Giles Woman Faces Murder Trial For Narrows Bat Slaying
A 31 year old mother Rachel Spicer Huffer testifies she fatally struck her husband Woodrow W. Huffer with a baseball bat at their Narrows Virginia home on April 8 after 17 years of mistreatment. The defense portrays self defense and protection of her two sons. The husband died of skull fractures after the attack.
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Giles County
Pearisburg
Narrows
Rachel Spicer Huffer
Woodrow W. Huffer
Elf
Huffer
Narr
Ws Motor Company
Giles Memorial Hospital
Magicra Va
Richard Sumler
All Pale
Sumler
William R. Teel
Teel
Battle Erupts In Korean Hills Amid Air and Ground Skirmishes
The report details heavy air battles along the Manchurian border with MIG and Sabre jet exchanges near the Yalu river. It notes Allied air superiority and claims of enemy planes destroyed or damaged, while ground fighting with Communist forces rages in east central Korea.
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Aokyo
PI Ais
Llanes
Manchurian
Pithur
Yalu River
Korea
Eighth Army
Second Hungarian Cardinal Faces Trial By Red Court
Arch bishop Joszef Grosz, 64, is to be tried for leading a movement to overthrow Hungary's Communist government. He allegedly confessed to being the cardinal's heir, with armed groups forming to seize power. Accused of plotting against the state, black market currency, and aiding escapes. Cardinal Mindszenty was imprisoned in 1949 on similar charges. eight others are named in the case.
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Hungary
Joszef Grose
Priday
Cardinal Mindszenty
Grosz
Aesa Hungary
The
United
Higher Morals Need Cited in Campaign Spending Debate
The senate labor subcommittee studies government spending and campaign finance urged stronger cuts and a 10 point code to govern on trial with church leaders and public officials. Benton and others call for reforms to curb corruption while indictments reference foreign influence and lobbying tied to spending.
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Washington
Senate
Ben Ton
D-Conn
States Information Service
Wit Go
Amon Ustr
Brajos
Campaias
Benton
Pongract
United States
Legation
Fishing Boat Tragedy Claims 23 Lives
A tragedy off the lower California coast reports 23 deaths after a boat carrying 37 Mexican men sank near Cedros Island on Saturday. Fishermen from the port reacted with solemn resolve, promising greater respect for the treacherous channel.
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eaSthiaun
California
Cedros Island
Local Police Call for Pay Increase Amid Tax Proposals
A city police and fire department spokesman asked for a $50 monthly raise plus longevity pay arguing officers face rising living costs. They refuted rumors of lavish assets while warning the force may lose personnel without higher salaries. The board considers budget changes and potential tax measures to fund protection services.
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City Police and Fire Department
Kefauver
Bobby Jones
Sgt. Jones
Elmer C Barton
Jones
Police Department
Kelative
Willis
We Department
Sat
Truman Signs 181-2 Draft Bill Landmark UMT plan announced
President Truman signed the 181-2 draft bill creating a national security training commission to pave universal military training. Selective service remains four more years with 24 months service. 18 year olds register and eligible youths enter a six month initial training. The commission includes Wadsworth Kincaid Ray McLain Clayton Compton and will draft a code of standards for congressional approval.
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Washington
Truman
National Security Training Commission
James W. Wadsworth
Republican House
New York
Thomas ©. Kincaid
Li Gen Ray
McLain
William “C. Clayton
Karl T. Compton
Massachusetts Institute ‘of Technology
Senate
Commission
Congress
Russell
Armed, ‘Services Committee
Defense
Marshall Bari J. McGrath
Education
Congressional Teaders
White House
Marshall
George ]Washington
Japanese Navy petty officer rescued after seven years on Anathan Island
Junji Inoue 43, a Japanese Navy petty officer, was rescued last week on Anathan Island in the Marianas by a U S Navy expedition. He was one of nineteen Japanese servicemen marooned on the tiny volcanic island for seven years. Inoue said most survivors believe Japan is at war with the United States and intend to defend themselves to the death.
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Junji Inoue
Anathan
Marianas Islands
U. S. Navy
Inoue
Japan
United States
Navy
Bucky Harris' Wife Obtains Florida Divorce
The wife of Washington Senators manager Stanley R. Harris Elizabeth Sutherland Harris has filed for divorce in Florida. They have lived apart for months and she is reportedly staying with her brother in Coral Gables, Lt Gen Richard K Sutherland.
