Empire State Observatories Host Visitors From World Over
Special correspondent recalls atop the Empire State Building during a period of broadcasting expansion. Peteley the guard highlights safety work, views of landmarks, and a shift toward a new television center as six networks plan to use the antenna for a vast audience.
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Harold Cap
Ind
Internm News Service
Hamméhd
Thd
Times
Empire State Observatories
Tub Q
Navy
Aater
Ational
Sas
Empire State
John J. Raskob
Detroit
United States
Empire State Tower
Steel Corps
Peteley
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco
George Washington Bridge
New York
Coney Island
Yankee Stadium
Bronx
Jersey
Macey’s
Gimibel’s
Saks
Chrysler
Queensborough Bridge
Mixed twin calves born to Hereford cow
Alann Deloney, county agent, reports a cow from a farmer delivered twins of different breeds. One calf is Bratima and the other is Hereford, a rare occurrence noted as about once in 660,000. Deloney cites the unusual birth as a notable livestock event.
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Ford Mitchell
Alann V. O. Delaney
Deloney
Shorty Davis Defies Odds as Skilled Charleston Finisher
Franklin Jordan Jr. profiles Shorty Davis a 60 year old legless worker who became a top paying finisher in Charleston. Despite losing both legs in a car accident, Davis climbs ladders with arm strength and kneels to work concrete and cement. He recalls pride in his work and notes the job favors his unique method.
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Frank Jordan, Jr
U. P
Charleston W. Va
Es M. Davis
Ric Vai
Négré
Charleston
Watth Kitt
Eve
Shorty
Davis
Shotty
Shotty Davis
Shetty
New York City
Texas
Tennessee
California
Michigan
Short
Apeni
Victor
Private First Class James W. Blinds In Korea Action
During the Korea division action, Private First Class James W. Blinds drew fire from a foxhole and engaged the enemy in a fierce hand to hand struggle. He recalled waking to a pile of 112 enemy remains the next morning and wondered what had happened, asking his buddies for the details.
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Korea
James W
Double Mistas See Two Murders In Police Patrol Context
In a confusing report two patrolmen, Burton Keithley and his brother Robert, are tied to a case described as a mixture of missteps and misstatements. The text references a policeman’s act and involves two men named Ehr and others, with unclear details about damage to parked cars.
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U.P
Prag
D. Ehrgott
Burton Keithléy
Robert
States Aid Local Schools Expands Shortage Relief
The Council of State Governments reports several states acting to aid local school districts amid a wartime and postwar building shortage. Georgia Maine and Pennsylvania plans mirror the Penn State approach to support maintenance and expansion funding for public schools.
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Chicago
U.P
Council of State Governments
Coune
Géorgia
Maine Gaeta
Counsell
Bowman Writes Home From Korea Hospital
Seymour Indiana soldier in a Korean hospital sends a letter home expressing longing to rest in a tree shaded area and enjoy a simple meal, reflecting wartime fatigue and desire for normal life.
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Seymour
Ind
Aria A. Bowman
Koréah
Jnidee Oy
Note Increases in Enlistees for Marines
The Marine Corps doubles entering classes as Boston recruiting notes new orders. Women Marines may ship overseas now for the first time since World War II, with training at Parris Island and assignments to technical schools after a six week program.
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Marine Corps
T He Marine
Boston
Parris Island
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Washington
United States
Hawaii
Wes T
Witherspoon
Worhan
Framingham
State College builds light military-type craft
Ayizoka State College unveiled a light military-style flying craft built by the state Industrial Arts department. The civil Aeronautics Administration approved its altitude, marking a notable aviation achievement for the institution.
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Emple
Ariz
U. P
Stu
Ayizoka State College
Tate Industrial Art Department
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Expect 15-30 Percent Rise Auto Insurance Rates For Next Year
A Massachusetts insurer spokesman cites increased accident losses as the main cause for higher auto insurance rates next year. He notes a 29 percent rise in claims despite a 9 percent increase in licensed drivers, with 38 other states already announcing higher rates including New York and New Jersey.
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Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Arctic Institute studies Seward Malaspina glacier system
Yakutat Alaska reports the Arctic Institute of North America will study the Seward Malaspina glacier system in the St. Elias Mountains near the Alaska Yukon border this summer. Researchers aim to see if glaciers act as climate barometers and examine effects on air pressure winds flood control water supply and ice flow. The focus is on Malaspina, following prior work on Seward Glacier where ice depth was measured at 1 975 feet.
Undoing a Cheering Ban in Pompey House Incident
A chaotic incident in Pompey involves a suspect confined inside a neighbor’s house. authorities report 119 white horns killed and 12 injuries amid the confusion. Police and witnesses describe the event as highly unusual and disorderly.
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Pompey
U. BysPaul Oweéné
Chicket
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Vine
Mecca
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Maynard & Acton Oil Co. Inc
Acton, Mass
Acton
U.S. Defense
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Middlesex Institution For Savings
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