Fragmentary Washington report on defense action urged
The fragment references Rep. Mollchan of West Virginia urging the Office of Defense to take immediate action to curb all defense progress amendments tied to the Trade Agreement Extension Act. It mentions a wartime context with figures like 91,696,001 and a note about a firm in Washington. The text is garbled and unreadable in places, but signals legislative pressure and defense policy debate.
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Mollchan
U-Wva
Office, of Defense
Prigress
Inf
Teats Hepa
Centennial Queen to Crown in Grafton Parade Pageant
A parade opens at 7 30 and a fete begins at 11 with a live bell and whistle. The centennial coronation follows at Grafton High School stadium at 6 30. The grand parade leads the Centennal Queen ceremony and a fireworks display marks the anniversary with participants and dignitaries from Baltimore and local officials in attendance.
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Fiohne
Ohio
Monogah Diviston
Grafton High School
Grafton
Enti
Wilp
Amer
Beverly _ Sins
Cherleen
Melis
Sally One Clelland
Judy ‘Barbara
Waggotier
Ase Harlelter
Dorma Cooper
Eilaareth Murray
Jean Hin Idos
Nancy Lord
Aah
Bans Stillwell
Suzanne Tor Kay
Jaco
Elizabeth Pa
Mia
Police Stage Vanishing Theft During Safety Show
Newark police reported a theft during a highway safety program by Lt. Carl Pike. His station wagon was broken into and items worth $1,000 were stolen, with his magic props left at the scene.
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Newark
N.J
Threve
Michigan
Carl § Pike
Pike
There's Mr. President Washington Meets Eisenhower in Lafayette Park
An elderly woman near Lafayette Park opposite the White House cried out with surprise as President Eisenhower passed by on his way to church. She exclaimed in delight, recognizing the President in a brief, candid moment.
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Washington
Lafayette Park
White House
Eisenhower
President
Friday Program 3-5-7 PM Kangaroo Court
The listing notes events for a Friday program with a 3 to 5 PM and 7 PM top item. At 1:30 PM the program includes a general selection and coronation of a Firemen's Queen. A Centurdma event is also listed.
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Kangaroo Court
National Weather and Holiday Death Toll Report
The United Press tally shows holiday traffic deaths near 30 with warm weather blamed for several wrecks. Four fatalities occurred in plane crashes while other incidents raised the overall count for travel peril over the vacation period.
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United Press & ‘Msg
Avsafer
Janeonis
Iflnyystett
State Adds To Death List West Virginia Tragedy
A Wheeling accident claims lives by drowning. Victims include John H. Kloss 41 of Wheeling William Arnold 13 of Fairmont and Brenda Wallery 6 of Nitro Kanawha County. The children perished when swept under water in a pond near their homes.
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Virginia
Wheeling
John H. Kloss
William Arnold
Fairmont
Brenda Wallery
Nitro
Kanawha County
Memorial ceremonies honor 4000 dead at national cemetery
Thousands attend a procession and memorial rites for 4000 national cemetery dead in Grafton. diplomas are awarded to 150 graduates of Grafton High School as Rev C V Tate and Rev Michael J Hannon lead services. Secretary Milton delivers the Memorial Day address and wreaths are placed at the flag staff by Marine Reserves and veterans groups.
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Grafton Streets
Union
Confederate
Seid Huh Mo Mayton
Aeistane
Fiese
Milton
Weatministery Abbey
Ona C Jefferys
Joseph ¥. Snider
Salem
VFW Dept
Don Maupin
American Legion
Chester Phillips
US Marine Corps Reserves
C. V. Tate
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Grafton High School
Joseph Henry
Free chest X-ray checkup offered at Taylor courthouse
About 230 people lined up for free chest X rays at the State Health Department Mobile unit parked at the courthouse. Mrs. Glenica Cather said hours extend from noon to 1 pm, then 7 to 9 pm today and Friday 10 am to 1 pm and 1 to 4 pm, with JUGS nursing aides from Crafton High School assisting. All Taylor Countians over 16 urged to participate. food handlers and teachers targeted. No cost or disrobing. a minute of time.
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State Health Deparment
Glenica Cather
Taylor County Phn
Crafton High School
Taylor
Cather
Last GAR Veteran Goes To Hospital In Duluth
Albert Soolson age 109 the only surviving Civil War veteran from Union Army returned to Lake Hospital Wednesday night with his family. His son was discharged from hospital only last Saturday after a week of treatment for congestion.
