Reds Accused In Greek Trial Over Polk Slaying
In Salonika Greek court hears from Helen Zotos that she believes Communists killed CBS reporter George Polk to hinder American aid to Greece. Trial targets Gregory Staktopoulos and his mother Anna for Polk’s murder last May. Brother William Polk observes as a private U S committee cites trial procedures.
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Reds
Polk
Salonika
Greece
Columbia Broadcasting System
George Polk
Helen Zotos
Gregory Staktopoulos
Anna
Trademark Abused Fabulous Shimmy Queen Sues Studio
Gilda Gray, the 1920s shimmy queen, sues Columbia Pictures in Denver federal court alleging the film Gilda used her name as a trademark since 1919 and copied her private persona including the famous shimmy. She seeks 1 million dollars with actual and exemplary damages, claiming privacy invasion and humiliation.
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Fabulous
Queen Sues Studio
Gilda’ Film
Denver
Gilda Gray
The
Columbia Pictures
Gilda
Ivor O. Wingren
US District Court
Rita Hayworth
Miss Gray
Johnny Gerecki
Gaillard Boag
New York
Hector Brieceno de Saa
Glenn Ford
Gorecki
Boag
Senor de Saa
Larkspur
Colo
Maryanna Michalska
Columbia
5 Million Volt X Ray To Aid Cancer Cure
The American Cancer Society funds experiments at MIT with a five million volt X-ray machine to enhance deep cancer treatment. The device will extend tests across the one to five million volt range, aiming to reach tumors inaccessible at lower voltages. MIT head Dr John Trump notes two to three million volts may be optimal for deep seated cancers, with higher voltages beneficial in some cases.
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Boston
INS
American Cancer Society
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
John Trump
MIT
Coast Guard Tow Passes Off Disabled Motor Yacht
The motor yacht Pasada Manana with 18 aboard was towed 475 miles northeast of Honolulu by Coast Guard cutter Iroquois after an oil line broke caused engine failure. The Iroquois supplied fresh water and a water line, with tug Mamo to assume the tow and return the vessel to Honolulu.
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Conoco
Honolulu
Coast Guard
Iroquois
San Pedro
Calif
War POWs seek 55 million damages from five contractors
In Chicago on April 13 1949 federal court hearings sought 55 million dollars for 1796 Pacific War era prisoners and their families. Plaintiffs include workers held on Wake Island Guam and Manila who claim contracts promised continued pay and that contractors failed to protect them. Initiating briefs due April 25 and May 25 set the stage for a government funded outcome.
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Chicago
Pacific Islands
Hawaiian Dredging Company, Ltd
Honolulu
Raymond Concrete Pile Company
Turner Construction Company
New York City
Morrison-Knudson Company, Incorporated
United States
Walter J. LaBay
Wake Island
Guam
Manila
Philippines
17-Cent Overcharge Leads to $1000 Fine in Long Beach
In Long Beach California on April 13 a 17 cent overcharge on a three pound pot roast led to a $1000 fine. Jack Pierce a butcher and Claude Dray meat department supervisor were convicted by a municipal court jury of violating the city business and professional code. The fine was imposed jointly as inspectors said the meat price drop should have been reflected. Judge Charles Wallace said he would protect the public and the defendants planned to appeal.
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Long Beach
Calif
Jack Pierce
Claude Dray
Pierce
Charles Wallace
Pierce and
Dray
Renfro Drugoes Adverts T-4-L Athlete's Foot Remedy
An advertisement promotes T-4-L for athlete's foot claiming deep penetration from a 90 percent alcohol base. It promises relief within one hour or a 40 cent refund at Renfro Drug store.
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Renfro Drugoes
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Ile
Carl Pharies
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