Lovers in Love in New York Spy Trial
In New York on January 27, prosecutors pressed Richard T. Hradsky to testify about Coplon and Gutich against whom espionage charges involve their alleged walks holding hands. Hradsky disputed witnessing an actual kiss and described meetings as part of the government’s case. The FBI’s asserted trysts were argued as evidence of a conspiracy plan.
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W York
Nfense
Richard T. Hradsky
Coplon
Valentina
New York
Hredsky
Grem L. Pomerantz
Gubitchev
Stantz Asneg Hiss
Upper Wan
Hradsky
Emerasus
Redek
Copion
Gutic
Jenze
House Debates Cotton Quota Revision May Add 120 Million
The House opens debate today on a rush cotton quota revision that could raise up to 120 million dollars for the 1930 price support bill and lift 1930 Peanut crop acreage costs by about 4 million. The bill aims to correct 1550 crop distribution, with fears over small allotments hurting farmers. A vote is not expected until Monday.
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House
Washington
Congress
Agricul
Workers Ready for Last Minute Tax Pay Rush
Tax offices brace for a final rush as Monday and Tuesday mark the deadline for paying taxes including the poll tax. City collectors report 237850 dollars in city taxes paid so far, about 71 percent of the 334200 dollar levy, with penalties for late payments after Tuesday midnight. County and school districts expect lighter activity though officials cite near completion of current budgets.
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A. V. Barber
Barber
George Benkett
Goosereek Independent
iSee
Diamonds and furs stolen from Billy Rose home
Billy Rose Calm tells reporters that bandits tied his butler and robbed his Beckman Place town house of about 100000 worth of jewels and furs including a diamond necklace bracelet and ring worn by his wife. Rose believes insurance will cover the loss.
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Rose
Beckman Place
Wité
Ganz
New York
Ambiguous Fort Fest Notes and Local Cast Hopes
Fragmented local items mention Fort Fesn events and attendance by Rev Clyde, with names like Robert Lee High and Honeycutt. Aims include Ann singing a leading role in a production, plus various people preparing cars, radio plans, and social notes about visitors and births.
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Ciyde eDorts
Fort Fesn
Clarence Pil
Gers
Robert EL Lee
Anne
Honeycutt
Albert
Kiber
MSA
Len Dekes
Rosalie Myers
Ben Horton
U S Consumer Index Drops About One Percent
Washington reporters note the Labor Department reports the consumer price index fell seven tenths of a percent from November 15 to December 15 driven by a 1.7 percent drop in food prices and a slight decline in clothing. The December 15 index stands at 1675 using 1935 39 base.
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Washington
tRr
Labor Department
Negrete Defiant After Eggs Hurling At San Antonio Show
Jorge Negrete known as the Bing Crosby of Mexico vows to continue his five night San Antonio engagement at the Alameda theater despite a rotten egg and tomato attack. Police questioned 11 suspects aged 18 to 23. eight released on $25 bonds.
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San Anton
Jorge Negrete
Bing Crosby
Mexico
San Antonio
National Association of Actors of Mexico
Negrete
High School Diploma To Movie Star Elizabeth Taylor
Hollywood fans cheered as Elizabeth Taylor received her high school diploma at university high school. The 19 year old actress celebrated with classmates until dawn, then left alone to face an early workday.
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Hollywood
Azabeth Taylor
University
Stolen Aga Khan Jewels Partially Recovered In Marseille
A parcel left outside a Marseille police station contained about $350000 worth of jewels stolen from the Aga Khan last August on the Riviera. Police opened the package in the presence of magistrate Marcello Lacotte. Five gang members were recently arrested, and the insurers have paid Lloyd's the full $700000, with possible return terms to the Aga Khan.
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Riviera
Marseille
Nan
Ex- Beris
Aga
Khen Eks
Marcello Lacotte
Khan
Lacotte
National Police
Lloyd's of London
Aga Khan
Lloyd’s
Sherman says Soviet navy very powerful in war
Admiral Forrest P. Sherman warned that Russia maintains a strong navy suited to the war Moscow would wage. He said the Soviet fleet emphasizes undersea forces, arguing the United States should build effective anti submarine elements as part of a broader naval strategy. He noted future operations will require airborne and amphibious action despite doubts from U.S. generals about large scale landings.
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Sherman
Soviet
Moscow
Washington
Forrest P. Sherman
Russia
Europe
Asia
United States
Navy
Pegasus
Fairchild Engine and Airplane Company
Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
J. Lawton Collins
Army
No Help In Solving Boston Theft Cited
A Boston police official criticized the FBI and Brink's for not sharing information in the $1,500,000 robbery probe. Deputy superintendent James F Daley said no details on the amount stolen or the number of money bags have been provided, and Brink's has not finished its audit yet.
