Rome builds a broad industrial drive in 1950s network
The Rome community expands with the Chamber of Commerce led industrial program. The Georgia Labor Department notes rising payrolls and the 1947 census shows high pay scales. Rome develops an industrial park, new bridges, water system upgrades, and tourism-ready monuments, funded by local bonds and private investments.
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Georgia Labor Department
Va Bie Reil
Rome
Broad Street
Angie
City
Rome Development Corp
Chamber of Commerce
Pisansing Commission
State Geology Department
General Electric
Rome Kraft Co
Georgia Power Co
Braniff Crash Scene Raises Immediate Investigation
News reports describe a Braniff airliner crash with fires and a lengthy fuselage section. Officials announced an immediate investigation as guards barred reporters from Braniff offices in Dallas and braniff executives spoke about a possible explosion while downplaying details.
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Bramif
Dallas
R. V. Carolton
Braniff
Carlron
Plane Explosions Fail to Stop Year’s Fatal Crashes
A summary of mid air disasters reports three fatal airliner explosions this year. Noting 34 dead on the Braniff flight in Texas and 31 on a Viscount near Baltimore, with a baby among the dead on a separate C46 flight. Additional details reference a TWA Constellation crash near Milan with 88 killed.
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Branifft Air Ways
Texas
Electra
Baltimore
Capital Airlines
New York
Atlanta
Mexico
Tigers Voladores
Flying Tigers
Mane
Mexicali
Mexico City
TWA
Milan
Iraly
Khrushchev Visits Mao in Beijing and Talks of Peace
Khrushchev lauded talks with Eisenhower and urged UN to seat China at the United Nations. He and Mao will review a parade from the Gate of Heavenly Peace and hold secret talks on Khrushchev's U.S. visit amid lingering American opposition to thawing Cold War tensions.
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United States
General Assembly
China
United Nations
Khrushchev
Kursday Khrushchev
Mao
Trade-Seeking Nikita Told To Pay Debt
The United States rejects reliance on large volumes of chrome and manganese from Moscow. It notes it can obtain these raw materials from other sources and will not grant large credits to Moscow to finance purchases.
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Nikita
United States
Moscow
Hurricane Gracie Dims But Flood Threat Persists
A powerful storm named Gracie weakens but brings heavy rain and strong winds across the Carolinas and Georgia. Flood threats loom as officials report widespread damage from Charleston to inland areas, with millions in losses and several deaths from cascading incidents.
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Carolinas
Georgia
Weather Bureau
Gracie
Charlotte
N.C
North Carolina
Virginia
Murder Suspect Sought After Shipboard Tragedy Near Spectacle Island
A ship radio man is charged as a murder suspect after a Kauffman woman, daughter of Theodore Kauffman Jr. of Chicago, was found dead four hours after Utrecht sailed from Boston. The victim, who had returned from the Orient with Mrs. Stanley Spector and three Spector children, was last heard crying “Nita” as the ship neared Boston. Police report witnesses heard a dinner invitation denied by the victim before the incident.
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Spectacle Island
Boston
Theodore Kauffman Jr
Chicago
S. Obermayer & Co
Orient
Utrecht
Singapore
Stanley Spector
Spector
Kauffman
Farest
Washington University
Monroe Public Library Becomes Ouachita Parish Library
The Monroe library opened in 1920 and later evolved into the Ouachita Parish Public Library, reflecting its growth as a regional community information center.
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Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Great Books opening session at Ouachita Parish Library
Miss Frances Flanders announced tonight’s opening session of the Great Books series at the Ouachita Parish Public Library. The 7 p.m. event at the main building on North 18th and Stubbs Avenue will feature Raymond Johnson of the Great Books Foundation as speaker. Thomas A. Booth of Alexandria, advertising manager of the Louisiana Municipal Review, discussed with West Monroe officials about a forthcoming full West Monroe feature in the magazine’s November or December issue.
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Ouachita Parish
Thomas A. Booth
Alexandria
The
Louisiana Municipal Review
West Monroe
Booth
Mild Ouachita Parish Summer Breaks 100 Degree Rule
Residents note a mildly cool summer in Ouachita Parish as thermometers failed to hit 100 degrees. The peak reached 96 on four days including August 6 7 18 and 30. Workers at Selman Field recall hotter years while referencing past 100 degree days.
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Ouachita Parish
Mercury
Federal Aviation Authority
Selman Field
City Plunged in Outage With Wide Power Loss
Report notes that as much as 75 percent of the city faced power outages at one time or another, indicating a large scale blackout and widespread disruption to services.
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Lars
Underpass Project Aimed at City Rail Access
Engineers continued from page one to determine if piling is needed for an underpass that will provide long needed access for residents on both sides of the railroad. Rodriguez says the need is urgent due to schools in the area. City and railroad company may share building costs. final financial plans to be discussed.
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Ing Co
Rodriguez
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