Hiss and Chambers Linked to Same Maryland Farm
Investigators on the House committee probe link Alger Hiss and Whittaker Chambers to a Westiminster Maryland farm. Handwriting expert Budenz testifies Hiss was always under Red discipline while Chambers challenges the charges and a signature exam targets a 1936 Ford title transfer.
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Polio Epidemic Declines Prompt Local Closings
The Raleigh area reports a declining polio outbreak with 1721 cases this year, 96 fewer than last year. Health officials note public events and school openings postponed or canceled as a preventive measure, with total cases reaching 27 in today’s update.
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Hurricane Whizzer Heads Toward Florida Coast
A tropical storm named Whizzer, described as a real hurricane, tracked through the southeast Atlantic and aimed for Florida's east coast. At last report its center lay about 110 miles northeast of Turks Island, moving northwest at six miles per hour with winds near 100 mph. The Russian freighter Nomilkos was reported in distress but later unconfirmed. coast guard officials cautioned the storm’s path remains uncertain and could shift, intensify, or weaken before reaching the mainland.
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Mercury Heat Wave Sets Season High Across August
The town endures a four day heat spell with a 95 degree record and 98 noted as the hottest in four years. Crowds seek relief at spots along the river while State Police report heavier traffic in the heat. Forecasters warn humidity will rise with possible scattered thundershowers tomorrow.
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Former Cory teacher Merrill Blanden dies at 67
Merrill J. Blanden of Union City a Cory public schools teacher for 18 years died at his home after an illness. He taught at Cory from 1922 to 1927 served one year as junior high principal and later at the senior high as a mathematics and Latin instructor. Born in Balltouse New York he was a Colgate graduate. Survived by wife two sons Norris from Toledo and Merwin from Tecumseh Mich and two grandchildren. Funeral from Glenn Funeral Home Union City Sunday at 2 20 with burial Evergreen Cemetery. Mentions of calling hours Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday afternoon private.
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Tecumseh
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Evergreen Cemetery
Ivan Shreve
North East
Fracture Spree After Falls In Corry And Union City
A Corry accident victim discharged from Corry Hospital yesterday after fracturing his right hip from an 18 foot porch fall at East Church street. Leo Howlett’s condition improved as he returned home. In Union City Jake Bartholomew was treated for a right wrist fracture after falling from stairs at Cherry Hardware on West Main street following a band rehearsal.
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Union City
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West Main Street
Monarchist Claim Don Juan Meets Franco Aboard Yacht
Informants say Don Juan the pretender to the Spanish throne conferred for three hours with Francisco Franco. The meeting, reportedly the first since Don Juan asserted his claim, was said to occur on Franco’s yacht off the Bay of Biscay near the French coast. No official report or details on topics discussed were released.
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Fire damages Armstrong Cork oil boiling plant in Lancaster
An early morning blaze at the Armstrong Cork Co. oil boiling plant in Lancaster caused about 30000 dollars in damage. Company officials say production will continue with two thirds of the plant back in operation within eight hours and remaining sections rebuilt. Firemen say the fire started when a large kettle steamed and ignited the mash.
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Dietsch Drops Battle Against Return to Ohio
A former resident, Dietsch Diststh, agreed to return to Ohio to face parole violations after a Florida extradition deal. He had been held on break and enter and related charges tied to robberies dating from April. Prosecutors dropped several charges due to procedural issues, contingent on Dietsch returning to Ohio.
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Advance Road Projects Near Comny Move Toward Finish
State Highway Department reports near completion on two road projects around Comny. The Sentry's Crossing road between Routes 6 and 428 east of the city is nearly done with final paving pending. Slag hauling for bricktop base on the Warren County stretch of the Clymer Columbus road to begin next week with expect final completion by October. Both stretches remain open to traffic during finishing work.
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Harrisburg Report On Equipping 174 Local Draft Boards
The State Selective Headquarters reports the large task of equipping 174 local draft boards. Lt. Col. Henry M. Group, state director, said all boards were expected to be equipped by Sunday, with rural exceptions likely still completed. Gross praised the monumental effort and noted they nearly finished the job.
Mae West to Take Stand in Defense in Los Angeles
Aug. 21 reports say Mae West, famed actress, prepared to testify in defense amid controversy over scripts and alleged material. Witnesses and lawyers gathered as distributors and writers faced questions about production content and rights at hand.
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Rights of atheists to reply on radio clarified
Washington lawmakers plan a public hearing Tuesday to define radio rights for atheists seeking airtime to reply to religious broadcasts. The investigation follows a 1948 PCC statement and questions equal opportunity for opposing views while FCC licenses remain under debate. Robert F. Scott petitioned to revoke licenses of KWAL Suldose KFRO San Francisco for airing religious services and denying atheist talks.
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Fred York Real Estate Brokerage Sold to Melvin Cobbett
The Fred York real estate brokerage was sold yesterday afternoon to Melvin Cobbett, who has worked with York for two years. York plans retirement and will move with Mrs. York to the former Ted Pain residence in West Congress Street after the sale. Cobbett expects no changes in operations or services.
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Shortage of grain storage space hits farmers nationwide
The Agriculture Department estimates a storage shortfall up to 1 billion bushels as harvest nears. Farmers fear crest deterioration and may face selling grain below support prices, with potential transfer of 500 million bushels from loans to government when due next year.
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Forecast Warns Hot Humid Weekend Across Regions
Federal forecasters warned of a hot humid weekend with temperatures from the 90s to over 100 in many areas. The heat threatens crops and intensifies discomfort as unusually high readings were reported in New York LaGuardia 102.8 and several cities above 100 including Louisville Portland and Huntington.
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Kremlin Talks Renewed Today
Three Western envoys visited Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov in Moscow as part of renewed efforts toward a German settlement. The meeting, likely crucial for procedural terms, followed by a plan to convene at the British embassy with Waller Bedell Smith and counterparts from the United States and France and Britain.
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Railroads seek higher rates on coal and ore
Washington reports railroads request rate increases to raise freight revenue by about 140 million dollars annually on coal coke iron ore and related traffic. A 25 cent per ton or 60 cent per gross ton increase is asked for hard coal coke and coke. A 20 cent per ton surcharge was sought for eastern and southern shipments.
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Washington
Intensify Hunt for Financier Brooks in Murder Case
Mercer County Prosecutor Volpe said Henry Martin Brooks 61 faced a murder charge in the shooting of Joseph R Watkins 64 at a Princeton driveway. Brooks prominent wife and daughter provided statements as detectives traced leads near Greenwich Connecticut and Reading Pennsylvania while Brooks faced bankruptcy and an NY attorney general probe.
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Berlin city hall faces renewed Communist protests
In Berlin on August 27 communist led demonstrators again forced into city hall and disrupted an anti-Communist meeting. They attempted to install a handpicked regime, pledged ongoing demonstrations, and challenged the Soviet commandant over police protection for a peaceful parliamentary session in the Soviet zone.
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