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Washington
Stanley R. (Bucky) Harris
Washington Senators
Elizabeth Sutherland
Harris
Coral Gables
Fla
Richard K Sutherland
Douglas MacArthur
Howard Sutherland
U. S
West Virgin
Pursuit of Red Planes Across Yalu Urged by Admiral Badger
Vice Admiral Oscar Badger urged that allied planes be allowed to cross into Manchuria for hot pursuit of Red Chinese fliers who attacked UN forces in Korea. He said cross-Yalu operations should pursue and destroy enemy aircraft, while opposing immediate bombing of Manchuria. Badger testified before the Senate MacArthur inquiry committee, supporting limited war in Korea and noting debates on authorization and strategy.
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Washington
Oscar Badger
Manchuria
United Nations
Korea
Yalu River
Badger
U.N
Yalu
Douglas Macarthur
MacArthur
Gal Wrestler Pleads Guilty In Hair Cutting Incident
In Springfield Massachusetts a 33 year old woman Ida Juras pleaded guilty to assault and battery for snipping the hair of Helen Sagan a friend of her husband. Judge John M Noonan suspended a three month jail term. Juras said she quarreled with her husband over Miss Sagan and claimed he told her not to touch a hair. She wrestled Miss Sagan in her room and cut much of her hair while also kicking her head.
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Fran
Springfield
Mass
June
Ida Juras
Chicopee
John M. Noonan
Helen Sagan
Spring Ie
Miss Sagan
Roosevelt Enterprises forms to produce radio and TV shows
Announcement from New York on June 19 reveals Roosevelt Enterprises Inc. formed to package and produce radio and television programs. Billy Roosevelt to serve as president and his brother John Roosevelt, executive vice president, bringing ties to Lee Pharmaceutical Co.
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New York
Roosevelt Enterprises, Inc
Billy Roosevelt
John Roosevelt
The
Lee Pharmacal Co
Britain Moves to Halt Red Aid Shipped Via Hong Kong
Britain moves to stop war materials reaching China through Hong Kong with tighter export controls. Sir Hartley Shawcross announces complete licensing restrictions on shipments to China and a system to bar strategic goods, amid Western criticism and U S interest.
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Britain
Hong Kong
London
China
Washington
Hartley Shawcross
Gmvars
Next
Shawcross
House of the
United States
United Kingdom
Longer Credit On Autos TV and Radio Okayed
The Senate banking committee voted to limit price rollbacks to the January February level, undermining future cuts. House committee relaxed credit restrictions on autos TV radio appliances and home repairs drawing protests from Price Stabilizer DiSalle and others. Maybank argued relief would spur production and curb inflation as committees push to extend the defense production act beyond June 30.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Congress
House Banking Committee
Pogram
Er Johnston
Bsews
Michael V. DiSalle
Tegar
Canols
Maybank
Dsc
Banking Committee
Senate Committee
First Load Of US Wheat Binds To India Famine Aid
American wheat 336000 bushels loaded on a Liberty ship, the first U S grain cargo bound for famine hit India. Madame Pandit, India's ambassador, accompanies the ship on its departure from Philadelphia as relief efforts begin.
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India
Philadelphia
U. S
Madame Pandit
America
Pandit
Jawaharlal Nebo
CIO
CIO - National Maritime Union
Stgn
Kendall
John Voodees RO
Jacob J. Janita
Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Tov
Shine 0
bane /thain
Johnchester Kennall
Trujan
Jailer Convicted In Lock Up Death
Kenneth P. Heil deputy sheriff was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Samuel Sexton at Raleigh County jail. Witnesses said Sexton, intoxicated, forced entry and was shot by jail officer Hall in what was described as self defense. Sentencing date set later. defense motions await ruling.
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Talelah County
Kenneth P. Heil
Samuel Lewis Sexton
Cunard
Fayette County
Sexton
Raleigh
James Lucas
Hall
HL. McCreery
J.@. Hutchinson
M. M. Ralsten
Ned J. Ragland
Baltimore
Stratchinson
Te Fury
David
Goliath
Owerome Goliath
W. B
Buck) Gilk
Gilkerson
William Edward Newsome
Sumler
Shipping Operators Offer Concessions
New York June 19 The first sign of hope toward ending the four day old east and gulf coast maritime tie up came today when operators offered to make some concessions.
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New York
Gulf Coast
Airline Pilots Strike Ends After Mediation directed halt
In Chicago 900 Air Lines pilots walked out today but the National Mediation Board ordered the AFL AAL pilots to end the walkout. The strike had halted the companys commercial flights and affected military and non military service to Honolulu.
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Chicago
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Bud) Spicer
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Sparkman
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Slat
State Department
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Acheson
Feds
Patrick J. Hurley
Elliot
Bushman
Leon L. Walters
Chicago Zoo
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