Downing Promoted to Lieutenant in Police Force
Police Sgt. Daniel J. Downing of 30 Power Ave. was promoted to lieutenant by the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Lewis announced competitive exams for sergeant. Downing fills the vacancy after Lt. Radice’s promotion to captain. He has served as sergeant on night duty for nearly 11 years and holds a long record of commendations.
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Daniel J. Downing
Power Ave
Board of Aldermen
Dean J. Lewis
Downing
Joseph A. Radice
Clark Burdick
Duke of Windsor
Edward
Newport
Po Og Downing
Arthur A. Carvelies
Representative Council
George Harrison, Inc
Fords
Bove Chevrolet
Samuel H. Dugan
Dugan
John F. Sullivan
Rufus E. D. Bailey
Louis
Parents Push For New Park Holm Tonomy School
Four mothers from the Pack-Holm and Tonomy areas circulate petitions urging a full sized school to relieve overcrowding and cut bus fare and hot lunch costs. They cite long days, shifted sessions, and fear of reduced educational facilities if double sessions are used. The plan aims to present to Newport School superintendent Carl H Porter-Shirley.
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Tonomy HI
Park Holm
George Hanson
Damon Diomantes
Edward DeAscentis
Pack-Holm
John 3S
Allan
Tonomy
Park-Holm
Carl H. Porter-Shirley
Newport
Walcott Keeps Crown Face Next Foe Marciano or Matthews
Jersey Joe Walcott defends his title with a narrow decision over Ezzard Charles at Mammoth Stadium. Promoter Jim Norris and manager Felix Bocchicchio eye a bout against Rocky Marciano or Harry Matthews for a September championship show likely to surpass a million dollars with TV.
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Philadelphia
Rocky Marciano
Harry
Kid
Matthews
Joe Walcott
Ezzard Charles
Mammoth Municipal Stadium
Old Jersey
Charles
Walcott
Felix Bocchicchio
Jim Norris
International Boxing Club
Marciano
Brockton
Mass
Belter
Seattle
Marciano - Matthews
New York
Catthews
Norris
Bocchicchio
Jersey
Joe Louis
Madison Square Garden
Buck McTiernan
Pete Tomasco
McTiernan
Pittsburgh
Tomasco
Joe
Charles He
Zack Clayton
Rogers High Graduation Honors 242 Seniors in 1952 Ceremony
Rogers High School awarded diplomas to 242 members of the class of 1952, 126 girls and 116 boys, in a Naval Training Station drill hall after postponing from Cardines Field due to rain. Dr. Harold C. Case of Boston University delivered the address urging personal responsibility and democracy for the graduates.
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Rogers High School
Naval Training Station
Cardines Field
Harold C. Case
Boston University
Rogers
Edward J. Corcoran
Peter E. Donnelly
Dean J. Lewis
William C. O'Connell
Theodore Lewis
Lewis
Norman
Ronald A. Richardson
Alliance Francaise
Ellen Chatham Brady
Koehne
Philip Paul Sullivan
National Honors Society
Emerson Francis Heald
Oliver Read
Renselaer Alummni
Alumni Association
Stock Market Upswing Nets 3 4 Point Gains
New York stocks held to the upper side amid profit taking. Prices rose in active areas by 3 to 4 points, with steels and motors drawing attention and some oil stocks showing gains. The market hit a new yearly high as margins and late trading rumors fueled activity.
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New York
Associated Press
Teens Seek Help After Boy Meets Girl Dilemma
A group of teenaged girls pressed the Board of Aldermen about a Boy Meets Girl episode. Police Chief Dugan moved on a car full of girls and rowdy boys, then the matter went to Mayor Lewis. Reporters promised help from city leaders and civic groups.
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Board of Aldermen
Rotarians
Lions
Kiwanis
Chambers of Commerce
Samuel A. Dugan
City Hall
Bull Street
Moon
Dugan
Dean J. Lewis
Lewis
Steel Talks Recess For More Industry Study
Washington reports a government sponsored peace talk in the steel strike recessed until 22 m EDT to allow industry leaders to study bargaining proposals. Presidential Assistant Steelman said real negotiations are ongoing with optimistic notes from unions and management, amid broader labor disruption and wage discussions.
