Prosecution Opens for U.S. Reds After Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court upheld the 1940 Smith Act and convictions of 11 top Communist leaders for a conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government. U.S. Atty. Saypol said evidence of subversive activity would be brought before a grand jury. The case, led by McGrath aides, signals broad prosecutions, with potential charges against thousands of party members.
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Washington
U. S
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Supreme Court
Vinson
United States
New York
Irving Saypol
Federal District Court
Raymond P. Whearty
McGrath
House Appropriations Committee
Whearty
Justice Department
Eugene Dennis
Communist Party of the United States
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American Boys Group Names Favorite Dads for Fathers Day
Members of the Boys Clubs of America announced selections of favorite American fathers in seven fields. Military General Matthew Ridgway, Radio Bob Hope, Sports Joe DiMaggio, Government Vice President Alben Barkley, Television Dan Seymour, Judiciary Chief Justice Vinson, Movies Robert Young. The boys stressed a dad must share activities with his son, not just provide material comforts.
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New York
American Today
Matthew B. Ridgway
Bob Hope
Joe DiMaggio
Alben W. Barkley
Dan Seymour
Fred M. Vinson
Robert Young
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Portland passes on duty recreation curb for police
Portland city council approves an ordinance to limit officers on duty. The rule bans pool shooting and pinball play during work hours to curb recreational activities by police.
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Portland, Tenn
Portland
New Streptococcus Medicine Promises Rapid Healing
Lederle Laboratories division of American Cyanamid Co announces a new medicine derived from streptococcus germs. The drug dissolves pus blood clots and other substances in injuries and inflammations both external and internal. Gangrene bone infections sores and ulcers are cleared up rapidly.
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New York
Lederle Laboratories
American Cyanamid Co
Quake Shakes Kyushu Island Off Southwest Coast
A sharp earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island at 2 58 am local time. The epicenter was near Oku island off the southwest coast, according to the Central Meteorological Observatory.
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Japan
Tokyo
Kyushu
Central Meteorological Observatory
Oku Island
U S to Keep Tab on Korean Situation
Washington reports the United States asked allied nations with troops in Korea to notify promptly of any political changes. The request came at a 30 minute biweekly session with 16 participating countries. A State Department officer said no Communist peace feelers were known.
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Washington
United States
Korea
State Department
Gable Refuses Alimony in Divorce Action
Clark Gable answers Sylvia Ashley divorce suit denying cruelty charges and claiming she is worth over 1 million dollars. He states she inherited wealth from the death of Douglas Fairbanks, her former husband, and that she needs no support from him.
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Los Angeles
Clark Gable
Sylvia Ashley
Gable
London
Douglas Fairbanks
Border Jumpers Flood Valley as Deportations Rise
El Centro California reports a flood of illegal crossers dubbed hot potatoes. AFL union actions, a proposed felony immigration bill, and daily deportations of about 1000 wetbacks shape a charged border scene across California and neighboring states.
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EL Centro
Calif
Imperial Valley
California
Little High on Beer Turns Into Nick of Time Rescue
In San Francisco Elliott Poor climbed 125 feet atop the Southern Pacific General Hospital smokestack after loud taxi cries woke sleepers at 1 am. Police alerted fire crews who, with Patrolman Richard Hubert and Fireman Edward O'Donnell, carefully retrieved Poor from the perch.
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San Francisco
Elliott Poor
Richard Hubert
Edward O’donnell
Southern Pacific General Hospital
Witnesses Fail to Appear in Cohen Income Tax Trial
Los Angeles coverage on the Mickey Cohen income tax case entering its third day. Cohen is accused of underreporting 1946 to 1948 income totaling 156123.48. his wife LaVonne also stands as co defendant for joint returns. Missing witnesses Morris Lewis and Luke Smith prompted an early recess. a US Marshal was ordered to produce them. A lender testified that he never lent Cohen money but wrote letters at Cohen's request, as Cohen signed copies of Why I Quit Syndicated Crime during a recess.
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Los Angeles
Mickey Cohen
Cohen
Fascinating Finance
Lavonne
Morris Lewis
Luke Smith
New York
U. S
Ben Harrison
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Kefauver Senate Crime Committee
Arthur Seltzer
U.S
Ernest Tolin
Seltzer
Mike Howard
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From Rackets to Revival Vaus Finds New Path
Months ago he left the rackets and planned a soda shop in Tucson. J Arthur Vaus, once Cohen’s sound engineer who checked for hidden police mics at the Cohen house, was converted by Billy Graham and now preaches on the sawdust trail.
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Tucson
Ariz
J. Arthur Vaus
Vaus
Cohen
Cohen House
Billy Graham
Douglas Awarded Custody of Daughters
Donald W. Douglas Jr. won legal custody of his two daughters in Los Angeles after accusing his ex wife Molly Douglas of drunk driving and unfitness. The court noted both parents favored the children for selfish reasons and that Douglas could better provide economically. The ruling followed Molly Douglas joining Alcoholics Anonymous last November.
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Los Angeles
Donald W. Douglas, Jr
Douglas
Molly Douglas
Grave-Digging on Controlled List in Bloomington Fees
Bloomington officials add grave-digging to controlled prices after Rose Hill cemetery raises fees from 15 to 25 dollars. Indiana cemetery secretary Zwissler says federal regulation pegged the work’s fee since January 2.
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Ind
Thomas L. Lemon
Rose Hill
C. C. Zwissler
Indiana Association of Cemetery Officials
Lemon
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