Tragedy on Papago Reservation as Blade Kills Nine
A coroner's inquest will study a deadly bridge accident on the Papago Reservation where a bulldozer blade slicing through a stake truck killed nine Indians and injured another eleven. Two trucks met on a narrow bridge when the 11‑foot blade extended into the other bed. Witnesses described a sudden, devastating crash as the blade struck with force estimated at 61 miles an hour. Driver David Henderson of Casa Grande and several passengers escaped serious harm, while Lawrence Ruff of Eloy faced bail on weapons charges.
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Casa Grande, Ugly
Usb
Papgo
Arizona Highway
Jack Woods
David Henderson
Casa Grande
Henderson
Ruff
Knowland Expected to Run Again in 1950 Reelection Push
Washington UPI reports California's 23 congressmen dispersing for the recess with most planning reelection. Sen. William F. Knowland is expected to run again, to announce after the new year. Democratic rivals show little ambition for his Senate seat. several say they will seek reelection to the House.
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Washington
California
William F. Knowland
Knowland
Senate
Samuel W. Yorty
Los Angeles
House
Clair Engle
Cecil King
Chet Holifield
Clinton McKinnon
Engle
Congress
King
Holifield
McKinnon
George P. Miller
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Hubert Scudder
John of
Aten
Jack
Anderson
Allan Hitter
Thomas F. Werdler
Patrick J. Hillings
Norris Polson
Carl Hinshaw
John F. Shelley
St. Sheppard
Jolly Time Pop Corn Plans 1952 Newspaper Campaign
Howard C. Smith, president, announced increased newspaper advertising as the backbone of a wide 1952 campaign by the Producers of Jolly Time Pop Corn. He said newspapers reach the whole family, build goodwill, offer value for money, and provide strong sales response for the advertiser.
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Sioux City
Howard C. Smith
Smith
British Election Nears As Socialists Gain In Polls
Eyre Co reports in London that three days before the general election the Conservatives lead but shrinking as the Labour Socialist campaign gains. Churchill, 77, defends wartime leadership while Attlee attacks, stressing Britain’s economic trouble and under production as the vote nears.
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Eyee Co
Wilson
London
Winston
Great Britain
Army Moves to Load Vital War Cargo at New York Port
The Army planned to move in today to load crucial war cargo as a week-old wildcat strike by Longshoremen spreads. More than six ships are tied up as Gene Sampson and 100 supporters threaten to push the strike toward New Jersey, with police Chief Monaghan pledging full readiness to maintain order and protect docks in New York City, Brooklyn and Staten Island.
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New York
Brooklyn
Gene Sampson
Internaional Longshoremen’s Association
AFL
New Jersey
State Island
Monaghan
Staten Island
Two Year Old Burned by Kerosene Heater in Alameda
Shirley Ann Reed aged two suffered severe burns to her legs back arms and face when she ran into a kerosene heater at home. Her dress caught fire and she dashed into the living room setting curtains and furniture ablaze. Her brother Donald age four and mother Mrs Curtis Reed were slightly burned while attempting to smother the flames.
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Alameda
A.P
Shirley Ann Reed
Shirley
Donald
Curtis Reed
Sherley
Ancient Chinese Pioneered Deep Well Drilling
Over a millennium ago Chinese innovate deep well drilling using homemade drills and bamboo piping. They reached depths measured in several thousands of feet, marking early advancements in engineering and extraction techniques.
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John Sandoval
Sunbeam Corporation
Floyd Sparks
Daily Review
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Sparks
Leeds
Emanuel Shinwell
Churchill
Winston Churchill
Clement Attlee
Attlee
Britain
United Nations Organization
Harold
Haymont Shopping Center
Niles RO
America
Paps-Motors, Inc
Mercury
Castro
Hayward
Lucerne
Lockhaven
Lucierne
Feraonal
Mattie
Rional Finance CO
Washington Ave
Pelton
Howerd H. Ehlers
Loens Mene Fh
Rasidente
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