Unemployment seen rising to two million this month
Washington forecast that unemployment will grow to over two million in January as seasonal effects, especially winter farm layoffs, hit. December unemployment rose to 3.422 million with 1.85 million civilians jobless, while nonfarm employment barely changed. The report notes weather layoffs could continue and cites a six month downturn in business activity.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Census Bureau
Eisenhower
Nation
Search Goes On For 31700 In Crisp Twenty Dollar Bills
A Virginia crime tale unfolds as William Giles and the Landis couple face charges for stealing 8000 new twenty dollar bills from federal currency and hiding them in Teving Grant’s Fauquier County cabin. Investigators found additional cash at the couple’s apartment and at work, while a fourth suspect is considered possible. Authorities track possible sightings near Maryland as the New Year money disappears.
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William Giles
Landises
Fauquier
Teving Grant
Landis
Giles
Virginia
Grant
Treasury
Secret Service
A. E. Raughtian
Therandises
Mobile
State Jaycees Convene Here On January Fourteenth
State Jaycees plan a conference in January highlighted by the Maryland Jaycees March to the Mike program. Hagerstown's Jaycees have long played a leading role in Maryland growth, aiding the formation of Frederick Frostburg Hancock Waynesboro Baltimore and Salisbury.
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State Jaycees
America
Maryland
Jaycees
Maryland Jaycees
Hagerstown
Frederick
Frostburg
Hancock
Waynesboro
Baltimore
Salisbury
Hoover Commission
Congressman Real
Washington
Rolald G. Hebb
William C. Hamilton
H. 2. Cheney
Jamnes, Strine
Bernard Weiss
Our Father Prayer Fragment from Butler University Dean
A prayer fragment from C L Shelya of Butler University in Indianapolis asks for divine peace and guidance. The text seeks inner calm amid a troubled world and acknowledges reliance on Jesus Christ as refuge and strength.
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Jesus
Anion
C. L. Shelya
Indianapolis
Ind
School of Religion
Butler University
Obituaries Reader Remembers Local Families And Services
Obituaries list multiple local deaths with funeral plans and interments. Notables include Charles Creek formerly of Williamsport now Columbia, Naomi G. Sensenbaugh of Jefferson Boulevard, and Mary S. Lewis of Mt. Bethel area. Services set at Eisweiler and Calfman funeral homes, Rose Hill Cemetery, and Mt. Bethel Methodist Church. Survivors include spouses, children, and extended relatives across Hagerstown, Boonsboro, Boon, and surrounding towns.
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Naomi G. Sensenbaugh
Jefferson Houlevard
St. John's Lutheran Church
Queen Esther
Order of Eastern Star
Ernest W Sennenthoilklate Xon
Rob- Hobart S. Hut
Ariner
Boons
Winnich
Hey
L. Boyd Hamm
Rose Hill Cemetery
Joan Raymoore
North Cannon Avenue
Wai
New York Central Iron Works
Clear Spring
John C, Andi Amanda
Grove
Moore
Hagerstown
St. Paul's Fvengelical United Brethren Church
Men
Calfman Funeral
F. Berry Plummer
Hene
Daniel
Amanda
Dabel) Forrest
Mt. Bethel Methodist /Church
Molle Beeard
Chewsville
Mra
Ona Draper
Wolfsville
Ethel “Marker
Foxville
Myra
Hagel Pryor
Ione
Ralph Lewis
Garfield
John Lewis
Theodore Forrest
Sabillasville
Nieves
Thurguay
Anne
Mt. Bethel Methodist Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Smiths Aburg
Ladies’ Mite Society
Lowing
C. Ray Pot
Aefer
Smithsburg
Robert E. Hook
Italian Leaders Seek Premier To Carry On Fight
Italy faces a second government crisis in six months as Giuseppe Pella resigns amid CD party squabbles over land reform. President Einaudi seeks a caretaker premier while US concerns grow over Communist gains and economic strain including unemployment and rising costs.
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Rome
Haliao
Crisle
Giuseppe Pella
Christian Democrat Party
Italy
Alcide de Gasperi
United States
U.S
Clare Booth
Luce
Dulles
Luigi Einaudi
Elnaudi
Fella
Pella
de Gasperi
Sen
Salvadore Adisia
Rave Racca Salamone
Dtaly
James Cagney to Receive Massachusetts Farm Award
Worcester report says James Cagney, the film star, is to appear tonight as one of 14 Massachusetts farmers to receive a soil conservation award from State Agriculture Commissioner Henry T. Broderick. Cagney operates a farm on Martha's Vineyard.
