Coplon and Gubitchev Convicted in Espionage Trial
A federal jury convicted Judith Coplon and Valentin Gubitchev of conspiracy and attempted espionage. Coplon was found guilty on two counts, Gubitchev on one, with potential sentences up to 73 years and 4 years respectively. The case marks a notable Cold War espionage trial in New York.
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New York
Judith Coplon
Valentin Gubitchev
Miss Coplon
Gubitchev
Valentin A. Gubitchev
Russia
U.S
United Nations
Washington, D. C
Fire and wind raise dust to threaten Plains croplands
A double threat of fire and dust swept the Plains with high winds creating thick dust, zero visibility in places, and multiple fires across Texas, Kansas, and Nebraska. In Texas Panhandle fires burned thousands of acres. Du mas and Angora areas reported major blazes with many volunteers and injuries.
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Plains States
Texas
New Mexico
Kansas
Garden City
Nebraska
North Central States
Dakotas
Minnesota
New England
Plains
Mississippi Valley
Iowa
Choice Ranch
Texas Panhandle
Dumas
Leroy Little
Sunray Fire Department
Frank Carter
Angora
J. G. Thavent
Scottsbluff
Neb
Ellinwood
Hutchinson
Salina
Kas
C. W. Pence
Brannan Proposes Farm Aid Shift at National Farmers Union
Secretary Brannan told the National Farmers Union that price supports for eggs and milk are hurting Americans and urged direct payments to farmers. He cited low milk consumption and large egg stockpiles as reasons for adopting his plan despite farm group opposition.
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Denver
Brannan
National Farmers Union Convention
Farmers Union
Farm Bureau
National Grange
Strike Effects Linger On Through State
Ohio's coal strike ending leaves lingering impacts as industries dependent on coal lag in full production. About 15 000 Youngstown steel workers were idled and only half returned. Akron and Cleveland layoffs are easing this week. Rail and steel plants announce partial restorations and facility adjustments amid a cooler period in Hamilton County courthouse access.
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Columbus
Ohio
Youngstown
Cleveland
Akron
Erie Railroad
Atlantic Express
Chicago
New York
Pacific Express
South Steubenville
Wheeling Steel Corp
East Steubenville
Hamilton County
Earthquake Shakes Central Philippines. No Damage Seen
An earthquake of intensity four frightened residents in the Central Philippines, described as a heavy truck hitting a building. Weather bureau seismologists reported no damage or expected consequences.
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Manila
P. I
Philippines
Weather Bureau
Lew Lehr Comedian Dies At 54 In Brookline Mass
Lew Lehr aged 54 known for his newsreel humor and Fox Movie tone Newsreels commentary died Monday in Brookline Mass. He had 21 years in musical comedy and vaudeville before entering films where his sports event clips drew laughs with his witty comments.
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Brookline
Mass
Lew Lehr
Lausche urges action to ban telegraph race betting houses
Gov. Frank J. Lausche asked a Senate committee to move on a bill prohibiting telegraph and wire service operations used by horse race bookie houses. He argued the practice exploits gambling and undermines public welfare. The proposal targets communications aiding illegal wagering venues.
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Columbus
Frank J. Lausche
Senate
Steady mine output returns after extending coal strike
Coal production continues to ramp up as a month-long walkout by United Mine Workers nears its end. Several plants resume operations, rail and steel industries recall workers, and a key local union in Robena votes to return. One miner, Joseph Dickman, is suspended for denouncing John L. Lewis.
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Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers
Wheeling Steel Corp
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
C. and O
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
UMW
Robena
Pennsylvania
Joseph Dickman
Library
John L. Lewis
Dickman
Labor Leader Lewis Eyes Wage Leverage From Miners Gains
John L. Lewis wins wage concessions for coal miners and aims to use the gains as a lever for broader wage increases. He offers a million dollar loan to aid CIO United Auto Workers in pressuring Chrysler and General Motors while planning for a coal contract opening in April 1951 and sparking a renewed wage spiral across industries.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
CIO
United Auto Workers
Chrysler
General Motors
Truman
Philip Murray
Steel Factboard
Auto
Yankey Wins Death Stay
Cecil H Yankey, 41, sentenced to die for the killing of Leroy Woodland, 71, of Greenfield, March 20, 1947, won an automatic stay of execution yesterday when his attorney filed an appeal with the Ohio Supreme Court. The Fourth District Court of Appeals upheld the second conviction on Feb. 20.
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Columbus
Cecil H. Yankey
Ohio Supreme Court
Yankey
Leroy Woodland
Greenfield
Fourth District Court of Appeals
Cecile Shapiro
Supreme Court
Cage Coach Dies At West Virginia
Morgantown West Virginia basketball coach Lee Patton 47 of the University of West Virginia died at his home. Patton had been injured in a February 14 automobile accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and was believed to be recovering. Officials say a heart attack caused by a blood clot from the crash likely led to his death.
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Morgantown
W.va
Lee Patton
University of West Virginia
Patton
Four Months Remain For Bonus Filing In Ohio
Columbus report shows World War II veterans must file for the Ohio bonus within four months. Director Leslie G. Scrimger notes eligibility for next of kin of deceased veterans. Through February about 229 million dollars was paid to 725 thousand living veterans and tens of thousands of next of kin of deceased Ohio veterans.
