Czechs Tell Secret Story of Train Dash for Freedom
In Straubing Germany, Czechoslovakians recounted the dramatic escape dash from Red Czechoslovakia last Tuesday. An ex-station master and anti Communist guards helped a locomotive flee across the border to West Germany, with 31 refugees winning political asylum and 77 others returning home.
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Straubing
Germany
Red
Czechoslovakia
Jaroslav Konvalinka
U. S
Konvalinka
Frazek
Francek Parda
Karel Trusak
Asch
Chev
Eger
Frantiskovy Lazne
Trusak
West Germany
Selb-Proeszberg
Floodwaters Recede in Alice Texas as Driscoll Faces New Crest
Floodwaters receded in Alice and surrounding towns while new rains threaten Driscoll 25 miles southeast. About 100 homes flooded in Driscoll with residents sleeping in the high school gym. Alice logged 15 inches of rain in 48 hours causing $1.5 million in damage. The Weather Bureau predicted rain may end later today as the crest moves downstream.
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Alice
Texas
Driscoll
San Diego Creek
W. M. Williamson
U. S
Paving Contract Let In Citrus Heights District Awarded
The county awarded a paving contract for 27th Street from Indian School to Campbell in Citrus Heights Improvement District to Arizona Land and Rock Company for a low bid of 19904.10 dollars.
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Indian School
Campbell
Citrus Heights
Arizona Land and Rock Company
Strike Called In Italy By Communist And Anti Red Unions
A 24 hour strike aimed at crippling public services across Italy was called for Tuesday by both Communist and anti Red labor unions. It targets railways post and telegraph telephones local administrations and other state functions over wage increase demands.
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Italy
Rome
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Voice of America
RFE
Komalinka
NEA Telephoto
U.S
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Washington
Money Savers
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Diamond
Notion
Wa Phoenix
Second Street
California
Burlington Clan
Mother
Dolly
Mallinson
American Silk Mills
Ottoman Rayon
Diamond's
Phoenix
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