Underpass drainage and clearance clash at Mauganaville rail crossing
County officials debated the Pennsylvania Railroad underpass project and noted a 26 foot clearance required but only 19 feet available, with a mile long ditch needed to drain the roadbed. Railroad officials will be consulted again as visibility complaints persist.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Mauganaville
Board of County Commissioners
EH. Leister Mob- Tey Kald
Mauganaville Road
Kansas Floods and Wind Drive Widespread Damage
National Guard units were alerted and Red Cross disaster workers deployed as Kansas endures days of heavy rain, floods, hail and high winds. Millions in damage, hundreds evacuated, with crests rising on major rivers from Manhattan to Topeka and beyond.
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Red Cross
National Guard
Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Weather Bureau
St. Louis
Ottawa
Geary
Marshall
Dickinson
Jefferson
Saline
Riley
Topeaka
En Arn
Perry
Lawrence
Delaware
Kaw
Manhattan
Kansas City
Chamber of Commerce
Wandbag
Blue River
City Hall
LeCompton
Hague To Open Hearings On British Iranian Oil Dispute
The International Court of Justice at The Hague will begin hearings on the Anglo Iranian oil expropriation next Saturday. Britain seeks world court intervention after talks with Mossadegh's government broke down as Iran nationalizes oil and asserts control of Abadan refineries. Iran urges British workers to stay as traumatized 3,000 technicians face potential layoff while Tehran tightens export control and tanker disbursements. Reports of Suez reinforcement claims spread as Britain vows to defend lives and property if needed.
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International Court of Justice
Hague
United Nations
Britain
World Court
Mohammed Mossadegh
Middle East
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company
Abadat
Iran
Tehran
Atesh
Abadan
Hossein Fatimi
MEM” , “She World Court
Mossadegh
Suez Canal
Iraq
Cairo
Lightning Strikes Man And House In Thundergust Event
A man from Cushwa brickyards at Williamsport stepped from a truck and was struck unconscious by a lightning bolt during yesterday afternoon’s thunder gust. He recovered with nausea and possible internal spasms after medical treatment. A bolt also hit Gleasner Boward’s home at 1908 York Road in Halfway, causing a blown fuse box, a scorched floor, and damage to a television set. The storm dropped heavy rain, with 11 inches in Hancock in 90 minutes, while Hagerstown recorded about half an inch and a high of 85. Keedysville’s weather station logged 0.51 inches. Downdrafts caused scattered line trouble for Potomac Edison and C&P Telephone.
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Cushna
Williamsport
Cushwa
Gleasner Boward
York Road
Hancock Area
State Roads Commission
Hancock
Hagerstown
Keedysville
Travis Vienode
Potomac Edison and
C. & P. Telephone Company
Iran Accepting U. S. Loan Tests Delicate Iran Britain Oil Clash
The State Department said Iran now would accept a 25 million dollar loan from the United States, a move seen as aligning with anti Communist aid policy yet risking British interests over Iran oil. Mosaddegh’s government seeks middle ground amid nationalization and Tudeh party propaganda.
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State Department
Iran
Ace
United States
Britain
Washington
U.S
Tranian
Britt
Wandan
Russia
Lincoln White
Mossadegh
Henry F. Grady
Tudeh Party
Anglo- Iranian Oil Company
Whnca
Mohammed Monsaadegh
Monsadegh
Americans Lead Armed Huk Band On Bicol Peninsula
A Philippines Army report says three Americans and a Chinese are believed to head a well armed band of ten Communist Huk rebels on the Bicol Peninsula southeast of Manila. It notes that about a dozen Americans may be in the hills with the Huk groups and that Chinese have been seen with the Huk rebels.
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Manila
Philippines
Bicol
U. S
Realty Market Still Lively
The realty market remained active this week with higher volume and value. Deed records show several notable transactions including Roy Allen Letter Jr and wife selling a Fairgreen Acres dwelling to Frederick M Shaffer and wife, plus other transfers in Rolling Hills and Kaisor Additions. A 156.7 acre parcel on Funks town Beaver Creek Road changed hands from Joseph Young Jr and wife to Daniel M Foltz and wife.
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Roy Allen Letter, Jr
Frederick M. Shaffer
Fairgreen Acres
Licien
Boys Hurt In Cash Into Car At West Church Street
Two boys Edward Churchey eight and Paul Churchey age unknown darted between parked cars into the path of an oncoming auto on West Church Street. The vehicle was driven by Joseph F Waters sixty six from Woodpoint. The boys were taken to Washington County Hospital emergency room for treatment. In Sharpsburg two cars collided at an intersection causing about 400 dollars damage. The drivers were Roger F Griffith eighteen of Sharpsburg Route 1 and Leon Otzelberger of Sharpsburg.
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West Church Street
Edward Churchey
Paul Churchey
Harmon's Alley
West Can Church Street
Joseph F. Waters
Woodpoint
Washington County Hospital
Sharpsburg
State Police Corp. Charlies
Roger F. Griffith
White blossoms on red rambler rose observed
B Bennett from Hage jeratown Route 3 examined a large red rambler rose bush. The bloom showed a fusion of red petals with a white form edged in pink, resembling a different variety on the same limb.
