McSweeney Backs Concluding 1948 Spy Hunt
Rep. John McSweeney urged the new House to push the 1948 communist spy hunt to a logical conclusion while protecting innocent people from unfounded accusations. He warned of enemies who work with un-American activities and joined the Democratic committee roster as a strong defender of proper conduct.
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Washington
John McSweeney
Ohio
New” House
American Activities Committee
McSweeney
Democratic Committee
House
Rep
Hebert
D-La
Wood
un-American Activities Group
Walter
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Virginia
Moulder
Missouri
Truman
Parlett and Hark Open Farm Typewriter Co in Frederick County
Alfred A. Parlett of Stephenson and Gus J. Hark of Berryville form the Parlett Typewriter Co at 16 E. Piccadilly St. Parlett, a Frederick native, brings a dozen years in the trade and has been local sales agent for L. C. Smith Corona machines. Hark, from Philadelphia, joins as outside salesman and repairs operator, with Berryville Mills ties past.
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Parlett Typewriter Co
E. Piccadilly St
Alfred A. Parlett
Stephenson
Gus J. Hark
Berryville
Parlett
Frederick County
L. C. Smith- Corona Machines
Hark
Clarke County
Philadelphia
Berryville Mills Inc
Valley Weatherstrip and Awning Co
Minerals Found By Chemistry Russian Style
Russia led geochemical prospecting with soil analysis up to 1940 and kept research secret since 1949. U S Geological Survey translations reveal Russia’s early start, Hawkes notes Americans now test field potential, with several US companies already experimenting.
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Washington
Russia
U. S. Geological Survey
E. A. Sergeev
Herbert E. Hawkes
Geological Survey
Hawkes
Sweden
United States
Are there invisible aircraft leaving vapor trails
The Air Force says no such aircraft exists. The fastest jet, the F 86, can reach 670 miles an hour and remains visible. If a plane seems invisible yet leaves a trail, it flies at extreme altitude and generates a vapor trail.
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Department of the Air Force
Long Build Time for Ship Reveals Historic Record
A former American cargo vessel illustrates wartime delays as the Trento, laid up after launch in 1920, was completed in 1941, renamed Philo under Panama flag, served in World War II, and later sold to Norwegian owners as the Thorscape. The vessel’s 21 year construction span reflects wartime logistics and neutrality act effects.
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New York
American Merchant Marine Institute
Pascagoula
Miss
Mobile
Panama
Thorscape
Fairbridge Farm School Near Duncan Vancouver Island
A note identifies the Fairbridge Farm School near Duncan on Vancouver Island. The item notes its location and association with the Fairbridge program. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
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Fairbridge Farm
Duncan
Vancouver Island
Fairbridge Farm Schools roots in Canada and Australia
British Columbia hosts the Canadian arm of Fairbridge Farm Schools inspired by Kingsley Fairbridge who started the first school in Pe. 4, Australia in 1912. The Western Australia School places 70 children aged 5 to 14 on farms annually from crowded London districts.
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British Columbia
Fairbridge Farm Schools, Inc
Kingsley Fairbridge
Pe. 4
Australia
Western Australia
London
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Seiberling Battery
Cammer’ Tire CO
Handley School
Alfred A. Parlett and
Gus J. Hark Farm Typewriter Co
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Ef Ltd
S. Loudoun St
Future Garage
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Elmer Gulleck
South Grove Ave
Elgin
Ill
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Birmingham
British Isles
Claudo
Shoe Center
Winchester
Front Royal
Chambray
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