Miracles Still Happen After Air Force Packet Crash
Eyewitnesses recount five crewmen escaping serious injury after the Air Force Packet crash near here on Thursday afternoon. The note of relief follows President Truman signing the draft extension bill as younger servicemen face renewed military service worries after years. News also notes talk of banning bathing suit appearances in the Miss America contest, reflecting changing social norms.
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Truman
Ninth movie writer sentenced for refusal before 1947 committee
The piece notes a ninth film writer jailed for refusing to tell the House Committee on Un-American Activities whether he had ever been a communist in 1947. It questions the idea of communist influence in Hollywood and cites Admiral Crommelin blasting Senator Hill as a preview of a hard campaign in Alabama.
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Hollywood
McCarthy
State Department
Pacific
Parolee in Illinois Drives Head-On in 80 MPH Crash
A 19-year-old parolee in Illinois attempted suicide by driving a car head-on into another at 80 miles per hour. The parolee survived with minor injuries while three occupants of the other vehicle were injured.
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Illinois
The Hartford Fire Sower Crime and Sentencing Debate
A columnist argues for harsh punishment after a Hartford fire that killed 168 and wounded 412 during a Ringling Bros. show. The writer condemns leniency, urges death sentence for the arsonist, and warns society bears the cost of crime and early releases.
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Hartford
Conn
Ringling Bros
Break in the Cold War Speeches and Public Support
The text argues the United States faces a broader conflict beyond Korea with Russia, urging firm anti appeasement sentiment under Pat Truman. It stresses public backing for ending the cold war and promoting global freedom, while opposing forced communism and supporting collective security.
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Russia
Korea
Pat Truman
Truman
Comon
Absenteeism in the Senate: A Part-Time Service Issue
A column surveys U S senate absenteeism since January 1949 noting 75 or more missed votes by about one fourth of senators. It argues taxpayers pay for full-time work but get part-time service, while illness or official business explain some absences.
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Washington
Senate
Senators With Worst Absentee Records In Legislature
A historical roll lists ten senators with the highest missed vote counts. Alex Smith of New Jersey led with 168 missed votes amid pursuit of diplomacy and illness, followed by Dennis Chavez of New Mexico and Arthur Vand of Michigan among others.
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Alex Smith
New Jersey
Europe
Asia
Dennis Chavez
New Mexico
Argentina
Arthur Vand
Michigan
Pat McCarran
Nevada
Franco
Spain
Claude Pepper
Florida
Frank Graham
North Carolina
Millard Tydings
Maryland
Senators Who Kept Their Noses Closest to the Grind
A list ranks the ten senators most active in voting since November 1949. Herbert Lehman of New York is noted as missing only two votes, highlighting his continued diligence in the Senate.
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Herbert Lehman
New York
Senate
Don’t Demand Love Says ARLIE R DAVIDSON
An advice piece argues love must come from within and freely, warning against pressuring a partner to love. It stresses love of country and community while noting forced affection harms relationships and leads to greater distance.
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America
Senators Attendance Record Shows Varied Voting Activity
A survey lists members with missed votes since the 81st Congress. Henry Dworshak, Forrest Donnell, Carl Hayden, John Williams, Allen Frear, Harley Kilgore, Robert Hendrickson, Kenneth McKellar, Bill Knowland, and Spessard Holland have notable attendance gaps. The record notes this does not directly measure effectiveness but reflects who attends to business.
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Henry Dworshak
Idaho
Aeto Senate
Forrest Donnell
Missouri
Congress
Senate
Carl Hayden
Arizona
John Williams
Delaware
Allen Frear
Harley Kilgore
West Virginia
Robert Hendrickson
New Jersey
Senator Smith
Kenneth McKellar
Tennessee
Bill Knowland
California
Spessard Holland
Florida
Denham seeks leak source amid NLRB brief controversy
Robert Denham, NLRB counsel slated for abolition by Truman, seeks a leak source after a memo hints at staff involvement. He questions whether staff told Drew Pearson and requires signatures, noting briefs are public records and often unsigned by government attorneys.
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National Labor Relations Board
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Pastors' Paragraph on Stewardship and the Lord
A religious note extols devotion to God as the Lord of a nation and urges churches to uphold their stewardship for the Master. The Rev Glass is highlighted as a faithful steward who seeks nearness to the Lord by following divine instruction.
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Glass
Korean War Outlook Shapes Korean Unification and UN Roles
The piece weighs Korea's potential path to unification amid the war, noting Southern victory chances with U.S. aid, Northern noncommunist factions, and UN moves without Russia. It cites Truman's aid decisions, Ho Chi Minh, and anticipated UN support while predicting South Korean bases at Pusan and Mokpo and rail-reliant warfare. It also mentions McCarthy’s influence and public support for his stance.
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Washington
U. S
South
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38Th Parallel
Church duty to build the community and feed its members
The text urges the church to fulfill its community role by each member receiving spiritual nourishment and growing in grace. It emphasizes personal responsibility, ongoing education, and practicing God’s Word to strengthen the body of Christ.
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Church
Dean AEC Head Likely After Shuffling
Washington sources say those familiar with the Atomic Energy Commission think Gordon Dean will be chairman after the reshuffle. They suggest President Truman will not appoint an outsider and has left the chair vacant for a period.
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Truman
Washington report hints CB to grant more aid amid crisis
A brief from Washington indicates the Civil Aeronautics Board may offer additional aid as the international situation unsettles aviation policy. The note stresses potential government action and impacts on airlines and routes.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
Civic groups adjust calendars for summer events
Rotary and Lions skip meetings for Firecracker Day while Civitan and civic league activities resume with a soft schedule. The Decatur group marks its 30th anniversary with a river barge celebration on July 27, after a hiatus until July 20.
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Civic League
Haly
Bration
Kiwaniahs Plot Charter Night Celebration
A fragment notes the Kiwaniahs planning a Charter Night celebration. Details are sparse but indicate organizational activity around a community event.
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Kiwaniahs
Auto Tourist and Family Talk in a Turbulent Drive
A fragmentary dialogue shows a family scene with cars, a garage, and a crash claim. A man insists on right of way while a father figure, mayor and police chief discuss responsibility. The exchange references travel, a train vacation, and concerns about safety at home and on the road.
Oklahoma Readies Candidate Selections for Senate Governor
Political notices indicate Oklahoma voters will select candidates this week for the U S Senate and state governor, with primary races and party nominations shaping the upcoming general election. Voters also weigh options for House seats and local districts as campaigns intensify.
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Washington
Guishoner
Oklahoma
House
Lions Install New Officers Amid Festive Lions Night
The Lions club held its installation of officers Tuesday night with pride and a banquet. Tail Twisters B. G. and Johnny Giles plus Buddy Rogers and Ray Childs staged lively performances as part of the revelry. Henry B. Sweet displayed a notable personality and political potential in Jefferson County affairs.
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Johnny Giles
Buddy Rogers
Ray Childs
T.T
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Twister
Buddy
Ray
Henry B. Sweet
Jefferson County
Quip and Jitter: A Day of Witty Observations and Gags
A collage of quips and jokes from old note cards and sketches. A Quaker confronts a burglar with a gun, a maid misnames a guest, and a party hostess ponders a missing husband among light, playful lines reflecting social humor of the era.
Crenshaw County Lake to Open July 13 in Alabama
The 53 acre Crenshaw county lake near Laverne Alabama will open officially on July 13. It follows the July opening of the Twin Sherling lakes in Butler county which started a month earlier.
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Ala
Crenshaw County
Laverne
Alabama
Sherling Lakes
Butler County
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