Big Mame Sprague Riverboat Retired After 46 Years
Rivermen mourn the passing of the Sprague known as Big Mama nee Missisippi Queen of towboats. Built in 1902 in Dubuque Iowa she logged heavy tonnage and river service before decommissioning in Tennessee. Her replacement will be a smaller diesel tug with less flair but lower cost.
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Winter Grips Midwest and East With Freezing Rain
A sweeping winter storm spread icy conditions across the Midwest and East. New York recorded a low of 14 degrees, while New Orleans logged nearly ten inches of rain in 24 hours. Lincoln Nebraska reported 18 inches on the ground, the heaviest since official records began in 1888, with Omaha at 19 inches. Freezing rain fell in Georgia and the Carolinas as Miami Beach endured 45 mph winds.
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Chicago
Midwest
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N.Y
England
Michigan
Red River Valley
Dako
Minnesota
Syracuse
New York
Boston
Mississippi Valley
New Orleans
Wast Fen
Texas
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Mussour
Dakotas
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Washington
Oregon
Lincoln
Nobr
Wer
Omaha
Eorgia
Carolinas
Florida
Miami Beach
Five Lose Lives in Haifa Violence
In Haifa, Jewish and Arab clashes leave five dead and many injured as mortar shell fire devastates harbor area and on Carmel mountainside. British officials and police vow enhanced protection as UN figures arrive to assess the situation.
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Jerusalem
Hadar Hacermel
Carmel
Halfaort
Alan ‘Gordon Cunning Aan
Allons
T Exta
Mittée
U.N
No Hint by Stassen on State Primary Described
Harold Stassen, Minnesota Republican aspirant, has not indicated entry into California primaries. Governor Warren, a favorite son candidate, says he has heard nothing from Stassen about the campaign and Stassen suggested he would not enter the state primaries and would be consulted with Warren.
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Sacramento
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
California
Gov. Eat
Warren
Warten
Mother-in-Law Wins Queen for a Day Jackpot in Shiprock
In Hollywood on March 6 IMra Edgar Parrett ma? a Navajo resident from Shiprock New Mexico won the 35,000 prize on Queen for a Day after being selected from 3,000,000 radio listeners. Her daughter-in-law Mrs. Jack Leonard relayed the news as officials said the package exceeded any radio jackpot before. The prize included an automobile, a taller, a $1000 Persian lamb coat, a diamond ring and watch, home electric appliances, and a two week trip to New York City Vermont and Bermuda.
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Imra
Edgar Parrettm
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Parrett
Shiprock
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Jack Leonard
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Indaws
Paul “Lunsford
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Calle
Mutual Broadcasting Co
New York City
Vermont
Bermuds
Rummage Sale at Home of Sales and Meet in Monterey
Local brief notes a rummage sale by the National Business and Figiesaione Women's Club at the Home of Sales 1134 Pine Ave Monday, plus meeting attendances in Monterey by Ruth Whit vemb and William Zinn. Also mentions a film showing The Messenger of Peace at First Lutheran Church with John Seal as Pastor Ritter and other actors.
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Constitution Committee of
California School Employes Association
William Zinn
Lared
Monterey
State Officers'executive Committee
Ute Lutheran
Romanian oil seizure loom claimed by nationalizing rule
Fragmented text notes a proposed Romanian constitution to state ownership of natural resources. Observers disagree on its impact, with mentions of April actions and potential effects on American and British operations in Romanian oil.
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Bucharest
Nomaria
Maren
Cripple Escapes Flight-Proof Jail in Oklahoma City
In Oklahoma City a one-armed crippled prisoner on crutches escaped from an “escape proof” jail while being led by Jailer Guy Mitchell to the Judge’s chamber. The incident occurred yesterday as the inmate stepped onto an elevator on the jail’s third floor and vanished, triggering a search led by authorities.
Leopard Skin Sport Shirt Could Sit Beside Men's Suits
OLLEYWOOP reports designer Teitelbaum foresees male fashion embracing animal pelts. He predicts mink calfskin Persian lamb broadtail seal and other furs will appear in men's jackets shirts and slacks within five to ten years. Prices noted range from 200 to 1500 depending on pelts and garment type.
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al Teitelaum
Teitelbaum
Jetting Nose
Measles Cases Rise as City Reports New Infections
Measles cases climb to eleven in a week as Dr. L D Litwack, acting health officer, notes measles are approaching higher prevalence. He says no epidemic yet, explains three year cycle. Also 51 chicken pox, 19 mumps, 22 tuberculosis. no diphtheria, influenza, pneumonia, meningitis, or polio reported.
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Litwack
Litwale
Icity Health Office
Los Angeles Measles Top Total For Last Year
Los Angeles March 6 20 Cases of measles here the year’s total rose above 1987. The city health department reported 148 new cases today and noted the city had reached a total of 470 for the year 429 cases were reported last year.
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Los Angeles
Tony
Hitchhiker Captured After Ride With Merriam
Chester Merriam, a track driver, picked up a hitchhiker days ago on Alameda Street. The same hitchhiker later attacked Merriam’s party, took some property, and fled into fields. Local officers identified the hitchhiker as Charles Wilcox, a transient, and recovered Merriam’s belongings.
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Peice
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Northwestern professor calls for English opera revival
Northwestern University voice instructor William Phillips argues foreign language operas hinder popularity and proposes singing in English. He notes France Italy Germany use native tongues, while the United States mixes French German and Italian. He claims American singers can perform in four of five languages and predicts higher public appreciation if operas are performed in English, offering more opportunities for young singers.
