Big Day At Jamboree Delights Scouts With Demos And Fez Attire
A crowded jamboree full of demonstrations and performances fills the 625 acre camp with monkey bridges Indian dances pretzels and radioactivity tests. California scouts unveil shaved scalp looks New Hampshire troops wear fezzes and a skunk mascot named Fragrance II signals playful fun amid fires and stunts. A Stuttgart consultant praises the Boy Scout movement saying youth could steer Germany toward democracy.
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Germany
Forest Fires Rage Across California Amid Dry Summer
Scattered fires from coast to inland districts burned through California as a dry spell persisted on July 4. Officials reported minimal danger to life despite widespread fires, with crews battling blazes across multiple counties.
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San Francisco
California
Reds Claim U S Invasion Amid Korea Crisis
President Truman orders Seventh Fleet to neutralize Formosa and protect allied positions as MacArthur negotiates Korea actions. Allied and diplomatic moves unfold across Indochina Iran and Europe with U N officials at Lake Success and war planning intensifying in Washington San Diego and Tokyo.
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Australia
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Paris
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Rings in trees mark added growth during drought years
The rings among the annual growth rings indicate that these layers were formed in years of drought.
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Drouth
Scientists Reevaluate Moon Ejecta Theory of Meteorites
Scientists once questioned the origin of meteorites relying on moon crater ejection ideas, a view discussed in the Encyclopedia Britannica. The entry notes shifts in understanding as evidence accumulated.
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Moon
Britannica
New England Sees Next Total Eclipse Delayed Until 9 October
The latest forecast confirms New England will not experience another total solar eclipse until October 9, delaying the anticipated event. Residents are urged to plan around viewing windows and safety precautions.
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New England
Executors' Notice to Creditors for W D Simmons Jr Estate
Executors of the estate of William D Simmons Jr notify all heirs and creditors of Guilford County North Carolina to present claims by June 9 1951 at 1200 Greenway Drive High Point or be barred. Debts of the estate should be paid promptly. Dated June 9 1950. Helen F Simmons Mary Emma Simmons Conner Executors Roberson Haworth Reese Attorneys.
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Guilford County
North Carolina
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High Point
Helen F. Simmons
Mary Emma Simmons
Conner
Roberson, Haworth & Reese
Attys
Guy F. Hix
Charles B. Loplin
York, Morgan and York
Reporter Feigns Poverty To Escape North Korea
C H P King reports that Bill Shinn an AP reporter who studied in Nebraska feigned poverty to slip from Seoul with his wife and child during Soviet and North Korean advances. After abandoning his car and papers he evaded North Korean soldiers and reached Taejon vowing to continue for AP after locating his family.
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Taejon
South Korea
Bill Shinn
Associated Press
Seoul
Shinn
Sally
Johnny
Suwon
Bill
Gibbs reflects on revolutions and political timing in North Carolina
The piece argues that 1948 and 1950 senatorial primaries were minor events in a long evolving political process. It notes Governor Scott made due process changes, warns against rushing constitutional actions, and predicts potential Senate and national committee shifts within months and years. It also contrasts Willis Smith’s nomination with opponents who favored rapid moves without due process.
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Scott
Jonathan Daniels
United States
Senate
Record of U S Dairy Cattle On January First 1950
The census reports 24 625 000 head of milk cows and two year old heifers in the United States as of January 1, 1950.
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U. S
Government Budget Deficit Revealed In 1950 Figures
Fiscal 1950 shows overestimated spending by 3.13 billion and overestimated tax receipts by 718 million. April revise reduces spending overrun to 1.83 billion while tax shortfall widens to 445 million. Defense saves 1.03 billion. Marshal Plan costs come in under budget. several agencies exceed projections.
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Truman
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Atomic Energy Commission
Commodity Credit Corporation
Labor Department
Post Office
Grant Tagged Darkhorse In Publinx Play
Louisvill e July 4. Peter M. Grant Jr former Hoosier now Phoenix Arizona restaurant operator posted the best 18 hole score on day one of the 1950 National public links golf tournament by shooting 71. He showed composure under match play pressure by defeating Lewis North 1 up. The field started at 128 with eliminations to 64 after day one and continue over two rounds tomorrow and Thursday leading to 36 hole semifinals Friday and the 36 hole final Saturday.
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Peter M. Grant
Phoenix
Arix
Grant
Seneca
Lewis
Denver
Publinx
Flying Saucer Seen Over Anchorage Alaska
Eyewitnesses in Anchorage report spotting a cone shaped flying object with iridescent exhaust near Fairbanks and the air force reviews meteorite explanations. Civilians and soldiers describe the object as large and tear shaped while officials in Washington withhold comment pending Alaska command reports.
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Alaska
Air Force
Fairban
Washington, D. C
Alaskan Air Command
Battle Reports Signal North Korean Push Toward Suwon
The airfield at Suwon appears a prime Communist objective as forces move from Chuncheon toward Wonju. Reports say fighting near Mun-mang was limited and likely a reconnaissance clash. US and Allied planes face bad weather while reinforcing South Korea with B 29s, Marines, and new USFORK command under Gen Garvin and Gen Dean.
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Wonju
Chechon
Pyongyang
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Seoul
U. S
South Korea
Pusan
Crump Garvin
Pacific
William F. Dean
U. S. Army Forces In
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MacArthur
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West
U.S. Marine
Japan
Holiday Deaths Reach 534
A fragmented listing shows state by state death tallies for the holiday period, with numbers next to each state indicating total deaths and potential subcategories. The record includes Nevada New Jersey New York Ohio Texas and others, ending with a District of Columbia total.
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New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
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Eight-Year-Old Accuses Father in Window Fall Incident
An eight-year-old boy alleges his father Martin Conway, 39, hurled him from a third floor window in a drunken rage. Conway, a GI student at a cooks and bakers school, denies the charge.
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New York
Martin Conway
Cooks and Bakers School
Capitol Square By Lynn Nisbet
A Raleigh column notes dwindling crowds at Capitol Square and previews the North Carolina Press Association meeting at Grove Park Inn Asheville from July 6 to 8. The writer plans a press trip to gather new facts for readers and reflects on democracy and state journalism. Census figures estimate 848,200 non agricultural workers in May 1950 with 103,000 on government payrolls, and government staff outnumbering railroad and utility workers in the state.
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Lucille Harris
North Carolina Press Association
Grove Park Inn
Asheville
Blue Ridge Parkway
Virginia Line
Grove Park
North Carolina
State Department of Labor
Labor Department
C. H. Pritchard
Department
AAA
Oklahoma Primary Fight Plays Out Under Rain Soaked Ballot
Gray skies and scattered showers dampen Oklahoma City as voters select favorites in a heated U S Senate race and 212 other contests. Observers warn rain could reduce turnout in this holiday election.
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Oklahoma City
U. S. Senate
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