Talk of New Line in Senate Spy Probe Emerges
Senator Tydings signals a new line of inquiry in the Senate Communist investigation. The subcommittee, led by Tydings, has largely listened while McCarthy presents accusations. Edward P. Morgan served Louis F. Budenz with a subpena as he prepares to testify. Budenz, once editor of the Daily Worker, is to testify Thursday about Lattimore and potential Communist ties. Budenz, now at Fordham, declined to comment on Pearson's prediction that a third person may have informed him of Lattimore’s alleged party membership.
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Scotland Yard Probes Bomb Claim On BEA Viking Flight
Scotland Yard began a probe after a two engine BEA Viking bound for Paris returned to Northolt with heavy damage. An explosion near the galley and toilet area is cited as sabotage. Ralph Trauss, a Marshal Plan official on board, dismissed any assassination aim.
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Representative Criticizes Tariff-Cutting Plans
Rep. Clarence J. Brown of Ohio says Administration tariff-cutting proposals will harm Ohio pottery and glass workers who have already felt the pinch of tariff policies. The State Department reported negotiations with 17 nations for reciprocal duty cuts on American goods.
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Ohio Pottery and Glass Works
Clarence J. Brown
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Brown
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Credit Measures Seen for Small Business
Senator Sparkman predicts Congress will pass measures this session to stimulate loans and investment capital for small business. He chairs the new Small Business Committee and notes a need for long term credit banks hesitate to provide and large investors avoid due to small sums.
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Senate
Long Range Selling Sparks Cross Ocean Mail Ad Visit
Union City New Jersey jewelry store manager finds a letter from East Pakistan India with an order for a radio from a Want Ad. MESSENGER Want Ads circulate to Glouster where ads sell items like a Hollywood bedinnerspring mattress and a porcelain sink. Thomas Brown of Glouster reports the ad led to a sale and praises advertising.
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Search Called Off for Missing Navy Privateer Over Baltic
Copenhagen reports an aerial search for the U S Navy PB4Y Privateer that vanished with ten aboard has been abandoned. A yellow life raft found by the British freighter Beechland east of Stockholm is the only clue, with U S Air Force officials to inspect it for links to the fate of the crew.
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Hazard Named State Superintendent of Banks in Ohio
Gov. Frank J. Lausche announced the appointment of Thurman R. Hazard of Cambridge as state superintendent of banks. The appointment was effective April 15. Hazard, a Democrat and former state Representative from Guernsey County, succeeds Paul A. Mitchell of Columbus, whose term expired.
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Verbal Clash on Yalta Topic Stages Mrs Roosevelt Show
Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hurley assails the Yalta agreement during a televised Forum with Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and guests Sen. Warren Magnuson Dr. John Fairbank and Richard Lauterbach. The exchange centers on China Russia and U.S. policy with sharp rebuttals from Mrs. Roosevelt and others.
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Russia
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Rain Brings Hope for Crop Revival Across Plains
Rain in Kansas Oklahoma and Texas lifts drought-weary farmers after a dust storm season. The Kansas City district weather bureau reports light to moderate showers across the three states, with Texas entering a drought-breaking spell and Oklahoma Panhandle crops aided.
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Indictments Return in Bell County Target Police Chief and Force
Bell County Grand Jury return indictments naming Police Chief Guy Harrell and 16 offi cers. Charges include malfeasance and neglect of duty for failing to halt gambling operations.
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Murray Urges Joining To Fight Unemployment
CIO President Philip Murray told about 400 attendees in Lorain at the dedication of the United Steel Workers hall to unite labor leaders. He urged immediate collaboration to form a standing committee with the CIO to combat rising national unemployment.
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Army Navy Union Expels National Officer
The Army and Navy Union expelled William Klatt of Niles Ohio its national recruiting officer after a formal court martial. Klatt resigned as Trumbull County Republican chairman after his conviction in Cleveland Court of accepting 3800 to obtain a liquor permit for a restaurant owner. He was fined 1000 with 500 remitted.
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General Coxey Sees 96th Birthday Milestone
MASSILLON Ohio Sunday marked the 96th birthday of Jacob S Coxey known as General Coxey the leader of the 1894 unemployed marchers to Washington He told reporters he approves of President Truman and his monetary policies which he credits with easing the country from a low mood.
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U S Should Quit Tax On Admissions-Ebright
Columbus column reports Don H. Ebright Republican gubernatorial hopeful advocates federal withdrawal from admissions tax. He says localities could levy such taxes if permitted by state policy, noting the state abandoned admissions taxes in fall 1947.
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Ebright
Columbus
Don H. Ebright
Air leaders meet Columbus for AA Airport exhibition opening
Nearly 300 aviation leaders attend the annual meeting and exhibition of the American Association of Airport Officials in Columbus, marking the start of the event.
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American Association of Airport, Lives
Accord Seen In Chrysler Auto Strike
Detroit reports a potential early settlement of the 83 day Chrysler strike as negotiations resume. The CIO United Auto Workers rejected Chrysler Corp final offer on pension terms, while observers note non vital issues and joint progress toward a deal. UAW President Reuther cites a guaranteed pension trust fund as key to resolving the dispute.
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Population Gain Slight in Mid-Atlantic States
A study shows West Virginia's population grew about 1.5 percent from 1940 to 1950, the smallest gain among Middle Atlantic states. Maryland 18.5 percent, New Jersey 17.3, Delaware 15.6, Pennsylvania 7.1, New York 69, Kentucky 1.3, Virginia 14, Ohio 15.7. Estimates use 1940–49 figures.
