U S Bombers Strike Najin Blasting Toward Russia Border
AP reports a Fast Superfortress bombing raid on Najin North Korea carried out with 500 tons of bombs within about 17 miles of Soviet Siberia. The mission tested risk of Soviet intervention and involved close timing to avoid Russian air defenses during the Korean war. General MacArthur directed operations from Far East command.
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Russia
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Man Charged With Atomic Secrets Theft Slashes Wrists
William R. Wakeham, 35, accused of stealing a briefcase of British atomic secrets, slashed his wrists in his jail cell and was hospitalized in a "not serious" condition. Preliminary hearing for the theft was postponed pending his recovery.
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London
William R. Wakeham
Chicago Girl's Murder Solved by Lie Detector Admission
State's Attorney John S. Boyle said 36 year old George Lettrich Jr. confessed during a polygraph to kidnapping and sexual crimes against Roberta Rinearson, 16, on December 17, 1948 near LaGrange. He also faced questions about two other sexual offenses against young girls.
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John S. Boyle
Chicago
George Lettrick, Jr
Cicero
Roberta Rinearson
LaGrange
Boyle
George Lettrich, Jr
Lettrich
Extension courses offered in TC area for Fall term
Maurice O. Graff announces La Crosse State Teachers College will run extension courses at multiple locations this fall. Courses for teachers provide professional growth and can earn college credit with advisor approval. Classes meet 17 times for about 2 1/2 hours weekly, 7.50 per semester hour, or 22.50 for a three credit course, payable at the first meeting. Minimum enrollment 15 to 18. Courses include Reading in the Elementary School at La Crosse, Intercultural Relations at Viroqua, Physical Science for Elementary Teachers at Hillsboro, Social Problems at Sparta, Child Growth and Development at Blair, and Music for Elementary Teachers at Gays Mills. First meetings Sept. 14–16.
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Maurice O. Graff
la Crosse
la Crosse State Teachers College
Mauree Applegate
Teachers College
Viroqua
Jessie Caldwell
Viroqua High School
Hillsboro
W. B. Rasmusen
Hillsboro High School
Sparta
Walter Thoresen
Sparta High School
Blair
Leonore Wilson
Blair High School
Gays Mills
Thomas Annett
Weather window narrows for Formosa invasion says forecaster
Taipei dispatch notes a Formosa invasion forecast by a young American forecaster John Kain Fogg who says the crucial window ends by mid October and may not reopen until spring. The report frames the weather as a key factor guiding Communist plans against the Nationalist island.
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Formosa
China
John Kain Fogg
Finns Reported Angry Over U S Ship Searches
Pravda says Finns are angry at Americans who search Finnish ships for atomic weapons when they approach United States harbors. The report highlights tensions between Finland and the United States reflected in Soviet media.
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Communist Party
Pravda
United States
St Louis Bus Strike Ends After Three Day Walkout
St Louis bus drivers and street car operators ended a three day strike and return to work unconditionally. Acting Mayor Charles E Albanese announced service was back to normal by 5 a m CST. Governor Forrest Smith had seized the transit system under the King Thompson law.
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Charles E. Albanese
Forrest Smith
King-Thompson
Smith
AFL Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes Association
Melanin Creates Brunette Darkness and Freckles
The pigment melanin is responsible for dark hair color in brunettes and also causes freckles. The trait links pigment production to external facial marks and hair shade.
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