World War II Pacific Army Chief Dies in Rome
Lt. Gen. Robert Richardson Jr former U S military attaché in Rome and commander of Army forces in the Pacific died of a heart attack in Rome while visiting. He served under Gen. Douglas MacArthur during the war with Japan and was aboard the Missouri for the surrender signing. Born in Charleston D C he graduated from Charleston College and the U S Military Academy and later served as commandant of cadets.
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Plea in Newspaper Reunites Family
Mrs. Jane Louise Mullins 25, missing from Fort Worth Texas since February 17, was reunited with her husband Randolph Mullins after her father John Sheeds read a plea in a Cincinnati newspaper. She said she did not know why she left home and was glad to be back with family.
Graham's London Crusade draws 12 000 on first night
Evangelist Billy Graham opened a 12 week London crusade drawing 12 000 people to Harringay Sports Arena in sleet and rain. He spoke of a world wide religious awakening and denied any claim to reform Britain, stressing the event as God’s work. United States Senators Styles Bridges and Stuart Symington attended briefly. The campaign is backed by 1800 British churches and a 1000 strong London choir.
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Snowstorm Cuts Power and Closes Schools Across States
A severe snowstorm blanketed northern Ohio and eastern Kentucky, closing schools and halting highway travel. The Arctic blast driven by a Smoky Mountain surge brought subzero readings, up to 17 inches of snow in places, and widespread power outages affecting Knoxville area circuits and Bristol Tennessee.
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New Plan Promises $200 Monthly Insurance Benefit
A Chicago firm promotes the Sterling Plan from the National Legal Reserve Company offering $200 a month for as long as you are incapacitated plus $25 hundred to $50 months for death scenarios. It includes hospital, nursing, and doctor bill coverage with optional $5000 to $10,000 lump sums for death by natural causes or accident. Mail a postcard to enroll.
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