Prices Up Less in U S Since 1948 Than in Britain, Norway, Sweden
United Nations bulletin shows U S price increases about 10 percent since 1948, against 26 percent in Britain, 31 percent in Norway and Sweden, 21 percent in Canada, 43 percent in France and 1 percent in Argentina. Critics say UN figures may misrepresent cost of living differences across nations.
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Britain
Norway
Sweden
United Nations
N.Y
U. S
Canada
France
Argentina
U. N
Daily Crossword Across Clues Mixed With Errors
Puzzle entry lists many garbled clues and misspellings for across terms including Vital Obstacle Malayan boat Tarf Electrified particles Oily substances Undivided Turf acai Jap Capital of Massachusetts Talk Pull Wild sheep Speedy Remained Affirmative vote 24 hours Island Gulf of Mexico Talk Cry of pain Cherish Injure Confront Astringent fruit Covers with ink Bottom ariver God of Pleasive Female pi Little civil Mandarin tea Cone-sha piles of hay Pig pen Cigarette Oriental nurses Maxim Projecting roof edges Color as cloth Worshipen Incandescent lamp Narrow roadway Spawn of fish A white lie
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Massachusetts
Speedy
Island
Gulf of Mexico
Typhoid Outbreak Traced to Camp Cook
Health authorities traced a typhoid fever outbreak at a Far Rockaway Queens day camp to a cook labeled a hitherto unknown carrier. The camp reported 15 definite typhoid cases among children and staff.
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New York
National GOP Officials to Help Virginia Campaign Effort
National Republican officials will assist Virginia Republicans in their campaign efforts. The group will meet with the State Central Committee on August 23 to discuss mobilizing support, with former GOP committee chair Scott leading the campaign for Southern states.
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GOP
Virginia
Camngalow
Sermiot
Taker Tan 'Ty
Pennsylvania
House
Scott
New Trial Date For Peacemaker
Charles A Peacemaker of Un listed Kay presents the defendant with a new trial date set in the ongoing case.
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Charles A. Peacemaker
Kay
World Church Conference Held in Lund Sweden
The World Church Conference in Lund Sweden was attended by four Roman Catholic observers welcomed by the head of the Protestant unity group. The observers were appointed by due authority to follow the new direction in negotiations. The conference is sponsored by the World Council of Churches, an international church organization.
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Lund
Sweden
Archchurch United Christendom
The
World Council of Churches
Smoke Bomb Halts Traffic In Newark Centennially
During Newark's sesquicentennial events, an attempt to display old firefighting gear at Central Fire Station Backfired as dense smoke halted traffic for five blocks. Firefighters tried to control the situation by hitting the device with a broom and cooling it in water.
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Newark
Central Fire Station
Governmentus
Virginia Telecom to Spend 923000 on Service Improvements
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. plans to invest 923000 to expand Virginia service with 67 miles of aerial and 3.8 miles of underground cable. Projects include Falls Church expansion at 109000 and Ocean City area facilities, with other toll and intertoll upgrades across Fredericksburg and Covington areas.
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Richmond
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Virginia
Expo
Ons
Vie
Boonsboro Beach
Cpesumente
Falls
Falls Church Cabarten
Fredericksburg
Livestock Tile Feeds Market Show Early Trade
Livestock quotes reflect steers 50 to 180 higher occasional 60 to 100 high choice and prime. Slaughter steers 796 to 1147 pounds, cull cows and bulls and feeders priced with variations by weight class. Lambs and ewes show mixed but steady ranges across lots with general buyers’ demand.
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Priday
Four Survivors Rescued From 153 Feet Deep Cave
Four rescuers pulled four survivors from a cave 153 feet below the surface in France. A rescue operation accessed the chamber using rope and technical gear as daylight returned to the entrance.
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Lick Athery
France
Delayed Action Bomb Explodes in Plane Wreckage
A delayed action bomb exploded in the wreckage of an Allied fighter bomber near Seoul, four days after a U S flier lay dead. Major Flying the craft parachuted free. cleanup faced exploding ordnance as guard leaders tried to recover bodies and secure the site.
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Seoul
Korea
U. S
C. Watson
Fairfield
Iri
Reece
Doctor 61 Prepares for 15th Channel Swim Attempt
A 61 year old London doctor girded himself for a 15th try at crossing the Channel. The treacherous 21 mile strait was rough as eleven of fourteen hopefuls started the season under stormy seas.
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Dover
Eng
London
Yes
Republicans Name Candidate In 3rd District Race
A Republican committee chose a candidate for the 3rd District race. The district faction backed Gen. il, a Boo sylvan mond native who attended public schools and the University of Richmond. He served in the Air Corps during World War II.
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Gen. Il
Boo Sylvanmond Public Schools
Uniooversity
Richmond
Air Corps
Pretty Pentagon Secretary Takes Life With Public Safety Item
Arlington authorities report a young Pentagon employee, a high school graduate from Wakonda, SD, died by a gunshot after a period of illness. The acting coroner noted she had been treated for a lung ailment.
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Pentagon
Arlington
Wakonda
States Rights Group Enters Mississippi Presidential Battle
In Jackson Mississippi a militant states rights faction moves to join the Democratic fight for the presidency in a potential three way race. Delegates at the National Convention urge naming a Southerner for the state ticket with Walter Sillers and Wright signaling possible independent moves.
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Keith Fuller Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Walter Sillers
Seuss
Ig Gut
Thas
Wright
Hugh White
Work May Start Next Spring on Super Highway Across Southwest Virginia
Richmond reports that construction may begin next spring on a 70 mile toll highway across rugged Southwest Virginia linking West Virginia and North Carolina through Bland Wythe and Carroll counties. The Old Dominion Turnpike Corp plans the private venture with initial work targeted for May.
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Richmond
Virginia
Old Dominion Turnpike Corp
West Virginia
North Carolina
Bland
Wythe
Carroll
Four Hurt In Route 50 Two Car Crash In West Virginia
A two car collision near Pleasantville West Virginia Friday evening sent four people to hospitals. John Brower 18 and Ann Brown 18 of Washington were treated at Memorial Hospital for injuries including a broken leg and head cuts. Driver John Gribb was unhurt. A fourth occupant vanished after the crash. Ry Long 50 of Springfield West Virginia and his passenger William Loy 50 of Springfield were hospitalized in Cumberland Maryland and Memorial Hospital with serious injuries including skull fractures jaw fractures and undetermined head injuries. The accident is under investigation by Harrison and State Police.
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Cumberland
Pleasantville
W. Va
John Brower
Ann Brown
Washington
Brower
Miss Brown
John Gribb
Ry Long
Ry Chevrolet
William Loy
Springfield
Car Crash Report From Split Route Near Atas Manee
A partial OCR reading describes a collision on Route 5 heading east and another Oldsmobile moving west skidding at the scene. Details are incomplete, with missing terms and placement. The report notes a two-vehicle incident requiring clearance and investigation.
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Atas Manee
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