Government Bans Most Construction
Washington says a 60 day ban on starting new construction except for small steel copper and aluminum needs. The order titled M4 A from NPA lasts until Oct 1 and mostly exempts minor projects while delaying factories offices schools hospitals and public buildings. Builders with small metal use can proceed and after Oct 1 may certify orders as self authorizations under CMP but must meet metal limits. Amusement structures may proceed only if metal limits are observed and already owned.
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Washington
National Production Authority
NPA
Union Approves Truck Weight Law Change in Pa
The United Rubber Cork Linoleum and Plastic Workers Union endorses legislation to raise truck weight limits in Pennsylvania. Telegrams from L. Buckmaster urge House action as Senate already approved, with single axle limits rising to 48,000 pounds and tandem axles to 60,000, plus stiffer penalties.
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Harrisburg
GIO United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers Union
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Buckmaster
New York
Senate
House
Press Release Promptly Withheld By Tokyo HQ
An hour after a General Headquarters statement condemning Russia was issued a request was made to withhold it. Lt Col Daniel C Imboden cited typos to be corrected. Lt Col Donald R Nugent said the statement was intended only as background material for editors.
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Tokyo
Russia
Daniel C
Imboden
Donald R. Nugent
Fired Scientist Ends His Life With Snake Venom
Dr. Soule, a scientist dismissed amid disgrace, reportedly used snake venom found in a bottle to commit suicide in his basement. Neighbors were called as he collapsed after injecting himself, leaving a lengthy note lamenting the disgrace brought to his family.
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Dr. Soule
Hig
Lim
Clues Hint Plane Search Off Alaska Coast
In Juneau AK Aug 4 discovery of a yellow fire raft and Army rations near Lisianski Inlet may aid the search for a Korean airlift plane missing since July 21 with 38 aboard. Coast Guard and search planes faced fog and distant offshore conditions as efforts continued.
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Juneau
Alaska
James Rinehart
Alaska Coastal Airlines
Column Point
Lisianski Inlet
Cape Spencer
Coast Guard
Citrus
Yakutet
Sen
Cordova
Through College Wartime Pranks Haunt Omaha Family
After three and a half weeks of relentless practical jokes Mia Ina Mall of Omaha endures phone calls, doorbell rings, and visitors claiming lost articles or undelivered services. Plumbers, cleaners, and salespeople target her home directing requests to Mrs Hall and Mrs Lucille Milla. Rescue squads and taxis swarm the residence over a mistaken baby incident and a supposed hospital heart attack. No clue to the prank origin remains.
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Omaha
Mia
Col
Ina
Mall of
Advance Statement Rips Reds in Korea War Critique
The United Nations released a sharp critique of China and Soviet leadership in Korea, arguing Mao Zedong’s forces suffer heavy losses while Russia shifts strategy. It warns of a potential collapse of the Communist regime if the Western powers remain vigilant and armed.
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GHQ
Red China
China
United Nations
Yugoslavia
Tuo
Mao Tze‘Tung
Russia
Kremlin
Mao Tze-Tung
Korea
Reds
Soviet Russia
Free World
Redg
Grandmother Caught In A Getaway Try
Dayton grandmother Bernice Emerick, 48, married Manhattan Beach councilman Dell Lyman in Las Vegas after a whirlwind romance. FBI arrested Emerick at Union Station Los Angeles on embezzlement charges tied to a Wright Field Credit Union audit of over 50 thousand missing and possible deposits as high as five million. Lyman, who is divorced from Emerick, says the marriage is over. he recalls her as a cute brunette with cash and expensive clothes.
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Los Angeles
Fhom Mia
Bernice Emerick
Dayton, Ohio
Manhattan Beach
Calif
Dell Lyman
Las Vegas
Nev
Honolulu
FBI
Cynthia Shaw
Detroit
West Point Dismissals Spark Heated Debate
Cadets accused of cheating under a years long honor code faced general discharges. Army insiders say no faculty were involved while lawmakers urge full reports and reforms. About 80 Cadets admitted breaking the honor code as the panel initiates action after a tip.
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Ity
Young
Congressional Board of Visitors
Rep
Brooks
D-La
House Armed Services Committee
Army
West Point
Rep. Boyle
D-Calif
Congressional Board of
West Point Visitors
Byrd
D-Va
Senate Armed Services Committee
My State University
Yoshida Cabinet OKs Treaty Point
Tokyo August 4 Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida yielded to opposition demands and called a special Parliament session to discuss delegates for the San Francisco Peace Treaty Conference set for August 16 to 18. The People’s Democratic Party led by Gizo Tomabechi proposed the parliamentary discussion.
