Carlsen Delayed Arrival Sparks Hero Welcome in New York
Captain Kurt Carlsen aboard the sunken Flying Enterprise faces a late arrival to New York after a failed port call at Shannon. A hometown reception and march up Fifth Avenue were postponed as efforts continue to pull the stricken ship into port and secure a return to London for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Ireland
Kurt Carlsen
New York
Washington
Molewild
London
Atlantic
BWHS Minstrel Dates Change at Beable Led by Blye
BWHS announces a minstrel show directed by James Blye for February 15 16 at 8 pm in the school auditorium. About 40 students will perform songs dances and scenes as part of the Athletic Association event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauid
Rtis Blye
James School
Beable
Fire reporting records instructions for future incidents
A fragment notes that all fires must be recorded going forward and the nearby fire company will be responsible for an accurate complete account. The text appears as a directive in the continuation of a page.
Sales Directory listing scattered auction notices
Auction and sale notices appear for Headley's action at 1316 cw Ave Win Antiques modern 13 10 8 m Cariton pring a ie rock farm machinery B 35 10 a m FP Pres Fete oid Salem Road 3 mi west of Clarke Conn Livestock implements ed FEB 20 10 a m Katie C khousers HM Madagan r Double Tollgate Rt 2 Livestock machinery F 22 10 a 1 ahuae la near Mwood W vestock farm machinery
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Headley's
Cw & Ave
Win
Antiques Modern
Cariton Pring
Salem
Clarke
Katie C Khouser
Madagan
Rt. 2
Ahuae la
Mwood
W. We Vestock
Funeral Services for Nellie McKee Arranged
Funeral notices indicate Nellie McKee died recently. Arrangements are incomplete at Jones Funeral Home with services pending further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
McKee
Jones Funeral Home
Omps’ Funeral Home
Second Fierce Storm Nearing N. California
Northern California braces for a second onslaught of snow wind and rain. Seven people dead and many missing or stranded as rescue trains work amid the fiercest blizzard in the century. Coast Guard planes search for a missing freighterPennsylvania as storms pound the West Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
California
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Av Sierra
Art Hoppe
San Francisco Chronicle
Coast Guard
North Pacific
Pennsylvania
Washington
Weather Bureau
Alaskan
Uky
Highway 40
Nocden
Emigrant Gap
Huntington Lake
Fresno
Buck's Creek
Plumas County
Boulder Creek
Santa Cruez County
Boggs Holds Lead In Louisiana Democratic Primary
U S Rep Hale Boggs led in the Louisiana governor race with Senator Russell Long backing him. Appellate Judge Robert Kennon trailed second as returns from 860 of 2112 precincts were tabulated at 10 am CST with Carlos Spaht in third and a runoff likely for Feb 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
U.S
Hale Boggs
Russell Long
Boggs
Kennon
Spaht
Eight Children Die as Fire Rips Through Home
A two story house north of here burned early today killing eight children. Only Mr and Mrs Thomas Weeks and one daughter survived from a family of eleven. Coroner Brewer Mills said all were believed inside when the fire began. The father recounted a failed rescue attempt for his son and a bystander who was forced back. The three survivors were hospitalized with burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos Bay
Here
Thomas Weeks
Faming House
Brewer Mills
Weeks
Heir To Egypt's Throne Born In Cairo Today
Cairo reports say Queen Narri man gave birth to a son to King Farouk at the Abdin Palace. Prince Ahmed Fouad, named for Fouad I, is described as healthy as crowds cheer and officials congratulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Cairo
Edward Pollak
Narriman
Fevot
Kine Porouk
Nile Kingdom
Theov
Ahmed Fouad
Kine Fouad I
Kine Farou
Fanda
Narriman Sadek
Farouk
Abdin Royal Palace
Ibrahim Maedi
Faroul
Mohammed Aly
Parida
Korean Veteran and Stepdaughter Die in Barstow Gas Incident
A Korean War veteran Dean M Chezem 20 of Danville Ill and his young step daughter were found suffocated in an Barstow apartment. His wife Jacqueline 22 in a coma since January 11 may survive. The trio rented Hidden River Ranch near Barstow January 2. Chezem returned from Korea last November married December 15 and was last seen January 10 at Barstow Marine Base Doctors say his wife could have brain damage from oxygen deprivation and remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Calif
Edward P Doyie
Marine Corp
Dean M. Cherem
Danville
Ill
Jacqueline
Linda Dale Mahoey
Doyle
Hidden River Ranch
Chezem
Korea
Barstow Marine Base
Stassen Files Slate of Delegates for Minnesota Primary
Harold E. Stassen today filed a full slate of delegates pledged to him in the March 18 Minnesota presidential primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Jury Verdicts Hint at Conviction Across Counts
Jurors faced possible prison terms and fines totaling $11,000 if convicted on all counts. The court did not permit an official poll of the jurors votes. Unofficial sources reported broad counts of bl-1 for conviction on several but not every count, citing interviews and wastebasket ballots.
