Couple Announces Engagement and July Wedding Date
Charles Mack of Sycamore Street announces the engagement of his daughter Marthene Mack to Richard Johnson Jr. of Sycamore Street. Marthene, Middletown High School graduate, works at Middletown Hospital. Richard Johnson Jr. is employed at the Manchester Hotel. The couple plan to marry July 16.
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Charles Mack
Sycamore Street
Marthene
Richard Johnson Jr
Richard Johnson
Miss Mack
Middletown High School
Middletown Hospital
Manchester Hotel
Uranium Discovery by Klaproth Noted in 1789
German chemist Martin Heinrich Klaproth identified uranium in 1789. However, recognition of uranium as a serious element emerged only much later as scientific understanding advanced.
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Martin Heinrich Klaproth
Congress Shuffling to Likely Redraw House Districts
Washington reports state legislatures will redraw House districts after the 1960 census. Democrats in key states like California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts may gain seats, while Illinois could lose. Boundaries may be gerrymandered to favor parties, with 435 House members and two Senators per state.
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Washington
Emanuel Celler
House of Representatives
California
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Illinois
Indentured foreign domestics probe hits L A state action
Irish journalist’s investigation sparks state inquiry into employment agencies accused of luring European and British girls to Los Angeles with promises of work and high living but forcing long hours and heavy debts. Labor officials prepare charges as stories of $90 to $125 monthly wages and two year contracts surface.
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Los Angeles
Europe
British Isles
State Labor Commission
San Gabriel
MccCuaig
Federal
Stae
McCuaig
Ireland
Britain
Ansonia Aldermen Vote Over Welfare Appointee
Ansonia aldermen approved most mayoral appointments by wide margins while concerns arose over misrepresentation and overcharging in placement services. Kenneth Cameron warns agency prosecutions may follow as the mayor’s welfare board nominee faces a lone dissent.
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Kenneth Cameron
State Labor Commission
Department of Welfare
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Thirkields
Congress
Daily Tribune
Powerhouse
Central Ave
First National
Middletown
First National Bank
Ansonia, Conn
Board of Aldermen
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