Seattle Lives With Nuclear Threat In Wartime Mindset
Residents endure the 600 mile aviation danger as Seattle firms and infrastructure prep for civil defense. Army emplaces anti aircraft guns near residential areas while hospitals, police, and factories rehearse disaster plans. A Boeing executive from Wichita notes initial fear fades as the threat remains, with daily life continuing amid shared anxiety.
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Aurora Ave
Seattle
Puget Sound
Boeing Aircraft Co
Wichita
Kan
Middle-West
Strawberry Day origins linked to 1630 landing
Boston reports sponsors say Strawberry Day dates to 1630 when John Winthrop landed on the Massachusetts coast. Winthrop noted that settlers went ashore near Cape Ann and gathered a store of fine strawberries.
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Boston
U.P
Massachusetts
John Winthrop
Winthrop
Cape Ann
Draft freeze lifted on Selective Service enlistments
The freeze on Selective Service registrants enlisting after their pre induction physical was to start June 30 has been lifted indefinitely. Registrants may enlist in the service of their choice if they have not received induction notices. Recruiting stations provide full enlistment information for all service branches.
No Way To Go Boston Safety Truck Humor
In Boston a rear-of-truck display used Yes and No with arrows on either side and a central Never marked by an arrow pointing downward. The piece notes a humorous safety message observed on the vehicle.
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Boston
U.P
God's Good Dirt Cleans Soul Says Martha Madden
Martha Madden of Greenville South Carolina faced marital strain and possible divorce or sanitarium. She found no cure in doctors or sorrow, rolled up her sleeves and cleaned her yard and home. As she worked she regained pride, self respect and happiness.
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Martha Madden
Greenville
S.C
China
Saloons Luck Turns Bad Into Customer Draw
In St. Louis George Thieme bought a bar and grill and faced a broken refrigerator and a bad health rating. Undeterred he served beer from iced buckets and picnic coolers, drawing customers curious about his misfortune.
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St. Louis
U.P
George Thieme
Bud
Thieme
Tail Clearing Order Issued for Soviet Zone Farmers
Berlin reports a new order requiring Soviet zone farmers to deliver an annual 15 gramms of tail hairs from each cattle head. The tail clearing should occur in autumn to meet quotas, with instructions to wash and dry hairs before delivery.
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Berlin
Ins
Legislature Nears End of Record Spending Session
The legislature pushes toward final adjournment as spending peaks at over 1.0 billion dollars for the current session. Budgets total 274 million for the last fiscal year, 286 million for the new year, plus 200 million bond funds for roads and up to 200 million for an east west toll road. Capital outlays total 1951 23.25 million and 35.7 million approved in House. Taxed and bonded debt grow with gasoline tax gains and highway financing raising long term obligations.
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Commonwealth
Boston
New York Line
Powdered Snow Used in Radish Culture
Berkeley scientists use powdered snow from ice factories to moisten soil for radish seedlings at the University of California College of Agriculture. By mixing shredded snow with soil in specific proportions, researchers observe radish growth after 24 hours to gauge soil alkalinity and sodium salt presence that can hinder growth.
British Radar Sets in London Save Cost and Labor
In a Plessey plant in London engineers dismantle a WWII radar trailer used by RAF and US forces. Three Bendix engineers from Towson, Maryland, cut costs by replacing missing parts locally instead of buying new American sets, saving 16 million dollars and preserving scarce materials. The sets have proven crucial, having saved thousands of lives at Iwo Jima and handled hundreds of approaches at Northolt.
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London
England
Plessey Electronics
U.S. Navy
United Kingdom
Royal Air Force
Britain
Mutual Security Agency
MSA
Charles W. Hicks
Frederick L. Koch
John C. Fitz
Bendix Corp
Towson, Md
Hicks
Iwo Jima
Northolt
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