Power Failure Paralyzes Manhattan in historic blackout
NYC suffers a citywide outage as transformers fail and sub stations trip on June 13. Power restored by 9:27 p.m. after 8 to 12 hours feared. thousands stranded in elevators and tunnels while hospitals and hotels cope with heat. Police and civil defense mobilize. Mayor Wagner abroad.
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City budget items discuss sewer work and welfare costs
City council reviews water main and sewer projects including 2040 feet of sewer main in Cedarmeade area and curb work on several streets. Police and rescue squads plan operations while welfare claims totaled 171 cases for April with $10,884 in expenses.
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Goodman Area Resident Announces Resignation
Goodman announced on May 11 he would resign due to this. He served in the U S Marine Corps in the Pacific theater during World War II and, after discharge, was attached to the 5th Marine Corps Reserve District Arlington with the rank of captain. He is secretary of the…
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Winchester civic leader honored for service since 1945
Ace of London by virtue of his long residence in Winchester since 1945, Mr. Goodman is noted for civic activity. A former commander of Conrad Hoover Post 21 American Legion and current first vice president of the Winchester Kiwanis Club, he has held roles in the Veterans Council and Junior Chamber of Commerce. He supported Community Chest Red Cross March of Dimes and Apple Blossom Festival. Married to Mary Jean Chauderis, they have two children.
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