Remembering the Soldiers Again in a Changing America
Washington reports a shift in public attitude toward service members since Korea. The President's Committee on Religion and Welfare notes improved respect for GIs, with private groups aiding morale. Cities like Philadelphia Los Angeles Roswell and more fund centers and entertainment, while some soldiers seek normal treatment as people not just soldiers.
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Harman W. Nichols
United Press
Washington
Committee On Religion and Welfare
Korea
USC
Philadelphia
John Positano
Padre
Ned
Los Angeles
la Armed Services Organization
Hollywood
Roswell
N. M
Colorado Springs
Colo
Cheyenne
Wyo
Mount Clemens
Mich
Belleville
Ill
Parking space rules spread in new building plans
The American Society of Planning Officials notes a rising trend to include off street parking in plans. NYC zoning requires garages for future housing and apartments over 40 units must provide parking equal to one fifth of units. Louisville plans extend parking to new apartments schools churches stores hospitals and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Society of Planning Officials
New York City Planning Commission
Louisville
U S government seeks 14 million in Benevolence collision suit
In San Francisco a federal suit seeks 14 million from the Luckenbach Steamship Co over the Mary Luckenbach collision that sank the hospital ship Benevolence four miles west of the Golden Gate. Eighteen died, 492 saved, 13 believed missing as survivors’ statements allege speed, signals, watch, and navigation faults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
U. S
Luckenbach Steamship Company
Mary Luckenbach
Golden Gate
L. C. Smith
Chicago art teacher completes perilous Colorado voyage
Florence Kibler, 35, of Chicago, arrived in Lees Ferry after a solo 180 mile river trip from Hite Utah. She began Aug 10 to paint river scenes and reached her destination Aug 29, stopping along the turbulent Colorado for sketches, prompting concern from others during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees Ferry
Ariz
Chicago
Colorado River
Florence Kibler
Hite
Utah
Infant Fatally Injured in Fort Dodge Incident
Fort Dodge Iowa reports the death of an 18 months old boy after an incident on August 28. Authorities described the case as a fatal injury but provided few further details. The investigation continues with likely autopsy and official statements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Window fall claimed life of Edward Ulysses Williams Jr
A window fell onto Edward Ulysses Williams Jr. as he lay in bed with his head near the window. He died in hospital after the incident yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ulysses Williams,Jr
Wildlife Exhibit at Crab Orchard Lake Draws Visitors
Southern Illinois residents are invited to the Crab Orchard Sportsmen's Association clubhouse near Marion to view a 300-specimen wildlife display mounted by Fred Hall. The collection spans shore and game birds, water fowl, snakes, and more, with Toby the raccoon as a featured character and a white squirrel cited as a freak of nature.
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Southern Illinois
Crab Orchard Sportsmen's. Association
Crab Orchard Lake
Marion
Fred Hall
Hall
Karnak
Murphysboro
Bobby Supe
C. Frank Moore
Association
Moore
Cosa
Club House
Arizona
Toby
Henry Hutchins
Benton
Safety note on indoor drying and dryer use in heat
Do not dry clothes on hot radiators or near hot vents or ovens. In high heat avoid baking fabrics and keep appliance settings modest. Prolonged heat harms all fabric types and can be dangerous in apartments with large gas dryers.
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Robert E. de Mars
New York
Polo Grounds
Cleveland
Walnut
U. S. Sites Ship Company
Benevolence
California
Henry
Halk
N. I Winos Ave
Carbondale, Ill
Oc Jw
Gibson
Herrin Home Furnishers
North 14Th Street
Herrin, Illinois
Pete’s Shoe Shop
N. 14Th St. Irin, of
W. Monroe St. Herrin, Olinois
Oxford
Oxfords
Young Men’s
Goodyear Welt
Burgundy
Gandy, Red
Goodyear
Penney's
Murphysboro, Illinois
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