Okinawa Still Bears Quiet After Bitter Battle Five Years On
Five years after the Battle of Okinawa the landscape has recovered with green fields and rebuilt roads. Tanks and wreckage remain as curiosities for locals while the island’s memory holds the heavy price of war with 172,520 Americans killed or wounded and 116,000 Japanese killed.
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Itoman
Naha
Ernie-Bee
Kadene Airfield
U. S
Japan
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Shuri
Nahas
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Stem Pocket
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Suicide Cam
Simon Bolivar Huckner, Jr
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Hart Harl
le Tsland
Ernie Pyle
Sof
Czechs Report Guilty Pleas in Antistate Case
Trial coverage says Abbot Machalka and others confessed to spying for the Vatican and aiding an Antistate campaign after the February 1948 coup. The Vatican Counter Intelligence Corps, financed via diplomatic offices, loomed as the force behind efforts to manipulate education and incite armed uprising in Czechoslovakia.
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Zeliva
Bohemia
Augustin Macehalka
Nova Rise
Machalka
Vatican
Franti’sek Silhan
Order of Denuits
Czechoslovakia
Adolph Kator
Stanislav Bartak
Muchialkit
Ans
Ten
Ands
Vatican En ‘Planage Service
United States Organization
Counter Inteligence Corps
Varios States
Tex
Jeanis
Actress Nicole disappears in Paris publicity stunt case
Police label the disappearance of Nicole Tiete as a publicity stunt connected to a stage production about gangsters and rape at the Grand Guignol Theater. The show continued after threats, then Nicole reportedly called her mother saying she is safe, with no official investigation pursued.
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Paris
Niele Tiete
Nicole
Whipping Posts Persist in Delaware and Maryland in 1920s
In the late 1920s reports indicate that whipping posts remained in use in Delaware and Maryland. The practice reflected legal and social norms of the era as authorities maintained corporal punishment within certain jurisdictions and contexts.
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Delaware
Maryland
Eisenhower proposes three point plan to stiffen defenses
Washington April 1 General Dwight D Eisenhower proposes a three point program to strengthen U S defenses Senator Elmer Thomas says the plan calls for a permanent force and radar in Alaska airfields a robust 48 group air force backed by National Guard units and a strong anti submarine Navy with destroyers small carriers and other equipment The proposals come as Eisenhower outlines changes to the 1951 defense budget and stress readiness amid Cold War tensions.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Elmer Thomas
D-Okla
Europe
Alaska
Paraletine
Thomas
Eisenhower
Truman
Coumbia University
Senate Armed [Services Committee
Priations Group
Aad
Russia
U. S
United States
Realty Market Sets New Record In Transactions This Week
Real estate activity surges with numerous transfers across districts. Listings show properties along Old Forge Road and nearby roads, with multiple deeds between local residents and firms including North American Cement Corp. and various buyers, reflecting a robust local market.
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Realty Market
Court Overrules Osborne Demurrer in Property Petition
The court overrules the demurrer to the petition by nearby property owners asking an injunction on use restrictions in Northern Heights Section A. The rule limits the area to residence use only. petition signers include George W. Talbot J Kenneth Ridenour Karl Kohter SR Wells Roy Bell I Vinton Hershey Joseph Ward Alex Mandl Richard Crombach and Allen Mumma.
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Northern Heights
Bnsineas
Oxborne Home
George W. Talbot
J. Kenneth Ridenour
J. Karl Kohter
SR. Wells
Roy A. Bell
I. Vinton Hershey
Joseph $. Ward
Alex J. Mandl
Richard Crombach
Allen H. Mumma
New Scout Executive Henning to Attend Monday Reception
George M. Henning is introduced as the new Boy Scout executive. He and his family will attend a reception in their honor Monday night at Woodland Junior High School. All scouts and families are invited to greet the Hennings.
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George M. Henning
Boy Scout
Woodland War Junior High School
Hennings
Woman Hart When Car Leaves Road Near Indian Springs
A car driven by Mrs Irene Lupinacci of Pittsburgh left Route 40 at a curve near Indian Springs and was nearly demolished after plowing a ditch and hitting a pole. She was admitted to Washington County Hospital for observation after state trooper said she apparently fell asleep. Also, a line notes the largest shellfish catch in American waters are shrimp.
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Irene Lupinacci
Pittsburgh
Indian Springs
Richard Garvey
Lupinacci
Washington County Hospital
Jury Reports On Murder Of Woman in California
A coroner's jury in San Rafael California concluded that Sgt Fairey Decker was killed in a violent sex assault and strangulation by one or more unknown assailants. The related confession by Sgt Lyle Burwell was not presented. Burwell later admitted the killing but denied the rape allegation.
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San Rafael
Calif
WAF
Fairey BE. Decker
Dax
Lyle H.burwell
Air Force
FBI
Decker
Lattimore Accuser Subpoena Question Returns To Senate
In Washington the Lattimore matter continues as the Senate debates subpoena power over McCarthy a potential witness to the Lattimore accusations. McCarthy hints at a Communist insider as a key source while Louis Budenz declines to confirm involvement. Budenz, once Daily Worker editor, now teaches at Fordham University.
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Page
McCarthy
Hickenlooper
Senate
Bridges
Thursda
Lattimore
Communist Party
Louis Budenz
Communist Daily Worker
Budenz
Fordham University
New York
Medical Care Survey Begun Across Counties and City
A ten year program of medical care studies by the Commission's committee covers county and city health needs, school dental care, hospital facilities, and long term state hospital improvements. Firms with 25 plus employees in major industries are asked to report on health services including first aid, dispensaries, medical plans, sick leave, and pension provisions. Responses are requested by April 24, 1950. The report notes an early patent for a ticking ring device in LRAT.
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Commission
Baltimore City
Smany
Orjimore
Advances in Auto Engine Efficiency Boost Mileage
Detroit April 1 AP Automotive Editor writer recounts big gains in engine efficiency over 20 years from 65 to 85 octane fuel and higher compression ratios. Experts predict further 40 percent efficiency gains in 3-5 years as manufacturers plan 1952 models with improved engines and potential higher compression.
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Daven J. Wilkie
Detroit
Wille
Parking Meters At Market House Lot Revenue Report
City Treasurer T W Summer announced that 158 meters at the Market House lot grossed 1241.89 in the first three months. The funds go to a special city fund for expanding off street parking while discussions continue on a double deck roof and future sale of the Market House area. Revenue from street meters adds to the general fund.
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T. W. Summer
Herman L. Mills
Trame
Harold Kiser
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