Boy 3 Addresses Startled Group In Arkansas Church
West Memphis Arkansas report details three year old Danny Askew who stood during the Lord s Supper and walked to the altar before returning to his chair The incident drew reactions from his mother Mrs P R Askew who described the boy as serious and humorous in church settings at the West Memphis Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy
Arkansas
West Memphis
Ark
P. R. Askew
Danny
Church of Christ
Saber Jets Damage Two Russian MiGs
U S Fifth Air Force reports two MiGs damaged in air battles over northwest Korea as 36 Sabres and 80 MiGs clashed, then 22 Sabres fought the same Communist flight with one MiG damaged in each encounter. Weather and frontline action described along with B-29 bombing at Songchon bridge and rail damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Korea
U. S
Reds
Sinanju
Songchon
U. N
Snowbound Train Sickness Hits Spragues in New York
Newday reports J Russel Sprague RNC member and his wife Mrs Sprague were ill aboard the snowbound City of San Francisco train near Garden City New York. The incident disrupted travel on the rail line and drew attention to the weather related delays affecting prominent figures.
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Garden City
N. Y
Newday
J. Russel Sprague
Redistricting Bills Introduced in Virginia Legislature
Bills to carry out study commission redistricting recommendations were formally introduced in both houses. Key sponsors Roy B. Davis and W. C. Caudill urged quick action without a special session. A new congressional district is proposed for the Alexandria area amid a 24 percent population rise. Other measures include electing county school boards by supervisors and Arlington annexation proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Roy B. Davis
Halifax
W. C. Caudill
Giles
Assembly
Senate
Arlington County
Fairfax County
Shirley Memorial Highway
Passengers Freed From Snowbound Train in Sierra Nevada
Colfax California bulletin reports that travelers on a streamline train were finally released today after being held since Sunday by snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The State Highway Department provided the update.
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Colfax
Calif
Sierra
State Highway Department
Approval of McDonald as RFC Head Held Up by Banking Committee
The Senate Banking Committee stalled approval of Harry A. McDonald for RFC head pending further hearings on his qualifications. A House Subcommittee investigating the SEC had refused to provide information, prompting Maybank to refer the case to a Fulbright-led subcommittee for closed hearings Friday.
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McDonald
RFC
Banking Committee
Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Harry A. McDonald
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
House
Securities and Exchange Commission
Senate
Maybank
D-Sc
Fulbright D-Ark
Truman
Senate to Probe Three Agriculture Department Programs
The Senate Agriculture Committee voted for a full investigation into three alleged missteps in Agriculture Department programs. Issues include four million dollars in government grain shortages, a Kansas City firm profiting from leasing and subleasing Army buildings for CCC grain storage, and a pool among Federal Land Bank and Farm Credit staff to speculate in oil and gas leases on government land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Agricultural Department
Ellender
D-La
Anderson
D-Nm
Lindsay C. Warren
Kansas City, Mo
Camp Crowder
Agriculture Department
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Federal Land Bank
Farm Credit Agencies
St. Louis Mo
Red Cross mission blocked in Panmunjom talks fail
Dr Otto Lehner and Albert de Cocatrix sought access to POW camps but North Korean Maj Gen Lee Sang Cho refused. Peiping radio accused allies of aiming to keep Korea in a perpetual war while Reds insist on terms. Hsieh Fang dodged a direct yes or no on air capability during an armistice.
