Speed Blamed For Wreck In Woodbridge NJ
Investigators say the 83 dead and 500 injured in the The Broker derailment were likely caused by excessive speed. Officials cite no caution signals at the single temporary trestle and expect criminal-negligence review after interviews with engineer Joseph Fitzsimmons and conductor John Bishop.
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Woodbridge
Middlesex County
Alex Eber
Pennsylvania Railroad
Eber
Joseph Fitzsimmons
John Bishop
Fitzsimmons
GIs Uncle Receives MacArthur Letter of Sympathy
Osborne Thompson of 100 West Fifth Street received a letter from General Douglas MacArthur expressing sympathy over the death of Thompson nephew Private Norman R Thompson in Korea. MacArthur says the soldier died in defense of a peace-loving world and that his devotion to duty will help end ruthless aggression and bring peace.
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Osborne Thompson
West Fifth Street
Douglas MacArthur
Thompson
Pfc
Norman R.thompson
Korea
Gen. MacArthur
Remington Guilty in New York Perjury Verdict
Former government economist William W. Remington was found guilty of perjury by a federal court jury after denying he was a Communist. The seven women and five men deliberated since four hours and 32 minutes amid accusations he used his post to relay secrets to Elizabeth Bentley.
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New York
William W. Remington
Remington
Elizabeth Bentley
Possibility Of Mate For Lake Swan Is Seen
Park Superintendent C Cyril Klein discusses securing a mate for the Culler Lake swan. He consulted a New York swan importer about two females or a male, noting a Maine fur hunter’s return after near-extinction and the swan’s occasional receptiveness amid many companions. Old Tavern Sold in Rockville Hit by a new buyer and legal notice.
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Lake
C. Cyril Ktein
Culler Lake
Klein
New York State
Oklahoma City
Okla
Leatherneck
OLD Tavern
Rockville
Hungerford Tavern
George Hoamar
George P. Kimmet
A. Henry Crowell
Washington
Charles M
Hickman Purchases Tract From Adams for 200000
Charles W. Petty, attorney for Kaminel, notes the 1944 acquisition by Hickman of the remaining tract from Rockville supplier Woodrow Adams, with a total price near 200000. The site may be developed as a shopping center, overlooking the Pacific Ocean about 20 times the size of the continental United States.
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Continental
United States
Death of St Lor high school youth from accidental firearm injury
Joseph Rothman 17 died after a 22 caliber bullet ricocheted during target practice in his basement. Doctors said the bullet lodged near his heart and traveled through his veins. The shooting occurred December 29. circumstances described as care, not the worst of its kind. The Rio de la Plata estuary is noted.
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St Lor
Hiss
Joseph Rothman
Rothman
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Richmond
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ASPAP
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Camay
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Octagon Laundry
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Ann Page
Ile
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Ise
IME Great
Atlantic and Pacific Tha Company
Florida
YU. S.no. 1
Crestview
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Uruguay
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