Memorial shaft honors Bert Loper the Grand Old Man of the River
Mrs. Loper built a canyon marble memorial near Phantom Ranch to her late husband Bert Loper famed river pilot. The bronze plaque notes his birth in 1869 and death in 1949 and his claim of sailing the entire Colorado River from headwaters to the Gulf of California.
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Clifton E. Wilson
Salt Lake Ee
Laver Sunnis
Coaf
Bert Loper
Rutht A Are
Loper
Canyon
Cunete River
Colorado
Green
San Juan
Utah
Yampa
Salmon River
Idaho
Colorado River
U. S
Upper
Wyoming
Gulf of California
1951 profits dip across sectors amid uneven trade
Early 1951 saw profits fall about 11 percent across businesses with Sel nese and retail sectors down sharply. Trade later picked up as oil firms faced strikes and manufacturers reported mixed six month results, while defense orders kept some growth ahead by around 41 percent.
Who are the so called Q Men
The Q Men are the house detectives of hotels. They were formerly known as Security Men.
Government May Pay for Hogs Killed to Halt Disease
Washington reports the government may compensate farmers for hog losses in a plan to stop vesicular exanthema spread. Officials considered the approach with California and 15 other states, though final decisions remain distant.
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Washington
California
To Avoid TV Neck AdjustScreen Chair
Science Service explains how the AdjustScreen chair reduces neck strain from long screen use. It outlines ergonomic design, adjustable angles, and tips for posture to prevent fatigue and discomfort.
Immigration quotas base on national origins continue
The Immigration and Naturalization Service states that the present quotas are to be continued based on the national origins principle.
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Immigration and Naturalization Service
Why is the forepart of a ship called the bow
J F A explains the term bow derives from a Danish word boeg meaning shoulder.
Impenetrable Age of Mexico's Tule Cypress
Experts estimate the Tule cypress in Mexico to be 3000 to 6000 years old but no scientist has been permitted to drill into the tree to confirm its exact age. The enclosure preserves the ancient timber while debate over measurement continues.
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Mexico
Ocean View Bank Robbery Reported Last Night
Norfolk police report the Ocean View branch of the Southern Bank of Norfolk was broken into last night. An air vent shaft provided entry and a ladder was used to reach the vault area. Bank officials began inventory today to determine the missing cash and valuables.
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Norfolk
Ocean View
Paul Burton
Mate Gapealt Vaas Gsonik
Democratic Social Security plank costs $1 billion
Washington officials say a proposed Social Security change would raise costs by about 1 billion dollars. It would affect survivor and disability insurance benefits and require contributions from both employee and employer on earnings up to a specified amount.
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Washington
What Candidates Say May Decide How State Votes
South Boston Virginia former Governor William M. Tuck says Virginia may swing toward Stevenson Sparkman or Eisenhower Nixon depending on candidates statements before November. He notes Virginia delegates in Chicago have not bound the state and remain free to decide. He has only met Stevenson twice and cannot comment on him.
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Boston
Virginia
South
William M. Tuck
Tuck
Stevenson
Coal Talks Recessed For Several Days
Washington reports say soft coal wage negotiations between John L. Lewis and Harry M. Moses are recessed for several days. Moses of the Bituminous Operators Association has met Lewis at least twice since Lewis warned of a possible Sept 20 expiration. A satisfactory agreement could set a basic wage for miners and an eight hour day.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Harry M. Moses
Moses
Bituminous Operators Association
United Mineworkers
Lewis
Moses Weeks
Bureau of An
Basi
Washington Guilty In Elms Larceny Case
James F. Lee pled guilty as co defendant in the Elms larceny case. Washington received a sentence after plea with attorney Joseph A. Massie Jr. handling the matter.
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Washington
Ius
James F. Lee
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Norfolk Bridge Safety Plan Aims to Prevent Repeats
State Highway Department officials propose three safety upgrades after a West Norfolk drawbridge incident. They seek an elevated waterproof control house, a relocated control box, and bridge illumination to prevent trapped operators and motorists during storms.
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Norfolk
State Highway Department
West Norfolk
Sntanperieg Aksile
Coast Guard
O’neal
Manhole Explosion Lifts Automobile Near Theater
A manhole explosion lifted a 3200-pound car six inches, throwing it atop the manhole near the theater marquee. Nearby, lights failed, a broken window in a nearby store glared through shattered glass, and a second story window 30 feet away was blown out.
Drunk Driving and Parking Violations Reported in Local Court
Police court records list Delbert Braithwaite of 352 Fairview Avenue and William Williamfield of Round Hill cited for drunkenness with fines around 10 dollars. Joseph Mine of Arlington charged with improper parking and Lorraine Mine of Mount Jackson with no operator's license faced penalties. Claude N. Fee of Route 1 listed with a 14 dollar amount, Roger Oat Siena of Loudoun Street charged with drunkenness, and others from local addresses received fines totaling over 9 to 1075 dollars.
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Delbert
Braithwaite
Fairview Avenue
Roger Oat Siena
Loudoun Street
Joseph
Arlington
Claude N. Fee
Lorraine Mine
Mt. Jackson
William Williamfield
Round Hill
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Mrs, Rachel Loper
Ates
BY Science Service
Ocean View Bank
New York
Food Center
Loudoun
Leonard Home Appliances
Shephens City, Va
C. B. Smalts & Son
National Ave
Winchester Furniture CO
South Main
Barry's Drug Store
Shoecenter’s
Ces
City Club
South Loudoun
Ester, Va
Este Keen
Eer
F.H.A
7Molden Electric CO
S. Loudoun St
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