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North Korea
Otto Lehner
Far East
International Committee of the Red Cross
Panmunjom
Albert de Cocatrix
Lee Sang Cho
Red Cross
Red China
Peiping
Korea
U. N
Hsieh Fang
Claude Ferenbaugh
Hsieh
Why is a theatre box office called a box office
The term box office traces to when most seats were in boxes except the gallery. The name reflects the early financial chest kept for ticket sales and seating arrangements in theatres.
Missing Shoes May Be Clue in Death Of Roanoke Girl
A Roanoke area mystery follows the death of Sarah Lou Arnold. Police seek a missing pair of shoes found near the body to determine if foul play or natural causes occurred. A salesman who drove her to the mountains claims she appeared intoxicated. autopsy results were pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Sarah Lou Arnold
Botetourt County
Miss Arnold
Richmond
Empty Lifeboat Dims Hope For Ship's Crew
A drifting empty lifeboat sighted 600 miles off the Washington coast ends any prospect of Pennsylvanias crew surviving. The Pennsylvania reported 45 or 46 aboard as SOS calls faded, and air and sea search efforts were scaled back while cutters stayed nearby to confirm lifeboat origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Pennsylvania
Coast Guard
Washington
13Th District Coast Guard
Lovett Presents Medals of Honor
Secretary Lovett presented the Medal of Honor to ten slain Korean War soldiers at a Pentagon ceremony. Defense officials conveyed the nation's gratitude and sympathy to the families as the medals were bestowed on the blue ribboned honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lovett
Defense
Congress
Pentagon
Rotarians to Hear Richard Pontz at Winchester Luncheon
Richard Pontz of Lancaster Pa will speak at the Winchester Rotary Club weekly luncheon tomorrow at 1 pm in the George Washington Hotel. Pontz leads the local Boy Scout and Community Chest drives and will discuss Behind the Scenes in Fund Raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Pontz
Lancaster
Winchester Rotary Club
George Washington Hotel
Mr Pontz
Hospital plans new modernist stay with varied prices
Alberti says sixth floor holds elevator gear while moving patients to new sections raises rates. By June 1 the hospital will offer multiple price levels from $8 to $225 per day for single and multi bed rooms. Deluxe rooms will top at $2250 per day, with only a few in the $20 class. Old-area prices will stay near current levels.
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Alberti
Rayon used in tire manufacture noted as high tenacity rayon
Rayon used in tires is known as high tenacity rayon. Manufacturing this yarn requires different and heavier machinery than for ordinary purposes.
Proof coins last produced
The striking of proof coins was temporarily suspended after 1942.
Quiz answers on Page 4 reveal notable names and places
Answers include the Interstate Commerce Commission Robert H. Jackson Walter Winchell Uruguay Europe and Asia. The item references a public career described as a constant testimony to integrity.
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The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Portugay
Robert H. Jackson
Walter Winchell
Louisiana
Europe
Asia
Uruguay
Fight. LO
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Carlsen
Eer Cell Jones
Hous
N. California
Stassen Slate
E Wilson
Wilson
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
Braddock
Byrd Fe
Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply
N. Cameron &T
Barr’s
Bulletin
Winchester
Shade
Loudoun Street
Kaiser
Trial Justice Court
Frederick County
Virginia
E. Earl Shade
T/A
Raymond W. Thomas
Frederick
Robt. L. DeHaven
Medals of
Desoto
Frederick Motors Inc
Martinsburg Pike
Heatvole Motor CO
N. BraDdock St
BBI
SESSA
Chapman Motor CO
W. Boscawen St
Eer
Glaize & Bro
Cameron ST
Philco
Mervel
ADAMS
N. Cameron St
Republic Oil Refining CO
Garland M. Canter
Berryville
Boyce
York Inn
GROVE
F.U.B
C. I. Brumback & Sons
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