Skies Clear Over Plains After Torrential Rains Hit
The Associated Press reports heavy rains across the southern Great Plains with severe floods in Hays Kansas where at least four died and two are missing. Floodwaters from Big Creek covered 75 blocks in a city of 8,000, prompting evacuations and property damage over 1 million dollars.
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Ancient wool workers among Babylonians and Egyptians
The Babylonians and Egyptians were skilled wool workers noted in historical records for their textile craft.
Three Air Base Soldiers Charged in Hold Up
In Tucson on May 23, three Davis-Monthan Air Force Base soldiers Pfc William G Sheppard Pfc Walter McKinney and Pfc George Isaac admitted holding up the Ora Chris market and post office sub station. They are charged with attempting to rob federal property with a deadly weapon. The robbers allegedly took 233 dollars after one bought a bottle of pop and announced a stickup.
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Prescot’s Thomas Buczynski Dies at 69
Thomas Buczynski a longtime Prescott resident since 1922 and Polish native died yesterday at 69. A World War II veteran and gas warfare survivor he was treated at Whipple Veterans Hospital after discharge. Funeral plans are pending with a sister in Poland as the sole survivor. He was active in local charitable service and fraternal fund drives.
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Merino Sheep Export Death Penalty in Spain
A historical note recalls that Spain treated export of merino sheep as so valuable that anyone attempting it was put to death, illustrating the fierce protection of this prized breed. The anecdote underscores the high value and strict controls surrounding merino stock in the past.
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Bradley Witnesses On Formosa Aid And Policy Shifts
The testimony outlines 300 million dollars in aid to Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalists and Formosa’s defense via MacArthur’s plans. Bradley notes uncertainty on actual deliveries and discusses defensive versus offensive aid while censor edits trimmed the record. He mentions Seventh Fleet actions and how hearings may influence Allied positions in Korea and sanctions on Red China.
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Police Legion Post No 207 badge linked to Guzik notes
A 1938 document shows a badge marked Police Legion Post No 207 found in a Girard item. Guzik, with post office boxes in Chicago Phoenix and Miami, was cited during the Kefauver hearings as facing contempt charges for failing to answer questions about his ties to crime syndicates.
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Scottsdale Petition Rush Sparks Council Seat Debate
Scottsdale residents Scottsdale White C W Miller Jack Sweeney and Jack Troutmiller joined Locke in petitions urging county supervisors to pick town councilmen from a list of citizens including Mort Kimsey John Shoeman Wesley Segner Sarah Willmoth Malcolm White Rosa M Lindsey and W W Dick The signatures of Al Lindsey E G Scott Joe Willmoth and E W Duhame accompanied the letter The supervisors sent the petitions to the county attorney for proper procedure The Thomas delegation noted some taxpayers on the first petitions also signed the new ones suggesting sufficiency checks may be needed
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Jack Sweeney
Jack Troutmiller
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Locke
Mort Kimsey
John Shoeman
Wesley Segner
Sarah Willmoth
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Rosa M. Lindsey
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al Lindsey
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Red Army Falls Back In Korean Front Retreat
Across the eastern front Red troops in the Soksa corridor near 25 miles south of the 38th Parallel fought scattered units of the U.N. but faded by noon as a general retreat appeared. South Korean infantry pushed along the Imjin River valley recapturing positions four miles south of the line while British and American forces advanced on the west central front in pursuit. Fighter planes bombed retreating Reds in calm spring weather.
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Gases Hinder Probe In Globe Quarry Death
Globe May 23 AP report says toxic gases in a lime quarry shaft after a cave in blocked inspection of the spot where 47 year old Esteve Montoya died en route to hospital. Coroner Clyde Shute said Jesus Rascon pulled Montoya free but he died minutes later. Montoya survived by his wife Francis and two children.
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Sweet Potatoes Rich in Vitamin A Content
Sweet potatoes provide a high amount of vitamin A per serving. The nutrient supports vision immune function and skin health. This item highlights the vegetable as a valuable source of beta carotene and essential nutrients.
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