20 Year Mystery Of Judge Crater Disappearance Recalls The Case
Twenty years after New York Supreme Court justice Joseph Force Crater vanished after leaving a restaurant he was never seen again. The case sparked widespread speculation, with theories ranging from romance and blackmail to murder. Police credit a careful disappearance, while a family lawyer favors a romantic murder plot.
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Joseph Force Crater
New York Supreme Court
New York
Judge Crater
Unron
Oregon
Texan
News Brunswick
Afbiers
Ne Jeads
Wome
Jettere
Secene
The Least We Can Do For Our Boys
Senator Taft of Ohio objects to President Truman’s mobilization plans claiming they grant arbitrary control over manufacturers and farmers. He argues the war effort demands sacrifice at home to support American troops abroad, urging no compulsions yet acknowledging a small price for weapons and reinforcements.
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Taft
Ohio
President Truman
U.S
Carrison
Japan
United States
Washington column outlines Air Force expansion plan
A Washington column reports a two year buildup to about 70 air force groups across four roles including strategic bombers, air defense, tactical support, and transport. It cites staged expansion from 48 to 58 by end of 1951 and full growth by 1952 amid budget and base needs.
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Ashington
NEA
U.S. Air Force
Air National Guard
National Guard
Congress
Russia
England
Korea
Amt
United States
How businessmen can win government contracts in their towns
Washington details a Commerce Department system to inform local firms of bidding opportunities. About 210 field offices and chambers of commerce nationwide display summaries of underwritten contracts, enabling Peoria zipper makers and others to bid locally. The process widens contractor access while noting security may limit some awards to single firms.
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Chambers of Commerce
Boards’ of Trade
Army
New York
Department of Crm
Meres
Peoria
Fieretore
Jones
Chamber of Commerce
Kojones
Heo
Bushman
Chicoaco Zoo Corilla
Varios
Severn
Department of
Comareres Saythy
Possibte
Markes
Commerce Department
Basinessinen
Chen Ty Addinen
Department of Defense
Defense Department
Iag
Giant
Ex Cop's Swimming Becomes A Legend
Towell Mass residents recount feats of Mike Ryene and another ex policeman as a local legend. Ryene, now 74, reportedly tow two to five men in weights with his arms and legs bound, swim after being tied to a chair and lowered from a dock, and carry a 100 pound dead weight on his back while swimming. He also swims more than a mile daily for exercise.
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Towell
Mass
Ane
Mike Ryene
Ryenne
War correspondent’s reflections on frontline life and health myths
HAL BOYLE describes the emotional pull of combat reporting, the bond with soldiers, and the toll of dangerous duty. He contrasts frontline awe with the nostalgia of home, then shifts to medical notes on dizziness from carotid sinus and related health questions. The piece blends wartime reportage with lay medical explanations and reader inquiries.
Quackery and Cavetown Tales From Reporters Notebooks
In Washington County history notes, quack practices draw attention from 1785 to 1797 with physicians promoting animal electricity and dental grafting while Dr. Robinson and William Kerr teach and advertise in the era. Clerk J Guy Weagley recalls Cavetown’s long folklore, schooling, and local life, including a teaching start in 1913 and a deputy clerkship under Edward Oswald.
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Washington County
Robinson
William Kerr
B. Fendall
Guy Weagley
Cavetown
Guy
John Weagley
White Hall
Sonam
Edward Oswald
Williamsport
Nineelf
Real estate sales and local events in brief
Auctioneers Dallas Ward and IC Snyder sold seven properties in one day before the Court Fowse, while local sports fans anticipated Toorhall under lights. Reports also note a large Blairs Valley Picnic, farm equipment innovation by the Mitchell Corporation, weather lore, and a catfish snag while boating on the Potomac.
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Dallas Ward
IC. Snyder
Just Folks and a Military Freeze in August
Poet Edgar A. Guest reflects on wealth and giving noting the widow’s mite. a Washington report announces a government freeze on surplus property sales to reassess defense needs. The piece mentions railroad barriers on Antietam Street and color changes of park leaves affecting freight car access.
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Washington
Norihe Antietam Street
Gag Hill Avenue
Picnics Boost Bun Demand as 40 Years Ago Jottings Lead
A 40 years ago note reports high picnic activity raising bun demand at local bakeries with one shop supplying up to 8,000 buns over two days along with cakes. The Dre Milk Company of New York announced a new 1 1 6 million plant near Connors used for milk. Contracts with area farmers for milk deliveries were signed. A crossover was installed at West Washington Street junction of Western Maryland and trolley lines.
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Toorhall
Bet
Maryland
David 7. Lewis
Wancock
United States
Loval Bakeries
Loval
Aon
Dre Milk Company of
New York
Conntoss
Washington Street
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Ron
Theo Fu
Gine
Hee
Tare
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Morarman
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Shrinka
Bury
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Meniere
Hagerstown
Mitchell Corporation
South Locust Street
James M. Wagaman
Martinsburg
Wagaman
Blairs Valley
Church of God
Oak Hill
Hamilton Boulevard
Misa Rosa Beckley
Virginia Avenue
Mise Beckley
Daily Mail
Pennsylvania
Elmer W. Chaney
Albert Eyler
Miller's Saw Mill
Just Folks
Edgar A. Guest
Yesteryears
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