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Tokyo
Shigeru Yoshiida
San Francisco
Japan
Yoshida
Liberal Party
People’s Democratic Party
Gizo Tomabechi
Tomabechi
Marion Center Readies for Community Fair Officers Named
Marion Center announces officers for its Community Fair to run August 8 to 11. Exhibits cover horses cattle hogs dairy poultry grain fruit baked goods canned goods fancy work flowers school work antiques and more with events each night including a parade at 7 p m and band performances by the high school. A pet parade on August 10 offers a 1.00 prize and parking is 25 cents.
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Marion Center
Steele Thompson
Sam Raybuck
Irvin Behm
Carl Walker
iSam Haer
Richard Phillipps
Harry Gahagan
Holand Smith
Alice Mottern
Nioma White
Eleanor Ober
Kit Craft
Earl Steffy
Frank Koziel
Catherine Holt
David Ross
Marion Center High
Marion Center Ramblers
Senate panel bids to curb despicable campaign tactics
A Senate Elections Sub-Committee condemned as despicable the use of outside influence in the 1950 Maryland race between John Marshall Butler and Millard Tydings. It urged a broad study, action to curb defamation, and possible new Senate rules and legislation to halt such tactics. The panel stopped short of unseating Butler and framed the matter as needing further study.
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Washington
Senate
Maryland
John Marshall Butler
Back Street
Butler
McCarthy
Rwis
Tydings
Senate Rules Committee
British bomber returns to England from Alaska via polar route
FAIRBANKS Alaska Aug 4 A British four engine Aries bomber with 10 crewmen and a British journalist left Fairbanks at 803 am en route to Manby England following a July 4 flight from Iceland via the North Pole. Flight Commander T Frogley predicted an 18 hour flight to home base about 7 am EST. The 3558 mile Keflavik Fairbanks leg took 18 hours 54 minutes and the England leg covers 4128 miles weather could affect speed. Frogley planned to fly 11000 to 18000 feet over polar wastes but avoid the Pole.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Iceland
North Pole
Manby
England
Aries
T. Kp. Frogley
Keflavik
Kelong
Frogley
Polar Wastes
Divorcee Seeks Mate in Newton Blackmail Case
Elizabeth Ellis King, 36, a divorcée and heiress to a cigarette fortune, says a tall blond Newton insurance man swindled her of 64000 in a gay Lothario courtship. She sought his arrest after gifts of a convertible and stocks vanished, recounting a string of deceptions and a location hop to verify his absence.
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Newton
Mass
Elizabeth Ellis King
King
Reub
New Wage Control Changes Proposed by Wage Board
The wage board’s new plan hints at easing January’s wage freeze by allowing existing contracts with quarterly adjustments to continue, permitting new agreements on the same basis, and enabling periodic reopeners for catch-up increases. Officials expect quick approval of these escalator accords between industry and workers.
Private Watson In Basic Training
Private Richard W. Watson Jr has enlisted in the regular army and is undergoing basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky with the 367th Armored Infantry Battalion of the 3rd Armored Division. He is a 1951 Indiana High School graduate and son of Colonel and Mrs Richard W Watson of 905 Gompars Avenue Indiana.
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Richard W. Watson, Jr
Fort, Knox
Kentucky
3Rd Armored Division
Indiana High School
Richard W. Watson
Gompars Avenue
Indiana
Unité Armored Division
Fort Knox
Lovestruck Girl Wins Renewal to Wed Ex-Priest in Milan
MILAN Italy Aug 4 Police renewed 21 year old Claire Youngs permit to stay in Italy days before it expires She hopes to wed 48 year old ex priest Liciano Negrini whom she followed here The renewal extends her stay three months and may allow naturalization She previously clashed with police and was jailed in San Vittore when seeking renewal Belgrade Yugoslavia Aug 4 Tito government warns Romania and Hungary over provocations as Yugoslavia accuses neighbors of hostile actions and recalls incidents since May
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Milan
Italy
Claire Young
Chicago
Liciano Negrini
Negrini
Claire
San Vittore
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Romania
Hungary
Marshal Tito
Nent
Aliens rounded up in New York face deportation
In New York on August 4, 39 alleged aliens were rounded up as the government voided bail posted by the Civil Rights Congress. Fifteen of the group remained in custody, with 31 from New York and eight from Detroit. Bond forfeiture and new bonds loom as they face deportation for Communist Party ties or Red connections.
