West German Plans Await Vote by French Assembly
FRANKFURT June 14 The American and British military governors postponed talks with German leaders on a West German federal government at Paris request as the French National Assembly has not yet approved a six nation agreement. Paris observers expect approval by a slim margin. Meanwhile German communists gather signatures for a unified Germany.
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Telephone firm plans 2 story addition with basement
An official said bids for a two story expansion with a basement are requested to extend the company building about 38 feet. The enlargement will allow space for central office equipment to handle additional telephone services.
Senate advances Taft Ebender Wagner housing bill
Draft continues from page one as the Senate passes a Taft Ebender Wagner housing bill with a House leadership dispute over a public housing section. The House banking committee backs the Senate plan but requires rules committee clearance before floor action. Also noted is finance for foreign aid with European Asiatic funds cut by the House. appropriations panel moves to restore most cuts, with the Senate likely to align. A camel fact appears as an unrelated aside about camels carrying hundreds of pounds for 300 miles without food or water.
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Truman Vetoes Increase in Needy Benefits
President Truman vetoed a bill that would raise needy aged benefits and spending by 184 million dollars annually, saying it would bar about 1.75 million people from old age insurance and criticizing piecemeal Social Security changes. The veto also blocks a section extending coverage to largely commission-based workers. Meanwhile the House approved another measure to allow 3.5 million more people to join if local governments approve.
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Inquest Declared Not Necessary in Lavender Death
Coroner Dr. John Troxell ruled no inquest would be held into the death of John Lavender a 15 E Pall Mall St resident. Lavender died Saturday afternoon in hospital from self inflicted lacerations of the throat. Neighbors reported seeing him around 11 am and he was found by his nine year old niece on a partly closed bathroom door. He resisted hospital treatment and funeral arrangements are pending with Cartright funeral home.
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Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues List
A mixed clue page presents across and down entries for a daily crossword puzzle with numbered hints for care for vend sandarac tree American Indian Oriental country Circlets Sloths A radio active metallie element Lieutenant abbr Eager Uncle Scot Dirty Recognized Attorney Large decorated letter at opening Mother Author Pilgrim's Progress Cuckoo A swollen mark on the skin Radium symbol Holy city of Hindus Apex Bondsman Fat Boy s school Eng Fragrant herb Lairs Old Norse work One of the Society Islands Goddess of discord Diminutiv of Anne A drink A remnant or end Ireland Merciful ness A type of podlike fruit Young cow Merganser Boy s name Wheaten flour Separate into thin sheets German meta physician Coarse Queen of the fairies poss Anointed obs 4 winged insect Anawn Back of the neck Birds River Eng Care for Offer
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Double Outrigger Catamaran Made by Woody Brown in Hawaii
In Honolulu June 14, Woody Brown and Alfred Kumalae built a 40 foot catamaran named Manu Kai the fastest sailing craft in Hawaiian waters. The double hull design skims Waikki breaks with 20 knot speed and tops traditional sailboats in race finishes. Brown plans an 80 footer for trans Pacific crossings costing about 30000 dollars and confident it will beat any sailing craft.
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Berryville Expects Record Outdoor Graduation Attendance
Berryville high school officials expect record attendance for tonight’s graduation on the Berryville high school lawn with warm weather forecast. The 30 senior class members prepared the program and diplomas will be presented by Archie Robertson, superintendent of schools. Classes close for summer vacation.
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Berryville
Motor Tag Office Keeps Steady Hours
The Division of Motor Vehicle office at 17 Rouss Ave. operates 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday to assist motorists in obtaining auto and truck tags. Saturday is busy, says Andrew Bell, the agent in charge, who also stays open Wednesday afternoons. He notes buyers seek a tag immediately when purchasing a car.
