Forest Fires and Drought Threaten New York Farms
Statewide drought worsens as forest fire hazard rises. Adirondacks blaze and winds drive crews to Cranberry Lake area. eight fires, one over 70 acres, under control then flare again. Buffalo rainfall fails to ease conditions. farm hay shortages grow. permits cancelled in northern and eastern Adirondacks.
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Retiring College Head Receives Honorary Doctorate
ElMira College president Dr ee Ss A tt and Mrs Pott were awarded honorary doctorates of humane letters at commencement. Dr Pott has led the college since 1935, the nation's oldest to grant degrees to women exclusively.
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Elmira College
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Postmistress Faces Court Over Letters Theft
In Steeple Ashton England postmistress Mary Ive was charged after confessing to opening villagers letters including the vicar’s and exchanging them for lovers gossip. The court heard the act could undermine village life and the motive appeared tied to curiosity.
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MacArthur Draws More Soviet Fire
Moscow dispatches accuse Gen. Douglas MacArthur of labor policy persecution in occupied Japan. The Soviet press cites unrest and alleges trade unionists cannot obtain exit visas for a World Federation of Trade Unions meeting in Italy while MacArthur defends Japan’s stability and attacks Russia as inciting disorder.
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Churches to Aid Indian Scholars
A campaign will raise 1,060,000 for scholarships to educate up to 400 American Indian students over the next 10 to 20 years. Dr. Galen Weaver of the American Missionary Association said matching grants from colleges foundations and Indian tribes could grow the total to about 2,000,060 to 3,009,060.
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Galen Weaver
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American Missionary Association
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Weaver
When You Think of Plumbing Think of Frain
Ad slogan from Frain Plumbing emphasizing reliable service and fixtures. Highlights long-standing local presence and quick response times. No specific events or dates provided.
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Eisenhower opposes U S School Aid in education policy
A critical letter from Dwight D. Eisenhower, then president of Columbia University, argues against federal school aid beyond high levels of funding with strict formulas. He warns against federal interference in education and centralization of authority, while political factions debate the implications for party support and presidential ambitions.
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Iby
Senate
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New York Jewelry Heist Targets Yan Kee Stars Circle
A $15,000 loss of jewels and furs strikes a New York household. Thieves took a diamond bracelet watch tapet and wedding bands along with a daughter’s diamond ring and bracelet after a 3:50 a.m. break in. Authorities suspect a planned robbery by a known acquaintance.
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Judy di Maggio
Bourpuigan
Joe di Maggis
Diane
Chinese Bride-to-Be Detained by U.S. Authorities at New York
Jung Yer Yee a 22 year old Chinese bride-to-be bound for Manhattan grocer Wong Kwon Chung 29 was detained after arrival at LaGuardia. Immigration officials took her to Ellis Island for examination before she could meet her fiancé amid reports she travels on an affidavit of American parentage.
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Democratic farm plan drives 1940s Midwest strategy
Democrats in Des Moines backed a new farm plan promoted by Secretary Brannan and praised by President Truman as a path to cheaper food and farmer prosperity. The plan faced sharp GOP and American Farm Bureau opposition, with a Midwest strategy seen as key to future congressional wins.
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Truman
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Ohio Senate action urged on public employee affidavits
Fragmentary report notes the Ohio Senate consideration of affidavits from public employees and teachers as House members push for non consent signatures. The brief mentions Columbus and legislative action without clear details or dates.
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