New Car Market Holds Peak as Used Prices Show No Drop
Detroit reports show new car orders mounting with thousands awaiting production while the used car market remains firm. Used car prices have largely held near a 1950 peak, with no expected sharp decline, though some models show slight shifts in value. Kaiser-Frazer eyes a low priced model arriving in June with around 1200 dollars speculated, while Nash plans Rambler launches later in the year.
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David J. Wilkie
Associated Press
Detroit
Automotive News
Kaiser-Frazer
K-F
Nash
Brooklyn Grand Jury Names Suspects in Espionage Conspiracy
FBI chief Hoover described indictments for espionage involving Gold and two men tied to Soviet entities. John Noe Amatori Aptonovich Yakovlev, a former Soviet consul in New York, and Semen M. Semenov of Amtorg allegedly directed meetings to obtain secret atomic bomb data for the Russians.
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John Doe
Atlas
John
Richard Roe
Sam
Gold
Brooklyn
John Noe
Amatori Aptonovich Yakovlev
Tice
New York City
Semen M. Semenov
Amtorg Trading Corporation
Russia
United States
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Semenov
Yakovlev
Hoover
Slack
Kingsport
FRE
Geld
Fuchs
Santa Fe
N. M
AP Signs New Wage Contract
The Associated Press and the Commercial Telegraphers Union signed a two year wage agreement. CTU members operate and maintain teletype machines on the coast to coast leased wire network. The contract provides a weekly raise of 1.05 and a 2 increase in pay scale minimums totaling 2.24 per week. The census was once taken by federal marshals in early U.S. history.
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New York
Associated Press
Commercial Telegraphers Union
AFI
CTU
Students Earn Right Tidy Sum
A Retailers Bureau advisory committee is created to shape distributive education objectives and policies and advise the program coordinator. Members include Ouello Leiter as chair, Leon Cleveland, and representatives from Everly's, Sears Roebuck and Co, McCrory Stores, Stetallers' Bureau, and local education officials led by James B. Sot.
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Retailers Bureau
Ouello Leiter
Leon Clevan
Everly’s
Ines Hll. Munholland
Sears: Roebuck and Co
Murphy
McCrory Stores, Inc
Wy Stone
Stetallers’ Bureau
Willian Brish
James BE. Sot
Hagerstown Senior High
Wives Of Striking Milk Truck Drivers Seek Settlement
Pittsburgh June 17 UP A number of striking milk truck drivers wives plan action today as talks continue. An official of the Greater Pittsburgh Milk Dealers Association said wives want to move negotiations with industry leaders and the AFL Milk and Ice Cream Drivers Union. The nine day old strike has halted all but emergency deliveries in Pittsburgh and seven surrounding counties. Issues include a one hour workday reduction and pay scales with drivers seeking at least 120 a day plus 44 overtime for inside workers.
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Pittsburgh
Wiver
Greater
Ultraburgh Milk Dealers Association
Abe
Wlea
Twill Cottfer
AFL
Vittsburgh
Misste Ag
Gvid
Detroit judge frees Roy Raker after sex offense conviction
In Detroit on June 17 judge Joseph A Gillis gave Roy Raker a suspended sentence and three years probation for indecent liberties with his eight year old daughter. Raker said he would rather go to prison than face public scrutiny, and requested a prison term. The judge noted the unprecedented action and warned Raker about further missteps.
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Detroit
Roy Raker
Raker
Re-Order
Joseph A. Gillie
Baker
Gillis
Naker
Newse- Ing
Relentless Spending Cuts Demand Inflation Warning
A joint Senate House Economic Committee report warns that relentless cuts in government spending risk inflation. The panel, in its delayed review of President Truman's economic message, remains split along party lines on tax cuts and revenue measures to reduce the federal deficit.
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Washington
Senateflouse Economic Committee
Cominities
Truman
Mey
Nome
Boibap
Demletts
Trunmain
Congressional Committee
Congress
Jbo
el Visnes
O'Mahoney
President may fly next Saturday weather permitting
Fragmented reading describes discussions about the President's travel plan next Saturday. Mentions Mayer and Ute Togat, references to Truman era visits, and fear of weather delaying air travel. Describes officials arranging departures and a farewell party. No clear names or dates confirmed.
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Maryland
Washington
Empire State
New York
Europe
Talk on Situations Confronting a Minister at Rotary
Rev Mr Weller spoke to the Mercersburg Rotary Tuesday on the situations ministers face. He urged that congregations demand many traits from clergy and noted a preacher should blend experience, administration, finance, and care. He recalled personal experiences with family struggles and prison life, ending with gratitude to God for allowing his work. Mrs Edwin C Baker and son visit Mrs Helen Baker in Hagerstown. birth announced of a son to Dr and Mrs J Frank Faust.
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Mercersburg
Edwin C. Baker
Baker
Helen “Baker
Hagerstown
David Ensminger
Washington County Hospital
J. Frank Faust
Chambersburg
Faust’suncle
T. C. McDowell
W. 32. Mason
Dardin ‘Myers
Carroll Heights Homes In Realty Sales This Week
Real estate transfers listed for Carroll Heights and surrounding areas include numerous lot and dwelling transfers. Notable entries include properties along Willard York Road Salem and Maugansville plus new dwellings for Carroll Heights developments. A separate line mentions Cumberland gambling crackdown and suspension orders issued by Police Chief R Fintutt Flynn.
