Coal Assoc
United Mine Workers
Four States Coal Properties
State Mines Department
Berson
Mount Braddock
Washington and Jefferson College
Empire
Coal Association
UMW
Boycott Notice Given by Arabs
The Arab Higher Committee for Palestine notified Secretary General Lie that it would boycott the United Nations Holy Land Inquiry. Je maal Husseini signed the cable stating abstention from collaboration and from appearing before the commission. The committee cited UN inaction on ending the British mandate, recognizing Palestinian rights, and separating world refugee issues from Palestine.
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Boycett
United Nations
Palestine
Senators Raise House Figures for Interior
The Senate appropriations committee voted 215,880,253 for the Interior Department, above the House figure by 116,840. Much funds go to reclamation projects as the total for the new fiscal year totals 160,975,000. Reclamation bureau gets 104,790,592 with 46,244,267 left over. eastern contractors hold the revenue.
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House
Interior
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Interior Department
Truman
Reclamation Bureau
Bureau
Virginia Highways Plan to Spend 4 Million in 1947
Virginia Department of Highways announced plans to accelerate development in 1947, with more than 4 million dollars in contracts to be let this year if factory bids come in. The program aims to advance road projects across the state during the remaining months of 1947.
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Virginia Highways
Richmond
Virginia Department of Highways
Obituary notices from unreliable OCR word salad
Obituary notices list numerous names and relatives with scattered details. Multiple entries mention services at Cunningham mortuary or local churches, graves at family cemeteries, and survivors. The damaged text includes dates and places like Charleston hospital, Grandview Memorial Park, and Mason County areas.
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Wontagul
Dora Marle
Dhe Cunningham Mortuary
Hobson D. Fiscin
Cunningham Memorial Park
St. al Pans
Montague
Mir
R. W. Montague
Elise
Charleston Hospital
Cutting Peonies For Best Blooms And Longevity
Dean Halliday of Central Press provides guidance on cutting peonies. Cut when buds are near bloom, using a sharp knife, removing lower leaves, and leaving enough foliage. Harvest in cool conditions, place in water overnight, then arrange in bouquets with minimal root strain to protect plant health.
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Dean Halliday
Central Press Stull
Unclear medical notes on capillary reactions explained
A long fragment discusses capillaries and skin color changes, mentioning flushing blushing and acronyme, with notes on nervous and glandular involvement, conditions like livido reticularis, sweating, and effects of cold and heat. It includes patient questions about rheumatism and calluses, plus a disclaimer by Dr. Van Dellen about non diagnosis and non prescription.
Record Rains Add To Flood Crests
ST LOUIS June 13 rain drenched central Iowa and northwest Missouri with 1.5 to 5 inches, swelling rivers and prompting new crest forecasts. Des Moines and Dubuque reported heavy totals, with Des Moines River flood stage rising and the Mississippi expected to crest higher as rainfall pushes inflows toward the region’s already swollen watershed. Army engineers cited over 8.2 million acres affected and warned of renewed danger along the Mississippi from Keokuk to Hannibal as Des Moines and Racoon rivers feed rising flows.
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ST. Louis
Tarrentia
Towa
Misouri
Mistauel
Mississippi
Army
Des Moines
Ouumwa
Keokuk
Hannibal
Meang Quitecy
Hla
Corps of Engineers’ Disum
Louis
van Meter
Raccoon River
Minneapolis
Gressess
Lion Et Dubuqueta
Des Manos River
C. C. Tucker
Burlington
Worther
Missaugs
Ilinois
Canadian Cities See Revenue Rise as Debt Drops
Municipal Finance Officers Association reports Canadian city revenues rose over 21 percent since early 1940 while overall municipal debt declined about 30 percent and debt service charges fell by 34 percent.
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New York
Municipal Finance Officers Association
Dimit Unk of
Canada
Reveau
the Nations
Drive Against Used Car Sales Is Started
DETROIT July 14 The state attorney general's office disclosed that it has begun an probe against used car lots selling new automobiles at prices above the original list. An inquiry will determine if new car diesalers have been shelved in the sale of used cars. Complaints will be filed seeking revocation of used car dealer licenses. Possible penalties include up to 10 dollars or imprisonment up to 40 days for misdemeanors.
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A. V- Wright
Eoreta
Girdlif Court
Stonewall “Hill
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Carris Erskin
Betty J. Ershine
Alma G. Erskine
Stanford Faskine
Tod Apngst Erskine
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Quentin Erskine
Keratt Bass Dents
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Harry Erskine
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Wila They General
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Secretary of State
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Esperiesca Hines College
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