FBI arrests Brinks suspect in 1950 Boston heist
FBI nabbed Joseph J. O Keefe 44 in Boston as a suspect in the Brinks robbery that netted 1 219 000 on Jan 17 1950. affidavits filed in federal court outline his involvement and alleged loot transfers to his sister and later to his wife. Contempt of court charges against O Keefe and Hooley remain unresolved with appeals and bail in place.
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Joseph J
John B. Geene
FBI
Brink
Joseph J. O’keefe
Eta
O’keefe
Mary A. Hooley
Mary O’keefe
Joseph O’keefe
O'Keefe
Pennsylvania
Mary O'Keefe
Greene
Hooley
Twin Brothers Cling to Life After Marathon Separation
Chicago doctors report the 15 month old Brodie Siamese twins in critical condition after a 12 hour 40 minute head to head separation surgery. Rodney shows moments of consciousness while Roger remains unconscious with impaired brain circulation and on IV nutrients. Parents Royt and Mrs Brodie of Moline Illinois stay at the bedside as surgeons plan further procedures.
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Chicago
Rodney Dee
Roger Lee Brodie
University of Illinois Neuro-psychiatric Institute
Roger
Rodney
Eric Oldberg
University
Department of Neurology
Oldberg
Brodie
Brodies
University of Illinois
Chicago Medical Center
Allied Planes Hammer Reds Over Western Korean Front
Hundreds of Allied fighter bombers swept the Western Korean Front damaging Red troop and supply concentrations. U S Sabre jets claimed a MiG 15 damaged in two dogfights over the Suiho Reservoir. Fifth Air Force bombed a major Red troop concentration at Paegyang, 25 miles north of Kaesong, destroying at least 40 buildings.
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Suiho Reservoir
North Korea
Fifth Air Force
Paegyang
Kaesong
Quadruplet bull calves die shortly after birth
A cow belonging to farmer Clarence Kagey produced four bull calves via artificial insemination. The quadruplets, reportedly the first of their kind, died shortly after birth on Thursday.
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Somerset
Clarence Kagey
Alleged Mob Executioner Faces Crime Quiz Today
New York investigators quiz alleged mob executioner Albert Anastasia amid links to 1939 waterfront murder. Witnesses describe mob control of the port and ILA dues practices as Albert Anastasia named in testimony alongside William O Dwyer and AFL ILA leaders. Edward A Heffernan testified about a 1940 Brooklyn waterfront study showing gangster influence and his report urged closure of the case.
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AFL International Longshoremen‘s Association
William O'Dwyer
Edward A. Heffernan
City Corporation
O’dwyer
Brooklyn
Heffernan
ILA
Joseph P. Ryan
Emil Camarda
Maplecove Struggles in Rough North Pacific Winds
The 10,000 ton Maple cove freighter reported rudder damage and heavy winds 1260 miles off the British Columbia coast. Captain R A Leicester said the ship was not in immediate danger but could not be steered. A Vancouver Island Sovereign rescue ship was expected to reach in about four days as weather ships logged 55 to 60 mph winds with three to four other vessels nearby.
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B.C
Canadian Pacific Steamship Company
North Pacific
British Columbia
Sovereign
Maple Cove
Yokohama
R. A. Leicester
Acheson Returns as Vincent Loyalty Ruling Looms
Secretary of State Acheson flies back from Paris to decide whether to terminate career diplomat John Carter Vincent after the Loyalty Review Board found reasonable doubt about Vincent's loyalty. A preliminary White House conference may occur, with final action possibly delayed for further study.
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Acheson
Paris
John Carter Vincent
Loyalty Review Board
Truman
Vincent
UN Assembly Nears Recess and Debates on Austria and Morocco
The United Nations General Assembly nears a Christmas recess with broad support for resolutions on an Austrian independence treaty and self-rule for Morocco, though backing for both is weak and major powers split. The Soviet Union boycotts Austria talks and France refuses to participate in Morocco discussions. the Assembly also rejects an American bid for direct Arab Jewish talks on a final Palestine peace.
