AEC Plans 1.2 Billion Plant in Southern Ohio
The Atomic Energy Commission will build a new 1.2 billion dollar plant in Pike County Ohio about 18 to 20 miles north of Portsmouth to produce gaseous diffusion for uranium enrichment. The site will relocate about 50 families and employ up to 4,000 workers during construction with a capacity of 1,800,000 kilowatts. Expansion also targets Hanford Paducah Oak Ridge and Savannah River facilities.
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Washington
Atomic Commission
Ohio
Elston
Congress
AEC
Hanford
Wash
Paducah
Oak Ridge
Loss of Japanese National Treasure Report Highlights Theft Possibility
A Japanese government committee confirms the loss of a large quantity of precious metals and diamonds including Em Nagako’s crown. The report notes possible misconduct and cites a veiled reference to occupation without giving a treasury estimate, in a lengthy 80 page document. Nearby, past cases are recalled as context for theft risk.
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Sats Anatees
Em Nagako
Edward J. Murray
U. S
Bank of Japan
Murray
Manpower Needs May Force Drafting Of 19 Year Olds
Selective Service indicates possible drafting of 19 year olds due to manpower shortages as about 17 000 men could be called in September. Spokesman says orders issued January 25 may be revised to use older men to meet quotas.
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Ighiee Marae
Selective Service
Lewis B. Y
Mysterious shots rock train near Shenandoah Junction
A Norfolk and Western passenger train near Shenandoah Junction was fired upon as it pulled out of town. An engine window was broken but no passengers were hurt. railroad officials and state police investigated the incident, with no clear motive identified.
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Shenandoah Junction
W. Va
Norfolk and Western
Herbert
Hagerstown
Pra
Serlcers
Panoke
Dial Changes Delay New Winchester Directory Release
The Winchester directory release is delayed while Potomac Telephone says new dialing equipment is installed. Several new numbers have been added and some changed including five digit numbers, requiring exchange updates not yet ready. The directories are printed but withheld until all equipment is ready.
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Winchester
Virginia
Packinghouse Workers Strike Over Expired Contracts
In Chicago 3750 workers walked out at four Armour plants after unions failed to guarantee action against wildcat strikes as contracts with Armour Swift Cudahy and Wilson ended at midnight. Negotiations continue as locals face uncertain action.
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Chicago
CIO TV
United Workers
Armour and Co
Armour
Swift and Co
Cudahy Packing Co
Wilson and Co
Food supplies expected to hold despite drought effects
The Agriculture Department predicts a total crop output for the year higher than last year and second only to 1948 and 1949, though distribution will be uneven with meat, dairy, and poultry at risk. Potatoes may tighten before next harvest. aid is promised for drought areas in several states.
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Agriculture Department
Okla
Child Struck by Cab Leaves Boy with Injuries
Seven year old David L Kerns son of Mr and Mrs Earl L Kerns of 313 N hind was hit while on a street near a parked car by a 1951 Dodge sedan owned by the Diamond Cab Company and driven by Robert Berryville Ave. He struck the cab defender and sustained an undetermined head injury as reported at the hospital.
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David L. Kerns
Earl L. Kerns
N. Hind
Diamond Cab Company
Robert
Berryville Ave
David
Three More Road Deaths Reported in Virginia Toll
State Police reported three additional fatalities raising Virginia’s road toll for the year. The victims include James William, a 52 year old man from Saxis Accomack County, who died from injuries after a single vehicle crash in South Norfolk. Din Pearson Martin, 52, of Saxis, Accomack County, died in a Norfolk hospital from injuries suffered in a crash earlier that day.
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Richmond
Sishway Gente
Seeene Seeginia
James William
Weneatha
West Point Chief E. Carlton Elected Virginia Fire Chiefs President
Chief C. E. Carlton of West Point was elected president of the Virginia State Fire Chiefs Association today, leading the statewide group.
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C. E. Carlton
West Point
State Fire Chiefs’ Association of
Virginia
Putnam Says Ike Left GOP Congressmen High and Dry
Boston economist Roger L. Putnam said General Eisenhower left most Republican congressmen high and dry by backing price and tax cuts. He argued a man devoted to military matters should be versed in civilian affairs and noted the surprise at how many party lawmakers were left unsettled on pricing.
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Putnam
Ike
Boston
Roger L. Putnam
Gen. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Chicago
Ian Ig
Marines win heights in hot action on Korea front
Marines thrust to seize Bunker Ridge near Panmunjom and blasted Chinese positions in Siberia Hills. Marine forces reported heavy Chinese casualties, with 553 killed or wounded in the sector since last Saturday as air strikes, mortars, tanks, and artillery aided the attack.
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William C
Seoul
Bunker Ridge
Korea
U. S. Eighth Army
Yg Oor
Panmunjom
Siberia
Mit
Ome
Siberia Hill
U. S
Mercury Hits 109 in Texas and Plains Weather Spread
A cool weather front spread across the central United States with unusually high temperatures in Texas reaching 109 degrees. The system covered much of Texas and many central states while affecting New England and Montana. Scattered showers occurred in the lower Great Lakes region and along the Gulf Coast.
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Texas
New England
Montana
Lower Lakes
Plains States
Gulf
Rouss Corps Wins $50 at Hamilton
The Rouss Corps secured a $50 prize at Hamilton, bringing their summer total to $575 in prizes. The Moon Srain and Bugle Orps also performed well, contributing to the winning streak at the Hamilton Volunteer Fire event.
