Navy Desertion Case Aboard U S Dickson Spirals From Med To Indochina
Canton reports James Paterick Ryan a 24 year old U S Navy seaman missing 19 months since July 2 1947. He claims he was Shanghaied by French Foreign Legion authorities in Italy and held in irons in North Africa and Sahara before escape to Canton. He described brutal confinement failed legation promises and a perilous jungle trek toward the Chinese border and says U S Navy will treat him as a deserter.
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Local News: Social Visits Across Virginia and Maryland
In Rosenberger Virginia Mrs A H Snapp hosted Mrs Hollis Snapp for several days in Hagerstown. Charles Hammock and family of Middletown joined Mr and Mrs H A Snapp for a recent dinner. Julian Hammock and children of Ridings Chapel were also guests. At the Miller residence guests included Holmes Spilman and A Anderson with their families from Arlington.
Woman Dangling At Window Rescued By Policeman
Chicago officers rushed to a dramatic eight story hotel rescue as patrolman Francis P. Sherrier 25 and two colleagues saved Mrs. Lillian Paul 39 who dangled by her coat outside a window. Sherrier lowered himself held by legs then swung to grasp her wrists and coat before bringing them inside.
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Tariff Peril Points Known to Truman
The Federal Tariff Commission, under the GOP Congress, sent to the White House a list of tariffs that cannot be cut below a certain point without harming U.S. industries. If President Truman cuts beyond these peril points in exchange for similar cuts by others, he must answer to Congress. Two members identified peril points affecting 400 to 500 commodities across about a dozen prospective trade deals.
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Club Liquor Law Faces Court Test
Newport News reports a March term case seeks to clarify Section 41 1-2 of the state liquor law governing clubs. Commonwealth's Attorney, defense counsel, and William L. Carleton agree the Cameo Zanzibar case should go to a higher court for interpretation.
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You Gamble Traffic You Bet Your Life
A playful headline style entry notes risk and fortune in a gambling themed contest. The snippet hints at a game show or street pastime where odds, bets, and life stakes intersect. No further concrete details are provided.
Rainfall totals and monthly averages from 1913 to 1948
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending morning none. February 1949 to date 2.06 inches and year to date 5.66 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 36 years 1913 1948 lists January 2.47 February 1.92 March 2.91 April 3.07 May 3.68 June 3.88 July 3.81 August 3.82 September 2.58 October 3.34 November 2.50 December 2.43. Data courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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