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N. Y
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Austria
Morocco
Soviet Union
Palestine
Truman Praises Seven Year Foreign Policy Record
President Truman defended his seven year foreign policy in a speech at the National War College. He argued U S strength and unity deter Soviet objectives by force and noted past mistakes but asserted overall accomplishments. He warned critics overlook the balance sheet of international relations and China’s fall to the Reds.
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Washington
Truman
E House
China
National War College
Living Costs Reach Record High Again On November Index
Government data show the cost of living rose two tenths to match the record peak last seen in August. Higher home rents drove the uptick in the November 15 index, while rail workers faced a one cent hourly wage cut despite the rise. About 1.5 million railroad workers rely on the BLS index for automatic pay adjustments following a prior two cent increase.
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Washington
Bureau
Dainty Dotty Dies Former Ringling Fat Lady
Los Angeles reports the death of "Dainty Dotty" ex circus fat lady and wife of Owen Jensen. Once 585 pounds at Ringling Brothers, she passed away Tuesday at age 43 at her home. Her weight later declined from the peak. she had a Caesarean birth on August 12, 1949, delivering a 9 pound 4 ounce son.
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Los Angeles
U S Demands Czech Release of Field Brothers
The United States urges the Czech authorities to free brothers known as Field Brothers who are detained in connection with political tensions. Diplomatic channels pressure Prague to secure their immediate release and ensure fair treatment.
Health Plan Fate Hinge on Eisenhower and AMA Stance
Washington report notes the Truman plan for voluntary prepaid medical insurance faces uphill battle in Congress if the AMA opposes it. Senators say passage may require a clear presidential backing, while Eisenhower has not yet taken a stand on the plan. The AMA opposes the broader package but favors only a government bid to insure some Social Security beneficiaries.
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Eisenhower
American Association
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Commission
Congress
AMA
AMA Up To
Crooksville Suffers 3 Day Water Famine Ends
Crooksville ends a three day water shortage after a rupture in the water main was located late Tuesday. Mayor Harold Anderson turned on his faucet and water flowed again. About 750 homes lacked supply as residents hauled water from Roseville while authorities investigated the cause and noted porous fill blocked surface seepage.
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Crooksville
Harold Anderson
Anderson
Roseville
Act To Deport N. Y. Mobster
Washington announces start of proceedings to cancel Meyer Lansky's American citizenship. Attorney General McGranery says a petition will be filed in U S District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging Lansky obtained naturalization through fraud by deliberately concealing his criminal record.
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McCranery
Meyer Lansky
New York City
McGranery
Lansky
U. S
Myles J. Lane
U. S. District Court
Southern District
New York
Temperate State Forecast Signals Mixed Snow Rain
Temperatures will average near normal with normal highs around 35 to 41 and lows near 21 to 24. Warmth rises Saturday then drops late Sunday and Monday before warming again Wednesday. Up to one inch of precipitation is expected as snow and rain in the north and mainly rain in the south tonight through Saturday and again Tuesday and Wednesday.
Man drives onto tracks then leaves car before train collision
Cincinnati report says William Welsh 25 drove onto railroad tracks Thursday, parked, and walked away as a train struck the car. Patrolman Denham noted Welsh offered only I do not have to drive my wife to work. Welsh cited for ignoring a flashing red light.
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Cincinnati
William Welsh
Charles Denham
Welsh
Wrong Cars Gift-Laden
Two Nelsonville women found gifts in transit after grabbing into cars they believed were theirs and later discovering the trunks empty. Mrs. Searles identified her 1941 black Pontiac at Athens on S College Street. Mrs. Tittle of Nelsonville had no vehicle description but also returned to find the car missing with the gifts. Both hope owners will return the packages.
