Facts Inc Idea And $1500 Turned Into $500000 Business
New York based agency built on research and data finds answers for clients at annual fees from $35 to $2500. Marquis the founder hunts ancestry and obscure queries for major studios and individuals, such as locating Bathsheba descendants for a Twentieth Century Fox project.
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Marquis
Belgian Bulge
Peop
Bathsheba
Siren
20Th Century-Fox Film Studio
David and
William the Conqueror
England
New Jersey
Chief Appeals For Safe Driving By Winchester Police
Chief of Police J. Thomas Boyd appeals for safe driving to protect youngsters in Winchester and Frederick County. He urges motorists to slow down near schools playgrounds and residential areas, citing Governor's Highway Safety Committee data showing thousands of child injuries and deaths in traffic. He warns drivers to stay alert to prevent depriving children of playmates and family members.
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Winchester
Frederick County
J. Thomas Boyd
Chief Boyd
Winchester - Frederick County
Boyd
Governor's Highway Safety Committee
More Glass in 1952 Cars Signals Design Shift
Detroit reports a trend toward increased glass in 1952 automobiles, with more hard tops and curved glass windshields and rear windows. Experts say this boosts driver vision and streamlining while saving metal, hinting at glass becoming part of the car top in the future.
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Detroit
Italian Premier De Gasperi Leads Anti-Red Coalition
In the first small returns from Italy's municipal elections Premier Alcide de Gasperi's anti Communist coalition holds a lead over its Communist opponents.
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Rome
Alcide de Gasperi
Italy
Symington Revisits RFC B and O Dealings
Washington Rein vestigation of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ties is resumed by Stuart Symington the RFCs new head. He asks the B and O to sell 1.5 million dollars in securities to redeem part of 76.3 million dollars in bonds RFC holds and plans to appoint an independent lawyer to review the case alongside Justice Department efforts.
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Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
RFC
Stuart Symington
Symington
Justice Department
Randolph Phillips
New York
Jaffe Acquitted in Contempt Case
Jaffe, a former New Yorker, was acquitted of contempt of court after U S District Judge James W Morris ruled. The case grew from a Senate subcommittee probe into charges of communism and government actions. Jaffe refused to answer many questions, with 26 refusals cited in the indictment.
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Jaffe
Saeuen Ia Ae
U.S
James W. Morris
Senate
R-Wis
Malik Denies Russian Peace Feelers at United Nations
Soviet delegate Jacob Malik commented that reports of Russian peace feelers to the United States were completely groundless. A spokesman clarified the denial covered all reports and applied fully to any overtures about ending the Korean conflict along the 38th parallel.
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United Nations
Russia
Jacob A. Malik
United States
38Th Parallel
Express Rates Up In Virginia By Railway Complete Agency
The State Corporation today authorized Railway Complete Agency to raise rates by 20 cents per shipment within Virginia for express shipments excluding milk and cream and related products daily newspapers and corpses. The new rate takes effect after 10 days notice.
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Richmond
Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Intermane
Virginia
Citrus executive VanClief dies on fishing trip
William Carroll VanClief 67, longtime president of the Florida Citrus Exchange until two months ago, died of a heart attack during a fishing trip near Bocagrande yesterday.
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Winter Haven
Fla
William Carroll VanClief
Florida Citrus Exchange
Bocagrande Yesteray
Florida impeachment risk discussed in 2/3 House vote plan
The article outlines a possible two thirds House vote to suspend the governor, with Senate President Wallace E. Sturgis of Ocala stepping in, and a Senate trial within six months. It notes no governor has ever been removed by impeachment, despite attempts against Gov. ison Reed in 1868 and 1872.
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Florida
House
Senate
Wallace E. Sturgis
Ocala
State Senate
Ison Reed
Color TV enters homes with new viewing options
The piece discusses companion color viewers that attach to existing black and white sets, with built in color discs. It notes two manufacturers offering such sets but without price details. It mentions fully color capable sets may cost from 200 dollars for small screens to 1000 dollars or more for larger models.
Pace and policy clash over military latitude and leadership
Vandenberg warned Saltonstall that the issue concerned legalities of intent and broad ramifications beyond his recommendation. He then discussed with MacArthur, who disagreed with the Joint Chiefs and staff, suggesting latitude in use. Sherman notes Russell will meet Vandenberg and then hear Adm. next.
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Vandenberg
Saltonstall
MacArthu
Joint Chiefs
Sherman
Russell
D-Ga
Navy Chief of Staff Sherman Sets Hearing Plans
Sherman said Secretary of State Acheson would follow him and hearings may start with Acheson Thursday. Russell noted Vandenberg brought a new angle by explaining why Manchurian bases are not bombed, arguing air resources should be preserved against Russian attack.
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Sherman
Navy
Acheson
Russell
Vandenberg
Pentagon
Russia
Vandenberg on bombing Yalu and Manchuria risks
Vandenberg tells Senators he opposes Yalu bombing now but may shift stance later. He cites Russian built MiG-15 jet superiority and German tech aid. He warns mass air power could devastate Manchuria and Chinese cities but would cause high losses and may not be effective without full Air Force use.
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Yalu
Vandenberg
Manchuria
Russia
U .S
China
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John J. Sparkman
Dala
International Soundphoto
David J. Wilkie
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