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Walter Winchell and J W Murphy linked to Life magazine gossip project with royal ties and future book plans. comments on Ingrid and New Yorker essays. Pop culture quips reference baseball, pistachios, and modern music, with marginal notes on Russia and censorship and showbiz jokes.
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Bridges Perjury Conviction Highlighted in History Notes
The excerpt recalls the Bridges case, noting perjury and conspiracy charges. It references press coverage and ties the outcome to a five year sentence for Harry Bridges while contrasting with democratic rhetoric and wartime victory symbols.
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Bridges Files $500000 Libel Suit Against Prosecutor
Harry Bridges, in San Francisco, sues prosecutor F Joseph Donohue for $500000 claiming libel and slander. He alleges Donohue labeled him a liar and perjurer at a Monday luncheon and accused him of contact with communism and playing a part in a revolution. Donohue disputes the charges.
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Three Spinsters Found Starving in Berks County Home
In New Philadelphia Pennsylvania three elderly sisters aged 70 to 80 were found in an unheated house after likely living without food since Easter. Mary Ryan was unconscious when neighbors entered the home. Elizabeth and Margaret were too weak to be questioned. Elizabeth spoke to a priest about their condition.
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Missing Food Found After Easter Fire at Local House
Father Kerrigan notes sisters regularly donated to the church after a fire left a house empty and food absent since Easter. No meals were found in the burned dwelling.
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