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Answers to Daily Quiz Key From Page Four
Answers to the daily quiz are listed: 1 medicinal herb 2 female 3 it marked the first time 4 United States 5 Gen George Washington 6 Angles of the head 7 When the bough breaks the cradle will fall and down will come baby cradle and all 8 PM 9 Paris France True
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George Washington
Paris
France
Wheel Rings Taken As Driver Sleeps In Car The
Judge John Rice found three Maryland youths guilty of petty larceny but deferred sentence pending further police investigation. Leonard Thomas Metcalf 18 of Sykesville, Robert Leatherwood 18 of Liberty Rd Sykesville, and Liston Burns Bevard 19 of Baltimore were arrested in Martinsburg after a local alarm. Complainant James A Coffey of Front Royal reported he slept in his car on North Ave when two men stole wheel rings from the back wheels, then fled when Coffey started his car. Officers noted the trio had two sets of wheel rings a pair of Dodge hub caps two fender skirts and half a case of beer in their vehicle the hub caps identified as stolen from Tom Halttermans car in the city.
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Maryland
Leonard Thomas Metcalf
Sykesville
Robert Leatherwood
Liberty Road
Liston Burns Bevard
Baltimore
Martinsburg
James A. Coffey
Front Royal
North Ave
Coffey
Tom Halterman
First Student Balks At Negro Law School
Oklahoma City June 14 A 34 year old Negro waiter said he would not enter Langston university school of law for Negroes due to pressure. His entrance would have made the first student since the school organized last January after the state was compelled to provide equal educational facilities. Summer classes were set to start today.
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Langston University School of Law
United Stats Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Towns Personal Private Opinion Sealed for Century
Burton residents and civic members were invited to write their purely personal opinions about the town and its people for a sealed metal box to be opened in 2048 a.d. The vault in Geauga historical museum will store the letters for 100 years as part of Burton's 150th anniversary. The mayor said sentiments can be learned only 100 years from now. Burton has about 800 residents.
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Geauga County
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President Truman Denies Western Tour Political Trip
President Truman told Santa Barbara audiences that only opponents call his cross country trip a low-down political excursion. He planned to meet James Roosevelt, son of the former president, and hear from civic leaders including Lt. Gov. Goodwin Knight. He urged clarity about his positions after speeches and addressed water resource and land use needs in Southern California.
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Santa Barbara
James Roosevelt
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California
Electric eel powered bulbs and radio at 1939 World Fair
An electric eel supplied enough current to light 300 neon bulbs and operate a radio at the New York World's Fair in 1939.
Etiquette on rising for introductions
Question about whether a woman should rise when introduced to a man. Answer notes she may stay seated if preferred, but rising is considered cordial by some. If the man is elderly, a young woman should always rise when he is presented.
Home Law Book offer from Winchester Star bureau
An information bureau advertises a Home Law Book with clear digests on interest wills naturalization copyright and patents. It lists 1947 state legal codes for marriage and divorce and GI Bill information and offers copies by mail for twenty cents with a coupon.
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Local Notes From Chambersville June Visitors and Travels
June 14 Chambersville notes: George L. Rosier on a twenty three day leave with his parents. Betty Lou Bradfield visited her mother. Edith Smith of Winchester visited Mrs John Hoover. Evelyn Keller teacher at Round Hill returns home to Hagerstown. Walter Jones and Chesterbrook couple visited B F Barton near Kernstown. George Brown family and Mrs Maney McFarland visited Ercell Foreman. Rozella Hawkins spent weekend with her parents near Capon Bridge West Virginia.
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G. L. Rosier
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Viola Bradfield
Edith Smith
Winchester
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Evelyn Keller
Round Hill School
Hagerstown
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Chesterbrook
B. F. Barton
Kernstown
Ohio
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Maney McFarland and Son
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Lymm Hawkins
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Public Water Systems Serve Over 75 Million Americans
An estimated 75 million plus people in the United States rely on public water-supply systems for drinking water. Authorities note system reliability and quality vary by region and infrastructure investment levels.
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United States
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