Headless Frenchman Still Roams Kettle Creek Haunts
Lock Haven reporters and photographer chased the legend of a headless Frenchman in Clinton County near Road Hollow. They saw a flickering figure by Kettle Creek, heard a moan, and fled as the form vanished up Road Hollow. locals link the ghost to Indian silver theft and gas drilling, while skeptics propose moonlight effects or phosphorescent moss. The tale endures amid debate over truth and folklore.
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Lock Haven
Road Ollow
Kettle Creek
Fil scaDdt
Clinton County
Road Hollow
Patterson
Harry Walters
Stevenson
Senate Set For OK On Social Security
The Social Security program was set for final congressional approval to extend coverage to about 10 million more people and raise benefits for those already covered. Senate action followed a compromise version agreed by a joint Senate House committee after both chambers passed distinct bills. The House had approved the compromise 374 to 1.
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Washington
George
D-Ga
Finance Committee
Senate
House
Congress Eyes Early Recess Ends Lawmaking Push
Washington reports a major effort to adjourn by September 2 as Senate leaders from both parties back a shutdown target. Senator Myers says lawmakers aim to wind up major business in the next two weeks ahead of Labor Day. This marks rare cross party agreement since the Korea invasion.
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Washington
Congress
Myers
D-Pa
Senate
Congressional
Korea
B 29 Strike Explains Why Atomic Bombs Aren't Used
Washington AP reports that massed B 29 strikes on Korean Communist concentrations show why atomic bombs are not employed. About 100 B 29s dropped roughly 1000 tons of conventional bombs on a single target area unopposed as air control is complete. If Communists reform for a drive to split American and South Korean forces, the Superforts can strike again, limited by bomb stocks crew endurance and maintenance.
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Washington
U. S
Far East
Korea
Prisoners Shot To Death On Hill 303 Korea Fighting Ends
Thirty two American prisoners with hands tied behind their backs were killed by North Korean forces on Hill 303 near Waegwan as U S troops recaptured the ridge. Five prisoners survived to tell the tale, and one identified a North Korean killer for war crimes. Survivors described the assault following a heavy B 29 air raid nearby.
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Hal Boyle
W. S. First Cavalry
Korea
Waegwan
U. S
Ane McUs Diew
Reds
Fifth Cavalry
James Melvin Rudd
Salyersville
Rudd
GOP Offering To Compromise On Red Curbs
Washington AP report: Senators Mundt and Ferguson propose to drop tying the anti Communist bill to the home front mobilization measure in exchange for a Democratic pledge to bring the curb the Communists bill up later for separate action. Lucas-Clarity awaited as Democrats plan a conference next Monday. Foes warn the plan could drive Communists underground and complicate the issue.
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Senate
Mundt
R- SD
Ferguson
R-Mich
Maybank
D - SC
Severe hurricane gains force near Bahamas and Bahamas threat
A powerful hurricane with winds up to 140 mph moves westward in the Atlantic toward the northern Bahamas. It intensified from 100 to 140 mph in about four hours and lies roughly 390 miles east of Nassau and 470 miles east of Miami. Miami forecaster Cecil Gentry warns ships to avoid it.
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Miami
Fla
Atlantic
Bahamas
Nassau
Cecil Gentry
U N Urged To Speed Help In Korea Battle
The United States asked UN members to speed up sending forces to Korea and to focus on existing military units rather than forming new ones. Warren Austin urged rapid action to weaken the battle area under Gen. Douglas MacArthur, noting the international nature of the operation and the need to strengthen ground forces quickly.
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U. S
Warren R. Austin
Korea
United Nations
Six Arrested After Race Riot in Chicago South Side
AP reports two Negro families moved into a white South Side block last night provoking a disturbance quelled by 200 officers. Six whites were seized, five charged with disorderly conduct, one 12 year old held for juvenile authorities. Bricks and bottles pelted a St. Lawrence Avenue apartment house, marking first Negro family move to that block.
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Chicago
St. Lawrence Avenue
Chuckles and Louis Set for Yankee Stadium Title Bout
New York AP reports James D. Norris president of the International Boxing Club says all negotiations are complete for a heavyweight title fight at Yankee Stadium on September 27 between NBA champion Ezzard Charles and Joe Louis.