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March
CEA
Northwestern University
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France
Phillips
Italy
Germany
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United States
Scientist Hits Federal Probe
Hollywood, March 6. Dr. Harlow Shapley, Harvard Observer director, denounces the House committee’s un American investigations as an attack on science. He cites Dr. Edward A. Condon, director of the National Bureau of Standards, as linked to alleged Communist agents while speaking at a fundraiser for writers and film leaders charged with contempt for refusing to answer on Communist ties.
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Harlow Shapley
Harvard University Observer
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Thomas Committee
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Condon
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Mother faces charges after liquor-toting toddler incident
LOS ANGELES March 6 A one year old mother allowed her daughter to wander downtown with a whisky bottle. Police found Patricia Hartman January 16. Neighbors say the child was in traffic with the bottle while the mother and husband were reportedly in a broadcast. The case hints at further legal action, with family quarrels and past incidents mentioned.
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Wose
Marjorie Hartman
Patricia
Serge
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Imore
Sarios
Netherlands
Charles Hyatt
Denmark
Immedi
U. S. Negro Soprano Hailed in Brussels
In Brussels on March 6 Eliabelle Tavis, American Negro soprano, advanced her European act with praise from local audiences and critics. The article notes her concert reception and rising prominence on the European stage.
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Brussels
Belgium
Saarch
Eliabelle Tavis
Employers Deny Plan to Abolish Hiring Halls in Longshore Work
Willan R. Marlowe of the Employers' Association of California says the group seeks to end the hiring hall system for dispatching longshore crews. A letter to Tong Shoremen Local Union outlines five proposed changes under labor rules, while defending the continued use of hiring halls for first-call dispatches and union protections. The employers request an early meeting with union officials and pledge uninterrupted service until the June 15 ratification date.
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Willan R. Marlows
Water Grant “Employers' Association Ete
Marlowe
Isstice
Tongshoremen
Employers
Ant Lof
Soviet Satellites Advice Spurned by U S
Washington reports Lovett rejected a Prague resolution from Soviet satellites Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia and Poland seeking consultation on German policy. The note said the resolution contains many incorrect statements and a discussion would be useless. It also mentions Ambassador Slovik’s resignation and notes the State Department had no official notice of it in time to respond.
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Germany
Carchoslovakia
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France
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Juraj Slovik
County Loyalty Check Upheld
LOS ANGELES March 6 A Superior Court decision upheld Los Angeles County authority to conduct loyalty checks on 20000 employees like private employers. Judge Clarence Hanson dismissed graft suits, ruling the oath requiring employees to deny affiliation with subversive groups is permissible and disclosure of membership in 140 organizations is allowed.
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Body of Soldier Found on Airfield in Manila
The 13th Air Force reports the body of Private John Barth, 23rd Reconnaissance Squadron, found near the base library at Field. He was discovered March 4 and sent to Manila for autopsy. He is survived by his widow Ruth L Barth.
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13Th Air Force
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Stripperteaser in trouble as club faces closure
In New York on March 6, dancer Georgia Soth known as Striet teaser faces police action after authorities revoke the permit for her burlesque act at Club Samoa. The club also faces cabaret-license suspension for permitting risque dance. Soth says she has toned down to simple laughs and seeks to compel the police commissioner to justify the permit denial.
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Tailored Weed-killers Cut Costs of Cultivation
Dr A E Griffiths of Socony Vacuum Co says new oil based emulsions applied before planting kill weeds for six to eight weeks and cut cultivation and hand weeding costs. Tests till 1947 show promise on spinach beets and corn with carrots weeded for about 10 to 15 cents per acre. Oil based sprays account for about a third of all lagesticides and fungicide sprays, with other oil aids including vegetable preservation and coating to extend tree life and preserve eggs.
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Navy Sets San Francisco to Los Angeles Flight Record
In Los Angeles on March 6 the Navy established a new S F to L A record for a fighter record flight. The FS-1 NAA aircraft made the trip in exactly 40 minutes after taking off from Mills Field. Cmdr William A Sherrill said there was no strong wind and the nose gear door issue slowed the earlier attempts.
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Navy Today
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Daltt
Municipal Aiport
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A. Sherrill
Deadlines for California WWI Veteran Benefits Sat Summary
The California State Department of Veterans Affairs estimates 148,000 World War I veterans in California have not yet filed for benefits totaling about 34.79 million dollars. Deadlines for applying vary, with mentions of property tax exemptions, disability claims, and life insurance options. The notice urges eligible veterans to file with county and city assessors before applicable deadlines.
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Ment of Veterans Affairs
Renindaa Veterans
Jap Girls Try to End Lives in Protest
Tokyo dated report says Takako Funabashi, 19, attempted suicide off Shimizu Beach in mid February to protest expulsion at Red Cross Women’s College Nippon Times notes 86 classmates supported reinstatement. Two petitioners then poisoned themselves but were saved by medical care.
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Nippon Times
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Officials urge halt to Russia amid Marshall Plan strains
WESTOVER AIR FORCE BASE Mass March 6 Two German government officials James R Newman Akron Ohio and Louis Glaser Washington DC arrived by Air Transport Command urging the United States to stop Russia immediately even if force is needed Newman says Communists infiltrate labor unions to disrupt the Marshall Plan Glaser warns Russia seeks to push the West into despair and urges realism in handling the crisis
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Ohio
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General Dies in Denver After Long Illness at Fitzsimmons
Denver report states General dies last night at Fitzsimmons General Hospital after a long illness. The obituary notes his role as aviation planner and bomber operations leader in the conflict.
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