Iran Presses Army as Premier Warns of War Fears
Iran's Premier Ali Razmara ordered all slain sectors in a state of alert amid a tense world situation. The Shah plans restrained celebrations for his upcoming marriage, urging gifts for the poor instead of lavish gifts while Parliament and press criticize Razmara over inflation and defense measures.
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Tehran
Iran
Ali Razmara
Senate
Ettalaat
Shah
Saroya Esfandiari
Saroya
Guliston Palace
Korea
Razmara
Aow
Latvian 200000th DP Welcomed by U S Officials
A frail Latvian widow Zinaida Supe and her four children arrived as the 200000th displaced person under the 1948 act. They were greeted by state and federal dignitaries after stepping ashore from the Navy Transport General D. Sturgis. The family plans to move to Colorado Springs for work as a waitress with aid from Catholic Daughters of America.
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New York
Zinaida Supe
Navy
D. Sturgis
Edmund
Richard
Irene
Marguarita
Colorado Springs
Colo
Catholic Daughters of America
Christmas Season Busy for Clauses
Cleveland residents note the Claus families in the city phone book handling a surge of Christmas calls. Mrs. George J. Claus and Mrs. Leonard Claus describe their duties, talking to children and keeping faith in Santa Claus during the busy season.
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Cleveland
Claus
Santa
George J. Claus
Ohio Congressman Walter Brehm Indicted for Political Payoffs
An Ohio congressman, Walter E. Brehm, 58, of Millersport, was indicted on charges of illegally taking 1380 in political contributions from two female clerks in his Washington office during 1947 and 1948. One accuser, 75-year-old widow Clara Soliday, had sued him for 17340, with Brehm counter-suing for damages. The indictment does not remove him from Congress. only House action could unseat him. Brehm defended his actions as politically motivated accusations released before the election, which he won to a fifth term, 33648 to 29687. The law cited bars soliciting contributions from federal employees. penalties include up to three years and or 5000 dollars per count. Two prior House members faced charges in recent years.
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Washington
Ohio
Walter E. Brehm
Millersport
Logan
Brehm
Congress
House
Clara Soliday
Mell G. Underwooder
New Lexington
Soliday
Emma
Craven
J. Parnell Thomas
New Jersey
Andrew 4. May
Kentucky
Burglar Puts His Job on an Official Basis
Police in York Township Ont. seek a bold burglar who on two consecutive nights broke into homes of Crown Attorney David Humphrey and Police Chief Robert Alexander, stealing money and silverware in each break-in.
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Toronto
York Township
David Humphrey
Robert Alexander
Duncan Awards Employees Bonus At Duncan Coffee Co
Herschel M. Duncan announces for the 32nd year Christmas gift bonuses for all wage and salary staff at the Duncan Coffee Company. He notes continued incidental benefits including paid holidays vacations insurance and the service bonus plan tied to years of service. Charlies W. Duncan joins in praising employee loyalty and efforts.
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Houston
Herschel M. Duncan
The
Duncan Coffee Company
Coffee Company
Duncan
BN Gphore
Charlies W. Duncan
Two Postcards Mail From 1890 Reach New Boston
Miss Lilla M Prince receives two old postcards mailed in 1890 at New Boston New Hampshire. The discovery adds a curious historic link to the town and its residents.
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New
Boston
N. H
Lilla M. Prince
Pioneer Mother of Texas Born at Point Bolivar in 1821
Curtis Bishop notes a girl born at Point Bolivar in 1821, likely the first white child of American parentage in Texas. The mother faced siege and famine while caring for infant and slave, firing a cannon to deter Karankawa Indians. Dr. James Long never saw his daughter. he was captured and killed later. Mrs Long lived 60 more years and became known as the Mother of Texas.
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Point Bolivar
Texas
James Long
Dr. Long
Goliad
Long
Richmond
Army to Spend 12 Million on Texas Building Program
The Defense Department proposed a 12 million dollar Army building program in Texas, detailed to Senator Lyndon Johnson. Major Fort Bliss Fort Hood and Fort Worth Quartermaster Depot projects include missile center facilities, eight barracks for 225 each, and railroad and utility extensions. Additional work at San Antonio depot covers sand blast and paint shop improvements.
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Washington
Army
Texas
Defense Department
Lyndon Johnson
Defense
Fort Bliss
Fort Hood
Fort Worth Quartermaster Corps
Missile Center
Fort Worth
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
San Antonio General Depot
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Curtis Bishop
McBratney
T.E.B
Coats
Christian Dior
Nylons
Pink
Coral
Cosmetics
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