Soviet Moves Troops Threaten Alaska in 1948
In March 1948 Alaska faced possible Soviet invasion as intelligence warned of 25000 paratroopers and air bases near Siberia. Eyewitness Arctic activity and a rapid airbase reinforcement attempt followed while defense forces were thinly spread. The DIA later called files unavailable, leaving the full story unclear.
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Alaska
North America
Soviet Union
U.S
Siberian
Europe
Czechoslovakia
Berlin
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Alfred M. Gruenther
Air Force
Army
Arctic
Chukchi Peninsula
Two Girls Slashed to Death in New York Apartment
Two young women were found slain in a Manhattan four room apartment on East 88th Street. The victims Janice Wylie and Emily Hoffert were bound with bedsheets and found by roommate Patricia Tolles. A third resident, Patricia Tolles, reported the scene to Wylie’s father, and police noted no sign of forced entry or sexual assault pending autopsies.
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N.Y
New York
Manhattan
East 88Th Street
Janice Wylie
Newsweek Magazine
Max Wylie
Philip Wylie
Emily Hoffert
Henry Hoffert
Minneapolis
Valley Stream
Long Island
Patricia Tolles
Time Magazine
Winton Tolles
Hamilton College
Clinton, N.Y
Miss Wylie
Newsweek
Miss Talles
Miss Hoffert
Miss Tolles
Wylie
Milton Halpern
Missouri to Open Sept 8 as Enrollment Surges
The University of Missouri in Columbia begins its 125th year September 8 with an anticipated enrollment of 14 730 73 more students than last year. The School of Mines and Metallurgy at Rolla expects 3 760 students, up 200.
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Columbia, Mo
University of Missouri
School of Mines and Metallurgy
Rolla
Lawmakers weigh tax bill and education policy
A 1963 tax bill advances in Congress aiming to cut about ten billion annually but risks inflation via borrowing. Separately, discussion favors expanding vocational education to curb youth unemployment, while Youth Conservation and Domestic Peace Corps proposals are criticized as insufficient for workforce needs.
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Ells
Worth
H. J
House of Representatives
Youth Conservation Corps
Peace Corps
US Students Arrive Back From Madrid After Cuba Trip
Fifty American students who violated a State Department travel ban by visiting Cuba flew home from Madrid. Four stayed behind from Havana, fearing reception in New York. Two locals were named, with others unnamed. Passports to be lifted on U.S. return. leaders may face prosecution.
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Madrid
Spain
U.S. State Department
Cuba
Havana
New York
John R. Glenn
Huntington, Ind
State Department
United States
Aries to Pisces zodiac guidance for personal finances and conduct
Horoscope notes Aries to Pisces with cautions on expenses and reputation. Highlights advise paying due tips, avoiding risky investments, staying practical, and honoring promises while managing temper and duties.
Trinity Lutheran Resumes Two Sunday Worship Services
Trinity Lutheran Church will resume worship this Sunday with two services at 9 and 11 led by Rev. Harold J. Hamilton. The 9:15 service features the Altar Choir directed by Mrs. Marcus Hahn. the 11:00 service features the Chancel Choir directed by Homer Frank. Liturgist is vicar Tom Ridenhour. nursery services are available.
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Harold J. Hamilton
Kingdom of God
Marcus Hahn
Homer Frank
Tom Ridenhour
Trinity Lutheran Church
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