Spy Probers May Ask Lie Detector Tests
House Un-American Activities probes in the Hiss Chambers case consider using lie detector tests on Whittaker Chambers Alger Hiss Donald Chamber and Eunice Lincoln Sayre and Anna Belle Newcomb are to be questioned on return from Paris U N meeting Mundt cites four access points to secret documents and notes a typewriter linked to faxing copies as a lead
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Washington
House
Rep. Mundt
R-Sd
House Un-American Activities Committee
Whittaker Chambers
Ger
Donald
Chambers
Alger Hiss
State Department
U.S
Moscow
Donald Hiss
Mundt
Alter Hiss
Hiss
Eunice Lincoln
Miss Lincoln
Devo
Francis Sayre
Anna Belle Newcomb
Lincoln
Miss Newcomb
Sayre
U. N
United Nations
Miss
Pumpkin Films Shown to Jury in Grand Jury Probe
A House Un American Activities grand jury in New York viewed microfilms titled Pumpkin Films that allegedly show Russian agent related documents stolen from State Department files. Rep. Richard Nixon and federal officials disclosed the joint plan to keep custody with the House while allowing grand jury access.
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New York
Dec
W—-M
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Grand Jury
Whittaker Chambers
Richard Nixon
FSI
Washington
Justice Department
Nixon
John F. X. McGohey
Howe
Howeverr Gon
McGohey
Justices Department
Chambers of Federal
John W. Clancy
Thomas J. Donezon
U.S. Attorney General
State Department
House Committee
Chambers
Westminster
Stacd Fury
FBI
Plesse
Berlin Mayor Calls For Allied Kommandatura Reform
Berlin mayor Ernst Reuter urged Western Allies to reorganize the Allied Kommandatura excluding the Russians and end four power rule. Western govs may meet to discuss a three power setup and streamline Berlin governance, with session planned in the Kommandatura building.
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Berlin
Kommandatura
Ernst Reuter
Nlew
Jus Sarc
Wsuye
Kommandators
U. S
Red Puppet State Looms in Reich
Paris observers believe Russia will sign a separate peace with Germany and establish a puppet East German state. Berlin sources cite the Socialist Unity party hinting the East German state may be announced next spring. Czech officials now in Moscow for discussions on economic matters accompany the wider Soviet satellite move.
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Kingsbury ‘Smith
Paris
INS
Russia
Germany
Berlin
Socialist Unity Party
Moscow
Antonin Zapotocky
Valdimir Clementis
Czechoslovakia
Clementis
Mayors urge $1 billion for public housing program
Washington dispatch reports 500 city officials at an American Municipal Association convention urged Congress to provide at least one billion dollars to build low cost dwellings and spur private construction. They backed the Taft-Ellender-Wagner housing bill and urged extended rent controls for years while researching cheaper production methods.
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U.S. Washington
INS
Congress
Woods
American Municipal Association
Taft-Elsender-Wagner
Auto Plows Into House in Kenosha
In Kenosha Wisconsin early yesterday a car skidded onto the curb and crashed into the Alex Galdabini home. The living room collapsed as sirens echoed and about 100 onlookers gathered while an ambulance evacuated an injured passenger. A tow truck removed the wrecked car. At 7 am a sleepy man identifying as Galdabini asked the police what happened to his home.
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Kenosha
Wis
Alex Galdabini
Trasters
Galdahini
Truman Loses One Electoral Vote in Tennessee
The 48 state electors cast ballots with Truman losing one vote in Tennessee to Thurmond. Final tallies: Truman 303, Dewey 129, Thurmond 39. Elector Preston Parks, pledged to Thurmond, voted for Truman. Parks defended his right to vote freely.
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Washington
Dec
Truman
Tennessee
Thomas E. Dewey
J. Strom Thurmond
Tenenasce
Mr. Truman
Preston Parks
Somerville
Thurmond
Ad ‘Vance
Parks
Tension Eased From A N Parley Evatt Says
Paris dispatch reports Dr Herbert V Evatt president of the United Nations General Assembly said international tension has eased after the 12 weeks session. He noted the fever abated while the assembly adjourned and delegates dispersed. The Security Council alone remained for further meetings as it considers Israel Ceylon and Hyderabad issues along with Korea membership. Russian opposition marked several votes. Evatt warned against new large scale conflicts and hoped to preserve peace in New York next spring.
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Paris
Herbert V. Evatt
United Nations General Assembly
Evatt
Security Council
Republic of Fecce
U N
Korea
Russia
Israel
Ceylon
Hyderabad
India
K Korea
United States
U. N
Palestine
France
Turkey
New York
Greeks to Change Command and Tactics
Ambassador Henry F. Grady said Greece will field a new army high command and tactics to push back Communist guerrillas by mid-summer. A new chief of staff and fresh troops are being sent to the Peloponnesus to clear about 3,000 guerrillas, enabling a northern push. Grady cited steady gains despite border pressure, with 23,000 guerrillas remaining and past two years' 35,000 killed, while economic security remains fragile amid 650,000 refugees.