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B. Bennett
Hage Jeratown
Rain Hampering Pan American Plane Search in West Africa
Rain laden skies hinder the search for a New York bound Pan American Constellation carrying 40 aboard missing since yesterday in jungle near Dakar Liberia. US Air Force bombers from Azores bases join civil and Liberian planes in the largest find effort yet. Weather and local hazards complicate hopes of locating the aircraft near Roberts Field as fuel dwindles and radio contact remains down.
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Dakar
French West Africa
United States Air Force
Azores
Europe
Roberts Field
Liberia
Dare dispute leads to $10,000 damages suits in West Virginia
In Fairmont on June 23, Lawrence Bennett faced two $10,000 lawsuits from neighbors Mrs. Margaret Morris and her daughter Cherline of Idamay. They allege Bennett dragged Morris into his yard, punched and kicked her, and injured Cherline. Bennett denied the charges saying he shoved Cherline then that Morris fell after she pushed him.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Lawrence Bennett
Margaret Morris
Cherline
Hennett
Idamay
Morrig
Bennett
Marlon
Nennett
Hir
Striking Seamen Agree To Terms
New York June 28 The CIO National Maritime Union NMU reached a complete two year contract with about 40 shipping firms restoring operations for 52000 members. The agreement cuts on shipboard hours to 44 from 52 with a target of 40 by December 16 1949 and could restore normal sailing as radiomen and engineers settle next.
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New York
CIO
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
National Maritime Union
NMU
American Radio Association
National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
Joseph Curran
Curran
Union
Air Force Academy cost estimate cited at 148 million
Assistant Secretary of Defense Daniel K Edwards estimates the final price for a proposed Air Force Academy at about 148 million dollars. He noted that a precise figure awaits site selection and architectural plans, with initial operating costs projected around 4 million dollars in the first year and Vinson's bill earmarking 20 million for initial outlay.
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Washington
Daniel K. Edwards
Vinson
D-Gal
House Armed Services Committee
Edwards
Vingon
Bil
Reds Prepare New Attacks on Korean Front
Tokyo reports bitter local battles as Communist resistance stiffens across the front. Allied patrols note southward troop movements and increased artillery, with at least five probing attacks yesterday and today on the east central front. U S Sabre jets shoot down five MiGs in two days, with 11 enemy planes destroyed in eight days as frontline officers foresee a limited objective attack around Monday near the war's first anniversary.
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Tokyo
Hamhung
Wonsan
East Central
U. S
Fifth Air Force
U. N
Mungan
Korangpo
Funsan
Seoul
Kaesong
Orangno
Chorwon
Czech Republic Probes if Pilots Were Lost During Landing
June 23 Prague reports Czech officials are examining whether two American jets that landed on Czech soil on June 8 were truly lost on a training flight. Foreign Minister Vilém Šlouký sent a note to U.S. Ambassador Ellis Briggs claiming American pilots have flown deep into Czechoslovakia with defined objectives. The pilots remain detained in Czechoslovakia.
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London
Sslovakia
United States
Czech
CTK
Vilem Slroky
U. S
Ellis Briggs
Prague
Czechoslovakia
McCarthyism Sparks Dem Push for GOP Stand
Washington notes Democratic National Committee chair William M Boyle urges Republicans to declare support or opposition to McCarthyism in a weekly letter. He cites The Washington Post editorial condemning Senator McCarthy and pressing GOP leaders to disavow or endorse McCarthyism.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
William M. Boyle
Democratic Party Workers
Senatory McCarthy
R-Wis
McCarthy
Senate
Defense Marshall
Post
GOP
Boyle
Republican Party
QOP
Too Much Talk Results In Fine
Francis Davis of Monessen Pennsylvania was fined $15 and costs by Magistrate Martino L Ingram for drunken and disorderly conduct after arguing with sheriffs officers. Davis interrupted officers and refused to leave the jail office, prompting his detention alongside Lee Brown who faced unrelated charges. Brown was later acquitted of drunken driving.
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Sherif
Orlers
Francis Davis
Monessen
Martino L. Ingram
Davis
William Giffin
Lee Brown
Pennsylvania
Brown
Ingram
Strange Cows Stray Into Man's Garden Near Tilghmanton
Sheriff officers were called to Tilghmanton to identify owners of cows that wandered into Harry Miller's garden at dawn. Miller said the cows were in his vegetable patch and he had no idea who owned them. Deputy Tsanogte reported the incident as mysterious livestock intrusion. Separately, Carl Martin of Willampport reported to the sheriff that a spare wheel and tire were stolen from his car overnight.
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Harry Miller
Tilghmanton
Miller
Carl Martin
Willamaport
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Elmira
Bikle
Harry Stickell
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Stickell
St. Mary's Catholic
Frederick
South Africa
Jaker
Africa
Monrovia Aeire
South Atlantic Ocean
Pan American World Airways
George Alcock
Forest Efills
N. Y
Bea C. Picou
Houma
Acera
Arrow
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Nesburg
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International Court
Great Britain
Airforce Academy
Reds
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