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New York
James D. Norris
International Boxing Club
Ezzard Charles
Joe Louis
Yankee Stadium
Russia May Grab Off Northern Korea If UN Forces Win In South
Washington officials expect the Soviet Union and Communist China to act jointly if UN forces prevail in South Korea. Molotov’s reported talks in Peiping are viewed skeptically, but Moscow and Beijing are believed to be deeply involved in broader Far East decisions. If UN successes continue, planners weigh whether forces should advance beyond the 38th parallel to crush Communist power for lasting peace.
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Russia
Korea
South
John M. Hightower
Washington
North Korea
38Th Parallel
Soviet Union
China
V.M. Molotov
Peiping
Mao Tse Tung
Molotov
Formosa
U.S
Red
South Korea
Surprise Attack Near Taegu Threatens City Arena
North Korean forces massed 25 000 to 30 000 troops drive toward Taegu 15 miles north of the South Korean capital as U S Marines and the 24th Infantry respond with counterattacks along the Naktong River. The clash marks the most serious UN confrontation on the central front with heavy fighting near Changnyong and Waegwan.
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Tokyo
Taegu
Naktong River
Waegwan
Kunwi
Deen
Chinju
Changnyong
U.S. 25Th Infantry Division
Masan
Pusan
U. S. 8Th Army
United Nations
Korea
Changyong
Naktong
Don Whitehead
Jack MacBeth
24Th Infantry
MacBeth
Beautiful blond figure in Washington wire tapping probe
In Washington the Senate subcommittee heard witnesses detailing alleged wire tapping of prominent figures. Police detective James G. Bryant police private John McHale and Joseph Tait testified that they helped tap lines including those of Howard Hughes. Chairman Pepper said evidence points to a beautiful blond woman involved in the scheme and may be named or described later.
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Washington
Senate
Pepper
D-Fla
Subcommittee
Witneses
James G. Bryant
John McHale
Joseph Tait
Howard Hughes
A Quiet Plea to Visit Disabled Veterans
A veteran reminiscence urges public support for aging service members. It argues that small acts of conversation and companionship brighten days for frail former fighters, noting many veterans live in facilities with limited visitors. The piece stresses everyone can repay a debt by giving time and kindness.
Packard Talks Make Progress
Mediators said progress in three auto industry labor disputes including the Packard strike where 8,000 CIO United Auto Workers walked out after rejecting a wage package. The union later accepted a three year contract with Hudson Motor Car Co and settled with Federal Mogul. A separate rail yardmen strike threat looms as talks stall.
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Associated Press
Packard Motor Car Company
CIO
United Auto
Packard
Monay
Brotherhood of Railroad
Truman
United Auto Workers
Detroit
Hudson Motor Car Company
Federal Mogul Corporation
CIO Electrical
New York
General Electric Company
Congressional delay shelves youth military training bill
Washington AP report notes Congress likely to shelve for the year a Defense Department request for standby legislation to require six months of continuous training and six months of related activity for men aged 17 to 20. President Truman signals support but will not press this year, despite prior calls for universal military training.
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Washington
Congress
Defense Department
Truman
White House
Defense
Johnson
Strike Called On Two Short Railroad Lines
Trainmen and conductors unions announced five day strikes on short line railroads the Elgin Joliet and Eastern Railroad and the Pittsburgh Lake Erie Railroad beginning August 22 at 6 a.m. local time. The walkouts involve about 5,000 workers and could idle as many as 50,000, with similar action directed yesterday at three strategic terminals employing 3,000 workers.
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Washington
Elgin
Ex War Bride Pleads Not Guilty To Kidnapping Son
Marion AP report: ex war bride Mrs Margerite Joyce Wyrick, 30, pleads not guilty to kidnapping her son David Reginald, 4, from the Rev Lester Kidd and wife in Xenia. Bond set, hearing scheduled August 24. Wyrick says she wanted to visit England and let relatives see David, who was born in England after her marriage to Lester Roy Foust of Marion.
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Marion
Argarite
Joyce Wyrick
W. Dexter Hazen
David Reginald
England
David
Lester Kidd
Kidd
Canada
Kidd Home
Foust
Germany
Uni
Americ
Sheaid
Mr. Kidd
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