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Boston
FBI
Brink
James Fdaley
Brinks
Woman Hurt In Bridge Crash Near Hunting Bayou
Mrs Mildred Inez Sytrett of Houston was seriously hurt when her car struck the bridge over Hunting Bayou on Clarket Street Road. She was taken to San Jacinto Memorial Hospital with possible concussion and internal injuries. Her husband Hugo Syfrett works for Brown and Root Construction in Mansfield Louisiana. Officers said she apparently lost control while taking the curve near the bridge.
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Mildred Inez Sytrett
Houston
Hunting Bayou
Clarket Street
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Paul A. Lee
Hugo Syfrett
Brown and Root Construction, Company
Mansfield
Louisiana
Syfrett
Weather Chaos Hits Baytown Area Hard
A Baytown weather event left a half inch of rain in 11 minutes and a 30 degree drop, with a miniature twister on Crosby Barbers Hill Road uprooting poles. Crosby school bus nearly toppled, no injuries. Hail battered Crosby Highlands, shingles loosened. Belvieu residents watched storms roll by. Forecasts show continued clouds and cold, warmer by Saturday. rain totals and power outages tracked to emergency fixes by Southwestern Associated Telephone and Western Lighting and Power crews.
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Baytown
Crosby-Barbers Hill
Crosby
Beytown
Beaumont
Houston
Southwestern + Associated Telephone Company
Herstern Lighting and Power Company
Baruch backs open inquiry on hydrogen bomb issue
In Washington Bernard Baruch urged openness on hydrogen bomb plans while warning any control scheme must include foolproof safeguards. He said the aim is to insure world peace and that the United States should listen to proposals from Russia or others if they can be made acceptable. Baruch indicated the H bomb could be far more powerful than plutonium devices and affirmed it may be indispensable if feasible. Meanwhile Congress sought details from scientists and administrators about who would build the weapon if ordered.
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Overton Brooks
Louisiana
Congress
Washington
Bernard Baruch
Ane
United Nations
Russia
United Press
Baruch
United States
Japan
Light Vote Looms For 7.5 Million County Bond
East Harris precinct judges sign ballots for a $7.5 million county bond election to fund road and bridge work and a separate $1.5 million hospital bond. Only taxpayers with last year’s poll tax receipts may vote, valid through February 1. Polls open at 7 am and close at 7 pm with voting sites listed.
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East Harris
Houston-Barris County
Charity Hospital
Ingrid Bergman Seeks Mexican Divorce Ahead of New Marriage
Hollywood reports Ingrid Bergman will file for a Mexican divorce from Dr. Peter Lindstrom to wed Roberto Rossellini. Attorneys said no custody or property agreement is set, negotiations continue, and Bergman could marry once the judge acts. Lindstrom’s rep called the move a surprise.
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Hollywood
Ingrid Bergman
Kahan
Roberto Rossellini
Miss Bergman
Peter Lindstrom
Rossellini
Gregson Bautzer
Lindstrom
William A. Cocke
el Paso
Texas
Ingred
Wife Denies Kissless Marriage by Jack La Rue
Edith Rugland-Dakin vom Rosenberg La Rue, described by actor Jack La Rue as his kissless bride, said in London she and La Rue shared millions of kisses in public and private. She denied his annulment claim, noting she has been married four times to wealthy men and that baron Hari von Rozenberg divorced her for lovers. She added La Rue is tougher in private than his screen image.
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London
Edith Rugland-Dakin Vom
Rosenberg la Rue
Jack la Rue
Navy halts refloat of stranded battleship Missouri
The Navy stopped operations on refloating the stranded battleship Missouri due to strong winds and heavy seas in Hampton Roads. A spokesman said salvage work may resume tomorrow as conditions eased. North-northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph reduced visibility and rough seas offshore.
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Norfolk
Navy
Missouri
Hampton Roads
Missing Air Force Plane With 34 Aboard
A United States Air Force C-51 transport with 34 passengers and crew is missing over the Canadian north en route from Anchorage Alaska to Great Falls Montana. The last reported position was over Snag Yukon Territory about 5388 CST yesterday. A giant search is under way coordinated by Squadron Leader Jack Arnold with Whitehorse as focal point.
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Alta
Jan
RCAF
Air Force
Anchorage
Alaska
Great Falls
Montana
Snag
Yukon Territory
Here
Jack Arnold
Whitehorse
State rests in mercy killing case in Connecticut
In Bridgeport on January 27, the state rested its case in the mercy killing trial of one year old Carol Ann Feight after eight and nine witnesses across four days. The last state witness, Sergeant Tamburri, described Carol’s reaction and her statement that she would not sleep until her father died following the gunshot that killed Police Sergeant Carl W. Paight.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Carol Ann
Carol
Carl W. Paight
Stemford
Miss Paight
Paight
Carols
William E. Sasith
Stamford Hospital
Stamford
Tamburri
Sis
Wiis
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