Two Puerto Rican gunmen slain in Truman assassination bid
President Truman survived a shooting attempt as Secret Service tightened security around the White House. One assailant was killed by police, the other wounded and taken to Blair House to face a murder charge.
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Bail Set for Rosa Collazo Wife of Assassin
Mrs. Rosa Collazo 42 of the Bronx was held on $50,000 bail on a conspiracy charge in the Washington assassination attempt. She, linked to her husband Oscar Collazo and Griselio Torresola, faced further inquiry while authorities pursued other conspirators.
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United States Ship Back to Civilian Liner Plan
The government reversed a wartime plan and will complete the 48 000 ton United States as a luxury civilian liner. Built at Newport News Virginia, the ship is the largest ever under construction in the United States. Vice Admiral Edward L. Cochrane announced the decision, saying joint chiefs of staff approved restoring the commercial passenger liner status.
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Ohio to Get 5 Million in Extra Social Security Benefits
Columbus reports the Social Security Administration tentatively approved a plan to provide 85 million in additional benefits for Ohioans. Ohio would be among the first states to qualify under new amendments expanding the aid program, with funds to flow to residents who meet the criteria.
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Crave Extra Cash This Christmas With Messenger Ads
Use the Messenger Want Ad columns to reach a ready cash market for unused furniture appliances and other items. Sell through classified listings to convert clutter into money this season.
Miss Margar et Crawford Dies. Opera Singer
Columbus report of the death of 70 year old former opera singer Miss Margar et Crawford who toured Europe Canada and the United States in grand and light operatic roles until 1921. She died yesterday in Columbus.
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Puerto Rico Police Nab Top Leaders
Police seized leaders of the Nationalist and Communist Parties in a wide roundup after the Washington attack on President Truman. Pedro Albizu Campos was captured at his home with tear gas. about 600 activists were slated for arrest, including Cecil Andreu Iglesias and Juan Santos Rivera, with San Juan under siege and residents urged to stay indoors.
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Doctor and wife die in suspected pact in Salem
Coroner Sturgis ruled the deaths a probable self inflicted action by a doctor and his wife in their Salem home after finding both fingertips on a 38 caliber revolver. The couple were found by their 11 year old daughter with another loaded weapon nearby.
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Fingerprint Clue Ties Bandits To Kentucky Club Heist
In Covington Kentucky a fingerprint on a whisky glass emerged as the sole clue after five bandits robbed the Kentucky Club and escaped with seventy five thousand dollars. Police Superintendent William Murphy announced the print matched nothing in his files and may be sent to the FBI for identification.
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Nickel Soft Drinks On Their Way Out
At the 32nd annual convention of the American Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages in San Francisco officials announced that nickel soda pop is disappearing from shelves. The trend mirrors other beverage shifts as cheaper prices and changing consumer tastes influence product lines.
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Truman escapes Blair House attack sparks worldwide reaction
President Truman walked the Blair House route at dawn after a pistol assault on the presidential residence. Secret Service agents surrounded him as gunfire echoed yesterday. Attlee sent condolences and Margaret Truman performed a recital amid relief the president was unharmed.
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Mrs Ray Riggs 34 Dies When Car Skids On Gravel
Mrs Ray Riggs of Tuppers Plains aged 34 died after the automobile she drove skidded on loose gravel on Meigs County road near Olive Township. Coroner Henry Ewing attributed chest injuries from the crash into a creek bed, stating death likely occurred instantly. The car slid about 100 yards down a slope, with discovery delayed until about 12:50 p.m. Wilson saw the car from the hill and alerted authorities. Sheriff Charles Russell and the State Highway Patrol investigated noting the car veered into a gully before continuing down a slope at a 45 degree angle.
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Byrd Praises Ohio Senators Taft and Bricker
Sen. Harry F. Byrd of Virginia lauded Ohio’s two Republican senators Taft and Bricker as towers of strength and urged elimination of unnecessary federal spending. He spoke to the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and proposed pruning one quarter of the 2,000,000 federal employees.
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Polio Deaths Decline Reported by Public Health Service
The Public Health Service said July poliomyelitis deaths fell to one per 100000 population, a two thirds drop from July last year. It also noted accidents other than motor vehicle deaths at 38 per 100000 for the first seven months of 1950, the lowest on record.
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Shaw Dies at 94 the Century's Playwright Leader
George Bernard Shaw, the century's famed playwright, died at 94 in Ayot St Lawrence England after a fall in his garden and a long illness. He authored 55 plays and boosted British drama, aligning with Fabian socialism and atheism while sparking debate on religion and politics. He lived at Shaws Corner, near London, and his funeral plans were not announced.
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Some Escape Best Told To Break Out On Own As Counterattack Fails
American cavalrymen fought a day-long battle to rescue nearly 5000 U S foot troopers surrounded by Communist forces near Unsan in northwest Korea. The trapped unit, part of the U S First Cavalry Division, faced a steely defense as Chinese Red troops joined the attack and the breakout efforts failed.
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Atlantic Pact Aims 40 Divisions on Europe Western Front
French Defense Minister Jules Moch reports the Atlantic Pact nations plan about 40 divisions on the western front in Europe by 1953. He opposes German divisions in Western Europe and says France will provide about half the ground forces for Europe’s western front.
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Kroll Predicts Record Off-Year Vote With Gains
Jack Kroll of the CIO Political Action Committee forecast 45 million votes in Tuesday’s off year, a new non presidential year record. He expects Democrats to gain three or four Senate seats and 15 to 30 House seats, signaling a historic party position shift. His view contrasts with Democratic Senate Secretary Leslie L. Biffle, who fears voter apathy from a tour across Illinois Indiana Ohio and New York.
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Ohio to get share of Army spending
Army engineers announced $209,000,000 in Army and Air Force construction to start before June 30. Ohio projects include Lima Ord nance Depot water mains $90,000 Marion Engineering Depot warehouse and sprinkler systems $533,000 Rossford Ordnance Depot fire proofing 13 warehouses $500,000 Wright Patterson Air Force Base high powered electrical facilities $752,000.
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Logan County Sheriff Quits in Bribery Indictment Fallout
Logan County Sheriff E. K. Sargent resigned after being indicted on ten counts of bribery. The Logan County Commission appointed Fred Foerster to fill the unexpired term. Prosecuting Attorney James A. Goslee asked the judge to drop charges. Accusations center on $50 bribes from L. W. Miller and $50 bribes to former deputy Dalton G. McAdams.
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Shaw Tribute Blooms in Broadway Blackout
Bright Broadway signs went dark early today to honor playwright George Bernard Shaw, with a citywide blackout as a tribute to his impact on theatre. The event drew attention from theatre circles and civic leaders.
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