TB Patient Sent To State Farm For Parole Violation
Latin Perry of Winchester has been committed to the Virginia State Farm for parole violation after leaving Baker hospital without permission. Perry, an active and communicable tuberculosis case, received a 112 month term last February and now faces continued confinement as the Virginia center declines further responsibility. Judge Elliott Marshall ordered the term to be served, with health officials noting Perry's lack of cooperation despite efforts to assist him.
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Latin Perry
Winchester
Virginia State Farm
Martinsburg
Perry
Baker Hospital
State Farm
Elliott Marshall
J. W
Health Department
Military aid confusion over surplus equipment for NATO allies
Report notes that two months ago military leaders told China there was no surplus gear but now say supplies originally costing 450 million dollars are available for NATO signers.
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Calif
China
August sales directory listing multiple farm auctions
A dated sales directory lists auctions across Maryland and Pennsylvania with times and venues. Entries include Ralph W. Horst Marion Pa farm equipment sale August 12 at 11 am and estate sales August 19 in Rockville Md with Guernsey cattle, August 22 West York Pa livestock, August 24 Berryville Orse Show grounds sale, plus August 25 Millwood Rt 12 Longwood Farm goods and September 3 Thompson Farm near Rt 50 livestock and household items.
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Ralph W. Horst
Marion
Ey. M. Redpath
Rockville
Norbeck
Dabney
Watts
Sargent Estate
Bufflick Road
Louis Merrymeen
West
York
Seattle
Lew McMoreen
Berryville Orse Show Grounds
B. F. Lanham
North Millwood
Longwood Farm
W. L. Taveee
Explorer Aims for 6000-Foot Ocean Descent
Marine explorer Otis Barton plans to lower his benthoscope diving bell to 6000 feet off Santa Cruz island near Santa Barbara California. The attempt would surpass the 1943 bathysphere record of 3028 feet set by Barton and William Beebe off Bermuda. The eight foot diameter hollow steel sphere, thick shell and glass windows will be raised and lowered by a steel cable to observe deep sea life.
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Los Angeles
Otis Barton
Barton
Santa Cruz Island
Santa Barbara
Calif
Bermuda
William Beebe
Westinghouse Stands Against Fourth Round Wage Increase
Westinghouse Electric Corp Vice President W O Lippman told 100000 employees the firm will maintain the line against a fourth pay raise. He dismissed rumors of a pending pattern from a presidential fact finding board and said management will not concede a fourth raise. Negotiations with the CIO United Electric Workers are in recess as the union seeks a $500 larger increase for its members.
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Pittsburgh
W. O. Lippman
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Cio-United Electric
Lippman
Steel
Auto
White ancestry among American Negroes splits across range
The Smithsonian Institution notes figures indicating about 70 percent of American Negroes have some white ancestry but the extent varies from almost wholly white to nearly none. The data reflect differing degrees of mixed heritage in the population.
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The
Smithsonian Institution
Fruit Stand Permit Issued for Robinson in Kernstown Area
Robinson Ray Robinson Jr. of 602 Tennyson gains permission to erect a 24 by 35 foot fruit stand three fourths of a mile south of the railroad crossing at Kernstown the project estimated to cost 1500 dollars. Other permits include Crider and Shockey for a 40 by 100 foot metal warehouse near Winchester cost 2000 dollars and Bernard K. Smith for a 16 by 50 foot block hen house plus four room dwelling additions for John R. and Verna C. Burcham in Stephens City estimated at 3000 dollars.
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John R
Verna C. Burcham
Stephens City
Has Appointment But Which Doctor
Olga Nikolich, information girl at Wesley Memorial hospital, helps a caller identify a doctor in the Pittsfield building. The woman needed a name for an appointment in 15 minutes and Nikolich quickly suggested three specialists who could handle the ailment. one matched the caller’s target. The patient arrived on time.
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Chicago
Olga Nikolich
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Pittsfield
Nikolich
Former Apprentice Buys English Manor
John Holmes, a 64 year old timber merchant, bought Grisby Manor in SOUTH England for about 400000. He had once worked there as a carpenter apprentice in his teens and now owns 30 bedroom manor and part of Burgh on Bain village.
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South
England
John Holmes
Grisby Manor
Burgh On Bain
Holmes
President Jackson Directed Cornerstone Position for Treasury
The record shows Robert Mills testified before a Congressional Committee that the Treasury corner stone site was fixed by positive directions of the late President. This confirms Jackson indicated the exact spot with his cane.
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Jackson
Treasury
H H
Robert Mills
Gracie Johnson Crowned Miss Nation's Capital 1949
Gracie Johnson a 17 year old from Burtonsville Maryland is shown posed in front of the Capitol after being crowned Miss Nation's Capital of 1949. The International event honors young beauty contestants and local supporters celebrate the title in Washington DC.
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Hubbard
San Antonio, Tex
India
Gracie Johnson
Burtonsville
Stars Disfavor Everest Climb Says Tibet Ruler
London reports that Tibet’s Dalai Lama aged 12 has refused permission for a new Everest expedition. Alpine Club officials said the ruler announced the stars are against the ascent and noted prior attempts ended with fatalities and disappearances on the 29,140 foot peak.
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London
Tibet
Dalai Lama
Alphine Club
Mt Everest
Himalayas
Mt. Everest
County Schools Start September 2
County schools begin on September 2 with instruction for all students. Children must be six by September 30 to enroll this fall. Superintendent R. E. Ayler announces a 2 day teacher workshop on August 31.
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R. E. Ayler
Barricaded Man Turner Is Dead After Shootout
Inman Turner about 55 barricaded himself in a Campbellsville Kentucky home and exchanged fire with officers after a warrant attempt following a beating at his residence. He was found dead on a stairway in the two story frame house after tear gas failed to end the standoff.
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Campbellsville
Kry
John W. Moss
Inman Turner
Taylor County
Marcus Antle
Turner
Notable epileptics include Julius Caesar and Van Gogh
Among historical personages known to have epilepsy are Julius Caesar, Alfred the Great, Lord Byron, Swinburne, de Maupassant, Paganini, and Van Gogh. Studies show most epileptics have average or above intelligence.
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Julius Caesar
Alfred the Great
England
Lord Byron
Swinburne
de Maupassant
Paganini
van Gogh
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