Floods Threaten Kansas as Rivers Rise Across State
Extreme rains pushed Kansas streams past banks threatening Manhattan and nearby towns. Fifty to sixty-five evacuees sought Red Cross aid as towns like Barnard and Ottawa faced rising waters and phone cuts. Nebraska and Missouri borders reported heavy rainfall and record crests feared. emergency shielding included National Guard deployment and livestock evacuations.
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Manhattan
Kan
Kansas
Five and
Felice
Red Cross
Blue
Topeka
Barnard
Republican Rivas Valley
Nebraska
Tivermen
Inve
Roy Carlee
Cartes
Ilinois
Streator
Sire Etitinus
Pontiac
Til
Feig Bane
Repub
Lican
Marias Des Cuznu
Cottonwood
Neasho
Verdigors
Wakarus Sts
Marion
Kin
Ottawa
Missouri
Counct Grave
Edward ¥. Ann
Kimporia
Clay Center
Junction City
Charles
Riga
Fighters Down Three MiGs In North Korea Air Battle
American fighters shot down three Russian MiG-15s over North Korea in the longest jet dogfight to date, with a fourth damaged. F-86 Sabres fought a 34 minute battle from 3,000 to 38,000 feet as UN ground troops pressed patrols along the front. Capt. Milton B. Nelson of Tarrant, Alabama, claimed his fourth kill, while Capt. James Jabara adds to the war’s top scorer list. Reports say 350,000 Chinese troops await near the central front as UN forces endure ongoing combat and ceasefire talks at Kaesong.
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ARMY
Korea
MI6
James Jabara
United Nations
North Korea
Saramunditiin
Pruema
U. S
Ath
USM
van Fivet
Kaesong
Ang Re
van Ploet
van Fleet
Tombstone Topples Injures Boy in Savanna Tennessee
In Savanna Tennessee a tombstone toppled onto nine year old Lieslie Stuart as he read the inscription in the cemetery. The stone broke his leg. The incident occurred on a foggy day with possible drizzle and mild temperatures.
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Savannat
Tenn
Leslie Stuart
Defense sub contracting eyed for Hayward area industries
Pooled equipment and resources in the Maayware region were highlighted at a luncheon in Plan's Vidla as potential for subcontracting defense work. Aemco could bid on contracts with Hayward industries providing production capacity, drawings, specifications, and cost control support. Attendees from Hayward San Lorenzo Castro Valley Newark and related firms listed multiple executives and representatives.
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San Lorenzo
Maayware
Hayward Industries, Inc
Plan
Vidla
Marvin Richardson
Transocean Airlines
Oakland
Richardson
Aemco
Hayward
Intersted
David Gregory
WN. E. Jetsom
Ken Stoddard
P. Marks
Ed Mendonen
C. R. Graham
William, Kaif
George M. Bethurum
William Gwin
Rudie Hebeedirk
L. Mtennessy
J. A. Pawlasek
Funeral set for Sgt Haymond Michaels in San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo announces military funeral services for Sgt Haymond Michaels first San Lorenzo Village casualty in Korea. Services start 2 45 pm Friday at H W Seramur Chapel with chaplain Capt William Dalin officiating. Graveside rites at Sunset View cemetery to follow with American Legion post 675 escort. Taps by Buck Hedsworth.
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San Lorenzo
Haymond Michaels
H. W. Seramur
Richard Ticksman
Jim Campbell
William Balleu
Woodrow Besson
Don Nelsor
al Schienke
Elles
Legion
Sgt. Michaels
Hilda Michaels
San Leandro
Korray
Sgt
Michaels
United States
Washington
San Lorenzo Village
Their
Homes Association Board of Directors
Reemany
Set. Michaels
Nathan Michaels
Conejo
California tests Dialaphone auto dialing device
The California Public Utilities commission orders a test of the dialaphone. The device calls frequently used numbers by button press. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph opposes its use as impractical. The test will be conducted by Bell laboratory at Murray Hill.
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San Francisco
California Public Utilities Commission
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Hal Dell
Murray Hill
Warning From Front Lines Of Commie Double Cross
UN cease fire negotiators said progress toward an armistice in Korea seemed nearer, but a possible large Communist offensive loomed. Soviet China forces were reported building airstrips and receiving heavy weapons near Kaesong as talks continued.