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Worcester
Mass
James Cagney
Masgachunetts
Henry T. Broderick
Cagney
Martha's Vinyard
Service Members in Training and Promotions Across 1953
Norfolk sailors and Maryland draftees appear in this roundup of military updates. Daniel J. Yetter serves aboard the USS Olmsted during amphibious force training last month. Richard L. Souders begins basic training at Aberdeen Proving Grounds after leaving civilian work with a local veterinarian. Corporal promotions include Cpl Brandenburg of the First Cavalry Band in Japan and 2d Division in Korea, plus Pfc Richard L. Sanders awaiting reassignment at Aberdeen. Corporal Easterday returns from Alaska with the Army Arctic Center, and Pfc Olen R. McFerren is assigned to the Field Artillery in Ansbach, Germany. The piece notes communal addresses and family ties across Maryland, Virginia, and nearby states.
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Norfolk, Va
FHTNC
Tansport
Olmsted
Daniel J. Yetter
USN
Daniel E. Yetter
Clear Spring
Richard L. Sanders
U. S
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Aberdeen
Robert F. Brandenburg
C. C. Brandenburg
E. Magnolia Avenue
Cpl. Brandenburg
Japan
First Cavalry Division
A.P.C
c/o
San Francisco
ARMY
Alaska
Cpl
Granville Easterday Jr
Phyllis
Abate
Boonsboro
Army Arctic Center
Corporal Easterday
Fort Dix
Ansbach
Germany
Olen R. McFerren
Earl A. MccFerren
Waynesboro
Jath Field Artillery Group
Silk Mill Strike May Prompt State Police Aid
State Police aid may be requested in the silk mill strike involving the CIO Textile Workers Union of America in Washington. The union asked for a conference with the employer Federal Silk Mills, union attorneys in New York, and the National Labor Relations Board after December 31. David Goetz, owner of the plant, sought protection for workers entering the plant and crossing picket lines as tensions rose over missed Christmas bonuses. The strike sparked tensions as workers complained of intimidation and obstruction at the plant entrance.
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CIO Textile Workers of America
Washington
New York
National Labor Relations Board
Te Union
Textile Workers Union of America
Federal Silk Mills
David Goetz
Shevitt
Supt. Raymond to Retire From Reformatory Post
Harold E B Donnell, head of Maryland Prisons, announces the retirement of Supt Raymond from the Reformatory for Males. The state seeks a strong, experienced leader to carry forward youth rehabilitation and curb a cycle of crime. Governor McKeldin supports finding the best candidate to head the institution and implement essential programs for youthful offenders.
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Harold EB. Donnell
Department of Correction
Raymond
McKeldin
Maryland
Death Valley Scotty Dies In His Desert Castle
Death Valley Scotty, 81, founder of a famed desert legend and owner of a three million dollar castle at Stovepipe Wells, died last night from a hemorrhage. His true name was Walter Scott, and he left a widow, Josephine Scott, and a legacy tied to Uber Massey Johnson. The Gospel Foundation of California oversees the estate and Scotty’s remaining life was lived at the castle.
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Calif
Death Valley
Scotty
Desert
Rat
California
Uber Massey Johnson
Chicaronsurance
Johnson
E. Vusse Wallace
Las Vegas
Nev
Walace
Walter Scott
Mary Liddevoat
The
Gospel Foundation of California
Seatty
Gospel Foundation
Walter Webb
Josephine Scott
Police Claim Solution To Reuther Case Update
Police announce progress in the Walter Reuther case noting warrants against four suspects and John Does include counts of criminal assault with intent to murder and conspiracy. The two charged crimes carry life and five year penalties respectively, with the shootings at Reuther and his brother Victor tied to a long investigation.
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John Does
Reucher
Victor
Reuther
Waler
Waller
Winn
Walter Reuther
Atlantic City
N. de
Third Time Does It For This Youngster
Phoenix story about Ronnie Ilmers a 9 year old boy who builds fails and keeps trying to swing higher on a tree swing and accidentally clothes fall as he repeatedly attempts and falls short on the improvised setup.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Ronnie
U.S. Feels Out Reds On Resuming Korean Peace Talks
The United States signals cautious diplomacy as secret talks resume with the Reds at Panmunjom. Kenneth Young of the State Department confirms a go-between handles discussions, with India Switzerland or Sweden cited as possible intermediaries. Russia's role remains pivotal as demands about seating and conference alignment persist.
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Miplomat
Tony
Kenneth Young
U.S. State Department
India
Switezerland
Sweden
Ebm
Young Snid
Washington
United States
U.S
Arthur Dean
Young
Russia
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