Escaped Patients Rise at Crownsville State Hospital
Eight inmates escaped from Crownsville State Hospital in Maryland, bringing year escapes to 38. Three were recaptured, including Richard Jackson, while John Lane remains at large. Authorities say the outbreak, among the largest on record, has spurred protests for better lockup facilities and local meetings.
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Crownsville
Crownsville State Hospital
John Lane
Algoatil
Eddie Grant
Banks Smith
Herbert Griffin
Edward Satterwhite
Jaacob Morgenstern
Richard Jackson
William Sembly
Douglas McGowan
Baltimore
Time To Move When Well Caught Fire
Long Beach California July 9 Andrew Palr stood on Signal Hill in 1919 and decided the hill was a good place to build his mansion Two years later after his $30000 home was completed oil was discovered nearby Signal Hill bristled with wells making it an uncomfortable place to live The Palas were reluctant to leave but when a well caught fire behind their home and burned for three days Mrs Pala decided it was time to move out
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Long Beach
Calif
Andrew Palr
Signal Hill
Palas
Pala
Jimmy 2 Year Old Asks Box Of Stogies For Birthday
Newark July 9 Jimmy McLaughlin a lively two year old plans a birthday gift of a large box of Italian cigars for himself. His mother says he began smoking at eight months and consumes six cigarettes and one cigar daily. His doctor calls him precocious and he dreams of playing baseball for the Giants.
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Newark
N. J
Jimmy McLaughlin
Jimmy
Jon
Giants
Nathan Zuckerberg
Escaped convict writes “See you soon” to jail buddy
An escaped inmate in Roanoke Rapids North Carolina sent a letter to a former jailmate promising a return. He was captured a day or two after the message circulated.
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Roanoke Rapids
N. C
Hop To Hawaii Tests Air Refueling
A squadron of 20 F-84 Thunderjets landed at Hickam AFB Hawaii completing the longest non stop air refueling jet flight 2100 miles from Travis AFB California. The five hour 27 minute flight averaged 438 mph as the 31st Fighter Escort Wing planned an island hop to Japan with the rest following.
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Hickam Air Force Base
Honolulu
Hawaii
Travis Air Force Base
Calif
Pacific
Japan
David C. Schilling
William D. Dunham
Thousands Are Losing Jobs From Federal Budget Cuts
Thousands of government workers nationwide face layoffs due to sharp cuts by the 2nd Congress. The hardest hit are six economic stabilization agencies expected to shed over 9,000 of about 17,000 employees within 30 days. State Department and U.N. mission roles also face job eliminations as vacancies go unfilled. The first airmail delivery occurred in September 1911.
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Washington
Congress
Economie Stabilization Agencies
Economic Stabilization Agency
Office of Price Stabilization
Wage Stabilication Board
Office of Rent Stabilization
Salary Stabilization Board
Railroad and
State Department
United Nations
City Car Drivers Must Pay Tickets Warned
Cumberland July 9 Milton Dick the magistrate warned operators of city owned cars that they will be held responsible for parking violations. He said city vehicles receive no special consideration and must post bond if another ticket is issued.
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Cumberland
Milton Dick
Ferry Jol M. Dennis collision leaves bridge paint intact
Engineers said the ferry Jol M. Dennis collision with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge did not crack paint or cause structural damage. A diver inspected Pier 14 to ensure no harm to the structure.
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Baltimore
Jol M. Dennis
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Pier 14
College Grads Earn More Than Other Graduates
Alfred Politz research shows college graduates earn substantially more over a lifetime than high school or grade school graduates. Average lifetime gain vs high school is 45000 dollars and 79000 dollars versus grade school. About 26 percent of grade school earn over 4000 annually, 46 percent of high school, and 71 percent of college graduates.
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New York
Alfred Politz Research Organization
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