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Columbus
Ohio
Leslie G. Scrimger
Ford Motor Company Fund Created for Philanthropy
Henry Ford II announced the Ford Motor Company Fund a new non profit corporation to discharge the company duties as an Industrial Citizen. Contributions are expected to come principally from the Ford Motor Company as the fund is established in Detroit.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Ford Motor Company Fund
Henry Ford II
Ford
Ford Company
Conservative Populists Win Elections in Greece
Late returns from about 14,000 soldiers gave the Conservative Populist Party a narrow lead in the Greek parliamentary election. Led by Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Constantin Tsaldaris, the party anticipated an easy win while the rise of the leftist National Progressive Union kept the Populists in second place until over 80 percent of votes were counted.
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Athens
Greece
Constantin Tsaldaris
National Progressive Union
Taft Attacks Steel Price Fixing Move
Senator Taft charged that an administration action aiming to control steel prices would fix prices for the steel industry. He said he and other Republicans oppose the Senate House Economic Committee report, calling it a smear of the steel industry.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Senate
House Economic Committee
Pathologist and Wife Testify in Doctor Sander Murder Trial
Harvard pathologist Dr. Richard Ford testified that 200 to 300 ccs of air in 25 seconds could kill a person, while Dr. Hermann N. Sander admitted injecting 40 ccs into Mrs. Abbie Borreto but claimed she was dead at the time. Sander's wife Alice Dewitt Sander spoke briefly about their romance as trial coverage continued.
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Manchester, N. H
Harvard
Hermann N. Sander
Abbie Borreto
Sander
Richard Ford
Department of Legal Medicine
Alice Dewitt Sander
Dr. Sander
Fire Hits Downtown Cleveland Building
Firemen battled a five story brick structure in downtown Cleveland after a blaze that caused about 300000 in damage. Chief Elmer M. Cain said it started in the quarters of the David Lombardy Co. on the first floor and spread upward through an elevator shaft igniting other floors. Most occupants were wholesale houses.
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Cleveland
Elmer M. Cain
David Lombardy Co
Atom Power Plant Built for Submarine
Westinghouse Electric Corp is building an atomic power plant for a U S Navy submarine. Previously only disclosed as a naval vessel project the work has sparked talk. Scientists say an atomic powered submarine could run virtually forever without refueling.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Ex-Translator Admits Spying for United States in Sofia
Michael Shipkov former Bulgarian translator at the U S legation in Sofia testified at a Peoples Court that he spied for America under the direction of former U S Minister Donald R Heath. He and four others pleaded guilty confirming police coercion behind a false confession and outlined their espionage roles for American Intelligence.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Michael Shipkov
U.S
Peoples Court
America
Donald R. Heath
U.S. State Department
Shipkov
Kivka Rindova
Legation
Stefan Kratukov
India Tzanov
Vassil Nalchev
Heath
United States
Court appoints receiver to cut Lustron expenses in Ohio
Clyde M. Foraker named receiver for Lustron Corp in Columbus to probe operating costs said to run about 35000 dollars daily. The RFC holds a 36593969.93 judgment and Lustron may operate 30 days under supervision with court approval for extensions or closure.
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Columbus
Lustron Corp
Clyde M. Foraker
Mell G. Underwood
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Lustron
RFC
Colony Club Faces State Charter Loss
Gov. Lausche announced quo warranto action to revoke the Colony Club charter after state agents seized 45 slot machines. Atty. Gen. Duffy will file in Ohio Supreme Court to challenge the club’s charitable status and force a court ruling. Incorporators include Willard P. Rollyson and Curtis Wilson.
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Columbus
Colony Club
Frank J. Lausche
Atty
Herbert S. Duffy
Chesapeake
Union
Lawrence
Duffy
Ohio Supreme Court
Willard P. Rollyson
Huntington
W. Va
Curtis Wilson
Thomas Fuller
Ohio U ROTC Units Move To Elective Basis in Fall Semester
Ohio University will revert Army and Air Force ROTC programs to elective status with the fall semester. New students may choose either the two-year basic course or the two-year advanced program, while remaining students must complete current enrollments. The two-year course remains a graduation prerequisite under government terms.
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Army
Air Force
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Ohio University
John C. Baker
Board of Trustees
ROTC
Secretary of the Army
Newark Doctor Feared Dead Missing Newark Physician
Dr. Robert M. Wingard, Newark physician and assistant medical examiner for the Newark division of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, is missing since February 20 and may have drowned in the Scioto River near Columbus. A fellow worker and Newark friends note possible mental strain. C. M. Scott, B&O freight agent at Grove City, posted a $50 reward to aid the river search and urged other B&O employees to contribute for information leading to solutions.
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Columbus
Robert M. Wingard
Newark
Scioto
Felow
Wingard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
C. M. Scott
Grove City
Dr. Winegard
Scott
Boat Fire Off Miami Sparks Survivor Search
A boat off shore near Miami reported to have exploded and burned last night. Residents saw a blazing vessel and found a partly burned mattress two charred planks and an oar, prompting a search for possible survivors.
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Miami
Fla
The
Key
Extended Forecast for Columbus Temperate Conditions Ahead
The forecast shows temperatures averaging 3 to 6 degrees above normal with a normal high of 43 and low of 26. Cooler midweek below normal then a rise, followed by a weekend turn to cooler weather. Precipitation around one quarter inch, with rain turning to snow flurries midweek and again weekend.
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Columbus
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