Mysterious 18 inch metal sphere shipped to Minneapolis
In New Mexico a deer hunter found an 18 inch metal sphere in the Capitan mountains. Dr. Lincoln LaPaz sent the object to General Mills in Minneapolis for analysis. Navy and other groups claimed it, with pieces like nuclear plates and radio gear found nearby. The sphere is tied to cosmic ray research efforts under Navy study.
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University of New Mexico
Institute of Meteorites
Capitan Mountains
Lincoln Lopaz
General Mills Corporation
Minneapolis
Navy Re- 2
Abalt
University of
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Minnesota
White Sands Proving
LaPaz
General Mills
Navy
Hoover Urges Arm To Teeth To Defend Western Hemisphere
Former president Herbert Hoover urged the nation to fortify the western hemisphere and arm air and naval forces to the teeth to defend America’s frontiers from communists. He said land war in Asia or Europe would be folly and warned the United Nations mission in Korea is defeated, stressing European nations must bear defense of western Europe. He also downplayed the atomic bomb’s dominance and urged no large armies unless needed for Europe or China.
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Herbert Hoover
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Pacific
Britain
Japan
Formosa
Philippines
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Hemisphere
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Korea
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China
Hadacol touted as relief for stomach distress in reader letter
A reader from West Point claims Hadacol cured long running stomach troubles and gas after taking ten bottles. The letter praises the product's effect on digestion and energy, and mentions a hospital size bottle and a money back guarantee. The LeBixe Corporation is cited in the notice.
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West Point
Georgiz
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LeBiexe Corporation
Pope Pius to Celebrate Midnight Yule Mass at St Peter
Pope Pius will hold his last general audience of the holy year in St. Peter's on Saturday and on Christmas Eve close the basilica's holy door. Major relics of the Catholic Church will be exposed for veneration, including the True Cross fragment, Longinus’ lance, and Veronica’s veil.
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Jesus Christ
Longinius
Veronica
Calvary
Hoover urges arms buildup and Japan rearmament policy
Ex president Herbert Hoover urged Western nations to arm and form large combat divisions to deter communism. He proposed freeing Japan, rearming Formosa and the Philippines, and pressuring China through the United Nations. Hoover warned Truman’s administration against appeasement and called for a new foreign policy to sustain defense without endless costs.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Japan
Formosa
Philippines
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Yaltas
United Nations
China
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Employers Have 15 Days to File For Lower Rates
Missouri employers eligible for experience rating under unemployment compensation law have 15 days from today to make voluntary contributions to lower their tax rates for 1951. Charles A. Ricker, director of the Division of Security said rates will be recalculated for those who increase their reserve fund via voluntary payments. Employers got annual statements and notices of contribution rates around Dec 1. no payments after Jan 5. In 1942 three hundred thirty-one employers paid $508,186, saving about $2,175,000 in tax. The largest 1949 voluntary payment was $100,000, yielding a zero rating. even a one-cent payment reduced a rating from 2 to 1.4 percent. For information, contact local offices or write Box 59, Jefferson City.
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Missouri
Charles A. Ricker
Division of’ Bespleymeee ‘Security
Ricker
Jeffsonz City
Air War Report From Northwest Korea
American fighters killed or wounded about 300 Communist troops in aerial strikes between Pyongyang and Sariwon. F-80s hit 50 Reds while F-88 Sabres spotted MiG-15s. B-29s from Japan and Okinawa bombed North Korean transportation centers for over an hour, including a railroad bridge on a main traffic route.
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Kortha
Pyongyang
Sariwon
America
Japan
Okinawa
Saintwest Korea
Postmaster Confirmed for Rolla Missouri
The Senate confirmed Charles E. Jones as postmaster at Rolla Missouri. A Navy recruiter announced James Ewing Richardson of Lake Ozark enlisted for four years as an airman recruit.
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Washington
Senate Today
Charles E. Jones
Rolla
Entisig
Navy
James Ewing Richardson
Lake Ozark
Salvation Army Aids Jefferson City Families With Funds
The Salvation Army in Jefferson City uses grocery and meat orders, toys from Algoa and Cib Pack 1 woodshop students, and kettle funds to assist needy families. Adoptions of families are encouraged for Christmas while January requests rise, with funds quickly yielding brightened faces.
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Maj. Larsen
Army | Center
Jefferson Street
Center
Algoa
Larson
Maryknoll Priests and Sisters Arrested in China
A Hong Kong cablegram to Maryknoll headquarters reports Communist forces have arrested two Maryknoll priests and two Maryknoll sisters at separate missions in China. No further details were provided.
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China
Maryknoll
Hong Kong
Enloe Named President of St Marys Hospital Here
Dr. L David Enloe 1200 Moreland was elected president and chief of staff of St Marys Hospital at the annual staff election. Sister Mary Josetta announced the changes naming Dr J S Summers Jr as vice president and Dr J S Sennett and others as officers, detailing a remodeling program that increased capacity to 125 beds and 20 bassinets and introduced a patient diary while stressing high grade service for all. The story notes the creation of a diary for patients and emphasizes hospital efforts to serve the poor alongside the rich and middle class.
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L David Enloe
O ‘Land
St. Mary’s Hospital
Mary Josetta
E. L. Loyd
Mattison Street
JS. Summers, Jr
J. S. Sennett
K. D
Christmas Is Theme At Two Club Programs
The Rev. Ned Cole spoke at a Kiwanis luncheon at the Missouri hotel reviewing the Christmas story. Program chair was Rev. William Gibble and guests included Victor E. B. Tatum and John Ashlock of Jefferson City. A Jan 4 dinner at the Missouri hotel will install Kiwanis officers. The Rev. B. L. Schmidtke spoke at a Lions luncheon on the Christmas theme. M. E. Morris was program chairman.
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Ned Cole
Jefferson City
Methodist Church
Lions Club
M. E. Morris
Bread Prices Rise in Missouri Cities
In Kansas City and St. Joseph bread prices climbed today. St. Joseph saw a cent increase to 16 cents per loaf, possibly a new record. At Kansas City one brand rose to 20 cents while other bakeries did not announce raises, though grocers expect higher prices soon.
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Kansas City
Missouri
St. Joseph
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