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New York
Civil Rights Congress
Attorney General
Communist Party
Congress
Detroit
J. Howard McGrath
Tus- Hee Department
Boston
Philadelphia
Justice Department
Debated Korea Demilitarized Zone and Red Intentions
The article reports on North Korea and China propaganda after a Kaesong session. U N officials discuss Red intentions, armistice impact, and the presence of Chinese troops near the conference site while labeling Russia as aggressor.
Walker Sees Failure For Tax Bill In Senate
State Senator John Walker, opponent of Governor Fine, predicts the Senate Finance Committee will kill the proposed 1.5 percent income levy. He says no sign GOP senators against the bill have changed their minds, as the measure drew a lukewarm reception in the House and faces strong hurdles in the Senate.
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John Walker
Fine
Senate
Walker
GOP
Two More Big Contracts On Rt. 22
Harrisburg August 4 Two more big contracts may be let this year on the multi million dollar by pass project carrying U S Route 22 north of Allentown Bethlehem and Easton BL Schmidt chief engineer for the States Highway Department said today plans are being pushed for construction soon of two more segments of the bypass Two sections of the bypass are already being built The bypass aims to relieve a severe traffic bottleneck The proposed four lane expressway will turn off Route 22 east of Foglesville skirt the northern end of Allentown and Bethlehem pass near Easton and connect with the Delaware River Toll Bridge on Bushkill street The job will take two to three more years and cost an estimated 20 000 000 It will extend some 2 ½ miles The exact route is being withheld pending contracts Schmidt said designers are still working on a large part of the middle section You don t build controlled access highways in a day nor do you design them in a hurry.
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Harrisburg
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Schmidt
States Highway Department
Pennsylvania
Foglesville
Bushkill Street
Obituary Notices for Agnes Johnston Stewart and Dr Claude Bryan
Agnes Johnston Stewart died August late at 10 46 p m at 1439 Philadelphia street born January 1 1875 in Nagamore daughter of William and Emma North Johnston lived Indiana 28 years widow of Murray Stewart survived by one daughter Mrs Arthur Peterman of Indiana friends receive at Isutua Funeral Home 904 Wayne avenue until service Sunday August 8 at 3 00 p m officiated by Revs James H Blackwood and Brady C Fair interment Oakland Cemetery Dr Claude Bryan dean of Michigan State College School of Veterinary Medicine died at University Hospital Ann Arbor Michigan Monday July 30 of aplastic anemia veteran of 21 years on LSU faculty one of the finders of Cortisone survived by widow Jean Miller two daughters Marjorie Ann and Nelda Jane parents Mr and Mrs Amos Bryan of Perkasie Pa five brothers and one sister funeral held at 1 00 p m Thursday at Peoples Church East Lansing Michigan
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Agnes Johnston Stewart
Philadelphia Street
Nagamore
William
Emma North Johnston
Indiana
United Presbyterian Church of
Stewart
Murray Stewart
Arthur Peterman
Isutua
Wayne J Avenue
James H. Blackwood
Brady C. Fair
Oakland i Cemetery
Claude
Bryan
Michigan State College School of Veterinary Medicine
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan State College Veterinary Medicine
Jean Miller
Homer City
Marjorie Ann
Nelda Jane
Amos Bryan
Perkasie
Peoples Church
East Lansing
Ship goes down in Alaskan waters near Coronados Islands
An unidentified vessel in Southeast Alaska coastal waters sent a distress call stating it was sinking rapidly seven miles off the Coronados Islands near Prince of Wales Island. Coast Guard said the message came via Watson Lake radio in a limited distress band. no follow up heard. Earlier, two collisions off the Northwest coast involved a tanker and a freighter and two tugs. one tanker crewman died and a tug sank with a crew member missing.
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Seattle
Une
Alaska
Coast Guard
Coronados Islands
Prince of Wales Island
Watson Lake
B.C
Martin Lewis suit seeks damages for seven movie contract breach
Screen Associates Inc sues Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis for 2 million alleging they breached a seven film contract. Hat Wallis York Pictures Shop Wallace named as defendants with claims they produced two films for Wallace but only one for Screen. seeks 8 million against York and Wallace.
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Los Angeles
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Screen Associates, Inc
Hat ‘Wallis
Wallace
Screen Associates
Prohibition Era Drug Ring Leade Rick Gordon Faces Life Sentence
The article details Sam Gordon and associates, including Arthur Repola, Gordon’s bail set high, and charges of narcotics violations. West coast narcotics reps Abe Chapman William Levin Frank McKee connected to Gordon outfit. U S Attorney Saypol says Chapman and Levin distributed heroin under brand names. Prosecutors allege Gordon ran an international dope racket for years with ship contacts. A life sentence possible under New York State law if convicted as a fourth offender.
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Gordon
New York
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