Air Force C 124 Crash in Indiana Leaves Six Dead
An Air Force C 124 crashes near New Castle Indiana during an experimental flight killing six men and injuring others. Capt John M Christenson survived with several passengers identified as William Snell James Stelyn and Cassius Zedaker. The wreckage burned along a road for over a quarter mile as troopers investigated and reported possible parachute exits were ruled out.
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Anene A
John M. Christenson
Christenson
Henry County Andan
New Castle
Ind
Cosores William Snell
James Stelyn
Cassius Zedaker
Stelyn
William Turner
WCTW
New Lisbon
Dancer Accused of Peddling Dope in Savannah Narcotics Raid
In Savannah Georgia a Black dancer is accused of peddling marijuana at night spots after a narcotics raid. The dancer faces a hearing scheduled for today with no bond set. Two other individuals were arrested in the operation.
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Savannah
Maraca
Rotary to Entertain Handley Seniors
Rotary club hosts Handley High School seniors for a regular luncheon. P Browning Jr, principal, will introduce the students. George Washington, likely noted in attendance, participates in the program.
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Rotary
Handley
Bobry Gibette
Nee Neneney
Eorge Washington
P. Browning, Jr
Emeralds Through Time: Cleopatra to Inca Mines
A compact history traces emerald lore from Cleopatra’s era to Inca mines. It notes an active emerald mine near Musa, hidden by conquistadors and later rediscovered in 1558 with ongoing occasional rich finds. Emeralds figure in religious lore as a breastplate stone and were once thought to thwart spells.
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Cleopatra
America
Musa
Aaron
Bradley Says MacArthur Should Have Quit
Gen. Omar Bradley told the Senate that none of President Truman's key advisers pushed for Gen. Douglas MacArthur's dismissal. He declined to name individuals or testify about their attitudes, while reiterating views on Korea and potential risks of arming CHIANG Kai-Shek.
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Truman
Gen. MacArthur
Bradley
Washington
Omar N. Bradley
Douglas Bradley
The
Joint
Mac
Omar Bradley
Douglas
Far East
Bradley Sena
MacArthur
Senate
Arthur
Second Cover Spray Time For Apple Trees
The article advises a second cover spray for apple trees bearing fruit, to be completed within three days starting May 28. It mentions flake sulfur or equivalents, warns around buildings to add lead arsenate and lime near woodlands for curculio protection, notes rosy apple aphid not likely to cause major damage, and cautions against complacency about pests this season.
No Peace Feelers Denied by Acheson on Korea Talks
Secretary of State Acheson said the United States would negotiate with the Chinese Communist if a settlement in Korea becomes possible but he knew of no peace feelers from Beijing. He noted no change in US China policy despite a disputed New York speech by Assistant Secretary Rusk and hinted at a critique of Rusk’s wording.
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Korea
U. S
Iran
MacArthur
United States
Washington
Acheson
Dean Rusk
New York
China
Rusk
Truman trims aid bill for Europe and beyond
President Truman prepares a sharply trimmed package of about 8.5 million dollars for economic and military aid to nearly 50 foreign countries. The bulk, 6.25 billion, funds arms shipments to NATO allies and Far East partners, with a first economic recovery program for the Middle East. He plans to send the message to Congress within two to three days, after briefing leaders on Monday.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
North Atlantic
Far East
Middle East
Congressional
Schulberg Tells Of Quitting Reds
Budd Schulberg testified before the House committee that Communist efforts to control his literary output led him to quit the movement. The writer, 37, gained fame in 1941 with What Makes Sammy Run and described joining a Hollywood Marx study group in 1937 and leaving two years later after resisting party discipline. He said ideological appeal included economic concerns and opposition to the Axis.
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Washington
Budd Schulberg
House Un-American Activities Committee
Sammy
Hollywood
Schulberg
United States mulls tighter sanctions at UN on Red China
U S delegation at the United Nations weighs diplomatic and more military penalties against Red China. Britain and several other UN members are expected to oppose the move at this stage.
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United Nations
United States
Red
China
Britain
U. N
Moody backs DiSalle on beef price rollback
Lena Moody a Democrat from Michigan voiced support after a White House conference stating he stands behind Price Administrator DiSalle and the beef price rollback order.
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Disalle
Lena Moody
D-Mich
White House
Restrictions Placed On State Purchases
Governor Bat tle directs the State Division of Purchase and Printing to halt purchases from any company in which a state official actively engages. The move follows a Richmond News Leader report that about 15000 in supplies were bought from such firms over two years. Commissioner Joyner says bids are handled normally and he is not a controlling stockholder. State law does not bar officials from private business.
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Richmond
Battle
Commonwealth
State Motor Vehicles Commission C.F
Richmond News Leader
Joyner
Private Business Co
Kline Elected Grand Senior Warden in Virginia Odd Fellows
Everett D. Kline of Winchester was elected grand senior warden of the Grand Lodge of Virginia Independent Order of Old Fellows. The election occurred at the lodge gathering at Old Point Comfort, Virginia.
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Everett D. Kline
Winchester
Grand Lodge of Virginia
Independent Order
T Old Fellows
Old Point Comort
Medical Secretary Henry Satter White Johnson Dies
Henry Satter White Johnson 50 executive secretary treasurer of the Medical Society of Virginia dies in a Richmond hospital after a brief illness.