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Washington
John R. Steelman
Ben Morrell
Jones and Laughlin Steel Company
Steelman
Philip Murray
CIO
United Steelworkers
McFarland
Arizona
Senate
McFarand
Supreme Court
Truman
Detroit Steel Corp
Pisburgh
Bitetr
Trumsan
Ike Heads For New York Talks as Backers See Upswing
General Dwight D. Eisenhower travels to New York to push his Republican presidential bid with further conferences and interviews. Senator Frank Carlson cites boosted national sentiment for Ike, with delegates shifting from Taft. Carlson notes Abilene reception drew national messages, and predicts possible first-ballot nomination. talks may include Gov. John Fine and Gov. McKeldin, plus Atlantic seaboard delegates.
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Abilene
Dwight D. Eisenhower
New York
Frank Carlson
Carlson
Eisenhower
Chicago
John Fine
Pennsylvania
Theodore R. Mekheldin
Maryland
Pensylvania
Taft
McKeldin
Atlantic Seaboard
Senate Approves Farm Aid Measure With 1.3 Billion
A farm bill carrying about 1.3 billion dollars for government agriculture activities faces probable Senate approval. Some cuts may be attempted but historically fail. The bill shows large allocations including over 420 million for the production marketing administration and more than 251 million to farmers under conservation and land resource programs.
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Washington
Senate
House
U S Pilots Down Six Red Jets in Korea Sky Battle
U S Sabre pilots claim six MiG jets shot down and two damaged in North Korea as 36 Sabres engage 16 enemy jets. Separate clash sees another MiG down in a second fight. Fifth Air Force tally notes 216 MiGs destroyed, 58 probably destroyed, 507 damaged. Allied losses listed. B26 pilots report locomotive and boxcar destruction in predawn strikes along lines near Kanggye and Wonsan areas.
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Seoul
Korea
U.S
United Nations
North Korea
Sabres and 12 Migs. U.S. Fifth Air Force
Kanggye
Yalu River
Manchuria
Dongju
Pakchon
Wonsan
General Ridgway speakers at D-Day ceremony in Normandy
General Matthew Ridgway addressed D-Day commemorations on Utah Beach marking the Normandy invasion anniversary. He warned the Lords of Communism that another war would bring misery to them and destruction to their power, while pledging to wage peace with NATO forces and the free world. He recalled parachuting at Sainte Mere Eglise with the Sandy Airborne Division and urged vigilance, unity, and resolve to live as free men.
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Normandy
France
Matthew B. Ridgway
Ridgway
Utah Beach
Nazi Germany
Sainte Mere Eglise
Europe
Western Union Seeks 5.3 Percent Rate Increase
Western Union Telegraph Co petitioned the government for authority to raise domestic message and money order rates by 3.3 percent, claiming the rise is needed to pay higher wages. The proposed increase, filed with the FCC, would take effect July 6 unless protested within 30 days or blocked as unreasonable.
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Washington U
Western Union Telegraph Cs
Federal Communications Commission
Western Union
FCC
Potato Prices Jump After Price Ceiling Lift
Potatoes soared at wholesale markets across New York Pittsburgh and California after the Office of Price Stabilization lifted ceilings following a Senate vote to exempt fresh fruits and vegetables. Prices for U S No 1 size A long whites and North Carolina cobblers rose sharply with California long whites hitting 9 a hundred pounds in New York and up to 19 in Pittsburgh. Officials warned of speculative buying and potential later price declines as the 1952 crop approaches.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
Senate
OPS
Agriculture Department
Pittsburgh
New York
California
Carolinas
U. S
North Carolina
North Carolina Cobblers
Vance
Arnall
House
Congress
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Secone
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Kearney
Ellen Catham Brady
Renssalaer
Alliance Francais
Amy Louise Keefe
Cornelius Murphy
Dwight D. Fisemower
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