Russian spy orderd to save US
Judith Coplon receives 5 to 15 year prison terms for conspiring to pass US secrets to Russia. Judge Sylvester Ryan imposes concurrent sentences and refuses leniency, ordering Coplon to begin serving after 40 months or upon appeal outcome. Gubitcher, a Russian engineer, gets 10 years but will be suspended and deported two days after leaving the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Coplon
York
U.P
Valentin A. Gubitcher
United States
Wiss Coplon
Sylvester Fyan
Gubitcher
Dean Achins
J. Howe McGrath
Pyan
Gubitners
Ryan
Wsshinston
U.S
Jickey
Miss Coplon
U.seputy
Dodge Bren
McDonald dies in Highlands after lingering illness
Alzina Miranda McDonald 36 died at Bestown hospital following a week illness. A Highlands resident 25 years, she was a member of First Baptist Church. Funeral services were set at First Baptist with Rev. Euester officiating. burial at White Cemetery. Survived by husband E McDonald of Highlands, sons Kelluge and I. R. Ugg, daughter R Jess, a brother Myo Braton, and 15 grandchildren. Burial by Paul A. Lee Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iMs
Alzina Miranda McDonald
Laoown
Higmendseisaa
Kelioge
Imstee
Baytown
Bestown
First Baptist
Euester
Buri
White Cemetery
Paul A. Lee Funerel
Lis
McDonald
Wellsville Road
Highlands
Becn
Portland
Oregon
cDonald
Slants
RicDonald
E. McDonald
Kelluge
I. R
Ugg
R. Jess
Bartown
Myo Braton
Satelio
Idaho
Unclear local meeting notes and social chatter
Fragmented OCR reading shows names like ALTMAN Manning White Shewell Dryden and Sherwood in a civic singers scene. Mentions meetings, coffee talks, sick list, tips, visits, and a long stray list of people including Felton and Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altman
T. Manning
Ston
GT Shewell
Bauer
Homer Shelton
Hky
Marshall
Dryden
E. Blackburn
Tanne Sroud
Saumy Sherwood
HL Bynum
Ty Ha
Swain Reshal ii
Thad Felton Tits
Death by own action found in bed at downtown hotel
The body of Thomas Othe Polk 41 an unemployed Bay town pipefitter was found in his hotel room at the Baltimore Hotel 13 South Ashtel he likely shot himself in the head with a 35 caliber pistol Justice of the Peace Roscoe Zierlein ruled suicide Polk last seen Monday by his wife who visited to sign papers He had been despondent over joblessness Funeral services set for Groveton with burial in Groveton and survivors including his wife a son and two daughters plus his mother and three sisters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Town
Monder
Thomas Othe Polk
Justice of the Peace
Roscoe Zierlein
Polk
South America
Baltimore
South Ashtel
Irs
J. H. Mahoney
A. McCune
McCune
Eathrman
Groveton
Buriel
Ruby Polk
Richard
Barbara Polk
Bartown
Betty Polk
A. A. McClain
Baytown
M. E. Mangum
Mona Line
Huntsville
Kids Are Culprits In Radium Theft
OTTAWA March 9 police recovered five of the dangerous radium capsules and the remaining capsules were found as scientists and police using Geiger counters traced needles stolen from a storage shed at the National Research Council. The items were taken by children and recovered today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
National Research Council
Navy Planes 5 Given to Dixmude in Atlantic Pact 1949
