Novotny Ordered Czech Presidency after Zapotocky Death
Antonin Novotny, once a Prague newspaper seller, was elected president of Red Czechoslovakia today succeeding the late Antonin Zapotocky. The 53 year old party boss also became party secretary, with the ceremony marked by a cannon salute at Hrdoany castle and a hand raised in a unanimous vote. He took the oath amid imperial hall tradition as Soviet leader Voroshilov welcomed him.
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Ex Millionaire Raklios Dies Destitute in Chicago
John Raklios aged 80, once a 30 restaurant baron with a four million dollar fortune, died destitute in a Cook County hospital. He emigrated from Pagrotis Greece in 1897 with six dollars, built wealth, then fell on hard times after the depression, leaving his wife Mary Ann to live on a 122 dollar monthly pension. He died of bronchial pneumonia and heart disease in Ward 35.
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Tear gas held up New York gem seller in Detroit robbery
A 20 to 22 year old man gasped diamond merchant Max Monderer at the Metropolitan Building lobby in Detroit then fled with a satchel of wholesale diamonds valued at 500000. Monderer pursued but lost the thief in traffic as police and witnesses chased a blue Ford car.
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Cornbein
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Novotny rises in Czechoslovak Communist leadership
The text traceskl We note Novotny, son of a brick layer, joins the Communist party at 17 and rises from Prague district secretary to general secretary of the party for Prague, then to the national central committee member and finally to first secretary of the Czech Communist Party. His trajectory spans prewar underground activity, wartime imprisonment, and postwar leadership.
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Athem
Novotny
Communist Party
Prague
Traffic Tie Ups Hit At Truck Conclave
Sidney R. Marks of Somerville, mass, head of the New England Shipper Motor Carrier Conference, warns Hartford that Connecticut city traffic slows freight movement. He cites high freighting costs and old fashioned road facilities, proposing steps to reduce delays. About 100 delegates, including 400 general commodity carriers and shippers, discuss strategies.
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Sidney R. Marks
Somerville
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New England Shipper Motor Carrier Conference
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Adlai to Confer With Pineau and Dulles in Chicago
Secretary Dulles will speak in Chicago with Adlai E. Stevenson accompanying him as Democratic NATO consultant. Stevenson to meet French Foreign Minister Christian Pineau and discuss Tunisia arms talks and NATO strengthening amid broader consultative role. Standard gauge railroad service over the entire line from Brisbane. Freemantle is planned in Australia.
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Eisenhower to Speak in Cleveland on National Security
President Eisenhower will deliver the third in a series of nationwide chins up talks from Cleveland Public Auditorium next Tuesday at 9 p.m. The 30 minute speech, introduced by George M Humprhey, will stress international cooperation in national security as Russia advances in missiles and space weapons. Hagerty announced plans and noted Eisenhower will return to Washington from Augusta on Thursday.
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Television networks plan simultaneous release of event
CBS and ABC television networks will carry the event at delivery time and 10 30 p m respectively. NBC will air filmed coverage at 11 p m with NBC TV plans for a late telecast.
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