Seismic Quake Theorized From New Worldwide Readings
Scientists analyze yesterday’s tremor using seismographs from Boston College University of Washington and government networks to locate the quake deep in the South Pacific. Estimates place the event about 30 miles beneath the crust with readings suggesting a broad global impact.
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Shaniélogieté
Boston College
South Pacific
University
U. S. Coast Guard and
Geodedic Survey
Washington
Burma
Chifiess Firenties
Free Crab Feast Aims To Rally Wicomico Democrats
In Salisbury Maryland 9000 registered Democrats in Wicomico County were invited to a free crab feast promoting a mayoral bid. Organizers expect 1500 to 2000 people at a vacant lot behind a Salisbury restaurant with uncertain turnout and crab quantities. A. L. Loreman Jr notes the event is unusually large for the county. Also cited are 1906 and 1944 U.S. auto production figures for context.
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Salisbury
Woomico County
A. L. Loreman, Jr
Democratic Organization
Wicomico County
Doctor links wounds to polio spread theory
Washington based doctor Dr James G Cumming proposes that minor wounds may permit polio virus invasion by disrupting nerve fibers. He notes higher polio rates in summer when children are more active and that surgery or extractions could create openings for infection, though many experts advise avoiding unnecessary procedures during polio season.
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Frank Carey
Palio
Washington
Jamos G. Cumming
Iime
Cumming
Cummings
Senate Democrats fight GOP anti subversive amendment drive
Washington Aug 14 Senate Democrats clash with Republicans over an anti subversive amendment to combat Communist influence. The Mundt Ferguson Johnston bill faces votes as administration leaders seek a substitute measure while parties trade positions on registration and domestic security powers.
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Senate
Washington
Mundt
RJSD
Ferguson
R-Mich
McCarran
Dnev
Senate Judiciary Committee
House Judiciary Committee
Lucas
White House
Celler
Sharp
Sparkman
Maybank
Id-Sc
Banking Committee
Planning for Mummers Parade Moves Forward
The article outlines plans for the annual Mummers Parade with changes to the format and a new honorary parade chairman, Governor William V. Lane. A committee aims to invite Mise Amereia for 1980 with events including a reception and banquet for distinguished guests prior to the parade. Further details will appear in local papers as announcements are revised.
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William V. Lane
Reds Flee After Massive Air Raid Across Front
An air strike in Korea left Reds fleeing in a panic with troops dazed and demoralized. Observers noted retreating units across the north, west, and south and a general lull followed the bombardment. American patrols crossed the Naktong, small actions continued, and analysts evaluated the impact on battle lines.
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U. & 8Th Army
Korea
Hal Boyle
Waerwan
Irving S. Coryell
Atlanta
William Turner
Dallas
Earle BE. Patridge
Fifth Air Force
Coryell
Turner
Leif Erickson
Naktong
Noreats
Erickson
Gersyman
Salerno
Monte Cassino
St. Loit
Normandy
Dlyonpons
Tarsa
Chanengone
Taera
U.s.4th Infantry
Taksong
Red Army and United Nations War Factories in Korea
The piece discusses North Korea's manpower gains and limited domestic munitions, with Russia supplying arms to the Korean Red Army. It notes captured Russian shells from 1950 and asserts U S and UN air and sea superiority. It also mentions growing troop deployments and divisions arriving to bolster South Korea, amid blackout for security.
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Red Army
North Korea
United Nations
Russia
38Th Parallel
Pentagon
Korea
United States
United States Army
Warden Explains Trout Scarcity In County Streams
The warden notes trout scarcity due to low water with big old fish appearing only occasionally. He says browns dominate the catch and that aged trout have firm meat after longer stream residence. Limited open season and scarce stock affect anglers in the county.
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Minke
Old Time Needlework Pattern Request Catalog
A damaged OCR reads as a request for crochet and knitting patterns from The Hagerstown pattern issue. It mentions sending twenty cents, a P.O. Box address in Old Chelsea New York, and requests for needlework, toys, accessories, and illustrated designs with a free pattern booklet.
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Parretas
Caine
Mda. Gally
Triple Slayer Admits Crime in Georgia Murders
Gainesville report says Curtis Shedd of Valhalla South Carolina confessed to a triple slaying in the Georgia Carolina border area near Clayton and Highlands. He implicated a woman in the killings and described sexual assaults and strangulation of two girls before the murders.
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Gainesville
North Carolina
Curtis Shedd
Valhalla
S. C
Woody Wilson
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Shedd
John Boyter
Georgia-Carolina
Clayton
Hand Ater
Highlands
N.C. Shedd
Vyter
Wilson
Vier
Sho
Boyter
Monkey Dances With A Deadly Cobra Scene Reported
A fragmented account describes a performer engaging with a venomous cobra on a roadside display. The scene includes a monkey dancing near the snake as bystanders watch, with unclear details about location or timing and no verifiable outcomes.
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Rangean
Ang
Chico
Mighty Air Bombard Taegu Scene Described by Boyle
The report portrays B-29 bombers flying over Taegu Korea as 40,600 North Koreans mass for a knockout blow. Captain James R. Young directs a strike that leaves a burning village, towering smoke, and a vast pall of ash. American patrols cheer as aircraft depart after delivering the equivalent of 30,000 artillery shells in two hours.
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Taegu
James R. Young
Denver
Colo
Naktong River
Cattle Judging Practiced Here at Dairy Club Meeting
Cattle were judged in preparation for the county judging team at the Washington County Dairy Calf Club meeting hosted by Gail and Velda Petre with Richard Harbaugh presiding. A Maryland judging day was planned for Thursday. A fair booth was discussed and a committee led by Walter Bromley was chosen. The next meeting is at the Gearhart home. The Iowa legislature considered a bill to fix the size of eeEs.
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Washington County Dairy
Gail
Velda Petre
Richard Harbaugh
University of Maryland
Walter Bromley
Mary Lou. Harbaugh
Nancy McCauley
Dick Harbaugh
Join Shank
Harold
Robert
Carl Gearhart
Iowa
Ance
Marshall Plan Deemed Miserable Failure by UAW CIO Leader
New York report quotes John W. Livingston vice president of the UAW CIO who led a 12 member delegation touring Western Europe six weeks. He criticizes the Marshall plan as primarily aiding factory owners and urges reforms to aid Europe’s working man.
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New York
Uniuf Auto Workers
Europe
John W. Livingston
Big Cio Union
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