Government plans civilian defense program nationwide
Washington insiders outline a civilian defense program using local fire and police agencies with federal support. A nucleus of full time experts will coordinate with communities from Washington, guiding medical advisory groups and a broad educational campaign to teach citizens how to survive atomic threats.
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Russell J. Hopley
Congress
Uw S
WU. S
England
Washington
Florida Legislator Who Resigned Over Bribery Holds Lead
Bernie C. Papy a Key West Republican who quit his State Legislature seat amid bribery charges led the Monroe County representative race. Papy faced accusations tied to a bookie wire service scheme but was acquitted after trial. Opponents Clarence Camp II and Brailey Odham were also leading in their contests.
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Key West, Fla
Bernie C. Papy
Key West
Monroe County
Papy
Dill
Leon County
Clarence Camp II
Ocala
Brailey Odham
Sanford
California Academy of Sciences Gains 33 Rare Frogs
The California Academy of Sciences now houses 33 techriodus fletcheri frogs, previously seen in only two other museums. Curator Joseph R. Slevin procured the specimens from jungles near New South Wales.
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San Francisco
California Academy of Sciences
Techriodus Fletcheri
The
Academy
Joseph R. Slevin
New South Wales
Reconstruction of Italian Railways After Mussolini Aims for 1950 Completion
Rome report notes Italy plans to finish railway reconstruction by 1950 with faster cleaner rolling stock and improved comfort. Transport Minister Guido Coromellini says the next two years will yield technical improvements across all sectors.
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Mussolini
Guido Corgellini
Military planners push civilian defense for America
Columbus O. reports top strategists press civilian defense units as fears grow of war reaching home. A burglary suspect, Orlando Broadus, was cuffed by Ponce with handcuffs to prevent escape, but authorities needed firemen to saw off the cuffs when the lock jammed.
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Hopley
America
Columbus O
Ponce
Orlando Broadus
Birds brood eggs for periods from 18 days to eight weeks
The article notes that most birds incubate their eggs for about 18 days up to eight weeks, indicating a broad range of incubation periods among avian species.
House to vote on bill to curb Communist influence
The House rules committee opened hearings on a bill by Rep. Karl Mundt to force Communist Party registration, sever ties with Moscow, bar leaders from federal payrolls, restrict passports, and require labeling of mail and radio material. The measure, approved by the Un American Activities Committee, aims to deter activity by driving Reds underground.
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House Rules Committee
Karl E. Mundt
R-Sd
Communist Party
Justice Department
Moscow
House un-American Activities Committee
Six women jailed for unemployment fraud in New York
Six married women who pleaded guilty to accepting state unemployment compensation while employed were sentenced to up to 30 days in jail. The convictions underscore a crackdown on fraud at the New York labor department.
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Chiseling
New York
New tax cabs outnumber prewar cars in New York streets
New York reported 7450 new taxicabs delivered in the past year, bringing the total cabs in operation to about 11089. The fleet now exceeds prewar vehicles by more than two to one, highlighting a rapid postwar taxi expansion in the city.
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New York
Weather Impacts Field Work Delays For Sorghum Planting
Wet spring weather hindered terracinly and soil work. Farmers should avoid losing soil while fallowing or fall planting as soil preparation for sorghum proceeds.
Farmers Grazing Sericea With Hogs Across State
Farmers report hogs eat sericea reasonably well when confined on it and the forage is young and tender, indicating potential as a hog feed option across regions.
Stateless German asks Ohio governor for help finding husband
Mrs. Gerda Richter of Stuttgart Germany requests Gov Thomas J Herbert assist in locating an American husband. The 38 year old divorcee with a 12 year old son was born in France and is now stateless while employed by the American Military Government. Two letters offering marriage have been sent to her by Governor Herbert.
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Stuttgart
Germany
Ohio
Thomas J. Herbert
France
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