Spy Deaths Cast Greek Tragedy Tone Over Washington Case
Washington's ongoing spy investigation carries a fatal pall as Harry Dexter White faces scrutiny before the House Un American Activities Committee. Ex-Communists Elizabeth Bentley and Whittaker Chambers allege he was part of an internal Communist information group, though no conviction or proof exists.
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Harry Dexter White
House un-American Activities Committee
Harvard
Government
the Treasury
Elizabeth T. Bentley
Whittaker Chambers
White
Miss Bentley
Chambers
Irrigation Sustains Most Crop Production in Pacific States
Across California Oregon and Washington about 70 percent of crop production relies on irrigation. This dependence highlights irrigation’s central role in regional farming, water management, and agricultural efficiency amid environmental pressures.
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Pacific Coast States
TAR HEEL GARDENER DIFFERS ON QUICK GARDEN FIXES
The column argues that gardeners chase quick methods like vitamin B1 and hormones, noting mixed results. It stresses fundamentals: soil rich in organic matter and careful, sensible care. It cites Nelson’s naval coats as a symbol of practical, lasting fixes.
White and Duggan figures surface in spy case report
The article recounts Chester White who sought a hearing amid accusations of Communist ties but died of a heart attack soon after. and Laurence Duggan a State Department official who died in a fall from the 16th floor amid connections to the same spy inquiry. It notes remarks by Sumner Welles and Chambers denial of Duggan involvement.
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Laurence Duggan
State Department
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Sumner Welles
un-American Activities Committee
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Mrs Rosaline Redfearn to retire after 35 years service
Mrs Rosaline A Redfern home demonstration agent in Anson county since 1913 will retire January 1. A retirement program at Wadesboro on December 31 includes luncheon ceremony and tea with speakers such as F H Jeter. Her partnership with County Agent J W Cameron spans 35 years and is praised as a national model of cooperative agricultural extension.
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Raleigh
Rosalind A. Redfern
Anson County
Redfern
J. W. Cameron
Redfear
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