Fire Wrecks Elmhurst CCC Camp Mess Hall
Frank Sidler Jr writes from CCC Camp 2602 Elmhurst Illinois describing a fire that destroyed the mess hall kitchen storeroom and ice box with large losses. He notes power loss, temporary kitchens, rumors of closure and possible move to Stephenville Texas, and ends with holiday wishes.
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CCC
Elmhurst
6Th Crops
Stephenville
Texas
Frank Sidler, JR
Riverdale
DP. S
Decline in Bank Failures Reaches 14-Year Low
Federal Reserve data show bank failures in the United States shrinking to a 14 year low with 57 institutions closing this year and deposits under $40 million. The prior year had 2,180 failures in the year ending June 1982 tying up $1.761 billion, the smallest total since 1920 when 17 failures tied up $20.725 million.
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Washington
United States
Federal Reserve Board
A Rift in the Clouds and Small Courtroom Snapshots
A reflective column praises national resilience amid war losses and shifts toward peace. It lauds youth reason over mob sentiment, strong education, and religious liberty while urging courage in dark times. Also reports Camden judge on snooping tattlers and Nevada drunk driving penalties.
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America
Western Newspaper Union
World Champion Viktor Barna to Tour America
World champion Viktor Barna of Paris will tour the United States for a series of international table tennis matches. He will face Jammy McClure of Indianapolis, the United States champion, amid a schedule highlighting international competition. Mrs Elizabeth Corey of Peckham England suffered a neck injury after tripping over her skirt.
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Viktor
Barna
Paris
France
America
Jammy McClure
Indianapolis
United States
Elizabeth Corey
Peckham, Sing
Thief Abandons Cadiz Store Loot of 24 Bad Checks
A Cadiz Ohio store strong box is looted and 24 uncollectible checks are taken, some as old as ten years. The incident prompts investigators to pursue the thief who fled the scene with the damaged negotiables.
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Cadiz
Ohio
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Madison Ave
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Engle St
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