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Rouss Corps
Hamilton
the Moon Srain
Rescue Team Seeks Wreckage of Plane In Tropical Jungle
A 50 man rescue team in Manila probed monsoon rains to locate wreckage of a U S patrol plane believed down in a tropical jungle. Early reports said surviving crew were unlikely but searchers pressed on despite the weather.
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Manila
U. S
Parishioners Thank Community After Yard Party Success
The Sacred Heart Church expresses gratitude to all who supported this year’s yard party with merchandise and food sales. Special thanks given to patrons and helpers for a successful event.
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Sacred Heart Church
Marines stalk Chinese on dustcaked hilltop bald ridge
A war correspondent details Marines advancing under extreme heat and exposure, using artillery and air strike guidance to attack Chinese dug in along a rugged summit. Lt. William H. Thousand coordinates fire as the battle for the ridge intensifies.
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Gan
William H. Thousand
Mt. Horeb
Wis
Cab Driver Entrapped in West Side Bank Extortion Plot
A Chicago cab driver was duped into a $40,000 extortion plot against a West Side bank. He carried a sealed note and a suitcase to Security Motions Bank, believed to contain detonating wires. He was paid $3 to deliver the package and was released after questioning.
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Chicago
West Side
Jones
Retired Fauquier Attorney Succumbs in Fauquier County
A longtime Fauquier County attorney, who retired in 1940 after half a century of practice, died leaving two daughters a son and two brothers as survivors. Funeral arrangements were not listed.
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Fauquier
8. C
Fauquier County
Carmel
Masonic
Durable Peace To Be Stressed By Eisenhower
General Dwight D. Eisenhower said a durable world peace depends on understanding complex problems and vowed to stress the subject in every campaign speech. He noted plans for a Philadelphia stop and possible Labor Day campaign in the South after current conferences with Southern backers and farm leaders. He warned that the House Senate situation will deteriorate without a positive approach and will decide on campaign breadth in the South after studies are completed.
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Edward D. Ethell Denver
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
GOP
Philadelphia
Dixie
Congress
Ai Ur Eedlican
Buddy Carper Elks Top Boy Camper
Ryland Eugene Buddy Carper son of Mr and Mrs Elwood H Carper of 301 E Piccadilly St was named outstanding boy camper to attend the Virginia State Elks boys camp this year. He was one of six sponsored by the local lodge and attended the camp on the Cow Pasture F.V. Buddy also served two extra weeks as a junior counsellor after the camp. Other local attendees listed include Delmar Landacre James Oates William Kerns Jerry Allen Headley and Richard Allen Streit. Pineville James G Nevitt chaired the camp committee Morris L Masinter of Roanoke elected president. officers named include John H Liesfield D 8 McClarin and Charles W Proffitt.
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Ryland Eugene
Buddy) Carper
Elwood H. Carper
E. Piccadilly Street
Elks
Buddy
Delmar Landacre
Berryville Avenue
James Oates
Conway Street
William Kerns
N. Kent Street
Jerry Allen Headley
E. Bond Street
Richard Allen Streit
Pineville
James G. Nevitt
Morris L. Masinter
Roanoke
John H. Liesfield
Richmond
D. 8. McClarin
Norfolk
Charles W. Proffitt
Clifton Forge
Supervisors Defy Welfare Budget Increase Plan
Frederick County budget for 1952 53 remains three months overdue as supervisors refuse to raise welfare figures. The plan would fund the Welfare Department and City of Sasaaien now consolidated with a contract rate of 15 42 per day for hospital cases and an additional 6000 for 30 days to cover expenses.
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Frederick County
Sasaaien
White Hall School Improvement Funds Sought
The Frederick County School Board requests twelve thousand five hundred dollars from this year’s county share for State School installation. New floors at Gu building and summer painting at Miller and Stonewall schools are noted, with Cedar Hill Colored School receiving a new well and floor. J. Ayler cites forthcoming exterior painting and early school openings set for September 2 to avoid weather-related bus disruptions.
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Frederick County
Bus Plows Into Flash Flood Near Cape Girardeau
A Dixie Greyhound bus plunged into a flash flood eight miles south of Cape Girardeau Missouri. Water reached five feet in places and an elderly Black passenger is missing presumed drowned. Bill Thompson of Eufaula Alabama saved three others from the swollen Ramsey Creek current.
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Cape Girardeau
Dixie Greyhound
Bill Thompson
Eufaula
Ala
Here
Ancell
Ramsey Creek
U.S. Highway 61
Jay
R. Cook
Comenaale
Mos
Stevenson Seeks Support as Campaign Ramps Up
The article notes Stevenson convening a pow wow with Republican aides and delivering forceful campaign rhetoric reminiscent of his 1948 run. It highlights a less vocal, cautious stance as he plans further speeches and outreach.
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Stevenson
Four Women Claim Ambulance Driver Husband
Nolan says Holzman married Martha Joe Fleming Meyers 31 on March 3 and Ernestine Palmer 28 on June 12. He told police he split time with wives and claimed blackout spells over four years while seeking a hospital.
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Nolan
Holzman
Es Eee Eensie Oe
Martha Joe Fleming Meyers
Ernestine Palmer
Hammierind Wee Eininen
Meyers ©Binett Ghotelef
Miss Palmer
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