NORFOLK Va March 9 Fifty Navy dive bombers and fighters the first weapons of a billion Atlantic Pact program to rearm Western Europe were loaded aboard the French carrier Dixmude today. Jean Caridan charge d affaires and minister counsellor of the French Embassy accepted the planes in ceremonies aboard the carrier John Haley deputy director of the European arms program represented the United States. Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Armed Services Committee were present. The American built 14500 ton escort carrier will remain here until mid March while French aviators learn to fly the Helldivers and Corsair fighter planes. The Dixmude's destination was a secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norslor
Europe
Dixmude
Jean Caridan
John. Haley
United States
House Foreign Affairs Committee
House Armed Services Committee
Agilors
14 Army Prisoners Die in Flash Fire at Sandia Base
A flash blaze at the Sandia Special Weapons Base in Albuquerque killed 14 prisoners last night in a flimsy wartime guardhouse where the atomic bomb is assembled. More than 30 others injured as guards Private Wilbur Henry and Corporal Rich A. Miller fought to rescue inmates. The fire broke out about 8:35 pm. two inmates escaped but were severely burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. Bt
Sandia
Keko Kolster
Holster
Card
Wilbur Henry
Rich A. Willer
Army
Air Force
Mgher
Leusi
Henry
Venus shines blamed for Dayton flying saucer sighting
Observers in Dayton and four Mexican cities mistook Venus for a flying saucer yesterday. Ohio Air National Guard pilots scanned the sky and a control tower official reported a bullet shaped object, but astronomers noted Venus’ bright appearance this time of year. In California an actor and composer reported a sphere like saucer passing by at dawn, with a full moon influencing the sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Mexico
Venus
Dayton Municipal
Dale Shafer
Ohio Air National Guard
George Barnes
Dayton Municipal Airport
Wright-Patterson Air Base
Guadalajara
Ciudad Juarez
Mazatlan
Durango
Helen Hadley
Eddie Coffman
Mother Of Baytown Woman Buried Today
Funeral services were held in Winona Mississippi for Sally Hood 76 mother of Mrs Del Thomas of 311 West Pearce She died Tuesday night at Kilmichael Mississippi Survived by On W H Chester of Jackson and Mrs Jimmie Tompkins of Kilmichael
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Mississippi
Sally Hood
del Thomas
West Pearce
Hood
Kilmichael
W. H. Chester
Jackson
Jimmie Tompkins
Kimichael
Girl Scouts Celebrate 38th Anniversary in Raytown
Miss Anna Watson announces the 38th birthday celebration for Girl Scouts in Raytown next Sunday. A 3 p.m. program at Robert E. Lee High School Auditorium will feature troops, a school supplies display for the Schoolmates project, and contributions to the Juliette Low friendship fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Raytown
Aranna Watson
Robert E. Lee High School
Juliette Low
A.B. Casey
KRCT
Casey
Harris County Sells $13 Million In Bonds
Harris County Auditor Washburn announced the sale of 13.5 million dollars in bonds at a net average rate of 2.11 percent. Separate issues included 6 million for roads and bridges, 1.5 million for hospitals, and 6 million for courthouse and jet bonds approved in 1948. Bidders praised the sale, saying the rate hit the market right on the nose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Harris County
H.L. ‘Washburn
Tnres
Washburn
Blood for Food: Arizona Labor Camp Starvation Tragedy
In Proenix near Phoenix, about 100 children are starving in a farm labor camp after a crop freeze left families destitute. Fathers sell blood for food as Juvi Officer Thompson and Judge Craaff order emergency aid and medical supplies. The camp, four miles west of Phoenix, lacks electricity and running water. officials plan a full meal and a relief meeting with Farm Bureau and Welfare Agency to seek solutions.
