Farm Power 50th Year Observed At Commencement Site
Farm Power 50th year observed with remarks by Benjamin Pomberg and Frank Moone at a field day marking the 50th anniversary of rural electrification in the state. Feinstberg praised rural electrification and noted the rise of farm power usage from 142% of farms using 45 kilowatt hours monthly in 1910 to 300 kilowatt hours by 1950 with prices dropping to two cents per kilowatt hour.
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Joansville
Ciairman
Public Service
Comenilsson
Benjamin ¥. Pomberg
Smh
We Tires Farm Power Nn
Frank CG Moone
Dran
Myers
Eollege of Agriculture
Cornell University
Nism
Here
Litthy Fy Is
Guy R. Deardsles
Charles Cook
Felmberg Sais
Weinberg
Wwe
Two States Face New Floods as Levees Fail
Kansas City dispatch reports crumbling levees and rising waters threaten thousands of acres in Missouri and Kansas. More than half a million acres flooded, hundreds of families evacuated, and crop damage running into millions. Missouri recorded two flood deaths this week. Kansas over 35 in six weeks. Topeka workers abandoned hope of saving a dike protecting 16 400 acres. Evacuations began for 300 endangered families as dikes along the Kansas river collapsed and spilled waters over 8 000 acres.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Topeka
Forbes Air
St. Mary's
Silver Lake
United Flights Back to Normal After Two Hour Strike
United Airlines resumed service two hours after a strike by 900 AFL pilots. The dispute began June 19 over working conditions and the flying of the company’s DC-6B aircraft. The National Mediation Board tried to mediate as talks continued between United and the Air Line Pilots Association.
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Ermal
Uist
AFL
APE, Air, Line Pilots Association
National Mediation Board
Union
Farmhouse Fire Claims Two Lives In County
A farmhouse blaze killed two occupants William O Brien Stevenvald and Humphrey Fund. Fireman William Crawford age 38 suffered spinal injuries while rescuing residents. Fire Chief Gerald Langdon 45 died after sustaining burns as five firefighters were overcome by smoke.
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William — O'Briea
Stevenvald Hind Nan
Humphrey Fund
Willian Crawford
Tag IK
A. Nosyuk Te
Gerald Langdon
Niles
Broome County
moTty
Actress Files Disability Claim
Actress Marie McDonald files a disability claim with the state industrial commission alleging injuries suffered while performing at Capitan theatre. The case cites back injuries and medical examinations as basis for the claim against Grek Theater productions, Meyer Insurance, and related firms.
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Wa Wuuir Tors
Marie
McDonald Smeul
Idktate
Ens
B Capitan
Meir Insurance Ravies
Buat Berman & Murai
Young G O P in Hot Race For Chairman
Boston WP reports the biennial convention of the Young Republicans National Federation heads into a final, grueling election session to choose a national chairman. Three leading candidates, an easterner, a midwesterner, and a western contender, battle for delegates amid a McCarthy call for Washington reform.
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Boston
Young Republians National Federation
Joseph R. McCarthy
R-Wis
Washington
Far West
Harvey L
New York State College
Erner
New York
Herbert Warburton
Wilmington
Del
John Tepe
Detroit
Mich
U. Sat
Robert A. Taft
R-Chiat
Mertill K. Davis
Salt Lake City
Ulan
Wiley B Mayne
Sioux City
Laws
Albi
I McCarthy
McCarthy
United Nations
Korea
Florida Man Held In Woman's Death
A. Elwaad Nevin is held without bond on a murder charge in the death of Mary Albritton 87. Authorities say Albritton died after a violent incident at her home, with signs of trauma and bruising. Deputies report Nevin, partner in a ranching venture, was linked to the homicide as investigators recovered the body.
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Nisver
Anderson
Albritto
Willy
Albritton Eartler
Hershey Seeks Local Draft Boards On College Deferments
Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey said local draft boards must decide deferrals for college students, complicating the cease fire talk in Korea. He urged boards to use independent judgment, noting the pressure on troops to leave service and recalling postwar experiences in World War II.
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Louisviia.e. Ky.pa
Korea
Lewis B. Hershey
Salian
Setective Service
Hershey Snake
Kentucky
Hershey
New Political Lineup Urged at Rochester Meeting
U S Senator Karl Mundt urged a realignment to unite voters of individual rights and state sovereignty across party lines at the 36th annual meeting of the Associated Industries of New York in Rochester. Carl Hallauer of Batack and Lomb Optical Co. was named chair of the board, appointed by president Martin F. Nillinger.
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Rochester
U. S
Karl Mundl
Mona
Assosciated Industries
New York
Mundt
America
Carl §. Hallauer
Battack and Lomb Optical Co
Martin F. Nillinger
Bullalo
Manieser
Hallaier
Past Hat
Indictment in Red Case Challenged as Faulty
Albany reports a federal indictment against Dr. Richard N. Lewis, an associate chemistry professor at the University of Delaware, is challenged as defective for allegedly concealing his Communist Party membership. Attorney Harold Blodgett asked for dismissal of the case on those grounds.
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Albany
Sehenectagy
Communist Party
Harold Blodgett
Dismesal
Richard N. Lewis
University of Delaware
Long Island Transit Authority formed by Dewey plan
Gov Dewey appoints Gen. William T. Draper as chairman of the Long Island Transit Authority to rehabilitate the Long Island Rail Road. George E. Hoosewelt and Tracy Voorhees are named to the three member board. Draper will remain trustee of a private plan to operate the railroad until authority takes over. A separate indictment accuses Lewie of membership in the Communist party while seeking Atomie En ion roles.