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Richmond
Henry Satterwhite Johnson
The
Medical Society of Virginia
Bill Exempts Baseball From Anti-Trust Laws
Washington report notes renewed congressional interest in anti trust exemptions for baseball and ongoing inquiries by the Department of Justice. McGrath states substantial complaints about alleged restraints and competitive limits under consideration.
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Washington
McGrath
March U.S. payroll rises by 53 205 workers to 2 361 806
The Civil Service Commission reports the federal payroll increased by 53 205 in March reaching 2 361 806 total. Of that total 243 638 are in the Washington metropolitan area and 165 492 outside the continental United States. Defense and three other agencies each added more than 1 000 workers, with the executive branch peaking at 3 760 646 in June.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
United States
Treasury, Agriculture and Commerces
The
Economic Agency
Govern
U. S
Prince Quits RFC Upon Request
Washington Frank RFC said he resigned at the request of W Stuart and a new associate. He told a reporter by telephone from Baltimore that he left his post. He admitted involvement in a $750000 RFC loan to Mobile Pack Co of Mobile Alabama now under Senate subcommittee investigation. He denied wrongdoing and said his actions were in line with his position.
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Washington
Frank
RFC
W. Stuart
Prince
Baltirecenae
Mobile Pack Co
Mobile
Ala
Senate
Wakefield Town Votes No on Impeaching Truman
In Wakefield New Hampshire residents voted 48 to 17 against impeaching President Truman with 35 abstentions. The meeting drew about 100 of 795 voters after petition drive by William Sparhawk Jr. and opposition by Edvin Geauque citing economic risks and national perception.
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Wakefield
N. H
Truman
Harry Truman
William N. Sparhawk, Jr
Albert W. Wiggin
odes Sy @parhawk
Edvin Speec
P. Geauque
Sparhawk
Geauque
House panel approves flat tax cut and excess profits tax rise
The Ways and Means Committee backed a 12 percent flat income tax reduction for individuals and an increase in the excess profits tax on corporations. Republicans denounced the move as railroaded through in a party line vote. Officials estimated about 12.045 billion dollars extra annually under the revised plan, with lighter burdens for higher income taxpayers than the original proposal.
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Washington
House Ways and Means Committee
Rep. Simpson
Rep. Reed
New York
Lions Buy Glasses for County Pupils
During the 1950 1951 club year the Winchester Lions Club aided in purchasing 108 pairs of glasses for Winchester and Frederick County schools. City Nurse Mrs Gertrude H reported six examinations. all by Sidney Trattner of Richmond. Pupils pay about 50 cents per examination with about a quarter of costs covered by the Lions via a Ford Gum Ball machine fund.
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Winchester Lions Club
Winchester
Frederick County
Gertrude H
Sidney Trattner
Richmond
Ford
Long Beach Accordion Teacher Sentenced for Torture Slaying
In Long Beach California a teacher, Miss Berling, received a life sentence after being convicted of torturing Kay Frances to death. The child was found choking in a chair with burns and bruises in the teacher’s music studio on October 12. The trial occurred after a January 3 start and an April 28 conviction. The defendant proclaimed innocence as the sentence was announced, while the defendant’s mother cried out for justice.
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Long Beach
Calif
Acteacher
Miss Berling
Mary Schauer
Church Council Banquet Planned at Kernstown Church
Frederick County Council of Carte will hold its annual banquet at Kernstown Methodist Church this Friday at 7 15 p m. The program includes music by the Smith Quartet and a talk by Dr Minor C Miller followed by a business session to set goals for the coming year. President B F Strother will preside with a roll call of Sunday School superintendents. Delegates are expected from all Santon School in the county.
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Frederick County
City Lake Safety Alert From Fertilizer Feeding
Charles Aikin recreation director urges parents to keep children off City Lake after fertilizer was added to promote fish food and to prevent contact with stagnant water. The notice warns of potential health risks and calls for avoidance until further guidance.
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Charles Aikin
Atomic Blast Tests Highlight Nuclear Research Curiosity
The report discusses underground atomic blast experiments and the role of the Atomic Energy Commission. It raises questions about potential Russian reactions and the broader implications of nuclear testing during the era.
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mid-Pacific
Atomic Energy Commission
Russia
Missing Patricia Jean Patton Search Reaches Remote Areas
Santa Ana California investigators extend the search for 10 year old Patricia Jean Patton into remote mountain terrain of Orange County. Sheriff Musick says water behind Peters and Santiago Dams will be dragged and blood evidence at McCracken cabin is being analyzed for Patricia's blood type. District Attorney missing investigators note the body might have been wrapped in a tarp.
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Santa Ana
Calif
Patricia Jean
Orange County
James A. Musick
Newset
Musick
Patricia
Buena Park
McCracken
Peters Dam
Santiago Dam
James L. Damissing
U N Infantry and Tanks Pursue Fleeing Reds
U N infantry and tanks pressed a pursuit along Parallel 38 in mountainous east central Korea as the Ninth Corps joined the attack. Allied forces aimed to blunt a Red offensive that threatened to break through and outflank the center with aid from British and Canadian units.
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U. S. Ninth Corps
Korea
Toro
Hurricane Churns Out to Sea With Winds Up to 80 MPH
A hurricane powered by winds up to 80 miles per hour moved out to sea today. The storm centers near one mile north and west, with speeds between 16 and 20 miles an hour along the eastern seaboard.
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Cote
Eastern Seaboard
City of East
Northern Virginia Power Co
Order of the Eastern War
Main &T
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