Beached ship near Beirut splits after storm capsizes crew rescue failure
A ship en route to the Holy Land during Christmas, four miles south of Beirut, foundered after a reef collision. Two crew members and 208 pilgrims were aboard as rescuers struggled amid raging seas. A US Navy helicopter assisted from Libya. The vessel seemed torn in two, halves resting 20 feet apart on the sandy seabed.
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Beirut
Holy Land
U.S. Navy
Libya
Heirut’s
Snakebite Antidote from Horse-Derived Venom Extract
Describes producing a snake venom antidote by injecting venom into a horse and then harvesting part of the horse’s blood to create the antidote. The process involves repeated venom exposure and collection of horse blood to formulate treatment.
Seven Died Go Gallows Four Years Age War Ashes
A Tokyo magazine investigation purports to reveal the fate of seven war criminals executed in Japan. It claims their bodies were cremated at Kuboyama and ashes disposed to prevent veneration, with some interred in Yokohama and Nagano. The article recounts last rites given by Dr Shinsho Hanayama and details crematorium actions amid Allied supervision in 1948.
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Onder
Tokyo
King
Yokohama
Pacific
Nagano
Japan
Shinsho Hanayama
Hanayama
Tojo
Sugamo
Hanasama
Koki
Wayne
Taylor
Canton Ave
Thane Wayne
Keesler Air Force Base
Randolph
San Antonio
Texas
Eral
U. S
Britain
Ching
Soviet Union
Miyoshi Tobita
Kuboyanis Crematorium
Thei!magazine
Tobita
Fa U
U.S
Hell
Asahi
Queer creature described in Dale matia elm batrachian
A strange elm batrachian from Dale matia bears young alive at times and lays eggs at others. The creature is described as entirely blind with breeding tied to temperature.
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Dalematia
Pottery Roles in Primitive Societies Split by Wheel Use
The text notes that in primitive communities women typically form pottery by hand when the potter's wheel is not used, while men take over when the wheel is employed. It highlights a gender division in ceramic production related to tool availability.
Bloodmobile Holiday Visit Urges Community Blood Drive
A wartime blood drive appeal urges residents to donate a pint to aid wounded troops in Korea. Call 4958 or 2559 to schedule and help ensure a brighter Christmas and New Year for servicemen and their families.
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Korea
Lany
Crocheted Chaniing Pattern 4% 8 Inches 7280
Advertisement for a crocheted chaniing pattern 4% 8 inches pattern number 7280. Provides directions and size charts for three sizes. Includes order details from The Daily Household Arts Department Chelsea Station New York with payment of twenty five cents.
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Candlewick
Caine
Daily Dail
Arta Dent
Chelsea
New Fork
Teens Need Guidance Not Parental Neglect, Says Local Mother
A Mangansville mother argues teen-agers feel unwelcome when parents and churches ignore youth. She cites open homes, faulted parental guidance, and calls for using Franklin Court Auditorium and a vacant Frederick Street venue as youth centers under supervision. She urges immediate action from churches and community leaders.
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Pere
Abe
Welsonbe
Mangansville
Franklin Court
Hagerstown
Frederick Street
Staken
Ajcounty
New Immigration Act Becomes Law Amid Storms Ahead
The McCarran-Walter Act, enacted over President Truman's veto and opposed by Eisenhower, takes effect at midnight. It retains national origins quotas but relaxes admission and naturalization rules, introduces monthly priority slots, and tightens screening for subversives and alien crewmen. The act faces criticism over ambiguities and enforcement challenges as administration and lawmakers call for revisions.
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Warren Boorrs
Washington
Congress
Braman
Eisenhower
McCarran
United States
Ger
McGrisery
McCranery
Immigration and Naturalization Service
McGranery
Truman
U. S
Great Britain
Weland
Germany
Europe
Bluehower
Voibes
Ra’ Yislona
Sen. McCarran
Mise
Sims
Secretaries of State and Defense
Amazon River
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Alaska
Pec Rae
Umavresa
Pmnta
Earl MM. Smith
4Th Regimental Combat Team
Belson Air Force Base
Fairbanks
Drisneta Wane
Wane
Pama
Aarwane
Camp Cooke
Calif
Hagerstnin
2Nd Infantry
Robert G. Leatherman
Patricia
Clyde Leatherman
Route 2
2Dd
Army
Hagerstown High School
Pic
Robert D. Lowry
Albert C. Lowry
Winter St
28Th
Bob Strausbaugh
George Strausbaugh
Wayside Avenue
Orlando Air Force Base
Florida
Bob
S. Sat. Edgar
Nelson
General Breckenridge
Fort Mason
Set
Fort Ritchie
Tyndall Air Force Base
Panama City
William Martin
Veronica Martin
Salem Avenue
Martin
Shepherd College
Kitzmiller's Grocery
Ely Wey
Superior Ism Dairy
Reynolds Avenue
Milly
Hagerstown Gas Co
First Christian Church
Christ the Lord
Ameriane Fteuelural Products
Mobkuidiwrs
Owenacttilgols
Gisee
Danzer Metal Works
W. Lee St
Milly’s
Dress Shop
Hare
China
Seiberling
Potomag Street
Basel
McCrory
Reicherd
Antietam & Summit
Shockey
Summit Ave
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