Memorial Bridge Links Delaware and New Jersey
The 44 million Delaware Memorial Bridge will open to traffic at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, linking Wilmington area Pigeon Point in Delaware to Deepwater Point near Pennsville, New Jersey. Dedicatory ceremonies set for Wednesday, honoring World War II dead from both states. It replaces the Pennsville New Castle ferry line as the first direct bridge between the two states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Delaware Memorial
Delaware
New Jersey
Delaware River
Spar
Pigeon Point
Deepwater Point
Pennsville
N. J
Pennsville, N. J
New Castle
Politics Eyeing Video For 1952
Washington reports television to shape the 1952 campaign as national party committees prepare TV outreach. The Democratic Committee backs regular TV reports for Senator Benton of Connecticut. Republicans have early TV plans for Senators Watkins of Utah and Knownland of California, with Ferguson of Michigan predicting major campaign tactic changes. A drug history note mentions sulfanilamide discovered by an Austrian scientist in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic Committee
Benton
de Conn
Senate
William Mylander
COP
Watkins
Utah
Knownland
Calif
Ferguson
Mich
Austrain
Knowland Probes Military Equipment Shortage
Senator Knowland confronts Secretary Marshall about shortages of military clothing and equipment from World War II remnants. He cites rifles pistols trailers gas masks and cloth ing and asks for totals at war end surplus disposal and foreign allocations. He urges retained stocks for minimum national needs and notes California Security Corps needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knowland
Calif
Marshall
Knowlanc
California
United States
OPS Seeks Return Of 10 Million In Overcharges
Washington August 14 OPS chief Edward P Morgan reports 190 major price ceiling cases可能 yielding about 10 million dollars in overcharges. One case could have 5 million in legal profits and international implications. Over 250 thousand dollars was recovered in July via settlements. roughly half to consumers, half to the treasury. Morgan cites toughest enforcement plans and Republican support, as well as a new wage board policy to let workers negotiate COLA raises to offset living-cost increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward P. Morgan
Morgan
Office of Price Stobilization
OPS
Treasury
Truman
Eric Johnston
Wage Policy Allows Raises Up To Ten Percent
The present wage policy permits workers to negotiate raises up to ten percent higher than January 1950 levels, though numerous exceptions have been granted.
Newport News sergeant targets abuse after man throws teeth
Newport News police desk sergeant Johnnie Mueller faced a risky arrest when a drunk suspect, irate at the handling, flipped out his false teeth and hurled them at the officer. The incident underscores tense confrontations in local law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Johnnie Mueller
Mueller
Self-Service Market Cash Steal Hits Newport News
In Newport News on August 13 a self-service market drew White customers crowding the produce shelves. A thief reached the cash register and escaped with 109 dollars. Policemen reported no arrests as the incident unfolded in an open air market setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Alexander Stopa Aboard USS Eldorado in Korea
Alexander L Stopa a seaman in the US Navy son of Mr and Mrs Alexander Stopa of Black Lick serves aboard the amphibious force flagship USS Eldorado supporting UN talks in Korea The Eldorados crew observed the peace talks from the after deck while radio and photo facilities relayed images and stories to San Francisco The report notes Norfolk area Oslo Norway and cheese processing mentions briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaesong
Korea
Alexander L., Stopa
Seaman
USN
Alexander Stopa
Black Lick
Amphibious Force
Eldorado
Sip
San Francisco
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tunis
Indiana
Central Drug Store
Freie Deutsche Jugend
East Berlin
West Berlin
Uncle Sam
U. 5. Army Camp
Carolyn H. Jones
Bethlehem
Tronuely
Troutman's
Ernest C. Fowler
Ead
Stone Bottom
Boise
Spirit Lake
Idaho
U. S
World Niews
Brorgess
Norway
Oslo
Chicago
Singer
Geta
Midway
oMa
Singer Sewing Center
Philadelphia ST
Indiana, PA
Buick
Motorwise
Smant
Hki Drive
Indiana Motor CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!