Illinois Girl Sparks Counter Attack in Korea
From Illinois comes a tale of a local girl inspiring a U S armored counter thrust in Korea. Corporal Jack Chessman of Wyoming Illinois led a daring solo assault to retake a lost position and recover his duffle bag and his girlfriend's photo.
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Spitting Snake of South Africa Ejects Venom Spray
The spitting snake of South Africa ejects a venomous spray from its mouth when irritated. The tariff has been revised 22 times by Congress.
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Launching of Ship Is Tough on Dress
Newport News June 26 A champagne spray ruined Mrs. Tom Connally’s pink outfit during the launch of SS United States the largest passenger liner yet built. The 990 foot vessel will rival the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, with 2000 passengers, 1000 crew and transatlantic speed up to 30 knots.
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Tom Connally
Marlin
Falls Country
Texas
United States
E. L. Cochrane
Federal Maritime Board
Maritime Administrator
United States Lines
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
New York City Manufacturing Establishments Rise
Latest available figures show that New York City has 37,870 manufacturing establishments.
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Youth Chosen for Norway Tour from Bloomington High
Teddy Joe Lind a 17 year old Bloomington high school graduate was selected as one of five American youths for the Civil Air Patrol exchange with Norway. He will depart July 23 for Oslo for four weeks to learn Norwegian customs while five Norwegian youths visit the United States. Lind is the son of Mr and Mrs Don Lind former Sandborn residents with a teaching background in Marco Hymera and Bicknell.
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Teddy Joe Lind
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In Memoriam Mildred Terrell Corbin
In loving memory of Mildred Terrell Corbin who departed this life fifteen years ago on June 26 1936 The Family keeps the memory alive with a cherished verse and a portrait of the past that lingers in the heart.
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Bunker Hill School Deal Investigated
PERU Indiana June 26 A House sub committee probes a deal tying a federal official to the Bunker Hill School of Aeronautics. Testimony alleges the school bought seven million of surplus war material in 1946 47 for about 11000 and gained priority access through Heddleston and Pemberton.
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Aeronautics School
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Insurance Fees Will Be Boosted In Indiana
Indiana officials announce a 6.4 percent average increase in workers compensation insurance rates, effective July 1, following 1951 legislation raising maximum weekly benefits from 22 to 25 dollars. The change reflects the General Assembly's liberalization and higher benefit caps.
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U.P
Frank J. Viehmann
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Viehmann
General Assembly
Indiana Keeps Low Rates Amid Strong Accident Record
Viehmann noted that rates are below average in five neighboring states, and remain low in Indiana due to a good accident record in the state's industries.
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Viehmann
Indiana
Ratified Contract Gives Workers 7 Percent Pay Rise
United Electrical and Machine Workers at Server Inc in Evansville ratified a new contract providing a seven percent hourly wage increase. The agreement includes a retirement pension plan and a modified union shop. Full pension of 100 dollars a month after 25 years service at age 65.
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