West Point Cleared of 90 Cadets for Cheating Fallout
Ninety West Point cadets including football players were dismissed for exam cheating in a scandal that could threaten the Army gridiron program. The action, the academy’s largest since 1802, follows years of alleged dishonesty with identical questions and disclosing no individual names.
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Washington
West Point
Army
United States Military Academy
Byrd
D-Va
J. Lawton Collins
Collins
Frederick A. Irving
Academy
Irving
Black Knights of
Hudson
Navy
Senators
Korea
Gen. Collings
Learned Hand
Court of Appeals
New York
Troy H. Middleton
Louisiana State University
Robert M. Danford
West Point Graduates Association
Pace
Roger Tubby
White House
Truman
Standardized Arms Parley Concludes with NATO Ammunition Talks
Washington reports a four power arms standardization conference ended with agreement to pursue a common rifle ammunition caliber as soon as practicable. Nations agreed to continue current standard ammunition for now while studies test new rounds. NATO stands to submit recommendations within months. Delegations led by Shinwell, Claxton, Moch, and Pace. Calibers noted: US .30, UK .303 and subcaliber .280, France .295, Canada both .30 and .303.
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Washington
United States
Britain
France
Canada
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Emanuel Shinwell
National Defense
Brooke Claxton
Jules Moch
Frank Pace
National Production Authority Bans New Construction
Washington Aug 3 The National Production Authority bans the start of all new construction until October 1 unless projects use only small amounts of steel copper and aluminum. The order freezes new factories office buildings schools hospitals and other public buildings while small projects may proceed with metal limits. After October 1 builders may certify self authorization for limited metal use or apply for CMP allocations. exceptions include amusement structures and essential projects with in hand metal.
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Washington
National Production Authority
NPA
NAP
Leopard skin rug from Korea deemed worthless by Denver furrier
A leopard skin rug shipped from Korea by a G I and valued up to one hundred thousand dollars by the Korean ambassador is called practically worthless by a Denver furrier. The rug is moth eaten rotting and would likely disintegrate if cleaned. Sgt Elvern H Giltner sent it to his parents in Pueblo after paying sixty one dollars. A U S customs agent took charge of it in Denver.
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Denver
Korea
G.I
Turrier
Elvern H. Giltner
Hugh V. Giltner
Pueblo
U. S
Radioactive mosquitoes traced to aid defense research
US and Canadian teams used radioactive phosphorus to label millions of Aedes mosquitoes in northern Canada and Alaska. After release, researchers tracked 141 tagged pests within a mile of the site, concluding the species stays near breeding grounds and rests on leaves, with limited daytime human biting. The effort, involving Army Chemical Corps and Canadian Defense Research Board, targeted pest control for military operations.
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Canada
Alaska
Charles C. Hassett
Dale W. Jenkins
Army Chemical Corps
Camp Detrick
Warkworth
Churchill
Manitoba
Canadian Defense Research Board
Employment Reaches New Peak in July Labor Report
Washington reports July employment at 62,526,000 civilian jobs, a record high, with unemployment down to 1,856,000 the lowest since WWII. Woman employment drives gains, total labor force 64,382,000. nonagri jobs 54,618,000, ag jobs 7,908,000.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Detrick Bids Farewell To Col. Delmore
Camp Detrick troops staged a formal farewell parade for departing commander Colonel Delmore as Colonel Moree prepared to assume command. The ceremony featured Army Navy and Air Force units under Lt Col Muller with music by the 324th Army Band from Aberdeen Proving Ground. Mayor Rice and Frederick dignitaries attended a luncheon where Delmore praised community cooperation and welcomed Moree to Frederick.
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Camp Detrick
Army
Navy
Air Force
Cecil D. Muller
Fred . Delmore
Montescue T.moree
Chemical Corps
Moree
Delmore
Army Chemical Center
Edgewood
324Th Army Band
Aberdeen Proving Ground
CWO
Kenneth Jeffrey
Frederick City
Frederick
Rice
Colonel Delmore
No investment required to run business, 30¢ profit offered
Advert reads a reliable man is sought to operate a business with no investment required and a 30 cent profit. response via phone 604-W between 4 and 5 p.m.
Waxey Gordon Begged Officer To Kill Him
New York August 3 Waxey Gordon famed prohibition era racketeer begged Detective Sergeant John Cottone to shoot him as police arrested him on drug trafficking charges. Gordon 63 pleaded for death amid a roundup that also netted three others over $180 000 worth of heroin. Bail set at 250 000 with potential life sentence if convicted. authorities say he ran an international dope racket for several years.
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New York
Waxey Gordon
John Cottone
Narcotic Squad
Gordon
John
Underworld
Cottone
Samuel Kass
Kass
U. S
Irving H. Saypol
Saypol
Scientist Ends Life With Venom Of Snake
Dr. Malcolm H. Soule a 54 year old bacteriologist and former University of Michigan Bacteriology chair killed himself with snake venom injection after dismissal for department funds mishandling. He was found at home by his wife beside a tie labeled snake venom and a hypodermic needle. Coroner Edwin C Ganzhorn ruled death by his own action.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Malcolm H. Soule
University Michigan
Soule
Edwin C. Ganzhorn
University Board of Gents
University
Departmen
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Mark Miller
Washington County
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NFA
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Jordan
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Italy
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Hitler
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Maryland Avenue Playground
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Lana Ramsburg
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Patty and
Linda Hart
Carol Ann Swope
Fay Dansburger
Carl Brust
Butch Whipp
Sue Whipp
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Hilda Los Conzo
Washington County Health Department
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Ava Gardner
Mexico
Pacific Coast Resort
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Hollywood
Frankie
Nancy
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Arnold Tohrn
Baptist World Alliance
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Walter Snow
Optometrist
North Market St
Bernie Sarena
Paul Tones
Prescription
Pearre
Hospital Aid, Inc
Detrick
Col. Delmore
Colonel Moree
New Market
MT. Airy
Frederick CO
William S. Hood
U. S. 40
Kehne Furniture Company
South Market St
Mobilheat Socony
Economy Oil CO
Delphey
West Patrick
Roy
Hillside Motors
Studeba
Ray
Jim
P.O. Box
Frederick, M
Chevrolet
Commander
Plymouth
Studebaker
Jeep
C. E. Cline & Son
East Patrick St
Westminster
Carroll Theatre
P. D. Box
Frederick, Md
Farmers and Mechanics Bank
the Farmers & Mechanics National Bankrederick
Maryland
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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