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Albany
William T. Draper
Dewey
Long Island Transit Authority
Long Island Railroad
George E. Hoosewelt
Oyster Bay
Tracy
JS. Voorhees
Arms
Draper
Sutire
Dewny
Lowla
Communist I Party
Atomie Enion
Lewie
Imtertsixs
Communistiting
Henelype
API
California
New York State
Blodgett
Lew
Health May Force Malik From Post At United Nations
The United Nations may replace Maliks as the Soviet envoy over recurring health problems. UN circles report he was unwell in recent days and has shown reduced diplomacy, planning a July vacation. Possible successors include Georgi M. Zaunin Alexei Farlov Alexander Gogomolov Arkady Sobolev and SK Tsacapkin.
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United Nations
Topal
Jagab A. Malik
Gles Delaite
Mall
Jon
Rom
Roven
Delegatioin
Parkav
TE Malik
Kremlin
Malik
Moscow
Hall
United [States
Security Council
United States
Korea
Georgi M. Zaunin
London
Alexei Farlov
Alexander E. Gogomolov
Paris
Tsacapkin
Silernate
Arkady A. Sobolev
Warsaw
Farm Specialists Sent to Congo
Washington reports the Cooperation Administration ECA will send eight American experts to Congo to support a plan to strengthen farming, lower costs, and introduce improved methods. Four already selected include Dr. John G. Cady from the Department of Agriculture, Dr. Gerard M. Bmurhead from Experiment Station, Sperry of Kansas State Teachers College, and Dr. Robert V. Rune from Iowa State College.
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Washington
Natalie
Afimninistration
ECA
Eres Alreany Arecn
John G. Cady
Department of Aseieuigure
Gerard Ao Bmurhead
Compaeticut Agvientreal Espetiment Sian Domandace
Sperry
Kansas Stair Veachers College
Robert V. Rune
Iowa State Cailtae
Louisiana Rainend Drought Ends After Heavy South Rain
South Louisiana received over three inches of rain ending a drought. Weather notes mention Fay and La Fay systems bringing soaking showers across parched fields. Local pools formed as the downpour refreshed crops and the land.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Wally Poole
Fey
Mee
Thai Navy Rebels Battle For New Government in Bangkok
Battles raged in Bangkok as Thai Army Navy and Marine forces clashed amid a coup attempt to install a rebel government. Rebels reportedly held Premier Pibulsonggram prisoner while a pirate ship and naval headquarters were targeted. American officials reported no injuries and a tense standoff continued overnight.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Pibuisangrran
Jactitie
Apparon Ihr
Willand Turner
Wallaires
ARMY
Air Force
Poe
Ess
Royal Air Force
Navy
Sam
Pibulsonggram
Savy Paleal
Dublin
Elis
Priya Sarasas Praphan
11 Heard in Armer Case
In Cooperstown a jury heard testimony in the first degree murder case against Matthaw v Armer. State police identified Avner as the shooter who killed Arthur Diffendale near Oneonta on June 14. Avner, a 32 year old ex convict, was captured at gunpoint near his Nassac farm in Rensselaer County last Sunday.
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Cooperstown
Matthaw
Armer
Otsego County
Rensselaer County
Avner
Carp
Arthur M. Diffendale
Diffendale
Oneonta
McAdoo Kin In Tax Fraud Charged In Airline Case
U.S. charges former executive Janas and the airline with civil aviation act violations, falsified records, and misuse of funds for personal expenses. Two informations detail 40 counts each, alleging flights at reduced rates and forged signatures tied to a large tax fraud scheme. Authorities say funds diverted from operations supported Janas and associates. investigation continues.
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Danas Whi
Fach
CAA
Anas
U.S
Moses L. Kove
Janas
Kove
Gills
York UF
New York
Bermuda
William Gibbs McAdon
Montreal
Treasury
Bermudisa
Yank Is Fit to Fight After 14 Weeks Basic
The New Hampshire recruit, nearly 20, completed 14 weeks of basic training. He learned to use and maintain rifles, carbines, machineguns, rocket launchers, grenades, mortars, bayonets, and even Japanese wrestling for protection. In live exercises he endured artillery, mortars, and enemy fire, improving fitness and confidence. By October, about 50,000 will finish the course monthly. critics note higher intelligence scores and fewer AWOLs, signaling better-prepared soldiers for Korea.
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Relman Mokry
Jeany
Shire
Kerra
Unee
INS
New Hampshire
Tainee
Far East
Thal
Korea
Man Sought as Witness Gives Up in Grand Jury Probe
In Buffalo a dene committeeman sought for three days in a grand jury gambling inquiry agreed to appear after police watched flower shop owner Julie Caputo. District Attorney Joly F. Duyvor urged surrender as bail set at 50,000 each. Grand jury hearings involve Mayor Joseph Mruk and Commissioner Michael G. Naepnel amid alleged payoffs tied to pinball device operations in the city.
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Buffalo UP
Dene
Erang
Janes J
Julie" Caputo
Yestertias
Caputa
Theeanes
Spoona
Aglinas
Joly PF. Duyvor
Caputo
Buprene
Grorke H. Rawe
Capita Hold
Boldaves Sebi Neary
Joseph Mruk
Michael GC
Naepnel
Aine
Gaimbliresy Rand Pial
Fobvas 1
Goran Steele
Forest Insects Seen Big Threat in Adirondack Forests
The Legislative Committee on Natural Resources warns that outbreaks of forest insects in Adirondack forests could become an epidemic, urging the Conservation Department to take adequate measures. A separate resolution directs forest operators and industry to pursue significant measures to reduce fire hazards and damage from pests following last November's hurricane.
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Nt Danser
Uuliniake Naisenhire Consarsationy Department
Haaaris
Adironda
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