America Rebuilding Greenland World War II Bomber Bases
UPI reports American military and civilian workers are rebuilding vital World War II airfields in Greenland along bomber routes from Russia. Private firms under North Atlantic Constructors lengthen runways at Narsarssuak and three other bases to accommodate modern jets and big transports amid Arctic ice delays and whaling weather challenges.
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al Johnson Construction Co
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Dope Ring Bust Seizes Six in Chicago Roundup
Chicago police report the arrest of four men and two women in a two day roundup that broke up a narcotics ring supplying addicts including Flower Technical High School students. The group included Mary Lou Cox 24 and two youths Joseph Grieco and Joseph Galassi. Two other dealers Eldred Wadlington Jr 30 Sam Kirkland 27 and Mayette Buckmer 22 were also seized. the two girls were sent to juvenile home.
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Legion Plans Help for Flood Victims
The American Legion urged its 3,000,000 members to send funds food and clothing to flood victims in Kansas and Missouri. A clearing house at Legion national headquarters will gather information and distribute contributions as disaster relief plans expand. National Commander Erle Cocke urged posts in the lower Mississippi Valley to alert committees for emergency relief if floods spread south.
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U S Canada urged to jointly develop Far North resources
Secretary of the Interior Chapman urged a joint U S Canada effort to develop Alaska and the northwestern Canadian Yukon and British Columbia regions. He cited a multibillion dollar potential and up to 50 billion kilowatt hours of hydro power annually, with a population support possibility of 6 million in the area. He stressed federal responsibility to conserve resources for national wealth.
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Newlywed slays stepchild and self in Okmulgee
In Okmulgee Oklahoma a man mortally wounded his wife after a three month marriage then killed his 16 year old stepdaughter Myrna Ruth Johnson and wounded himself about 11:30 pm. Witnesses said Massengale aimed at his wife and then fired as dawn rose. He killed himself after shooting his wife and stepdaughter and injuring Jackie Johnson 13.
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U N Troops to Stay in Korea Indefinitely
Secretary of State Acheson announced that United Nations forces will remain in Korea after any armistice. He argued the presence would ensure a genuine peace and protect Koreans from aggression, while warning against withdrawing foreign troops.
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Baby Drowns in Kitchen Sink as Mother Answers Door
In Los Angeles an eight month old boy named Manuel Hernandez drowned yesterday when his mother Eva Hernandez briefly left him in the kitchen sink while she answered the doorbell. She had been giving him a bath.
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