New York draftsman testifies in contempt purge before HUAC
Francis X. Crowley, 28, cited for contempt of Congress for refusing to admit Communist ties, told the House Un American Activities committee he joined in 1946 at Columbia but is no longer a Communist. He appeared voluntarily to clear himself and said he would not be a scapegoat.
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Washington
INS
New York
House
Red Hunters Todays
Francis X. Crowley
Congress
Crowley
House Un-American Activities Committee
Communist Party
Columbia University
City Hall Briefs Chronicle July 4 Preparations
Cecil Bazley named temporary employee in city station department after council motion by Ralph R. White. Highland avenue designated through thoroughfare as state highway workers and signs are arranged. Gabriel firm wins low bids for Cascade Park obsolete scooters at 140 and surplus scrap at 32 a ton under Paul Cuba supervision. Chief Rigby orders curbs on fireworks sale and possession. City to pay employees July 3 4 and 5. no council meeting Monday, July 6.
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Cecil Bazley
Ralph R. White
DeCarbo
Highland Avenue
State Highway Department
Fire protection bids to extend Indiana State Teachers College facilities
The General State Authority will open bids for extending fire protection at Indiana State Teachers College after the Fire Association of Indiana recommended the project following a campus blaze in April 1952. Island of Borneo spans about 800 by 700 miles.
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Harrisburg
INS
General State Authority
Indiana State Teachers College
the Fire Association of Indiana
Banana Shipments Decline Amid Central American Turmoil
Pittsburgh reports show a 50 percent drop in banana shipments due to Guatemala's revolution and a seven week Honduran plantation strike. Retail banana prices rise to 19 to 22 cents per pound as shortages bite. United Fruit Co officials warn shortages could last six months.
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Honduras
Pittsburgh
United Fruit Co
Guatemala
FourYearOld Boy Admitted After Tongue Laceration
Larry McCabe aged four was admitted to Jameson Memorial Hospital at 10 pm Sunday with a tongue laceration after falling and biting his tongue.
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Larry McCabe
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Beavers Reach Weighty Milestone of 60 Pounds
A beaver can reach as much as 60 pounds in the wild, a hefty weight for the species. This size milestone highlights the animal’s robust condition and potential for extensive dam building and habitat impact.
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City Hall
George Rigby
Borneo
T Unt
Consumer Discount Co
Washington Street
Morgan Motor CO
N. Jefferson St
DeSoto
Plymouth
Readers Digest
RED Book
RED Magic
Castle Drug
Tre
Vian
Central Dist
East Long Ave
Josephs Super Market
Weldwood
Citizen’s Lumber CO
New Castle, Pa
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
Bers
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Ellwood City, Pa
Orr
Mahoning Ave
Hanna
Pioneer
Dloor Sanders
Frey Bros
E. Long
Spencer
Moravia
Paint and Glass Co
Mercer St
Tool Rental Service
Moore's Railroad Salvage
Hivine Vo
Biial Foo Oboe
Ocics Eee
Grant ST
Newcastle
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