Radar Network Urgency Emphasized by General Saville
Maj. Gen. Gordon P. Saville told the Senate armed services committee that a House bill to create a radar network for warning of sneak air attacks is of great urgency and importance. He warned it will take time to install and perfect a warning and control system, with eight control centers nationwide and linkage to a Canadian network.
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Washington
Air Force
Senate Armed Services Committee
Gordon P. Saville
Canada
Daily Crossword Across Ey e 1 1
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Switzerland
Easter Seal Sale Starts to Aid Crippled Children
Dr. W. P. McGuire of Winchester announces the Northern Virginia chapter of the Virginia Society for Crippled Children and Adults aims to raise 200000 dollars statewide. The drive funds hospital care, braces, walkers, therapy, and other services not offered by public or private agencies. Local letters were mailed from the State rehabilitation center in Fisherville and donations can be mailed to Robert J. McNally Jr. at the Shenandoah Valley National Bank.
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W. P. McGuire
Winchester
Northern Virginia
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Virginia Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Addititon
McGuire
E. T. Clark
Sherwin Farmer
Robert J. McNally Jr
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Time Zone Note for Local Broadcast Schedules
Eastern standard time governs all listings with standard adjustments. For central standard subtract one hour, for mountain subtract two hours. Some stations may shift relay times to fit local schedules. Last minute program changes are not included.
Uranium Cylinder Seized in Mexico Declared Inconsequential
Mexico City reports a small uranium cylinder seized with an ingot lacking explosive power and insufficient quantity. Attorney General Francisco Gonzalez De La Vega says the material is inconsequential. FBI agents are involved, but officials offer no further details.
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Mexico City
United States
Francisco Gonzalez de la Vega
FBI
U. S
Separate School Sought for Blind Students in Virginia
Staunton March 19 The Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind VSDB faces overcrowding and cannot expand to meet needs Advocates urge a separate school for blind children The VSDB would house only deaf students under the plan Senator Hagood to report before the board acts Joseph E Healy reappointed superintendent John T Floyd named business manager Board asks Tuck to release 300000 conditional funds for a recreation building at VSDB.
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Staunton
Virginia School For the Deaf and Blind
VSDB
Virginia Assn
J. D. Hagood
General Assembly
Joseph E. Healy
John T. Floyd
Tuck
Board Modifies Religion Course in Fairfax County
Fairfax county school board voted last night to drop one hour weekly religious instruction from the 1949-50 program and to replace it next year with an authorized substitute course.
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Fairfax
Fairfax Countty
Lewis Signals 20 Cent Royalty Not Sufficient
John L. Lewis told Swedish trade union guests that the coal miners' 20 cent per ton royalty is not enough to cover the welfare and retirement fund. He indicated no contract demands but noted the pact expires June 30 and urged labor unity before political action.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
U. S
Economic Cooperation Administration
Lewis
Interior
J. A. Krug
Welfare Fund
Senator Bridges
Labor Uanions
United Action
Britain to Receive 6000 Tons of Whale Meat
Britain will receive a 6000 ton consignment of canned whale meat aboard the Ketos, docking at Newcastle next week as part of a British expedition fleet. The meat is canned on board and supplied by the Antarctic factory ship group of 22 ships.
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London
Britain
Antarctic
Newcastle
Food Ministry
Power Line Inspected From Helicopter Tests In Air
Appalachian Electric Power Co tests aerial inspection of transmission lines from a helicopter. W Price Carter head of the transmission department said in Bluefield that the method is being evaluated to see if aerial inspection is feasible.
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Roanoke
Appalachian Electric Power Co
W. Price Carter
Bluefield
Young Refugees Carry Their All in Little Blue Boxes
War orphans from Germany arrive in New York under the International Refugee Organization. Sixty six children, ages six to nine, carry their belongings in blue boxes as they enter foster homes. They face unfamiliar meals and new surroundings while hoping for a chance to adapt.
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New York
Germany
Erna Kulmanis
America
Immonts Franks
Anatolija Trivo
Nnovs
International Refugee Organization
New York International Airport
Children Await Foster Home Assignments After Welfare Visit
During a U S committee meeting for the Care v European Children case volunteers offered lunches and oranges to children awaiting foster home placements through religious agencies. The youngsters hesitated at the fruit and were guided by attendants as tears flowed and few spoke.
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