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Nelsonville
Harry Searles
Athens
S. College St
Richard Tittle
Jackson St
Ridgway Challenges NATO Budget Slashing
General Ridgway accused NATO ministers of slowing defense efforts after a Paris meeting trimmed nearly 224 million dollars from top priority defense projects. He told the NATO graduation in Paris that aggressors may choose war and warned against complacency as NATO members ignored his recommendations for larger forces.
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Matthew B. Ridgway
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Kremlin
Ridgway
Eisenhower Names Armed Services Heads
President elect Eisenhower announced civilian leaders for the armed services designates Roger M. Kyes as deputy secretary of defense Robert Ten Broeck Stevens as secretary of the Army Robert Bernard Anderson as secretary of the Navy and Harold L Talbott as secretary of the Air Force The appointments were made after talks with defense secretary designate Charles E Wilson aboard the cruiser Helena during their return from Korea and must be approved by Congress amid inflation concerns and strategic planning for 1953.
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Roger M. Kyes
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Robert Ten Broeck Stevens
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J. P. Stevens and Co
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Robert Bernard Anderson
War Tex
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Helena
Korea
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Joseph W. Martin Jr
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Martin
Charles A. Halleck
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Leslie
Bricker Act Seeks Limit On Treaties Across Nations
Washington reports an Associated Press survey shows lawmakers favoring Sen Bricker 8 to 1 in amending the Constitution to bar the United States from entering international agreements on human freedoms and social and economic rights. Bricker argues such matters fall under domestic law and constitutional authority, signaling a shift in views on international law.
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Washington
United States
Associated Press
Sen. Bricker
Ohio
U. S
Bricker
Ohio Education Association urges bigger state share in education costs
In Columbus the Ohio Education Association delegates consider proposals to boost the state's funding of education. President A L Mattoon of Findlay argues the state must cover long-run unemployment, relief, and institutional costs or shift more burden to local taxpayers. Carl H Shanks and W R Gongwere are nominated for president and vice president.
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Ohio Education Association
Ohio
A. L. Mattoon
Findlay
Carl H. Shanks
Wilmington
W. R. Gongwer
Truman Mum On Ike Talks
President Truman offered no new comment on Dwight D. Eisenhower's Korea trip at a news conference. He stood by his prior remark that Eisenhower's campaign pledge to visit Korea was demagoguery and must be fulfilled.
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Ike
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Dwight D. ‘Eisenhower
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Eisenhower
Taft Hartley Law To Lead Republican House Agenda
Rep. McConnell leads early February hearings on patching Taft Hartley labor law. He wants simplification and potential revision, while Taft and GOP platform show mixed support for changes. Senate stance remains to retain the law, with party opposition to a wholly new bill.
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New Republican House
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McConnell
R-Pa
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GOP
Capitol
Sen
Taft
R-Onio
Ohio
Sena- Taft
Taft House
House Labor Committee
Special trip to brief Adenauer on Paris NATO talks
William H. Draper, Truman's Europe envoy, will visit Bonn on Saturday to discuss NATO decisions from Paris with Chancellor Adenauer. He will report back on the conference results and plans to recruit German manpower for the Western defense system. A luncheon with Adenauer and U.S. High Commissioner Reber is arranged.
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William H. Draper
Truman
Europe
Konrad Adenauer
NATO
Paris
U.S
Adenauer
Reber
Draper
Capital-Stay Church Picked as National Presbyterian Seat
The General selects Capital-Stay Church on fashionable Connecticut Avenue in Washington as their place of worship. Seven presidents have attended there. The current pastor is Rev. Dr. Edward L. R. Elson, who served with the General in the European Theater during World War II.
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Connecticut Avenue
Washington
Edward L. R. Elson
Letart Man Appointed To W. Va. State Post
Governor Okey Patteson names W. O. Flesher of Letart as acting state director of purchases succeeding Carl Riggs who died in Charleston Monday.
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W. Va
Point Pleasant
Okey Patteson
W. O. Flesher
Flesher
Carl Riggs
Charleston
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