Senate group charges Reds paid Matusow to recant
The Senate accuses Harvey Matusow of lying when he recanted his testimony against 244 individuals and says Communist conspirators paid him $900 to do so. A 12 day subcommittee hearing described the reversal as an apparent obstruction of justice and urged further prosecutions. Senator Hennings voiced serious objections to parts of the report.
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Reds
Matusow
Washington P
Senate
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Hennings
Sen. Hennings
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Eastland
D-Miss
Department of Justice
Subcommittee
Communist Party
Kahn
Kutcher
Moss
Joseph L. Rauh Jr
John Silard
Communist
China
North Korea
Kainan Bay Chosen as Base for Byrd Antarctic Expedition
By SAUL PETT KAINAN BAY Antarctic a towering ice shelf 30 miles east of Little America is selected as the base for Rear Adm. Richard E. Byrd's Operation Deepfreeze lasting three years. The site, called Little America No. 5, sits at Kainan Bay, a first for an American expedition in this area.
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Saul Pett
Kainan Bay
Antarctic
Little America
Richard E. Byrd
Little America No.5
Kainan
Bay of Whales
South Pole
McMurdo Sound
Judge Urges Rita Hayworth and Columbia to Settle
Federal judge Ben Harrison urged Rita Hayworth and Columbia Pictures to resolve the breach of contract dispute. He admitted becoming a fan of Hayworth after four days of testimony and called Dick Haymes a troublemaker for trying to influence her film choices. He questioned if a husband should speak for his wife.
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Los Angeles
Rita Hayworth
Columbia Pictures
U.S
Ben Harrison
Miss Hayworth
S. Haymes
Joseph
Dick Haymes
Orson
Haymes
Hollywood
Orson Wells
Wells
Harrison
Columbia rents 104 old films to TV
Columbia Pictures says it will rent out 104 of its feature films to television while retaining title and residual rights. The titles involved and financial terms were not disclosed. The deal is routed through Columbia subsidiary Screen Gems and is not a sale. RKO sold 740 film library to C. & C. Super Corp. for 15.2 million.
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New York
Columbia Pictures
Columbia
Rko-Radio Pictures
C. & C. Super Corp
Gregory Peck May Efope This Weekend
Hollywood gossip predicts Gregory Peck will marry Veronique Passani in Nevada on New Year's Eve after his final divorce decree. Superior Judge Elmer D Doyle signed the decree following Peck's affidavit stating no reconciliation with Greta Konen Peck during the year. Peck, 39, must return to filming January 3.
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Hollywood
Gregory Peck
Veronique Passani
Nevada
Peck
Elmer D. Doyle
Greta Konen Peck
Europe
Bright Named Sharpest-Looking Soldier at Fort Hood
Fort Hood Texas Pfc John H Bright won the eight straight weeks title for the sharpest appearance during guard mount inspections. The uniformed display highlighted discipline and military bearing among troops.
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FT. Hood
Tex
John H. Bright
Knights of Columbus Hall Fire Damages Dubuque Building
Fire damaged the Knights of Columbus Hall in Dubuque Iowa on Friday with estimated losses between 5000 and 10000 dollars. Fire crews investigated the cause and noted substantial damage to the hall structure and interior.
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KC Hall
Dubuque
Iowa
Knights of Columbus
Burglary Strikes Gabriel's Store in Fosterburg
Deputy Sheriff reports repeated burglaries at Gabriel's store in Fosterburg Illinois with a recent break in the second in a week and fourth in a year. Loot included 80 cartons of cigarettes shotgun shells and cash from the register.
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Fosterburg
Ill
Gabriel
Paul Turner
Legless Vet Fights to Keep Award in VA Hearing
World War II veteran James Kutcher, who lost both legs, appeals to retain his $529 a month veterans compensation amid accusations of disloyalty tied to his Socialist Workers Party membership. VA committee expected to decide next week or later. Kutcher vows to pursue appeals if needed.
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Washington
James Kutcher
Kutcher
Veterans Administration
Peyton H. Moss
K Kutcher
Socialist Workers Party
House Committee On UN- American Activities
Leon Trotsky
Reds Boosting Their Aircraft in North Korea
General Laurence S. Kuter, commander of the Far East Air Forces, states North Korea has fewer aircraft now than at war’s end while Communist air strength has grown. He cites intelligence estimates of over 7,000 Communist planes in Asia and about 2,000 for his command, noting many MIG-15s and new bases. The U S has retired B 26 bombers in the south and deployed B57 jets in Japan.
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Washington
Far East
Korea
Laurence S. Kuter
Army-Navy Air Force Journal
Asia
North Korea
Ingreement
United States
South Korea
Japan
Show Honors Helen Hayes at Waldorf Astoria
A New York gala honored Helen Hayes for 50 years before the footlights with many show business figures and socialites in attendance. Notables re enacted scenes from her celebrated roles as Hayes sat in a stage box during the Waldorf Astoria ballroom event.
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Helen Hayes
Mary Martin
New York
Miss Hayes
Waldorf- Astoria Hotel
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Leo Gorcey Seeks Divorce From Amelita Ward
Los Angeles actor Leo Gorcey 38 sues for divorce from third wife actress Amelita Ward charging cruelty and seeks custody of two children Leo Jr. and Jan born in Ensenada February 19 1949 with separation last December 12. Gorcey previously married Kay Marvis and Evailene Bankston.
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Los Angeles
Leo Gorcey
Amelita Ward
Leo Jr
Jan
Ensenada
Mex
Gorcey
Kay Marvis
Evailene Bankston
Pay Phone Falls Injures Denver Woman in Suit
Mrs. Shirley L. Reichscheid sues Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co and the department store after a pay phone fell and struck her as she said hello. She seeks 56 448 dollars for injuries including a broken nose and 14 days confinement.
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Denver
Shirley L. Reichscheid
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co
Silver-Haired Gen Marshall Turns 75 at Pinehurst
Gen. George C. Marshall, aged 75, marks his birthday at his Pinehurst winter home with quiet plans and greetings from Eisenhower Truman Byrnes Chiang Kai-shek Queen Frederika Churchill and NATO Lord Ismay. Gifts include a Virginia ham from Salem Virginia. Retired Gen. Arnold visits nearby Southern Pines.
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N.C
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Eisenhower
Truman
Chiang Kai-shek
Queen Fredericka
Greece
Winston Churchill
Willem Krees
Netherlands
Lord Ismay
NATO
John W.burress
Salem
North Carolina
Gen
Aly. Arnold
Southern Pines
Dredging Dominates Malaya Tin Output Over Half of Production
Report notes that more than half of Malaya's tin is sourced from dredging operations. This shift emphasizes the prominence of dredges in the mining sector, signaling a major method in sustaining output and meeting demand. The statement reflects industry trends and regional extraction practices.
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Malaya
Clear Dry Chilly Weather Ahead for Rose Bowl Day
Roseland forecast calls for clear dry chilly conditions on New Year’s Day in Pasadena. Michigan State and UCLA coaches welcome the weather for the Rose Bowl game while about a million viewers tune in for the Tournament of Roses parade. The weather bureau notes earlier rain has moved on and is not expected to return.
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Calif
Michigan State
UCLA
Weather Bureau
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