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Twelve Die In Weekend Accidents In Ohio
A dozen people lost their lives in Ohio over the weekend. Seven deaths were due to traffic accidents, three from heater fumes in a tourist cabin, one from a train collision, and a woman burned. Coroner H. M. Williams identified the victims as Howard Marshall, 25, and Mrs. Hazel Beckman, 25, and her six year old daughter Sharon, all of South Lebanon, apparently suffocated in a Mason area tourist lodge.
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Mason
H. M. Williams
Warren County
Howard Marshall
Hazel Beckman
Freight Train Derails in Addis. One Boy Dead
A heavily loaded freight train left the tracks in Addis Louisiana on Sunday, telescoped 25 cars and burst into flames. The fire destroyed the railroad station loading sheds and 19 cars causing about 1 million dollars in damage. The body of 4 year old Roy Washington was recovered from the debris. He had gone to the station to get water.
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Roy Washington
Gussie Mor an and Pat di Cicco Fly to Rome for Possible Marriage
American tennis star Gertrude Mor an and film distributor Pat di Cicco of Hollywood traveled by plane to Rome. When asked about marriage they replied they did not know, with Mor an stating they may marry but not in Rome or until home.
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France
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Gussie) Moran
Rome
Pat di Cicco
Hollywood
Gussie
Pat
Maragon Trial Begins Ex Friend Charged With Lying
John Maragon, once seen around the White House with Harry Vaughan, goes on trial today for lying to a Senate committee. Jury selection started in Washington before U.S. District Judge Jennings Bailey. He faces up to 40 years if convicted.
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Kansas City
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Albert Wer~ley Perfume Co
Chicago
Truman
Repatriated Japs Report War Talk
Forty Japanese generals returned from Siberia aboard ships at Maizuru praising Japan before a potential war with the United States and the U S S R. Maj Gen Hanjiro Iketani said many believed hostilities are imminent. They join 1600 repatriates with more awaiting at Nahodka and Khabarovsk camps. 21 died at Khabarovsk.
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United World Group Backs Washington As 1950 Convention Site
The United World Federalists announce Washington as the site for their 1950 convention. The decision was approved by the organization's executive council at a meeting that concluded Sunday in Cincinnati.
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Covington Police Search Shaggy Haired Youth
Covington police hunted a shaggy haired youth suspected of several holdups after he fled through dark alleys and backyards Sunday night. Eleven officers joined the pursuit and fired 15 shots as they closed in near a grocery store.
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Auto Strikes Truck and Careens into House
A auto collided with a truck north of Columbus Sunday night and then careened into a house, knocking it partially off its foundation. Three people were injured, none seriously, including Dr. Carl W. Smith of Marion, Gerald Morrison of Columbus, and Jovonne McAwee of Westerville.
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Gerald Morrison
Jovonne McAwee
Westerville
Three Men Die In Washington County Plane Crash
In Washington Pennsylvania a small four place cabin aircraft plunged into a hillside near the Washington County Airport killing three young men. The plane struck a hillside and burst into flames as it burned. An airport spokesman said glare from the sun may have blinded the pilot during the attempted landing.
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Washington County
Sunshine Sunday Traffic Incident in Cleveland
Dewey M. Brown, 51, complained to police after a driver ahead pulled to the curb and struck him in the mouth with an iron pipe on a sunny Sunday in Cleveland.
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Dewey M. Brown
Brown
Rhodes Claims GOP Lulled by Conspirators
Columbus Mayor James A. Rhodes, a GOP gubernatorial candidate, accuses Ohio Republicans of being lulled to sleep by out-of-state conspirators plotting to purge U S Senator Robert A. Taft. He warns Taft's defeat would be a national tragedy and urges support in the primary where Taft is unopposed.
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U. S
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Trusty Convict Faces Second Murder Charge
JELLICO Tenn A trusty convict escaped from prison Saturday night stole a truck and crashed it into a restaurant in an attempt to harm his wife who is divorcing him. A bystander was killed and the wife escaped injury. Richard Rue 40, already serving 10 years for second degree murder is now charged with another murder. Sheriff Rose Kitts identified Rue.
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Navy to train 2100 air reserve recruits this summer
The Navy plans eight weeks of indoctrination training for about 2100 air reserve recruits at naval air stations this summer.
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Navy
Air Reserve
Naval Air Stations
Rail Strike Looms Over Nation’s Railroads
The threatened walkout of 110000 locomotive firemen and enginemen remains active as the union presses for a third crew member on diesel engines. Executive committee talks continue to decide if the strike should target all railroads or only those with the most diesel locomotives.
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Columbus Transit Workers Accept Pension Plan
About 500 operators and maintenance men of the Columbus Transit Co. accepted a pension plan on Sunday and called off a threatened strike. The company and the workers will contribute to the fund, said Wilbur Evans president of United Transport Workers Local 208 CIO. Employees may opt out if they wish.
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Columbus Transit Co
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40 of 1000 Americans on Government Payrolls
Census Bureau reports that 40 of every 1000 Americans are on federal, state, or local payrolls excluding the armed forces. October public employees reached 6,204,000, more than one tenth of U S workers, earning about 1.406 billion dollars that month.
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