Symns Takes Charge Of Local Gas Plant In Receivership
Arthur Symns, the first manager when the plant opened in 1907, assuming control as the facility enters receivership. President Coolidge announces Capt. Charles Lindbergh will travel to Washington aboard the U S S Atlantia for a June 11 reception. Corn prices surged to 1.07 per bushel with wheat topping 1.09 on Chicago exchange.
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Wage talks in stalemate threaten coal contract deadline
Washington reports government officials hope for a new soft coal wage contract by June 30 while resuming talks between northern and western operators and United Mine Workers chief John L. Lewis. The dispute centers on a wage rise from 1.185 to 1.335 dollars an hour versus Lewis's 1.535 demand, amid broader issues including holidays, vacation pay, and overtime rules.
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Memorial Day 500 Race Declared Fair by AAA Leader
Indianapolis June 2 UP The Memorial Day 500 mile race was run and won fairly, AAA contest board chairman Col A W Herrington said no probe is warranted into the finish. Bill Holland who finished second accused his pit crew of slowing him to cost him the race. Holland drove a Lou Moore owned car with Mauri Rose the winning driver also owned by Moore. Holland called the finish dirty and said he would not file a formal complaint.
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Track friction sparks miscommunication in play
A track incident led to a misunderstanding during the event, with officials and participants noting confusion over the course and timing. The issue prompted a quick pause and review to prevent further disruption.
Water stress in tomatoes causes blossom end rot collapse
When tomato roots lack soil moisture the plant draws water from developing fruits, causing tissue collapse farthest from the stem. The injured area becomes rotted by organisms, grows leathery as fruit enlarges, and the entire fruit is usually lost.
Amber’s Ancient Spark Revealed in Baltic Resin Tale
Millions of years ago during the Tertiary period resin flowed from Baltic pines. Decay and compression turned the resin into bright yellow amber that stores an electric charge and carries a ghost of ancient pine scent.
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Mahogany Hulls Shape Navy Sub Chaser Craft
Mahogany wood, widely grown in Middle America, formed the hulls of hundreds of the navy's fleet submarine chasers, reflecting the material's prominence in wartime shipbuilding.
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Valley Tragedy Looms as Val Fights for Life
Sherry races to Wade and Val's apartment after a dire call. Val has overdosed on sleeping pills and may not live, prompting Wade to blame himself while Lex steadies Sherry through a night of fear and unanswered questions.
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Property tax hikes across Indiana counties cited in 1947 report
Greene County property taxes rise 38.4 percent to 798,616 dollars with a 221,427 dollar increase. Indiana Taxpayers Association notes statewide levy up 35.2 percent to 142,191,070 from 105,200,046 in 1940, while Sullivan and Knox show mixed changes.
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Indiana Victims Named In Alaska B-29 Crash
Fort Richardson Alaska June 2 Army officials announced the names of personnel killed and injured when a 46th reconnaissance squadron B 29 crashed and burned in the Chena river flats east of Fairbanks The dead include 1st Lt Bruce T Marshall Manila Indiana The injured include 1st Lt
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Injured Bloomington Soldier Identified at 715 West Park
Army officials reported Howard A. Mitchell of 715 West Park Bloomington Indiana was injured in an incident. Officials said the injuries involved burns but did not specify severity or extent.
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Cravens Attend Franklin College Commencement
Mr and Mrs John C Cravens Mrs Robert L Cravens Mr and Mrs Fred Cravens and Mr and Mrs Tommy Wall attended the commencement exercises at Franklin College yesterday afternoon. Robert L Cravens was one of the graduates.
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Emancipation and War-Era Facts Span New York History
In 1799 New York passed a gradual emancipation act and over 20 000 enslaved people lived in the state. Slavery ended on July 4 1827. In 1946 wartime disclosure described plant killing chemicals for potential attack on crops. Cats eyes shine at night due to a metallic luster in the caudal optic nerve area.
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