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Duluth
Minn
Albert Soolson
Uniott
Army
Lake's Hospital
Idrial “Bay
Woolson
Pope Pius XII blesses crowd from window despite fatigue
Pope Pius XII appeared at his bedroom window to give a Corpus Christi blessing to about 50,000 pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after a 20 minute wait. His doctors had warned rest was needed due to fatigue. In London, thieves stolen a $5,600 diamond from Sotheby's, replacing it briefly with a glass imitation.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
St. Peter's Square
London
Seven Saint Augustine graduates honored in church service
Saint Augustine High School held graduation exercises for seven seniors on Tuesday evening May 29 at 7 30 in Saint Augustine Church. Reverend Father Carmine presided as memories of the High School years and a choir performance concluded with Benediction. Organ music by Mrs Lee Roberts accompanied the ceremony featuring Charles Bishop Judith Coughlin Laura Keener Sue Litzing Mary Anne Murray Lucille Sorbello and Mary Alice Waters.
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Saint Augustine
Sénilors
Father Carmine
Aiting
Lee Roberts
Charles Bishop
Judith Coughlin
Laura Keener
Sue Litzing
Mary Anne Murray
Lucille Sorbello
Mary
Alice Waters
Strawberry Festival Coronation Opens Buckhannon Program
Patricia Kelley of Belington was crowned queen at the 15th annual Central West Virginia Strawberry Festival in Buckhannon as the three day event began. Ernest Geer of Beverly was crowned king. Actor Conrad Nagel placed the crown. The Grand Feature Parade Friday will feature more than 30 floats and about 25 bands followed by the Queen's Ball.
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Buckhannon
Patricia Kelley
Belington
Central West Virginia
Conrad Nagel
Miss Kelley
Ernest Geer
Beverly
Randolph County
Local Weather Report Summary
The 24 hour high reached 83 followed by a low of 80 yesterday. By Tuesday at 5 p.m. temperatures were 80 with a low of 78. Today’s temperature is 62.
UN Expels Neutral Korea Truce Observers Amid Violations
U N command orders expulsion of neutral truce supervision teams from Korea for flagrant armistice violations. Seoul aims to protect the armistice while warning of potential atomic retaliation if North Korean forces resume warfare. In a separate crash near Grafton, engineer J C Riley dies and several aboard are injured as the Baltimore Ohio train wrecks.
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Tokyo
U.N
USN
Cermunists
Violis Don
Upeot
North
World Contacts Ike's Objective
President Eisenhower invited 34 prominent Americans from industry publishing education agriculture labor and various groups to the White House to discuss better world contacts and partnerships aimed at fostering understanding and advancing world peace. The June 12 meeting seeks ideas to build a common effort among peoples.
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Washington
Hisenbower
White House
Eisenhower
Stevenson Favored Hallowan To Stay In West Virginia
West Virginia Democrats show 10 of 24 pledged to Adlai Stevenson for president with 9 undecided, one backing Symington, one Harriman. Hallanan wins GOP national committeeman re election amid ballot split. early returns show Neely leads in statewide Democratic vote totals with Randolph and Marland close behind.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Adlai F. Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
United Press
Illinois
Standard
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Averell Harriman
New York
Walter 8. Hallanan
Woman’s Talk Saves City 25000 In Fee
Des Plaines alderwoman Mary Vo Neff persuaded 21 lawyers to undertake a year long project to recognize city ordinances. Law firms usually charge up to 25000 but Des Plaines attorneys offered to do the work for nothing.
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Des Plaines
Mary Vo Neff
Noling
Rescuers Die in Japan Alpine Freeze Search
Three members of a rescue party perished in the northern Japanese Alps while attempting to recover two university students who had frozen to death. The tragedy was reported from Tokyo today as crews battled exhaustion and harsh conditions on the high slopes.
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Tokyo
Japan
Alps
Skokie Prepares Civil Defense as Sirens Ring Out
Skokie officials staged a Sunday civil defense drill to rehearse alert procedures as the town faced a tense moment. Residents described the mood as eerie and the incident sparked questions about emergency readiness amid a citywide tremor of activity.
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Skokie
Skéule
Déek
Fred Hartunk
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