$41 Billion Needed To Put U S Roads In Top Shape
A Senate Economic Committee report estimates about 41.6 billion dollars are required to repair and modernize U S highways and streets. The study notes 23.0 billion for state highways and 10.4 billion for county and local roads, plus 7.7 billion for city and village streets. It details long term stimulus to business and industry and cites current federal aid since 1945 totaling 62.4 billion dollars for highway construction and maintenance. Ohio leads with about 4.5 billion to address deficiencies, followed by Texas California Illinois New York Michigan Georgia Tennessee and Massachusetts.
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U.S
Congress
Washington
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Senate
House Economic Committee
Ohio
Texas
California
Illinois
New York
Michigan
Georgia
Tennessee
Massachusetta
Navy resumes salvage work on Missouri battleship
The Navy, after a brief pause caused by whipping winds and rough seas, resumed salvage efforts on the 45,000-ton battleship Missouri in Norfolk. Aimed for February 2, divers and crews will again attempt to free the ship from Chesapeake Bay mud, following the January 17 grounding. Previous day winds halted beach gear installation and ammunition removal.
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Norfolk
Navy
Chearapeake Bay
Missouri
Peiping Radio Attacks Thailand Premier as Fascist
Hong Kong reports Peiping radio use propaganda against Thailand. It accuses Prime Minister Pibul Bongerem of savage imposition on Chinese residents and labels him fascist in a personal attack broadcast from the Chinese Communist station.
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Hong Kong
Th Chigsse Communist Radio
Han
Thailand
Siam
Pibul Bongerem
Peiping
Tavern Operator Faces Suits In Maryland Case
Towson Maryland January 28 a tavern operator faced a 153000 damage suit alleging the bar sold liquor to a minor then allowed him to drive. The miner caused a fatal crash killing two and injuring two. Plaintiffs include Goldie R Joyce widow of patrolman James L Joyce, seeking 50000 and 3000 for estate. Brothers William and Benjamin Brookhart claim 60000 each. Loyola athlete Richard Farace also died. A hearing set for February 11 on a manslaughter count against Frank M Love of Baltimore.
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Towson
Goldie R. Joyer
James L. Joyce
William Brookhart
Ben
Jamin Brookhart
Richard Farace
Loyola College
Frank M. Love
Baltimore
Waller Inn
John A. Hatcheld
Alti
Beave
Five Korean Assemblymen to Seek US Aid in Washington
Five members of the Korean National Assembly announced they will fly to Washington February 1 to press for continued U.S. economic aid. They expect to stay in the capital for three weeks as they pursue funding and favorable terms for Korea. In New York, stocks advanced with gains around two points as traders focused on radio issues trading near 1949-50 highs.
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Seoul
Korrean National Assembly
Washington
United States
Themechitirmiin
Shin Tkai
New York
Radiotelevision
Gar Wood Suit Is Dismissed
Millionaire sportsman Gar Wood’s $125,000 suit against former secretary Violet Sanderson Bellous was dismissed after an amicable settlement. Circuit Judge Holt said the case closed as both sides agreed to terms. Wood received a deed to a Detroit and Miami residence, four bonds, and related protections. Bellous surrendered bonds to receiver Lonto Tandel and the yacht Bolero was ordered returned to C. M. Bellous Sr. Attorneys said the principals arranged settlement through their lawyers.
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Miami
Fla
Gar Wood
Violet Sanderson Bellous
George EK. Holt
Relinus
C. M. Belloux
Detroit
Wood
Belloius
Davis Harbor
Fane
Law and personal notes mix in early career tale
The report recalls Charles L. Mecahe opening a law office at 65 after forty years as a teacher and public servant. It references his varied career, including a teenage start and later retirement into legal work, alongside older news items about espionage rumors and a presidential resignation.
Arms Shipments Near Ready for European Aid
The United States prepares shipments said to be psychological boosters for European volunteers amid delays in aid programs. Congress approved the European aid project last October with full rest after a meeting of eight Western European nations to terms set by the country. President Truman announced a master defense plan with Atlantic Pact chiefs and suspended parts of the aid package until Western Europe’s defenses are integrated to his satisfaction. The president hailed the outline as a deterrent to aggression and said it shows the nations’ resolve to resist aggression.
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Congress
Polio Patient Is Recovering Continues From Page 1
A Washington Countian with thirty five years in fighting polio has a hospital department named in his honor at Children's Hospital. Mrs Jode, treated there, credits community support for March of Dimes fundraising that funded her care. She returns home and plans to raise funds locally while under therapy.
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East
Children’s Hospital
Jin
Jede
Henry Kendall
Washington
Baltimore
Anky & Comparative
Late Colonel Has 2 Widows
Washington January twenty eight two women claim to be the widow of Colonel William T. Babcock deputy American commissioner for Berlin He died of a heart attack aged fifty two His body is to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery One Mrs Babcock British subject met the plane in Berlin and another Mrs Babcock from New London Connecticut says she has been his wife for nearly 34 years They have a three year old son A divorce action in 1946 was denied and both women hold varying proof of marriage The matter centers on possible out of state divorce and an ongoing dispute over the widow status
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Washington
Jan
William T. Babcock
Berlin
Babcock
Germany
Arlington National Cemetery
Mary Magdalene Babcock
New London
Acheson Hiss Comment Sparks Mississippi Inquiry
Jackson Mississippi lawmakers urge a full congressional probe into the State Department Judiciary and federal government after Secretary of State Achesons remarks on Alger Hiss drew attention at a news conference. The vote was unanimous and critics call the U S action shocking and unprecedented.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi House of Representatives
U. S. State Department
State Department
Judiciary
Dean Ache
Alger Hiss
Alger Hise
Mr. Truman
GOP's Demanding New Spy Probe
Washington reports Republican demands for a new congressional inquiry into Alger Hiss case after President Truman refuses to comment on perjury conviction. Rep. Velde, former FBI agent and HUAC member, lines up a committee request to review loyalty records and press for answers.
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Washington
Truman
Alger Hiss
Congressional
Rep. Velde
R-I
Congress
Velde
FBI
House Un-American Activities Committee
Sterilization Planned For Sixteen-Year-Old Mother Of Six
Illiterate Birmingham mother Doris Irene Kindred aged 28 agrees to sterilization after being found guilty of neglecting her children by leaving four month old David in cold weather. Her husband Bernard, 30, signed consent as she cannot read or write. The couple, with four other children under seven, received five years probation. A welfare officer had proposed sterilization. the operation not ordered by the court.
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Birmingham
England
Doris Irene Kindred
Bernard
David
Itve
National Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Kindred
City council hires local real estate agent for land rights
The Mayor and Council authorize the Public Works Board to retain a local real estate agent to negotiate for land rights of rights-of-way for a new city electric line. The project aims to boost electric service citywide and is the second phase of a 1.5 million Hecht department expansion program.
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Public Works Board
New City
City Ght
Hagerstown
Hecht
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