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Carroll Heights
Hartman
Willard
Ada Ward Failnr
John F
Glessner C. Boward
York Road
Grover C. Churchey
John Gamper
Main Street
Sharpsburg
Thomas J. Mumma
George N. Lefever
South Patamar
Richard Z. Graffius
Bar
Samuel BR. Rainey
Fairview Road
United Engineering Company, Inc
William ™. Thacher
Ray L. Rabh
Carrol Heights
Miln ©. Fales
Charles O. Pitsnogle
Fred C. Pitsnogle
Tinard
Washington County
Paramount
Leitersburg Tike
Thomas C. Blickenstaff
Leonard William Hughes
Cotteman Avenue
Howard Preston Stickler
Lawife
Alice L. Miller
Vivian
M. Coorhees
Corbett
Howard Treston Stickler
Donald L. Trone
Alice Ta. Miller
Donald Tas
Trone
Corbell
Paul J. Wilhide
Ronald E. Foster
Jet
Maugansville
Mason and Pixon
Panghorn Corp
Leroy Friese
Kouth
Vale
Tey Read
Hamilton Tumes
Tre
Robert K. Ander
Charles BP
Miller, Jr
Aarep
Eo Keener
Showalter Road
Mearganselle
Teasley
Frank Mila
Oon Kuhn Uawotig
James Inc
Clarence W. Ring
Alee Country Chih
Hagerstown
Atex Jands
Franklin and
Cannon
Ansilia Tamacciatt
Gertie F. Fish
South Malle
Hazel
Elizabeth Tillew
Lester J. Titlew
Salem
Doby
Richard Elated
Rickfort
Lo McKinsey and
Williamagert
Yarbara
EL Swisher
John JC. McKinser
Hacerstown
Teaver Creek
Renu
Cumberland, Md
Dune Th apemUueth
Camberland
Pali
R. Fintutt Flynn
Women’s Club Officers Elected As Project Funds Granted
The club names officers including president Edwin C. Dent, second vice president Alben McCulloh, secretary Hazel Keefer, treasurer William Mower, chaplain Mabel Gerhart, and sergeant at arms Eddie Forbes. A $40 gift is approved for the local Girl Scouts. Directors meet to plan next year’s aims. Keefer and Jere Keefer visit Chambersburg.
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Kor
Pantt T. Hines
Sident
TNSC
Edwin ¢. Dent
Alben McCulloh
Dontelas Smith
Hazel I. Ke
Court holds Jekyll and Hyde comic not for children
U S Customs Court rules a cost effective English comic adaptation of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde cannot be considered a child friendly item. decision cites words like vaporous counterpart and unsettling scenes as reasons for a higher duty and tests for child suitability.
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Washington
United States Customs Court
St Anid
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Treasury
Rhy van Winkle
MacMillan Heads Arctic Cruise On Bowdoin
Commander Donald B MacMillan sails the Bowdoin on an 8,000 mile expedition toward Kaneasin at 2 p.m. EST with Miriam, aides and student-sailors aboard. The voyage funds from Bowdoin College and visits Castine Bar Harbor Sydney aim to collect bird and plant specimens for Bowdoin and Harvard museums.
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Boothbay Harbor
Comander Donald
MaccMillan
Bowdoin
Arctic
Miriam
Coleream Prey School
MacMillan
Alma Matter
Bowdoin College
Kaneasin
Pate
Harvard
Christmas Cove
Castine
Bar Harbor
Maine
Sydney
N.S
Average person inhales 438 cubic feet of air daily
A statistical note reports the typical breathing rate of an average person, estimating an intake of about 438 cubic feet of air every day under normal conditions. The figure highlights daily breathing volume and outdoor air exchange implications.
Rhee Expected To Remain At Helm Of Korean Republic
Seoul reports South Korea's new National Assembly, filled with college graduates, will convene Monday. Backers say President Syngman Rhee will stay in control, with the May 30 election only hinting at stripping his executive powers for a prime minister answerable to the Assembly.
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Rhee
Korean Republic
Seoul
South Korea
National Assembly
Syngman Rhee
Senator Hickenlooper urges calling Peurifoy for questioning
Senator Hickenlooper proposed the Senate committee questioning deputy undersecretary John E. Peurifoy as the panel prepares to hear behind closed doors from diplomat John S. Service, arrested in the Amerasia documents case. Larsen faces scrutiny over alleged loyalty clearance offered for favorable testimony.
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Washington
Hickenlooper
Iowa
Senate
Amerasia
John E. Peurifoy
John S. Service
Service
State Department
FBI
Amerasia Magazine
Peurifoy
McCarthy
R-Wis
Ing
Groton
Conn
Wisconsin
Emmanuel S. Larsen
Larsen
Senate forecast for swift approval of foreign arms program
Senate Democratic leader Senator Lucas of Illinois predicted early approval of a 1.2225 billion dollar foreign arms program. Senator Knowland praised a revised bill by the Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees as better than the State Department draft. Committees approved the authorization, removing Truman’s blanket power to supply arms, limiting gifts to European nations and awaiting further talks with Vandenberg.
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Washington
Senate
Lucas
Illinois
Knowland
Trueman
United States
Alexander Smith
Ate Vandenberg
ReMich
Vandenberg
Truman
Africa’s Uncolonized Pockets Stand Out Worldwide
About one fifteenth of Africa remains free from major imperial powers including Egypt Ethiopia and Liberia. The Gold Coast in West Africa ranks sixth globally in gold production reflecting regional mineral wealth amid colonial influence.
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Africa
Egypt
Ethiopia
Liberia
West Africa
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