Tucker Auto Plant Seized by Government in Chicago
The government took possession of the Tucker Corporation plant in Chicago ending hopes for the Tucker rear engine car. Preston Tucker's counsel hinted he may sue the government if acquitted in his mail fraud and conspiracy trial. Trustees must remove or sell about 2.5 million dollars in equipment under bankruptcy rules.
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Chicago
Usical
Cker Corporation
Tucker
Preston Tucker
Michael L. Igoe
War Assets Administration
Tucker Corporation
Floyd Thompson
Walter J. la Bay
Navy appoints John F. Floberg as assistant secretary for air
John F. Floberg, a Chicago lawyer and former naval combat officer, is sworn in as assistant secretary of the Navy for air. The ceremony in Washington was witnessed by his family and high officials including Secretary Matthews, Secretary Symington, Admiral Sherman, and General Bradley. Floberg served in World War II in North Africa, Sicily, Salerno, the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
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Washington
John F. Floberg
Chicago
Symington
Forrest P. Sherman
Naval Operations
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army, Navy
Air Force
Iwo Jima
Okinawa
Vatican weighs televising Pope opening Holy Year
Vatican sources said arrangements are being considered to televise Pope Pius XII opening the Holy Year by entering St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve. It would be the first TV recording of the pope at a major religious ceremony and may also televise the Christmas Eve Mass in the Mathilde Chapel.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Pius XII
St. Peter's Basilica
Mathilde Chapel
Italy
Hit and Run Driver Dimes Out Kids in Rand Rapids
In Rand Rapids Michigan a hit and run motorist knocked down two children, Roger Belthouse six and Jack Campbell eight, then gave each a dime to stop crying. Jack said it might not be enough as he was hurt more than a dime’s worth. The report notes Paramount’s Copper Canyon marks Ray Milland’s first Technicolor film since 1945’s California.
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Rand Rapids
Mich
Roger Belthouse
Jack Campbell
Jack
Paramount
Copper Canyon
Ray Millana
California
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Kordite
Scarbrough & Sons
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