Foreign Aid Plan Gets Approval in Congress
Senate house committee approved a 5.81 billion dollar foreign aid plan to fund the Marshall plan through June 30, 1950. House members endorsed 3.78 billion for ECA and related spending, Greece and Turkey, army occupations, and a watchdog provision, with a German dismantling survey included if Hoffman deems it advisable.
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Last of Quads Dies 16 Hours After Born
Chicago reports the last surviving quad baby died 16 hours after birth at Holy Cross hospital. The mother, Bernice Baker, 33, died hours after delivery from anemia. Earlier, one girl died at birth, Gregory stillborn, and the second boy died in incubator. the surviving girl weighed about 1.5 pounds. Verne Ecker said the mother had no prenatal care, unsure she was expecting.
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Radar Defenses Set Up in U S and Alaska
Washington reports radar air defense systems are operating on both coasts and in Alaska. The Air Force declined to give details on Vidar stations in the Northwest while Seattle reporters noted defense posts. Officials say no similar setup exists in the Northeast and distinguish between systems and a full network of overlapping radar stations.
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Senator Demands Pay Hike If Truman Bill Passes
Senator Cain of Washington proposed raising pay for senators and representatives to 25,000 dollars a year if the Truman bill passes and executive salaries rise. She urged the move to attract top talent, while opposing broader salary hikes for top officials at present.
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Germans Seek Major Cut in Money Value
Bonn reports that the three western allies oppose maintaining the exchange rate. German authorities reveal they favor a lower value, implying a decline from 30 to about 24 cents. The new West German republic government withholds an immediate official rate decision as Allied powers deliberate.
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Prescott Church News and Local Socials
Prescott area church events and social notes list a week of activities including First Presbyterian choir practice and World Communion Day services, a Friday evening O B S and Masonic roast, Youth Fellowship at the church, and Women of the Presbyterian circle meetings with speaker. Also covered are a Wednesday Bridge Club gathering, birthday celebrations for Mary Beth Thompson and Henry, and community visits to Conway Whelen Springs and Hendrix College with a mix of local residents and families.
Jury Convicts Lonely Heart Slayers
Dover Delaware September 28 Mrs Inez Brennan 46 and her 16 year old son Robert were found guilty of first degree murder in the lonely hearts slaying of Wade Woolridge 67 year old Stone Mountain Virginia carpenter The jury of ten men and two women recommended mercy for Robert the state claimed he fired at the insistence of his mother No recommendation for Mrs Brennan
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Wade Woolridge
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Local families visit relatives over weekend in Ozan and El Dorado
Mae of Camden hosts relatives in Ozan on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jv Worthington and sons Jerry and Jimmy, with Mr and Mrs J W Gist, were guests. Henry Allen and daughter Patricia of El Dorado visited for the weekend with Mrs Thorne Hesterly and Mrs H H Allen.
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H. H. Allen
Student Robbed Beaten in New Orleans
An Ohio medical student, Howard Guildoo of Wellsville, was beaten and robbed by two French Quarter men in New Orleans. He dove into a canal to escape, was rescued, and identified the assailants who fled. The case mentions a Delaware law consideration about accomplice penalties.
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