Records of State Communists Seized by Deputies in Harris
Harris County Sheriff C V Kern said deputies seized two boxes of Texas Communist Party records in Houston Tuesday night. The batch includes receipts from 1948 to 1949, an estimated 100 names in a card index, and about 500 copies of a peace petition. Three men arrested for questioning over a separate arm twisting incident were held. all denied Communist ties. A 45-year-old man aiding the investigation is jailed on a vagrancy charge.
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UC Reports Moderate Tremor Likely From Aleutians
University of California logged a moderate earthquake at 3 59 57 a m PDT on Wednesday in Berkeley The quake was about 2950 miles distant and likely originated in the Aleutians region without further damage or injuries reported.
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University of California
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Tooth powder promises firmer dentures and fresh breath
An alkaline powder marketed for denture wearers promises to secure false teeth more firmly and comfortably without a gummy taste or sour aftertaste. It claims to reduce denture odor and improve overall bite and confidence with use.
Jailed Over Vanilla Favors at Chicago Police Station
Stacey Sherman, 31, visited the Stanton Avenue police station with an ice cream cone for a friend in custody. The desk sergeant, finding two grains of heroin in the cone wrap, arrested Sherman and jailed him with three men seized earlier with 37 heroin capsules.
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Stacey Sherman
Sherman
Stanton Avenue
Joseph Herndon
Incumbents Win Montana Primary Races
In Helena Montana on July 19 veteran Democrat Mike Mansfield won the First District nomination with an overwhelming lead over Edward G. Cook and Peter Meloy. Republican Wesley A. D Ewart captured the Second District nomination by defeating Mike Kuchera. Mansfield likely faces Ralph Y. McGinnis in November. D Ewart will oppose State Auditor John J. Holmes after beating Willard Fraser by a wide margin.
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Mont
Mike Mansfield
Wesley A. D’ewart
Montana
Mansfield
Edward G. Cook
Missoula
Peter Meloy
D'Ewart
Mike Kuchera
Hardin
Ralph Y. McGinnis
Montana State University
John J. Holmes
Great Falls
Willard Fraser
Billings
Doctor Pleads Guilty To Citizenship Charge
Dr. Bertha Barkan Luthy a former Stanford biochemistry researcher pleaded guilty in federal court to falsely claiming United States citizenship. Harold Faulkner sought probation with no opposition from prosecutors. The 38 year old scientist is married to a Michigan manufacturer. September 15 was set for probation report.
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San Francisco
Bertha Barkan Luthy
Stanford University
United States
Harold Faulkner
Luthy
Jackson, Mich
Detroit considers ban on Daily Worker and subversive papers
Detroit City Council asked Mayor Albert E. Cobo to approve a resolution banning the Daily Worker and other subversive literature from city newsstands. The move targets Communist aligned publications amid postwar tensions.
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Daily Worker
Detroit
INS
Albert E. Cobo
Supreme Court recesses without action on El Paso case
Supreme Court recessed Wednesday without action on the El Paso highway wage scale case. The final decision is not expected until late fall with resumption in late September or early October. The suit challenges wage rates on a highway overpass project and involves state city and county authorities.
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EL Paso
Capitol
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Highway Commission
el Paso Building and Trades Council
Third Civil Appeals Court
Uly
Siehtrdige Appeals Court
Court of Criminal Appeals
Civil Appeals Court
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Board of Insurance Commissioners
US Gasoline Stocks Fall in Week Ended July 15
The American Petroleum Institute reports a sharp drop in gasoline stocks to 111,739,000 barrels for the week ending July 15, down 2,539,000 from the prior week. Daily crude oil production rose to 5,495,450 barrels, up 19,950 from the week before.
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New York
INS
The
American Petroleum Institute
Institute
Amazing One Hour Athletes Foot Germ Pitch
An advertisement promotes T-4-L a strong penetrating fungicide claimed to kill imbedded athletes foot germs on contact. The ad promises quick drying liquid action and urges customers to try Renfro Drug Stores with a 40 cent money back offer if not pleased.
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Renfro Drug
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