Safety tips to reduce Labor Day travel crashes
Traffic engineer Rich ard Bennett cautions drivers to plan mileage realistically and rest when fatigued. Start early, relax behind the wheel, and avoid distractions from passengers or kids. Use travel services and stock a bottle warmer or drinks to limit stops and prevent risky maneuvers.
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Richard Bennett
Bennett
National Association of Mutual Automotive Insurance Companies
Raya
Alto
America
Man 70 Plunges From Macy’s Ledge During Rush
At Macy’s New York a man teetered on a ninth floor ledge as thousands watched in fear. John Pilgrim 79 of Hoboken N J fell to the sidewalk after a metal awning broke his fall. His widow Anna said he had been ill recently.
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New York
Macy's Department Store
Manhattan
John Pilgrim
Hoboken
N. J
Pilgrim
Anna
Woman Sues McCrory Stores For 30000 In Damages
A woman identified as Manzella Michaels sues McCrory Stores Corporation for 30000 claiming serious injuries from a January 27 fall in the West Washington Street store. Attorney Charles Wagaman represents her. The suit cites permanent injury from tripping over merchandise in an aisle.
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McCrory Stores Corporation
McCrory
West Washington Street
Manzella Michaels
Charles Wagaman
Black Building Home Planned by John B. Black
John B. Black of Meyersdale Pennsylvania plans a combined residence and laboratory near Berkeley Springs. He is president and engineer of the John Black Engine Company and has 21 years of aeronautical engineering experience.
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John B. Black
Meyersdale
Misa Mary Hoffman
Tudger Lloyd F Hoffman
Hagerstown
Berkeley Springs
Black
John Black
W. W. Keeserker
Berketex Springe
County Board Faces Home Change Recommendations
Dr. Cohen reports the Washington County Home staff meet inmates needs well with adequate diet and recreation. The board considers using the home for chronically ill or mentally disturbed and may discharge suitable inmates or transfer others to a mental institution. The findings go to County Commissioners and the Board of Trustees.
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Cohen
Winslow Burhans
Washington County
Alfalfa Varieties Show Promise at State Reformatory Test
County Agent Mark Miller led a demonstration at the State Reformatory for Males where about 40 farmers observed new alfalfa varieties outperforming old standards. Williamsbuie, Roxbury, Buffalo, and Atlantic types showed strong results, with Narragansett promising after one year. seeds will be widely available next year.
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Mark Miller
Williamsbuie Js
Roxbury
Narraganett
Miller
Fiy
Freight Train Trespass Charged After Road Block Incident
Edward Kesaler, 27, of Glen Burnie, held for grand jury on charges after allegedly forcing a freight train to stop by blocking the road. Bail set at 1000 dollars following a preliminary hearing in Palisades court. Kesaler became enraged when a Baltimore and Ohio freight halted at the blockage.
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Bailimore
Edward Kesaler
Glen Burnie
Pallea Court
Keasier
Baltimore and Ohio
Deliberate bombing claim tests Ridgeway stance in Korea talks
A North Korean- Chinese note delivered in Tokyo pressed Ridgeway to accept an investigation of the Kaesong bombing. Ridgway warned the Reds can resume or break off talks, while U S officials doubted Washington will waver as war of words continues over the incident and the armistice talks.
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Inas
Ridgeway S
iReda
Ridgway
Wis
Kim Wi Sung
Peng Teh- Huai
Haisan
Red
Kaesone
Tokyo
Kaesong
Korea
Rideway
Sve
General Headquarters
Ridgeway
Dr Eavey’s dental practice across eras and old tools
Dr. Eavey recalled using a treadle drill and gas powered methods as modern electric motors replaced them. He notes teeth today are softer and chalkier than in his early days and attributes changes to better care and advertising. He cites Tennessee’s last secession act as a contrasting historical note.
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Pare
Tim
Train collision notes arrest at busy Baltimore crossing
In southwest Baltimore a B&O main line crossing five streets causes frequent traffic delays. Kessler first on record to take direct action by unhitching a coupling between two cars. The train moved, 12 cars and the caboose left behind. If convicted, Ressler faces a penalty of two to ten years in prison.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and
Ohio
Kessler
Ressler
Burma Rejects Japanese Peace Treaty in Seek of Reparations
Burma states it cannot accept the draft Japanese Peace Treaty as it would allow Japan to dodge war reparations. Foreign ministry insiders say Burma would not recognize Japanese sovereignty at San Francisco but may exchange diplomatic ties and pursue a bilateral peace accord with Japan.
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Raneaon
Burma
United States
Japan
Foreign Ministry
San Francisco
Mpati
Actor sentenced in Los Angeles drunken driving case
Actor John Arar, former husband of Shirley Temple, was sentenced in Los Angeles to five months in jail for drunken driving. An average draught horse will pull 1,690 pounds 28 miles daily on level roads.
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Los Angeles
John Arar
Ehirley Temple
Bill Aims To Block Sending Goods To Reds
Washington and Aus. 88 report a clash in Congress over a proposal to bar shipments of war potential goods to the Soviet orbit. Republicans denounce the plan as ineffective, while a rival measure by Rep Matte of Alabama seeks broader prohibitions and enforcement flexibility.
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Washington
Aus
Denon
Matte
U.S
Russia
Kem
MacArthur Tops Ike For The Presidency
Los Angeles reports MacArthur leads Eisenhower in a national ballot by the Wage Earners Committee of America. The group mailed 120000 ballots and counted 70000 returns with 419 for MacArthur and 18952 for Eisenhower. Executive director R A McConnon said the poll reflected member requests and showed MacArthur ahead in most states.
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Los Angeles
MacArthur
Gan Pwleht Eisenhower
Wage Harners Committee of America
MacaArthur
Eisenhower
R. A. McConnon
Weather outlook for Maryland Delaware with scattered showers
AP weather briefing notes a Wednesday and Thursday with widely scattered showers. Fair and warmer Friday with showers likely Saturday into Sunday. Temperatures run 1 to 4 degrees above normal, with coastal highs near 80 and inland mornings in the mid 60s to low 70s across Maryland and the Delmarva Peninsula.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Delaware
Anountains
Marys Land
Del-May Peninsula
Moscow Reports New Fertilizer Plant Growth Accelerator
Moscow reports a new plant growth accelerator described as boosting root development in trees. Radio broadcasts say various plants including vegetables and fruits respond to the stimulant, with rapid effects during transplanting and experiments in cotton fields ongoing.
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Bamdon
Masvoyw Radio
Moscow
Goodyear Grants 13 Cent Increase Across United States
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co and the CIO United Rubber Workers announce a 13 cent hourly raise for about 26,000 workers at Goodyear plants. The wage boost, applying retroactively, awaits approval by the Wage Stabilization Board and URW ratification, with locals allowed to adjust one cent to fix inequities.
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Cleveland
Goodlyear Tire & Rubber Co
CIO
United Rubber Workers Today
URW Focuspa
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