Atomic War Fears Put Front Door Anxiety On Public Mind
The piece notes a collective anxiety as civilians face the prospect of atomic attack. It highlights civil defense drills, blood donation campaigns for radiation sickness, warnings to seek shelter away from windows, and public health and defense agencies preparing countermeasures amid a climate of fear.
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Igh Saerie
Korea
Seleral
Vehs
Eaal
New York
United
Deeel Health Services
Bank Robbery Shocks Granite Quarry Citizens
Salisbury reports three armed men robbed the Farmer and Merchants bank at Granite Quarry near Salisbury. Cashier J. E. Fisher says the trio stole between 35 000 and 40 000 while customers and staff were in the lobby. The robbers, described as composed, fled in a 1936 black Ford. Fisher believes he would recognize them. one spoke to him by the nickname Jake.
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Salisbury
J. E. Fisher
Farmer and Merchants Bank
Granite Quarry
Granite Quar
Fisher
Jake
Canned Water Proposed as Safe Drink After A-bomb Attacks
Boston chemist Dr Myer Selby proposes canning water in two convenient sizes to keep it sterile for years. He says canned water could be the best solution for areas struck by atomic blasts as conventional supplies may be contaminated.
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Boston
Myer Selby
Dr. Selby
Weather Outlook Tuesday Highs in the 50s
The Weather Pair reports a continuation of mild conditions today and tomorrow with a high of 56 on Tuesday and a low around 34 tonight.
Four Dead In Swiss Avalanche Crashes Homes
Four unidentified victims die in renewed Alpine Europe avalanche near AIROLO Switzerland as rescue teams pull twelve missing and ten rescued from buried homes. Heavy snow caused a slide that struck two villages last night with multiple homes destroyed and residents displaced.
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Airolo
Switzerland
Aval
Europe
Awnawaneel
Greensboro Council to Get Police Report
A court order in Greensboro directs timely access for city officials to a police chief requested report. The order states the city council and city manager have ongoing access, notes the report remains the property of Police Chief L L Jarvis, and restricts public release to avoid prejudice to further investigations.
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Greensboro
Sn Rete Ink
Townsend
E. D. Kuykendall
Municipal County Court
Charles T. Hagan
Guilford Court
Hagan
J Sink
SRI
L. L. Jarvis
Jarvis
Kuykendall
Sink
Truce Ruses to Gain Ground Against Allies
Chinese and Korean Reds used white flags and handshakes to push seven miles into Allied lines on the central Korean front. South Korean patrols east of the 38th parallel were driven back four miles, while Inchon and Seoul port areas remained in Allied control.
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Tokyo
U. S. Eighth Army
North
South Korea
Red
Eor No See
Song
Seoul
la City
Inchon
Yoo
Yongdungpo
Kimpo
United Nations
Red China
AP Se
U. S
Tat Ge Make
Korea
U.N
Eighth Army
I. Red
Ro Lgge Army
Des As
U. N
Han River
Fifth Air Force
Infan
Hs Os
Chon
Youngdungpo
Pyongchang
Ey Lie Ehen
Rails Back In High Gear After Walkout Ended
The nation’s rail system resumes full operation as the last switchmen return to work before the 4 p.m. deadline. Army control and a pay boost restore traffic. switchmen and yardmasters gain 12 percent hourly increases, while road service trainmen win five cents per hour.
Tax scare could ignite buying spree warns merchants
The piece notes fear of higher taxes could trigger scare buying as shoppers rush to purchase nonperishables before price rises. Merchants foresee production boosts, ad spending, and pension discussion while liquor distilleries may shift to alcohol for war needs.
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Sam Dawson
New York
Treasury
Seamanth
New York City
Young Man Confesses Arson In Michigan State Office Fire
Richard C. Shay 19, a highway department employee, admits setting a blaze that gutted the Michigan state office building and halted state government operations for 45 hours. He said he hoped a probationary sentence would keep him from military service for his family. No one was injured. The 4 million dollar fire left the building charred and unusable for months.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Richard C. Shay
State Highway Department
Paul C. Younger
Shay
Thement
Soiia
Naval Reserve
Legion Head Blasts Pink Diplomats at Lincoln Tomb Address
National Legion Commander Erle Cocke Jr lambasted Pink Diplomats and Red China in a Springfield speech at Abraham Lincoln’s tomb. He called for reexamination and reconstitution of the State Department and urged cutting aid and imposing sanctions on nations that support the enemy, including the Soviet Union.
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Springfield
National Legion
Erle Cocke Jr
Ared
Abraham
State Department
Dawson
United States
Korea
Beg Yen
Humor Recipe from Rev Nay lor Parish Magazine
In Dudley England on February 12 a parish magazine offers a humorous tip. Stand before a large looking glass and view your reflection to see the funny side of life, even if you lack humor it may prompt laughter at your attire and pride.
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Dudley
England
E. A. D. Naylor
Mayor Bailey defends dual role amid city governance debate
Mayor Bailey issues a statement asserting he will continue as mayor despite questions about legal authority to hold two posts. City Attorney Grover Jones released a three page memo noting Bailey's job could be seen as a special commission in emergencies and that the mayor pro tem may attend city business in the mayor’s absence.
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W. F. Bailey
Bailey
Grover Jones
Mr. Bailey
Jones
Ae Ae Ice
Ces
Carolina
Belo
High Point Su Ore
DiSalle Sees Prices Rising Five Percent More Before Peak
Washington February 12 Michael V DiSalle argues prices will advance another five percent before peak and that stability may arrive by summer He foresees rapid OPS action to replace the initial freeze with industry specific regulations and favors profit margin controls across sectors ahead of rationing or subsidies.
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DiSalle
Washington
Michael V. DiSalle
Disallers
U. S. News and World Port
Abor
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Gually
Indus
Flooding Strains Northwest as Rivers Burst Banks
Flooding left thousands homeless in western Washington and Columbia as rivers such as the Skagit Green Snohomish and Cowitz rose above banks. A state of emergency was declared and Governor Langlie sent five National Guard units to help. In Columbia ice jam on the Susquehanna caused a drinking water ration of one quart per day as waterworks were flooded and supply hauled by milk trucks from Lancaster.
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Columbia
Langlie of
Washinton
National Guard
British Columbia
Northwest
Skagit River
Skagit Delta
Green River
Snohomish
Cowlitz
Susquehanna River
Lancaster
Montana
Bank
Mont
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