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Proenix
Ariz
Here
John B. Thompson
Thomas J. Craaff
Thompson
Tolleson
Phoenix
Arizona Farm Bureau Federation
Arizona
Croaff
Farm Bureau
State Welfare Agency
Meat Swindle Looms As National Scandal
A DallasMarch 9 report notes a national scare over horsemeat sold as beef. Police seized 19,090 pounds labeled beef tenders in Dallas Fort Worth and Houston with shipments reaching Florida. Officials cite Chicago stockyards and Kansas City routes, while many firms deny involvement. missing portions may have entered lunch counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Fort Worth
Houston
Farnoe
Florida
Chicago
W. Bass
W. W. Bradshaw
City
Jury Weigh Sander Guilt as Defense Seeks Acquittal
In Manchester New Hampshire March 9 the defense argues Dr Herman Sander is innocent of first degree murder, calling the evidence overwhelming and urging acquittal. Prosecutors prepare to respond as jurors deliberate behind locked courtroom doors with possible verdicts including first or second degree murder or acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander
Wanchester
N. H. Merch
Hermann Sanders
Louis E. Wyman
Wyman
Fun Surs
Yaan
Wymian
Dr. Sander
Sander Hes Steod
Abbie C. Borroco
Hillsborough County
City Works Director Describes Ongoing Baytown Projects
Public Works Director C W Reds Grantham updates Baytown on repairing the elevated water tower and moving recently purchased paving equipment from Texas City. A first shipment of 33 joints of eight inch pipe, 18 feet long, arrived from James B Clow and Sons, part of a 20900 pipe purchase to connect Baytown and Goose Creek water systems for future fire insurance inspections. Weekly pipe deliveries planned until complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works
C. W.reds
Grantham
Old Baytown
Texas City
James B. Clow and Sons
Baytown
Goose Creek
Grantram
Deputies Sell Auto Tags in Highlands Officials Announce
Harris County Tax Assessor Smith and staff will sell 1950 license plates in Highlands Monday and Tuesday. The Highlands Water Office on San Jacinto Street will serve as headquarters. Motorists must present a Texas title and license receipt. out of state titles require processing at the Houston office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris County
Cer S. Smith
Highlands
Edith Young
Mang Zev
San Jacinto Street
Smith
Texas
Hie
Houston
Baytown Considers Meat Ordinance To Halt Horsemeat
Baytown officials and butchers discussed a proposed meat ordinance to curb horsemeat in city supplies. City health officers warned buyers may unknowingly purchase uninspected meat while Sanitarian Muenzink noted shifts to shipments from nearby slaughterhouses. Council plans study after April 4 election with aim to stamp approved meat and protect consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Houston
Raytown
Muenzink
Lyman W. “Crodemak
City: Health
St Imow
Baytown
P. Britt
Britt
Gite Counc
Crosman
This Could Be Embarrassing Harris County Marriages
Harris County couples counted as wed reportedly not legally married due to a Texas law voiding prior unions. County Clerk W D Miller said ministers should recheck physical exams and ensure marriages occur within 15 days of exams to avoid common law status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ficuston
Harris County
W. D
Bill) Wieler
Miller
Texas
A. C.ainborn
Rockhurst High School Fire Injures One Boy
A blaze at Rockhurst High School in Kansas City required six fire companies to respond. A 14 year old student, Donald Donnelly, leaped from a second floor window and was treated at Menorah Hospital. Principal Father P J Kellett credited senior Thomas Hopper with guiding students to safety as others climbed from vines and exited through smoke filled hallways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Rockhurst High School
P. J. Kellett
Donald Donnelly
Menorah Hospital
Kellett
Thomas Hopper
Donnelly
Schoa Hieh i Is
Arts
Rockhurst College
Thas
Frollett Wald
Wardens Bag 90 000 Crows Huge Roost Blown Up
State game wardens blew up a large crow roost killing about 55 000 crows outright and injuring another 25 000. The fourth and final third blast of the year reduced the roost by tens of thousands as wardens and local volunteers worked to remove the birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Brededer van
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Ussian
Is. McDonald Ies
I. TL Stanford
W. Starkey
E. DuBose
Aude Frenidin
F. L. Gassett
Clentonen
Roux Town
Ralph Walkers
Mroreestic
Dan Wrorth
Fred
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Northwest Airlines
U. S. Navy
Atlantic Pact
Atomic Center
van Noys
Calif
Hinabor
Olin
Tive
Bradshaw
Bass
Austin
Waco
Kansas
Edward Himsel
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Elso
Eimsel
Fier
William L. Phaney
Harris
Don Fienagan
Flenagan
Tanze
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