Mock Bomb Opens Fair In Chicago
Chicago opened its third lake-front fair in three years with a mock atom bomb of fireworks signaling the 73 day run. A land parade included 250 drum majorettes, 30 floats, and Army and Marine units, while water pageants featured 190 yachts and a destroyer escort. An air parade of 300 aircraft accompanied the events as organizers projected about 75 000 attendees for opening day. The fair highlights include an atomic energy show and model homes amid a traditional to futuristic theme of American achievement on parade.
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Troopers Raid Columbia Homes Arrest 22 Women
About 55 state troopers raided five Columbia Street houses in a town of 12 000 and arrested 22 women early today. Five charged with running unlawful houses, the others with vagrancy. They were held without bail for arraignment Wednesday. A separate action accuses Anthony Di Cintio of running a poker game. he pleaded guilty to common gambling and paid a 100 dollar fine. The raid was led by BCI inspectors and troopers from multiple substations. District Attorney McLaren led the prosecution.
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Gul Speaks After 40 Days in Coma
Edwin Murphy a Tucson shoe salesman faces a hopeful moment as his 12 year old daughter Patricia in a coma for 40 days speaks in a hospital. A bank account will be started for the girl with an initial donation of 375.92 dollars from local residents. Doctors caution Patricia remains in critical condition after a May 14 head on crash and hemorrhaging.
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Ship Offered To Stranded 600 Students
New York report says President Truman offered 600 Europe bound students transport after the Svalbard ship faced fire hazards and unrest. Navy Rear Admiral Callaghan arranged terms requiring a contract release and payment of regular expenses, with Ballou ready to sail to Rotterdam if feasible.
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Population Drops In Biggest Village Oak Park Ill
Oak Park, a western Chicago suburb, shows a 43 percent population loss from 6 1940 total as of the latest census. The village remains the largest community using the village form of government.
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Police cause fatal harm in Kansas lovers lane incident
An unlawful confrontation in Kansas led to the death of an unidentified man after a bandit exchange in a lovers lane setting. Authorities report a fatal act resulting from the confrontation, with unclear motives and limited survivor details.
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Senate Runoff Looms in North Carolina Primary
North Carolina Democrats faced a tight runoff for the Senate seat once held by Graham. In the May primary Graham led Smith in a field of four but fell short of a majority, prompting Graham to demand a runoff. Campaigns featured liberal-leaning, socialist, and communist accusations amid a heated, nation-influenced race with broadcasts and rallies in Greensboro and Raleigh.
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Cornell Librarian Denies Communist Ties amid Un-American Probe
Victor Steinhart a Cornell University librarian rejects claims he belonged to the Communist Party saying the accusation came from an emotionally unstable person. He noted that Matt Cyelle a former undercover agent named his wife Lee as a former Communist. Steinhart a Vienna born 26 year old physics branch worker at Cornell Library University officials said they were reviewing his status and no secret university projects exist here. The report also mentions a broader US Senate battle over Atomic Energy Commission leadership with Sumner Pike’s nomination facing Republican resistance while three other reappointments pass.
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Steinhart Defeated ALP Mayoral Candidate in Ithaca Race
Mrs. Steinhart, New York native, was the ALP candidate for Ithaca mayor last year but lost. The article notes her role in founding Pittsburgh’s Progressive Party after the war and defense of civil rights, while university officials state no known Communist on staff. Steinhart claims charges aim to discredit the Progressive movement amid Cold War tensions. The Steinharts have a young daughter, Carla.
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Costs Level Off as Builders Told Public Housing Costs Stabilize
LAKE PLACID Officials at the 46th annual Building Industry Employers of New York State convention reported costs for New York City public housing have leveled off due to stabilized production and a pre production planning approach. NYCHA development chief Joan P. Reily and contractor Fred J. Driscoll cited three standardization plans to simplify design and speed production, aiming to use space efficiently. The convention drew about 300 attendees.
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Red-Held Churches Will Get Help from Synod Message
COLLEGEVILLE Pa The Evangelical and Reformed Church was urged by Dr WA Visser t Heart of Gapheva to aid churches behind the Iron Curtain. He told the eighth millennial session of the general synod that controlled countries in Asia and Europe resist totalitarianism and the church should combat Communism.
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