Bush boy Scrubcat visits Melbourne but longs to return home
The 17 year old Scrubcat from Tennant Creek travels to Melbourne with Lofty Canning to sell 86 horses and buy a suit. He endures crowded streets and escalators, then begs to leave after a brief two hour stay, noting he prefers rural navigation to city life and intends to head back to the bush.
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Melbourne
Australia
Scrubeat
Scrubcat
Tennant Creek
Lofty Canning
Lofty Grove
Wilcannia
New South Wales
Scrubecat
First Juror Seated For Brink's Trial in Boston
The first juror for the Brink's Inc. robbery trial of eight Boston men was seated. Charles A. Wolusky of Dorchester, a Chelsea U.S. Gypsum Co. supervisor, joins a panel after 1189 people were examined. The defense used all but one of its 262 challenges. the prosecutor retains 173 challenges.
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Boston
Brink's Inc
Superior Court
Felix Forte
Charles A. Wolusky
Dorchester
U.S. Gypsum Co
Chelsea
Paul T. Smith
Forte
Smith
1950 Robbery Netted Nation's Largest Cash Haul
An incident dated January 17 1950 yielded the largest cash robbery haul in U S history as thieves escaped with a massive trunk of money. The bold theft drew nationwide attention and sparked investigations across multiple jurisdictions.
Hiser to Speak at Braddock Street Sunday Services
Dr. Carl W. Hiser of Evangelical United Brethren Church will sermon at 8:30 a.m. on “A Common Purpose” at Braddock Street Methodist. Raymon Tamkin of Strasburg will address the 11 a.m. service on “Christian Stewardship” with Victor W. Wheeler presiding at 8:30 and Roy B. Wickes Jr. at 11. Union vesper at 7 p.m. led by Grace Lutheran with Dr. William E. Eisenberg as speaker. Pastor Forrest B. Oglesby to return from vacation and resume duties September 2.
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Carl W. Hiser
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Braddock Street
Harry Mason
Spirit of God
Neidlinger
Eula Affieck
Union Vesper
Grace Lutheran Church
William E. Eisenberg
Forrest B
Russell Brown Reports Stolen Artificial Hand Recovery
Russell Brown told police his $150 artificial left hand was stolen from his pickup glove compartment. Officers found the hand in the possession of a juvenile at a local theater. The snippet notes 1,200 boating fatalities annually, or seven per million people.
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Kennewick
Wash
Russell Brown
Brown
Red China requires passports for U S newsmen
Hong Kong reports the Chinese Communist government said American correspondents must carry passports to visit mainland Red China. The rule, new after a seven year ban ended Aug 12, jeopardizes many invited reporters and could expose them to passport violation prosecutions.
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Hong Kong
Red
After Eisenhower Era, Employers Face Economic Shifts
The fragment notes a post preside nt Eisenhower era where employers navigate economic changes and policy impacts. It hints at broader labor and industry adjustments during the late 1950s, signaling evolving business conditions and potential workforce effects.
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Brink
Shoecenter
AAA
St. Loudoun St
Prescott Bush
Connecticut
San Francisco
GOP
America
International Soundphoto
Hiser
Braddock St
Wilcan
Millwood Ave
Winchester
Air Force Base
Palm Beach
Fla
International
President Eisenhower
Dorsed
State Department
Duff
Tru
Garrier
Joe's
Cafe
Trafic, Og
Silent
ADV
Life & Post
Joe’s
Vay
Loudoun St
Simonniz Vista
Ugb
Johnson
Carny
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