Fortune Hunters Seek World War II Treasure Across Europe
Readers learn of German and Italian divers pursuing rumored riches from World War II. Tales mention Rommel and Kesselring caches, the Dongo treasure, and other alleged hoards hidden in Corsica, Elba, the Alps, and Greece, with varying reports of discovery or loss.
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Dongo
Erwin Rommel
Albert Kesselring
D Duce
Italy
Switzerland
Milan
Mussolini
Congo
Rommel
Peter Fleig
Czechoslovakia
Africa
Adolf Hitler
Fleig
Corsica
Corsican
la Spezia
Hitler
Monte Cristo
Caprania
Gorgona
Elba
Sicily
Palermo
Astica
Traffic Death Toll Highest In 18 Years
Chicago AP reports July traffic deaths reached 3340, up 11 percent from July last year, the highest July total since 1937. Ned H Dearborn of the National Safety Council warns for Labor Day weekend, while miles driven rose 7 percent and deaths per 100 million vehicle miles fell to 5.7.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
The
Safety Council
Mineral output in Ottawa peaks at 1.454 billion
Canada reports 1954 mineral production at an all time high of about 1.454 billion dollars, up 118 million from 1953. Per capita mineral output rose to 95.69 dollars, from 90.39 dollars the previous year.
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Ottawa
Canada
Sweden's immigrant share tops a quarter of population
Immigrants who arrived in the last 15 years account for 24 percent of Sweden's population. Among the employed, foreigners make up 3.7 percent, representing about 60 nations.
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Stockholm
Sweden
County Supervisors Race Shifts Wards Amid GOP Gains
The article outlines changes in the county supervisor map with northern city wards returning to GOP favor and several Troy wards flipping to Democrats. It notes East Greenbush and Scagticoke trending Democratic, a tight contest expected in East Greenbush, and lists the 35 board seats by subdivision. It also reviews historical party control since 1939, showing fluctuating majorities and the salary setup for supervisors.
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Troy
East Greenbush
Scagticoke
City of Rensselaer
Poultry Exports Rise Throughout The Hague Market
The Netherlands shipped 52.9 million pounds of dressed poultry in 1954 up from 37.4 million in 1953. Western Germany bought 26.2 million pounds, Italy 20.3 million, and Switzerland 4.2 million.
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Troy
Hague
Netherlands
Germany
Italy
Switzerland
Cancer Moves Up in US Deaths Ranking
Cancer becomes the second leading cause of death in the United States, rising from eighth in 1300. The text notes average hospitalization cost per cancer patient but does not provide a figure.
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Chicago
United States
Sweden publishes 4400 books in last year including 848 novels
About 4 400 new titles appeared in Sweden last year with 848 of them being novels plays or short story collections. The report notes no outstanding best seller and highlights a broad publishing output across genres.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Wool Factories in French Morocco Employ 2200 Workers
French Morocco reports seven wool factories for spinning, weaving, and finishing, employing about 2,200 people and producing around 1,400 tons of yarn and 1,100 tons of cloth annually. Additionally some 70,000, mainly using hand looms, work in carpet and blanket making.
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French Morocco
Rabat
Kaiser Bridge Rebuilt Restoring Mainz Wiesbaden Rail Link
The Rhine bridge at Mainz has been rebuilt and direct railroad traffic between Mainz and Wiesbaden has resumed, restoring vital regional transport.
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Mainz
Germany
Rhine
Wiesbaden
Record tourist arrivals in South Africa reach 115000 in 1954
The Union of South Africa attracted 115000 tourists in 1954, a record and flat versus 1953. The prewar peak from 1938 stood at 40500, showing strong postwar growth and durable appeal.
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Capetown
Union of South Africa
iWeigh Credit Financing Seeks Accelerated Highway Projects
Chicago advocates report that sixteen states are weighing credit financing to speed up highway construction. Proponents argue faster funding can reduce delays and expand infrastructure, while opponents cite interest costs and debt limits.
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Chicago
Inland waterways boost steel mill capacity in 1954 rise
Cincinnati area steel mills and iron furnaces served by barges increased capacity by 2 782 150 tons in 1954. The inland waterway system now supports 91 steel mills and 51 iron furnaces. Over the past three years production gains continued.
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Cincinnati
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State Dept
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Ohio
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