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Karsong
Korea
United Nations
Ut. Kaesong
Kaesong
George Ruhlen
Las Cruces
Supreme Headquarters
Tokyo
West Central Front
Rutilen
Red-held
Ruhlen
Coutld
Kacsang
Matthew B. Ridgway
Kidnapper Sought After 14YearOld Girl Abducted In Texas
Police search Northeast Texas for a red haired scar faced Dallas merchant suspected of abducting a 14 year old girl at gunpoint on a country road. The victim was forced into a car on a Mesquite farm, driven 70 miles toward Quitman with three stops for assaults before escaping near a farm home. Police broadcast a statewide alert for a 1840 Ford sedan. The girl described the attacker as armed and pale with dirt on her. She said her parents were away. siblings were inside. The suspect’s whereabouts were unknown as of press time.
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Quitman
Tex
Texas
Sever Mousiter
Dallas
Tba
Here
Kidmaver
Waitman
Mesquite
Bill Decker
Dalls
Decker Sand
Fire damages garage in Russell City. losses tied to $70,000
A private garage at 2505 Montey Street in Russell City burned yesterday afternoon, destroying two vehicles and assorted equipment valued at $70,000. Ralph E. Ross’s property suffered extensive damage while nearby structures were protected. Fire units from multiple departments contained the blaze after an overloaded wiring suspected as the cause.
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Russell City
William Wolters
County Fire Potection
Andrew Lorenzo
Third Street
Wolters
Hayward
T Day
Wife of Navy Man Mulled in Accident at Alvisa Crossing
Dorothy Benefiel 29, wife of a Moffett Field warrant officer, was killed when the car she rode in was struck by Southern Pacific’s northbound Lark at the Alvisa railroad crossing in Mountain View. The coroner’s office said the driver, Mar Benefiel, was not injured. The couple resided at 69 Bryant Street, Palo Alto.
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San Jose
Dorothy Beneziel
Moffett
Alvisa
Mountain View
Cay
Southern Pacific
Corone
Mar
Benefiel
Bryant Street
Palo
Iran Accepts U S Offer To Send Truman Adviser
Iran officially accepted President Truman's offer to send Averell Harriman as a personal representative to Tehran to discuss the oil nationalization crisis. Mossadegh handed the U S ambassador a reply praising the noble aim and the prospect of Harriman's mediation.
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Iran
U.S
Truman
Teyran
U.P
Tadey
Aviuman
Wy Averell Hapiman
Tehein
Mohammed Mossadeghi
United States
Toney
Grady
Sally
Truman not planning Los Angeles visit says White House
The White House announced President Truman has no plans to visit Los Angeles soon. Press Secretary Joseph Short stated only trip under active consideration is a September visit to San Jose for the Japanese peace treaty ceremony.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Los Angeles
Joseph Short
Truan
San Jis
Parallel Parking Approved on Watkins Street in City
A special city council meeting ordered parallel parking on Watkins Street yesterday. The plan, first in a series to convert several streets, includes bumper to bumper parking with meters to be positioned by tomorrow. Police Chief George Porth described the painted lanes and noted warnings will precede citations as off-street parking space is pursued. Four councilmen attended. Vic Hale was absent but had approved the plan. Other streets slated for parallel parking include Melville Main, B, and C streets, with C to be delayed until off-street space is bought.
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Gil Guard
Mir
Truman
Vohaan
Washington
Ilareinda
Drin
White House
Tntil
Tehran
Taylor, Partridge and Olmstead
Phursay
Furthey
Matin Testari
Mage
Daftar
Shas
Britain
Tehran ii
Pree Mohammed
Mossadeg
Lian
Wisgpele Mage
International A Rt of Justice
Blayue
World Court
Gsaule Wid
Vil Industcy
Mossadegh
U.S
Henry P. Grady
Iran
Grady
Mr. Trinnsa
Jodus
Hayward
Watking Street
George Porth
Tomerow
Alva
Vic Hale
Jene Jamieson
Hale
Meluie Main
First
Watkins
Walnut
Front
Castra
John Hour
Hypnotist Helps Women Lose Excess Weight
Chicago story reports hypnotist Edwin L Baron claiming to aid women in shedding weight by suggestive hypnosis. Clients reportedly lost 8 to 18 pounds in four weeks, while Baron notes few hunger feelings as cravings shift to healthier foods.
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Chicago
Edwin L. Baron
Garon
Baron
Harriet Korn
Heatrice Barnett
Anette Mipenes
South Pacific
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Revlon
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Castro Valley
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Fram
Bemeo
Hayward Industries
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Nineterials
PAC
Ghand Marshall
Guy Warren
Farm, Home and Industry
Hayward High School
Judy Buzzong
Jean Conrad
Warren
Haywood
Watkins Street
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