Railroads Claim Strong Safety Record Despite Recent Wrecks
James Devlin reports on how railroads tout safety despite a spate of accidents. The New York Central highlights its automatic block signal system and other checks, while the Pennsylvania faces scrutiny amid manslaughter charges. The ICC notes 1950 U S railway fatalities totaled 3,403 with 173 passenger deaths, 14s in wrecks and 24 in train service incidents.
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Grand Central Station
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Pennsylvania
St. Woodbridge
New York Central
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Abenut
Pennsylvania Railroad
Woodbridge
Pennsyllvania
ICC
the Central
Pile Torture Soothed In Few Minutes
Relief claims for Peterson's Ointment with a cooling astrin gent formula praised for quick relief from itching and piles. Ad touts 19 years of use and money back guarantee with druggists and applicator tube options.
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Luciano Still Czar of Crime
Senate crime committee reports widespread official corruption aiding organized crime at federal state and local levels. It highlights Florida Governor Fuller Warren Missouri Governor Forrest Smith Kansas City politics and Binaggio. It says tax fraud profits from gambling flow to mobsters and top racketeers use complex networks to run bookmaking numbers and casinos.
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Forrest Smith
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McKittrick
Bureau of Eternal Revenue
Two From W. M. Write Songs
The article discusses writers Homer and Bil seeking fame by touring the country to pitch songs to singers and publishers. It warns that legitimate publishers pay writers while scams charge up front fees and advises authors to write both words and music or work with a capable partner. Local radio WIE and WARK will broadcast topics as Murray Robertson records in the center, with publishers hinting at a forthcoming release.
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Edgemont Forest Fires Burn Across County Areas
Forest fires erupted in Edgemont and surrounding regions as winds fanned flames near Mt Briar and Fort Meade. Fire crews from Clear Spring Mercerabing and other departments battled spread on several fronts for hours while county officials urged caution amid unusually dry conditions and fire bans.
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Ritchie Highway
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du Pont Gives Up County Site Over Potomac Access
du Pont withdraws from a Maryland county site amid Federal restrictions on Potomac River access and potential canal right of way use. Officials note Maryland must secure guaranteed access to the river despite a proposed parkway and park service controls. Local officials, including the Chamber, press Congress for a formal access guarantee while industry suspends plans due to government constraints.
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Chanber
Congresston
Capital
Washington, D. C
Ngland
Manslaughter Trial Details In Car Crash Case
Jury hears testimony about a fatal crash when a Miller car collided with a Lowman vehicle on a highway. Witnesses describe speed, braking distances, and bystander reactions as prosecutors and defense contest responsibility.
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Martin L. Inaran
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Rosie’ Miller
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Vanhinent
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Yanks Press Koreans on Suppy Route and Hills
A Seventh Division commander reports North Korea Third Corps losses near half their strength as U S forces close on roads and hills. He notes Chinese and Korean Reds preparing for a stiff battle near Hoengsong and Redfeld Seanl, with defenses being thrown up along the front.
Early Vote On Draft Likely Debated In Armed Services Panel
Morse and Taft pressed for changes to the draft and reserve policy amid committee debate. They urged lowering the conscription age and length of service while criticizing current spending and the Pentagon plan. General Bradley and Secretary Marshall reportedly push for limited youth draft reform.
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