Operation Alert Civil Defense Exercise Embraces Nation
An all day nationwide civil defense drill dubbed Operation Alert begins with a staged air attack over the U S border and proceeds through simulated bombings and evacuations in 41 states along with Canadian and territorial targets. Cities prepare shelters and traffic halts while federal and local agencies test readiness and public response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarge
N.D
Seattle
Monterey
Calif
Canada
Alaska
Vna
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Virgins Islands
Federal Civil Defense Administration
John Q. Public
Olney
Washington, D.C
Honolulu
San Juan
Wie Children Found Slain in Beaver Falls Cabin
In Beaver Falls Pennsylvania a steelworker’s wife Agnes Hoffman Lance and her two children Clyde age 9 and Agnes age 11 were found shot to death in a two room cabin. Patrick Lance 30 husband and stepfather was apprehended as a suspect after a three state alarm described him as armed and dangerous. The children had used Lance as their surname since the marriage two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
Polio
Patrick Lance
Lance
Agnes Hoffman Lance
Clyde
Agnes
Ellis Island Closing Seen Soon as Immigration Declines
New York dated June 14 reports Ellis Island may be closed as officials seek cheaper mainland facilities. Immigration has fallen sharply since 1907 peak, with most inspections now on ships or at airports. 1500 housing capacity cited for the island, with current needs down to about 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ellis Island
America
Little Island
Statue of Liberty
New York Harbor
Edward Shaughnessy
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
United States
Sraughnessy
Island
Susan Hayward Divorce Starts
Actress Susan Hayward and Jess Barker face final round of divorce in Burbank California over property and custody of twins Gregory and Timothy. Trial may last two days to a week with issues including Hayward's two million dollar movie contract and claimed separate earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
Calif
Susan Hayward
Jess Barker
Gregory
Timothy
Miss Hayward
St. George
Utah
Barker
Martin Gang
Cohn Rings Bell Like Senator, Flanders Says
Sen Ralph E Flanders says Roy M Cohn chief counsel to the McCarthy investigating subcommittee has taken to ringing the Senate elevator bell three times a custom for senators The Bell ringing was said to signal a waiting senator as Flanders recounted on a radio broadcast prepared for New England stations
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Washington
Ralph E. Flanders
R-Vt
Roy M. Cohn
McCarthy
Senate
Flanders
Joseph R. McCarthy
Cohn
New England
Stop Harsh Constipation Drugs With Gentle Dr Caldwell Laxative
An advertising notice promotes Dr Caldwell's Seans Laxative Syrup Pepsin as a mild senna based remedy for temporary constipation. Claims include gentle relief, pleasant taste, and resumption of normal bowel action without salts. Money back if not satisfied. Mail to Box 280 New York 18 NY.
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Kentucky
Aastes
A. Dickel Dist. CO
Louisville, KY
U.S Canaan
Ambarsifield
Peet Becon
Weoto
EGU
Mr. and
Mrs. Otto
Ottoburgers
N. Andrews
S. Crane
By Claire Cox
And
Gulf
Life
No.nox
Riley
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