Admiral of Fleet Lord Keyes Dead
London reports Admiral of the Fleet Lord Keyes, a leading British naval figure and Zeebrugge raid participant, died in his sleep at 73 after a three week illness. He helped curb the German submarine menace in WWI and led the Dover patrol with the St George's Day operation in 1918.
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Fire at duplex on New York street from a shorted Christmas tree
A short in Christmas tree lights caused a fire at 1226 New York Street about 2 30 this morning in a duplex occupied by Mrs Bunny Shumate and Mrs Arthur Couch. Firemen extinguished the blaze but curtains and flooring were burned and the tree destroyed. The Army has built stills to reclaim cleaning fluid with only a 10 percent loss.
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NC Congressman Joe Ervin Found Dead in Home
North Carolina Democrat Joe W. Ervin, 44, was found dead in his gas-filled kitchen on Christmas Day. Coroner ruled death by self-inflicted asphyxiation. notes on the scene referenced family and heart ailment. Ervin had just left Walter Reed hospital and was a first-term congressman from the 10th district.
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Actor Russell Gleason Dies After Fall at Sutton Hotel
New York police said 36 year old Sgt. Russell Gleason son of James Gleason fell from the fourth floor of the Hotel Sutton where soldiers were housed. He had appeared in All Quiet on the Western Front and other films.
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Gleason's Son Russell Dies as Army Soldier in New York
Hollywood mourns Russell Gleason, attached to the army signal corps photo center, who died in New York. Actor James Gleason recalls his son's service and pride, noting Russell's wife Cynthia Hobart, Henry Hobart's daughter, and their young son Michael await discharge. Russell, born in Portland, Oregon, toured with his parents from infancy.
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Attempt to Steal Car Targets Premier Sjahrir in Batavia
Four Dutch uniformed men in another car fired on Premier Sutan Sjahrir in Batavia today as he left his vehicle. A pistol butt struck him and a group of about 15 fled when a British patrol appeared. Six Eurasians and Surinamese soldiers were arrested. authorities vow punishment.
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Break for Men on West Coast Appears Imminent
The Christmas transport log shows fewer arrivals than departures at Los Angeles and San Francisco bottlenecks. Seattle and Tacoma expect 949 men today. several thousand are moved by train bus and plane. Portland reports no arrivals. A street car crash drew cheers from sailors and the patrol crew.
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Wichita Man Killed Rolling Tire on Highway 54
David W. Soderberg 30 of Wichita was struck and killed on Highway 54 west of Wichita while rolling a flat tire to a filling station after a second flat. He was returning from Christmas with his wife’s family. survivors include his widow and two young daughters. His father A W Soderberg co owned a local construction company with him.
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Rocks Cause Rail Tieup Derails Engine in Colorado
A rock slide near Denver halted UP traffic on the Denver and Salt Lake line, derailing a locomotive and stranding servicemen. Officials report service resumed today after track clearance and inspection.
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Rock slide blocks line 29 miles west of Denver derails engine
A rock slide 29 miles west of Denver derailed an engine and stranded several hundred servicemen on two troop trains at Pinecliffe Colorado. No injuries were reported on the Denver to Craig train as tracks were cleared and the trains reached Denver early today.
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Reappointment of E Clair Hotchkiss to farm credit board
E Clair Hotchkiss of Hotchkiss Colorado is reappointed to a third term as director of the ninth district farm credit administration for Kansas Oklahoma Colorado and New Mexico. The action was announced by Fred R Merrifield the general agent in Wichita.
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I. W. Duggan Named FCA Governor
I. W. Duggan assumed the role of FCA governor. Details on tenure and duties were announced, highlighting his experience in financial oversight and public service.
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