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Washington
Fins
Grecce
Henry F. Grady
Greece
Grady
Greek Defense Council
Peloponnesus
Comimunists
Albania
Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
West Virginia donations fund gift basket program
Out of city contributors in West Virginia may be eligible for the Lucky Call during the 11th annual WCHS Gazette Gift Basket draw next Saturday night. A name drawn by Federal Judge Ben Moore Sr. will be phoned from anywhere in the state. Entries with a dollar or more help buy food and toys for local children and the needy.
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Charleston
Wchs-Gazette
Ben Moore Sr
West Virginia
Costa Rica Warns Walkout Over Nicaragua Invasion Threat
Costa Rica threatened to walk out of the Western Hemisphere defense pact council unless charges of Nicaraguan invasion are acted on. Ambassador Esquivel issued the ultimatum as Truman reportedly considers the case. Costa Rica also proposes a watchdog commission headed by Panama Canal Zone commander to study the invasion and halt military activity.
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Washington
Costa Rica
Rio de Janeiro
Nicaragua
Marion A. Esquivel
White House
Truman
Alberto Marten
U. S
Panama Canal Zone
Ridgway Morten
Matthew Ridgway
Charles Ross
Newsment
Government Clashes Near Costa Rica Nicaragua Border
San Jose reports a minor skirmish as government forces contact an invading rebel group near the Nicaraguan border. Four rebels are said killed with uncertain captures. The invaders reportedly trained in Nicaragua and seized La Cruz, 30 miles from the frontier, still held by rebels.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Salinas Bay
Nicar Tagua
la Cruz
Plesse
Supreme Court tightens controls on confessions and searches
The Supreme Court ruled to protect defendants rights, invalidating confessions obtained while suspects were illegally detained and requiring swift magistrate review. It also upheld police limits on warrantless searches in emergencies and guaranteed the right to counsel for serious crimes. dissents warned the ruling could empower criminals. The Upshaw case involved a $135 watch theft and a confession obtained after prolonged detention.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Black
Reed
Andrew Upshaw
Abdullah to Rule In Arab Palestine Unifies Trans-Jordan
AMMAN Dec 13 United Parliament endorsed a cabinet plan to proclaim King Abdullah ruler of Arab Palestine under a merger with Trans-Jordan. A Jericho conference plan foresees unification, with Arab League input before formal proclamation. Premier Abu Ruda said unification would occur at the proper time by constitutional means.
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Amman
Trans-Jordan
Abdullah
Arab Palestine
Jericho
Palestine
Trans|Jordan
Arab League
Tawfie Pasha Abu Rhuda
Prize additions for Mary Christmas contest at WCHS show
The Mary Christmas contest at the 11th Annual WCHS Gazette Gift Basket show gains $50 in Capital recordings from Wilson Distributing Co. The prize list, valued beyond $2,000, includes a three day Belmont Plaza stay for two in New York City. Readers are urged to enter with a dollar donation to aid Charleston area needy children.
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Willson Distributing Co
Washington St. E
Belmont Plaza
New York City
the Gazette
Mary Christmas
Charleston
Boosting pay for top officials proposed by Webb
Washington December 3 administration asked Congress to raise top government pay from 15000 to 25000 for Cabinet officers and urged a higher presidential salary. Budget Director James Webb said needs for capable leaders are critical and noted a $190000 figure would be more acceptable than $75000. He also pressed for a realistic expense account and closer alignment of the vice president’s pay with the president. Senator Warren supported substantial increases for both president and vice president.
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Washington
Congress
James E. Webb
Senate Civil Service
Truman
Webb
Lindsay C Warren
Sen. Flanders
Dixie Approves Regional Education Plan
Governors and educators from 14 southern states approved a regional education program focusing on medical dental and veterinary training with emphasis on expanded education for Black students. The plan requires about 1.736 million dollars from legislatures for the first two years and could total 2434 00 annually at full scale after four years. The action followed closed door talks and was hailed as a historic move to lift the south from educational doldrums.
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Savannah
Southern Governors’ Conference
Southern Regional Council of Education
Millard Caldwell
Florida
Preston Lane
Maryland
Stand Scheduled On Yangtze Banks
Chinese authorities report Communist gains near Nanking with infiltration to within 50 miles of the capital and a shrinking Nationalist force. The 12th Army Group is encircled and under heavy pressure while supply lines are being disrupted. Prognosis warns of possible Nationalist fall back to the Yangtze as fronts show renewed combat.
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Nanking
Nationalista
Yangtze River
12Th Army Group
32Th
Musicians Union Welfare Fund Cleared for Resumption
The government approved James C. Petrillo s AFL musicians welfare fund timing a return to record making. A 2 million dollar yearly fund from record sale royalties will pay unemployed musicians for free concerts and sessions. Trusteeship favors Samuel A Rosenbaum, with Rosenbaum not strictly employee representative to comply with Taft Hartley limits.
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Washington
James C. Petrillo
Musicians’ Union
AFL
Tom C. Clark
Labor Department
William S. Tyan
Samuel A.menbaum
Philadelphia Orchestra Assoc
A S Tyson
Clark
Rosenbaum
Petrilio
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