Tornado Claims Town as Gracie Dumps Winds
In Charlottesville Virginia an early twister killed 11 of the Morris family and a neighbor as Hurricane Gracie moved north. The faultless lack of advance warning and scattered wreckage near Iss stood as investigators seek clues to a possible multiple tornado attack and the storm’s exact path.
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Shirley Ron Morris
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Gracie
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Mary
Sneather
Kenneth Rice
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Oate
U.S. Weather Bureau
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van Thullenar
Kansas Co
Harry Altman
Washington
Ivy
Thes
Ervin Moris Sr
Ervin Jr
Storm wrecks Morris duplex killing multiple residents
A severe storm toppled a 38.2 stone chimney and ripped the Morris duplex. Lilly Bruce, 56, died when the house collapsed near Moris place. Raymond Bruce and his son were injured. Officials report Ervin Sr and wife Frances 39 and their children Ruby 35 James 18 plus others including Wilmer 45 Shirley Anne 2 Peggy 2 Michael 7 months George Morns 41 and a brother of Ervin Sr perished in the tragedy.
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Raymond Bruce
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Bruce
Morris Duplex
Ervin Sr
Frances
Ruby
James
Wilmer
Ervn Aorris Jr
Shirley Anne
Pegay
Michael
George Morns
Troops Engage in Civic Projects and Fall Paper Drive
Local troop reports service to the Frederick County Humane Society and the American Legion toy drive, plus distribution of literature for the United Appeal Drive. Mothers' Auxiliary candy drive continues with contact Mrs. Richard Hargett for candy. The troop begins its annual fall paper drive and invites donations of old newspapers or magazines via Dr. Harold A. Neufeld to arrange pickup.
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American Legion
United Appeal
Mothers’ Auxiliary
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Harold A. Neufeld
Scouts from Troop 799 Attend Camporee at Gambrill Park
Fifty five boys from Troop 799 and seven assistants joined the Franc Leon Key District Camporee at Rocky Run Recreational Area in Gambrill State Park. The event kicks off a year round camping program for 16 to 15 day trips. New scouts include Billy Eaton and Kolsrud. Public Service is among troop programs.
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Latin Endures at Elite Prep Schools in Britain
Head masters at Oxford area prep schools keep Latin as a compulsory subject for entrance exams. Universities Oxford and Cambridge had dropped the Latin requirement last spring after lengthy debates, but the prep schools insist on its continued use as a gatekeeping staple.
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Oxford
England
Britain
Cambridge
Ancient Stone Age Footprints Found at Russell Cave
Russell Cave near Bridgeport Alabama reveals nine thousand years of human occupation by Stone Age peoples.
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Bridgeport
Ala
U.S. Plans Four Billion Borrowing in October
The Treasury said it will borrow four billion dollars in October with two billion in four year notes. The auction will set rates around three percent, the highest on a Treasury security since 1922, signaling costly funding for government needs.
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Washington
Treasury
Department
Treasury notes set with 4 year term at high rates
Treasury notes issued in 1929 carried 51 percent rates the highest since 1921 during a tight money period. The four year ten month notes will be sold at face value with dates Oct 14 and Oct 21 and maturities in 1964 and 1965. Officials say funds could be borrowed long term at under 5 percent if not for high current rates.
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Treasury
Maryland Football Considers Replacement After Novak Injury
The Maryland Terrapins had a light Byrd Stadium workout with no contact as Coach Tom Nugent avoids scrimmages ahead of the Syracuse game. Nugent has not decided on a replacement for injured quarterback Dick Novak who sprained an ankle in the previous Saturday loss to Texas.
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API
Maryland
Byrd Stadium
Tom Nugent
Syracuse
Dick Novak
Texas
Joyce Named Captain as Syracuse Prep Highlights Week
Fullback Jon Joyce was designated captain for the Saturday game. Second string guard William Lazaro received celebratory news from Pittsburgh as his wife gave birth to their first child.
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Syracuse
Jon Joyce
William Lazaro
Pittsburgh
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