Arkansas Man Dies After Wreck On Route 66
An Arkansas man, Everett Sparks, 32, of Waldron, died after a two-vehicle crash 12 miles west of Seligman on Highway 66. His wife Lucille suffered a severe head laceration and his son Everett, 6, a broken collarbone. Dean Reed, 18, of Corcoran, Calif., in the car and Frank Saracino, 40, of Seligman, in the truck, were involved. Reed unhurt and Saracino bruised. Additional injuries included a pedestrian collision injuring Marjorie Swenning, 57, and Ronald Spears, 2, with the latter's mother reporting a mild concussion.
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Arkansas
Seligman
Arizona
Everett Sparks
Waldron
Ark
Williams Hospital
Lucille
Everett
John Gantt
Sparks
Dean Reed
Corcoran
Calif
Frank Saracino
Saracino
Gantt
Ronald Spears
Melvin Spears
W. Hadley
Memorial Hospital
William Moore Dies In Illinois Pima Indian Carpenter and Musician
William Moore 56, a Pima Indian and longtime Chicago resident, died after a month long illness at Hines Veterans Hospital. A carpenter for Illinois Bell and home music teacher, he helped lead the 158th Infantry Band in Paris concerts with President Wilson in attendance. Surviving wife Mary and two sisters. services to be held at Merryman Funeral Chapel and Phoenix Indian Church with burial in Komatke Cemetery.
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Hines Veterans Hospital
Chicago
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
Mr. Moore
Komatke
Phoenix
Arizona National Guard
Paris
Woodrow Wilson
Mary
Ross K. Shaw
W. Jackson
Lily Washington
Lehi
Merryman
Phoenix Indian Church
E. Indian School
George Logie
Komatke Cemetery
Tribal Council To Hear Pyle Pyle to address Navajo council meeting
Gov. Howard Pyle planned to address the Navajo Indian Tribal Council in Window Rock Arizona. The council appointed Russell G. Fister as business manager for Navajo Enterprises with a 12500 annual salary to oversee a Gallup warehouse two mercantile centers and the reservation cement wool textile and arts and crafts industries and monitor mineral development.
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Window Rock
Ariz
Howard Pyle
Navajo Indian Tribal Council
Russell G. Fister
Division of Resources
Navajo Enterprises
Gallup
N. M
Fister
Soybean oil flavor limits its food use in storage
Soybean oil tends to develop undesirable flavors during storage, reducing its suitability for food products. This quality issue affects shelf life and consumer acceptance, prompting interest in stabilization and processing improvements.
20 30 Group To Vote On Peace Resolution
Delegates to the international convention of 20 30 clubs in Tucson will study a peace plan resolution calling for a tribunal to regulate international trade and embargos to restrain aggressive nations. They will also consider a measure for stricter punishment of sex offenders and stronger sex-law regulations. The group plans to vote on the resolutions late today as ranks remain depleted after the war.
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Tucson
The
International
Mythical City Ranked Sixth Largest in U.S.
A fictional community claims the sixth largest city status in the United States. A survey indicates roughly 1,500,000 Americans reside in mobile homes, placing “Trailer City” just below Detroit which has 1,837,000 residents.
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United States
Detroit
Farm food dollar share in 1950 tally
Farmers received an average of 49 cents of every dollar spent on food in 1950, according to the 1951 Encyclopedia Americana Annual.
Remington Wins Appeal in Communist Party Perjury Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals reversed the conviction of William W. Remington, former government economist, on charges of perjury for denying party membership. The ruling comes from New York as of August 22, reported by AP.
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New York
U.S. Court of Appeals
William W. Remington
Communist Party
Governor Refuses to Intervene in Murder Case
Lane Concluded From Page One Superior Court for the murder on Feb. 10, 1948, of his ex wife Mary Alice. After a first trial the defendant was sentenced to life imprisonment. A second trial again found him guilty with a death penalty recommended. The parole board two weeks ago urged leniency. The governor declined to intervene, citing court authority and the Supreme Court’s qualification to decide guilt or innocence. The board members are Walter Hofmann, Fred O. Wilson, and M. L. Brooks.
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Serior
Mary Alice
Arizona Supreme Court
High Court
Paroles Board
Parole Board
Supreme Court
Walter Hofmann
Fred O. Wilson
M. L. Brooks
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Attorney To Seek Meeting With Governor In New Trial Bid
William H Chester of Phoenix representing Lane says he will request a conference with the governor to present new evidence for a possible new trial. A parole board witness testified seeing a second car at the murder scene but was told not to mention it in the trials. Chester cites ballistics expert findings as another supporting point.
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William H. Chester
Phoenix
Lane
Chester
Cease-Fire Talks Stalemate Continues At Kaesong
The U N command says communists must keep armed men out of the cease-fire zone and blames them for patrol shooting. Korean civilians may have fired on the patrol to disrupt talks. Chinese radio accuses the U S of stalling until the budget is approved. The armistice subcommittee ends deadlocked after 2 hours 10 minutes and schedules a seventh meeting for 11 a m tomorrow.
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U.N
Peiping
U.S
Kaesong
Phoenix
Malayan exports total about 1.309 billion dollars
The gross value of Malayan exports for last year was about 1.309 billion dollars. This figure reflects overall trade activity and includes diverse goods shipped abroad during the year.
Premier De Gasperi Accepts U.S. Invitation for Talks
Premier Alcide de Gasperi of Italy has accepted an invitation to visit the United States in September to meet with President Truman and Secretary of State Acheson. Acheson announced the plan at a news conference, saying it would be a real pleasure to welcome him. They will discuss mutual concerns and problems.
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Washington
Alcide de Gasperi
Italy
United States
Truman
State Acheson
Acheson
de Gasperi
Tragedy at Coronado: Two Girl Scouts Die in Home
Neighbors report May illnesses from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning tied to a gas cooler unit. Autopsies found no pipe leaks while private tests searched for gas leaks. Bodies of Miss Fewster and Miss Koerner identified by friends and Girl Scout officials after being found in separate rooms. Greig Scott, attorney for the Redmond property, found no one present but signs of a prior visit.
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Redmond Company
Miss Fewster
Miss Overton
Walter Fewster
Coronado
Calif
Whitney-Murphy
Miss Koerner
Osborn Road
Stanford University
Miss Santander
Arizona State College
Tempe
Bob Chipperfield
24Th St
Koerner
Maripai
Greig Scott
French Drivers Called Deadly as Toll Rises
Paris reports show French motorists among the wackiest in the world and responsible for many deaths and injuries. Figures compare France and the United States, noting one fatality per year per 771 cars in France versus 1 per 1,406 in America. The piece describes Paris traffic rules, no stop signs at major entries, right-of-way rules, and erratic left turns that heighten danger and horn honking.
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Paris
United States
Match
Figaro
France
America
Fifth Avenue
Champs Elysees
Arc de Triomphe
North Dakota Tops Sunflower Seed Production Nationally
Despite Kansas’ nickname as the Sunflower State, North Dakota leads the nation in sunflower seed production with substantial yields and a strong agricultural sector. The contrast highlights regional crop strengths and evolving farming patterns across the Midwest.
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Kansas
North Dakota
Purple Heart Award Criteria Defined
The Purple Heart is awarded for a wound that requires treatment by a medical officer and is received in action with an enemy of the United States.
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United States
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Luke Air Force Base
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