Next War Will Be Fought From The Air And Sea
The Office of Civilian Defense warns Congress has boosted air force funding signaling air power as the top threat. The piece argues future war will strike stealthily at major U S cities, with bombs from planes and submarines, and urges Americans to adopt prewar defense measures now.
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Congress
Office of Civilian Defense
Pearl Harbor
Pittsburgh
Detroit
New York
Washington
Los Angeles
America
Peer Harhar
Trieste
Berlin
Panay
Imi
Pacific
North Korea
South Korea
Kremlin
Kanawha and Raleigh County Airports Spur Bond Vote Outcome
Proponents argued a land issue funded the Kanawha project for a Raleigh County memorial airport. After nine months of operation Kanawha airport shows a profit of 70.51 dollars with about 8500 monthly passengers. Raleigh County plans differ with one airline seeking usage and hopes for service.
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Raleigh County Memorial Airport
Kamewha
Kanawha
Kanawhaa Airport
Raleigh County
Charleston
Penman Field
Raleigh Conny Field
Beckley
Chsapeake
Ohio
Tis
Prince Station
Uhey
Navy Readies Battlefleet Mix Amid Submarine Threat
The navy says it is reactivating ships for anti submarine roles while most battleships except the Mighty Mo are moved to mothball status. The shift reflects growing underwater and air defense concerns ahead of potential conflicts.
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Missouri
Navy
Mde
Donkey Baseball Helps Beckley Dent al Health Drive
Civitan and Sous clubs of Beckley stage a donkey baseball game at Woodrow Wilson field to raise funds for a school dental program. Dentists will examine Beckley children and parents will be urged to correct decay. proceeds fund exam supplies for needy youngsters.
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Beckley
Civitan
Sous Clubs
Woodrow Wilson
Civitans
Uietime
Early dental care urged for children to prevent future problems
Thomas F Stafford emphasizes starting dental hygiene by age two to avoid loss of baby teeth and misaligned permanent teeth. He cites that decay is highest among teens and notes parental neglect, government support, and Lions Club involvement in a donkey baseball game to raise awareness.
Railroads Race to Long Haul Streamliners and Modern Cars
A skew of postwar rail investments boosts streamliners and new equipment. Major lines like Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central expand modern trains, add glass domes and sleeping cars, while overall passenger service remains loss-making versus freight. Some branch lines face cuts due to public commissions.
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TOA Club
Aimee
San
Ines
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Central of Georgia
Georgia
Memories of a mountaineer and a snake handling tale
Hal Boyle recalls a Kentucky murder trial and the mountain snake handling faith. He notes the snake cult spread to nearby states while defending constitutional rights to freedom of worship. He narrates courtroom moments and past reporting on a Poor Fork killing.
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Don Whitehead
Hal Boyle
Washington
Kentucky
Virginia
West Virginia
Tennestee
Hensley
Poor Fork
Nore
Stock Market Holds Ground Amid Heat and Russia Worries
The stock market steadied last week despite heat and caution from investors. Turnover reached 630,000 on one active day, weekly volume 2,858,070 shares, the smallest since November 1943, with bonds at a 31 year low.
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Associated Press
New York
Russia
Financial
Wall Street
Evacuation of Korea Stirs Debate in NSC
The Alsops report that the National Security Council quietly voted to withdraw from the American zone in Korea, arguing the move risks expanding the Soviet sphere. They warn the step could embolden Communist expansion and destabilize Asia, with China and Southeast Asia showing fragility.
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Washington
Korea
National Security Council
Defence Department
United Nations
United States
Soviet Union
U.N
Okinawa
South Korea
Syngman Rhee
Asia
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Burma
Malaya
Siam
Indo
Netherlands Indies
Philippines
Inquest Continues as Beatrice Lippincott Testifies
The inquest resumes with Beatrice Lippincott recounting overheard conversations about the alleged Robert Underhay case. David Hunter, accused of involvement, challenges testimony and denies knowing Underhay’s fate while defending his own whereabouts and motives.
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Beatrice Lippincott
Enoch Arden
Cape Town
No. 4
Rowley Cloade
Beatrice
Robert Underhay
Cloade
Rowley
Aly
David Hunter
David Wintert
Warmstey
Vale
Jon
Africa
David
Robsert
Inter
Cloades
Mr. Hunter
Hunter
Christie courtroom scene with Major Porter testimony
Agatha Christie excerpt shows Major Porter testifying in court about the deceased Robert Underhay. The coroner questions his identification and memory of events while characters dialogue reveals tensions and a forthcoming continuation.
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David
Robert “Underhay
New Housing Law and Your Pocketbook in Home Buying
Washington readers learn how a recent housing bill affects down payments and loan insurance. The article explains FHA expansion, loan guarantees, and the larger secondary market, showing down payments drop from 30 to about 14 percent for a $10,000 house, with funding limits and insured loan percentages outlined for various price ranges.
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Oliver W. DE Wolf
Washington
Congress
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
FRA
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Max Hall
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Somerset
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Stewart Alsop
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