Tough Sgt McEvoy Turns Knitting Mission On Antarctic Trek
Washington reports Sgt Thomas E McEvoy prepares for Antarctic expedition Deepfreeze led by Adm Richard Byrd. He will command dog teams and care for about 30 huskies, while knitting supplies and spun yarn may help keep the crew warm during 18 months away.
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Washington
Thomas E. McEvoy
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Richard E. Byrd
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Arctic
Sam
Naked man runs through Idaho woods returns in overalls
Sheriff officers near Post Falls Idaho were alerted to a man running naked in the woods. The embarrassed city dweller said he went back to nature but could not locate his clothes on returning to civilization. Deputies lent him overalls and helped locate his garments.
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Here
Children raise funds for new cathedral in Duluth
In Duluth Minnesota children at the Catholic school collected a mile of pennies to support the construction of a new cathedral, a local effort reported by United Press International.
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Duluth, Minn
Moly Notary Catholic School
Floods Limit Fresh Veggies But No Food Alarm, Robinson Says
For consumers the floods mean fewer fresh vegetables from nearby farms this season yet overall food availability shows no cause for alarm, according to Robinson.
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Robinson
Rain Hurt Some Crops as Floods Hit New England Farms
Heavy rain from Diane damaged river valley farms south and west of Boston while other areas saw helped crops. Dairy and poultry sectors escaped major losses though hay and pastures benefited in some northern towns. Tomato and truck crops faced losses. cranberry bogs in Cape Cod reported flooding.
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Cape Cod
Concord Man Appointed Manager Here
Marlboro Daniel J. Mather of Concord has succeeded Richard Phaneuf as manager of the Singer Sewing Center at 130 Main Street. He comes from the Wal tham store after seven years with the company. Mather is a Brockton High School and Boston University graduate and served four years in the Marine Corps during World War II. He plans to make his home in this city. Injury rate in training airborne troops declined last year to 12 percent with 7 150 students enrolled and 5 586 completing the course. The students made 34 882 practice jumps.
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Concord
Richard Phaneuf
Singer Sewing Center
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Waltham
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Boston University
Marine Corps
Mather
Hershey Urges Nation to End Service-Evasion Trend
Boson Oliver Hershey told about 1,000 Veterans of Foreign Wars delegates that the country must curb a so called escape complex and keep the military ready He urged leaving comforts for national preparedness and criticized efforts to cheapen the services He endorsed a seven year ready reserve and a near term draft training plan.
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Hershey
Lexington
Concord
Bats Find Use For Man Made Tunnel
Rochester reports the abandoned 400 foot cavern in Letchworth State Park hosts the eastern United States' largest bat colony. Six bat varieties live there with over 4 000 individuals, prompting a study led by Dr. William N Fenton to track migration and hibernation patterns.
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Genesee River
Allegeny River
Olean
United States
Letchworth State Park
North America
William N. Fenton
New York
Fenton
Property Owners Can Apply For Deductions After Storm Losses
Regional Commissioner Wilbur A Galla han instructs taxpayers affected by the 1955 hurricanes to gather data for casualty loss deductions. Losses from hurricanes fires storms shipwrecks are deductible to the extent of the loss minus any insurance. Personal property losses follow standard deduction rules. repairs may measure small losses. evidence should show reasonable costs and pre storm value.
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Internal Revenue
Wilbur A. Gallahan
Hurricane-Proof Steeple Returns At Old North Church
A hurricane-proof steeple rises atop Boston’s Old North Church exactly one year after Hurricane Carol toppled the previous steeple. Built as the third replica of the 1740 tower, it follows Paul Revere’s lantern ride era. Dedication set for Oct. 12 amid a $150000 fundraising effort.
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Old North Church
Paul Revere
Minutemen
Free X Rays for People at Brockton Fair
The TB Association with Plymouth County Hospital and Brockton Board of Health will offer free chest X rays during the Brockton Fair from September 10 to 17. Executive director David A. Bowers announced the screening program, with staff on duty daily 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Last year nearly 5000 people used the X rays and tests. The X rays screen for TB, cancer, heart issues and other chest conditions detectable early.
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Plymouth County Hospital
Broéckton Board of Health
Brockton Fair
David A. Bowers
Plymouth County Health Association
M.s. John F. Tullie
Winona, Street
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