Cardinal Mindszenty Acknowledges Escape Request Denies Conspiracy
In a Budapest court Mindszenty admitted seeking U S aid to escape prison about ten days earlier while denying plans to overthrow Hungary with American help. He pleaded partly guilty to some activities but rejected the indictment’s conclusions. He acknowledged authorship of a letter requesting a car and plane and a $4 000 pilot fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Budapest
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
People's Court
Hunsary
U. S
Gyula Aiapl
Selden Chapin
America
Chapin
Mis‘Flen
Tablet
London
Mindszenty
Seven Navy plane crew missing after search over Inyokern flight
A Navy flight from Alameda with seven aboard seven scientists and crewmen is feared overdue. Comdr A Minavielle pilot and Lt C L Matus co-pilot are among the identified missing, with four hours fuel reported and a widespread rescue effort underway by coast guard and military aircraft from San Francisco to Alameda.
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Inyokern
Calif
Naval Ordnance Test Station
Alameda
Cal
California
W. G. Whitley
San Diego
11Th Naval District
Comdr
A. Minavielle
C. L. Matus
J. L. MacDonald
Navy Base
Myron G. Kellog
Rodney E. Morrin
Joseph A. Vargas
Joann J. McKinley
Hamilton Field
March Air Force Base
Alameda Naval Air Base
Infyokerm
Coast Guard
San Francisco
Willie Willis by Robert Quillen on presidential blame
A Rod Quillen style reflection discusses the burdens of the presidency. The speaker notes the heavy responsibility and constant blame that come with leading, suggesting a skeptical view of the role and its perceived rewards.
Forsaken and Forgotten Children at St Marys Training School
West Virginia runs a half hearted program at St Marys Training School for mentally deficient youths. Superintendent Riggs notes limited staffing and uneven outcomes while 182 boys and girls range from 7 to early 20s endure crowded classes and limited individual attention.
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Charles R. Armentro
Gazette
ST. Marys
West Virginia
Harry R. Riggs
Elila
St. Marys Training School
Frank Wilkin
Bills Seek Creation of State Air Pollution Control Dept
State legislators introduced companion bills to create an air pollution control department under a director with a 7200 dollar annual salary. The measure, backed by civic groups, would empower hearings, enforcement, and pollution elimination equipment, labeling air discharges that harm health or sanitation as a public nuisance.
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John G. Morgan
State Department of Air Pollution Control
Don J. Eddy
Dmonocngalla
Kanawha County
Assoc
West Virginia
Cleanair, Inc
Montgomery
Charleston
League of Women , Voters
State Water Commission
William Woodroe
Air and Streams Assoc
Charles G. Peters
Melton M. Maloney
I. N. Smith
Truman Says Constitutional Power Covers Labor Strikes
President Truman told reporters he can curb nation threatening strikes without an injunction provision in the administration labor bill. He cited constitutional powers used by Washington, Jackson, and Lincoln, while Senate GOP leaders warned the measure faces slim chances in its current form.
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Washington
INS
Truman
Senate Labor Committee
Tobin
Congress
GOP
Clark
Mr. Truman
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Senate
Sen
Morse
Ore
Thomas
Utah
Navy budget cuts slash ships planes and sailors
Navy Secretary Sullivan ordered manpower reduced from 531000 to 501000 and plane strength from 8183 to 7765 while warships fall from 755 to 683 as part of Truman budget cuts. Only 15 major vessels will be inactivated with a net gain of 15 major fighting ships after conversions.
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Washington
INS
Truman
Navy
Sullivan
USAF
Defense Chiefs
Jay
Con
For Sale Ads Highlight Old Time Bargains Across Potomac
An old time sales pitch invites readers to place for sale notices for used goods. Listings show cabinets divans washers and refrigerators with asking prices and contact numbers. The fragment hints at simple classified style from a past era.
President Backs Acheson's Stand on Peace Talks
President Truman said the United States is willing to talk peace with Russia only within the United Nations framework. He kept the door open to East West settlement but urged using the UN to end the cold war, ruling out any more wartime Big Three talks. He supported Acheson in rejecting illegal talks with Stalin and noted he would welcome Stalin to Washington if he visits.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Russia
United Nations
Council of Foreign Ministers
Council
Dean Acheson
Stalin
Acheson
Kingsbury ‘Smith
International News Service
Potsdam
Anyme
Mia True
Tax to Finance State Vet Bonus Still Undecided
The House veterans affairs committee debated financing for a $90 million administration backed veterans bonus. Chairman Bernard Woodyard said the tax source is not yet decided but would be added to the measure before sending it to the finance committee. The bond issue would require financing and, if approved, the proposal would go to voters in 1950. Breif sessions continued as lawmakers kept routine business moving.
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House Veterans Affairs Committee
Bernard Woodyard
Veterans Committee
Nance Committee
Czech Reds Bare New Spy Details
Prague authorities released a statement confirming an unofficial report of mass arrests of people accused of spying for the United States and plotting to overthrow the Communist regime. General Kuttlwassr and 15 others were arrested in December for planning terrorist acts and collecting arms for payment by a Western state. The note also mentioned a trial for 21 soldiers accused of planning to surround the National Ministry and General Staff buildings in a broader anti state putsch. Additional arrests of 60 people in Bratislava and the fate of Kuttlwassr were noted but not fully detailed.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
United States
the Interior
National Defense
Josef Kuttlwassr
Bratislava
Kuttlwassr
Moravia
Tal
Norway Takes Firmer Stand on Allied Pact
In Oslo, Feb. minister Halvard Lange declares Norway will decide its own stance toward joining the North Atlantic alliance. He denounces Norwegian Communists and says Norway must act to protect its interests and prevent war. Sweden seeks neutrality as talks on a Scandinavian defense pact fail.
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Oslo
Norway
Halvard Lanke
Lange
Moscow
Sweden
Denmark
The Gazette Scoreboard Announces High School and College Scores
The Gazette Scoreboard airs on Tuesday and Friday nights in Kanawhs County providing timely high school and college game results. Call 3-7539 or 3-7530 during operation hours for prompt, accurate scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawhs
Gazette
Reactra
Il B
Humber
the Gazette
Wounded GI Identifies Axis Sally in Nazi Broadcast Case
In Washington on February 3, a U S GI Gilbert Lee Hansford testified that Mildred Gillars aka Axis Sally duped him in a Paris hospital into aiding a Nazi propaganda broadcast. He described promise of Red Cross parcels and messages to home, and identified Gillars in court.
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Washington
INS
France
Mildred Gillarsi
Red Cross
Gilbert Lee
Hansford
Miss Gillars
Paris
Cincinnati
Gald
Pentane
Schnell
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Willie Willis
Robert Quillen
Art
Icia
West Virginia Bluebook
Rices
Riggs
Weston
U.S
G.W
Potomac
Youngstown
U. N. Aegis
Broadway
New York
Wall Gt
City Hall
Saya
Amos
D.kanawha
Newton D. Baker Veterans Hospital
Martinsburg
Sens
Beeler
R-Morgan
Bean
D.hardy
Martins
Sally
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