Skipper Dies In Tanker Blast In Martinez California
A July fire at a Martinez pier killed Captain Eugene Fitton of the H. Kelly and left two identified crewmen missing. At least two dozen injured were burned as explosions rocked an adjoining tanker. Fire units fought the blaze for hours and stopped it from spreading to nearby ships.
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Martinez
Calif
Eugene Fitton
Los Les
H. Kelly
Union Oil Co
Kelly
Piney
Lompoc
Truman Faces Democratic Nomination and Fair Deal Push
President Truman backs a fair deal platform and fights for the Democratic nomination. Key aides say he seeks a candidate who will stand firmly behind his policies, while Kefauver supporters plan Chicago headquarters to push the bid.
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Truman
Eisenhower
Barkley
Washington
Gen
Richard Nixon
California
South
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Chicago
Gael Sullivan
National Kefauver Committee
Sherman Hotel
Conrad Hilton
Fox den yields remains of five ducks and other prey
In Fergus Falls Minnesota a mother fox proved a good provider for her litter. Diggers found in her den the remains of five mallard ducks one small pig three jack rabbits one weasel one muskrat one woodchuck and several pheasants.
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Fergus Falls
Minn
Decatur Woman Surprised By Visit From Governor
Mrs. M. E. Woodward of 210 Davis Street NE recounts a 4 PM visit by Fuller Warren governor of Florida. The future political figure, then a youth, stayed at her home in 1922 while selling Bibles to fund college. Warren later became Florida’s youngest congressman and WWII veteran. He promised a long visit after his term ends.
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M. E. Woodward
Davis Street
Fuller
Woodward Home
Decature
Governor Warren
Florida
Decatur
State of
Gordon Browning
Tennessee
Warren
Royal Belt Tightening in Royal Household Report
Reynolds News reports the Duke of Edinburgh launches a drastic economy drive at the request of Queen Elizabeth II. Proposed cuts include closing Sandringham estate, streamlining staff, abolishing casual meals at the palace, and ending nightly whiskey bottles.
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London
Reynolds News
Duke of Edinburgh
Socialist Sunday
Sandringham
Balmoral
Edinburgh
Scotland
Elizabeth
Crash Survivor Reaches Anchorage Hospital After B 17 Crash
A seriously burned U S Air Force crewman, among seven survivors of a B 17 crash near the Alaska Yukon border, was flown to an Anchorage hospital. One of the eight crewmen died. Three Elmendorf AFB helicopters and medics assisted at the wreck near Snag Yukon Territory as search efforts continued for a missing Royal Canadian Air Force Mitchell bomber. Names of the crew were not released.
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Anchorage
Alaska
U. S. Air Force
Alaska-Yukon
Air Force
Snag
Yukon Territory
Elmendorf Air Force Base
Elmendorf
Whitehorse
V. T
Yukon
Be Sure Meat Is Well Cooked To Avoid Tapeworm Infection
An article explains six tapeworm types infecting humans and animals, how infections occur through undercooked meat or fish, and common symptoms. It notes diagnosis by stool or rectal smear, and treatment drugs like hexylresorcinol and oleoresin of aspidium under physician guidance.
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M. F
Eatures Syndicate, Inc
Visiting Evangelist to Speak Today at Grant Street Church
Evangelist C. W. Scott of Miami Florida will preach at two Grant Street Church of Christ services today in the absence of regular minister Charles Brewer. Scott recently held meetings in Indianapolis and Bisbee before resuming duties with the Seventh Avenue Church of Christ in Miami. The church invites all to attend.
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Grant Street
Seventh Avenue Church of Christ
Miami
Doorway at No 10 Downing Street Lions Head Knocker
A green door with a lion's head knocker marks the entrance to No 10 Downing Street, the official residence of Britain's prime minister.
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No. 10
Downing St
Britain
Skywatchers Mobilize Across New England and Coast States
Civilian observers in New England and the northern third of the United States join a nationwide skywatch network. Along the east coast and Pacific states, volunteers will post with binoculars at filter stations to report unidentified aircraft to 32 nodes. Data aligns with Air Force flight information and TURKO-YUGOSLAV market signals emerge.
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New England
Virginia
Air Force
Air Defense Command Interceptors On 24 Hour Alert
Reports are passed to the Air Defense Command as jet interceptors remain on 24 hour alert. Units coordinate radar data and position checks to maintain airspace security.
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Air Defense Command
Jupiter Moon Count Confirmed at Nine
Astronomers reaffirm Jupiter hosts nine moons after recent observations. The finding maintains Jupiter as the planet with the most confirmed natural satellites in the solar system. Researchers note ongoing surveys may adjust counts as new data arrives.
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William M. Boyle Jr
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Trinity Stone CO
Courtland
Morris Jewelers
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Carrollisby
New York
Argentina
Arctic
Russia
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King
Jet
Grant St
W. R. Rush
George E. Rush
Exec
John Murray
E. Aubrey Carmack
I. B. Herron
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Melvin Hutson
Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co
Presidential Value Loan Company
H. Parker Osment
Morton, Allen & Williams
Ruel
Pete) Pryor
Pryor Optical Company
W. A. Belcher
Belcher Lumber Company
D. B. Clayton, SR
Knight Electric Co
N. E. Ware, N. E. Ware Hauling & Contracting Co
George E. Bush
Par Value Loan Co
Walker Mattison
National Union Life Insurance Co
A. L. Stabler
J. Frank Chambers
Frank Chambers Engraving Co
M. J. Collins
Collins Produce Company
J. B. Herron
Par Value. Loan Company
WM. E. Hendrix
Hendrix-Brooks Furniture Company
Montgomery
General Counsel
Sidney W. Smyer
Smyer and Smyer
Alabama
Bessemer
Tuscaloosa
Tuskegee
Cor. Bank & Vine
Industrial Bankers Loan Company Home Office Cor
4Th Ave
21St St
Birmingham, Ala
City State
Ala
Nothern
Turkey
Yugoslavia
Jupiter
GREEN
Bank St
Decatur Motors
Nunnbush
Edgerton
Nunn Bush
Porto-Ped
Stetson
Champ
Patterson
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