Baltimore aircraft parts dealer on stand in Neutrality Case
Henry Lloyd Knight of Washington testifies in Federal Court about dealings with Percival and Air Union Inc as prosecutors press a case charging violations of the U S Neutrality Law by shipping airplane parts to Poland. Knight says parts sent to Paris firm SOFADEX were not intended for Poland and claims ignorance of the Polish front. If convicted he faces up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
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Henry Lloyd Knight
Washington
Wiliam
Renard Percival
Switzerland
Knight
Air Union, Inc
Bethesda
Poland
Percival
Paris
Sofadex
North
Africa
Philippe Louis Marie Charles
Fe Bourbon
de‘ Bourbon
Air Union
Societe Vitrame
Ald
Discover de Bourbon
Egypt
Israel
Fi Knight
No Top Secret Data Missing At Hanford Plant
Senate committee chair says no top secret documents are missing at Hanford atomic energy plant after closed testimony from AEC officials. He notes thousands of papers in daily use and a minuscule unaccounted fraction, with some papers temporarily misfired or destroyed without records.
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Cole Rny
Senate House Atomic Energy Committee
Hanford Atomic Energy Plant
Polly
RB Wash
Washington State
Atomic Energy Commission
David F. Shew
Hanford
K. D. Nichols
AEC
John Waters
Cale
Felly
British in Suez Canal clash wounds three civilians
Cairo reports three British wounded in renewed canal zone clashes within 24 hours, with two soldiers killed and two missing as Egypt demands evacuation of the British garrison. Egyptian officials accuse British forces of surrounding villages after the incident. British denial follows. Shamrock postmark notes unusual St Patrick’s Day mail volume from town of 200.
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Egypt
Suez Canal Zone
Salah Salem
Canal Zone
Revolutionary Council
St James Club Led by J E Norris Builds Record
J E Norris leads the St James 4 H Club now in its eleventh year earning praise for leadership in Ayrshire cattle projects and agricultural programs. He credits accidental start and finds fulfillment in guiding youth toward useful citizenship while remaining active in church and local labor affairs.
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Council of
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H Im
Sumiay School
Moller's
Fragmentary quote on British patrols around missing servicemen
A partial excerpt notes British forces set up pickets around the area from which 19a servicemen were missing, reflecting wartime patrol activity and search efforts. Further context is unavailable in the fragment.
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19A
Baltimore Dock Workers Deny Sympathy Strike Support
Baltimore Longshoremen rejected a sympathy walkout request and continued handling cargo despite a New York strike. Six ships diverted from New York area were already in Baltimore or due to arrive, boosting port activity including passenger moves. Moore McCormack Lines may relocate headquarters to Baltimore after 14 years on Pier 32 New York. Commodore R C Lee criticized New York conditions, signaling potential lease decisions.
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New York
Independent
International Longshoremen’s Association
Exeter
Americas
Bull Line
Frances
Puerto Rico
Moore + McCormack Lines
House Starting Debate Today On Income Tax Cut
Republicans and Democrats clash over a sweeping tax plan in Congress with Eisenhower defending a broad reform. The debate centers on income tax cuts, proposed excise tax limits, and the dividend tax cut, while leaders warn of deficits and inflation and vow to block or support measures.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Humphrey
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Eisenhower
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Republcans
Daniel A. Reed
Ways and Means Committee
Sen
George
D-Ga
Konek
Return Of Ghost Awaited Tonight
In Holywell England residents plan a March 17 nocturnal vigil at the Ferry Boat Inn for the White Lady of Holywell a centuries old specter. The event features D Cornell and eight Society for Psychic Research members with infrared cameras a tape recorder and a spectroscope hoping to verify the ghost tale and its claimed 1050 death. Landlord Jack Rodd will keep the inn open late hoping the apparition does not disrupt the party.
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Holywell
D. Cornell
Society For Psychic Research
Juliet Tousley
Many Mothers Now Protected By Local Security
W S King of the Hagerstown Social Security Office says 1950 and 1952 amendments broadened coverage and boosted benefits. Dependents of workers with six quarters are protected at least until July, with each additional six months for 40 quarters. He urges checks of wage records and asks families to visit or call the local office for answers and guidance.
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W. S. King
Hagerstown
Social Security Office
Social Security
Social Security Administration
King
Prayer for peace at Godfrey Church service
The anonymous Victorian style prayer asks Holy Father for mercy and eternal values, seeking purification of ambitions and work. It closes with Amen and mentions W. F. Primrose and the Godfrey Congregational Church.
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Amen
W. F. Primrose
Godfrey
Godfrey Congregational Church
Big Dope Ring Knocked Out in Chicago
CHICAGO March 17 A federal narcotics sweep toppled a major supply ring said to feed addicts in the Chicago area. Seven men were arrested as Albert E Aman head of the Chicago narcotics unit indicated no one remains at large. The government reportedly spent about 10 million dollars in the last 11 months collecting narcotics evidence. The ring was allegedly led by Anthony Pape, 40, of an office in the Earle Building.
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Chicago
Albert E. Aman
Aman
Anthony Pape
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