Baker Admits Serious Incident in Los Angeles
Los Angeles district attorney William Simpson revealed excerpts from 66-year-old baker Fred Stroble’s confession after his arrest for the murder of six-year-old Linda Joyce Glacoff. Stroble admitted strangling the child and using an axe, then tried to justify the act by claiming intoxication. He had previously fled to Mexico and faced a separate mistreatment charge involving another girl.
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Kidnaped Girl Found Slain in Idaho Town
In Burley Idaho on November 17 Senda Joyce Brignois seven year old girl was found murdered after being kidnapped from a street near her home. Police traced a car but released the driver while continuing the search. the body showed head wounds and was found about 18 hours after the abduction.
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Jess Carlton
Twin Falls
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Willie Willis Describes Sleep Struggles on Saturdays
Willie Willis complains about insomnia on Saturdays due to disturbances in his bedroom he says keep him awake and hinder rest while breakfast approaches.
Copson Fails To Bar Papers At Plot Trial
New York November 17 Federal Judge Sylvester J Ryan ruled that papers taken from Miss Copson s purse by the FBI may be used as evidence against her in the spy case with Valentin Gubitchev The court signaled a possible quashing of one of four counts charging conspiracy to spy for Russia The defense seeks reversal of the ruling on warrantless arrest and the return of the papers but the judge indicated proceedings will continue with the trial adjournment requested by Archibald Palmer likely to seek Court of Appeals review
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Sylvester J. Ryan
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Valentin Gubitchev
Russia
Archibald Palmer
Miss Coplon
Ner
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Court of Appeals
Moss Coolon
Jury Selected for Alger Hiss Perjury Trial
In New York a jury of eight women and four men was chosen to try Alger Hiss on perjury charges. The second trial opened in Federal Court after a July deadlock. Hiss faces accusations of lying about turning over State Department papers to Whitaker Chambers, a former courier for a spy ring.
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Czechs Seize Benes Aides in Crackdown on Opponents
Prague reports 15 teenagers linked to the outlawed National Socialist party were arrested in a Communist drive to crush political foes. Josef David, former parliamentary head, tops the list among those seized. Two Foreign Office officials are also detained amid allegations of anti-government letters.
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Josef David
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Iran’s Shah vows to preserve 3,000 years of independence
Shah of Iran told Secretary Acheson during a U S visit that Iran will maintain independence against all threats from any source. He praised the United States as a great and powerful friend and sought greater American aid to strengthen Iran’s armed forces amid postwar pressures from Russia.
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President to Seek Tax Hike to Balance 1950 Budget
President Truman said the 1950-51 budget would be light and honest and signaled a tax increase to avoid a deficit. He criticized Congress for approving a larger budget than he recommended and discussed economy, debt, and forthcoming legislative messages. He condemned the Mukden arrest of U S Consul General Angus Ward and affirmed Acheson’s stance on not recognizing the Chinese Red regime until Ward is released.
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Truman Rules Out Fact Finding Plan in Coal Crisis
President Truman said he will enforce Taft-Hartley laws in a looming coal dispute but will not appoint a fact finding board as in steel. No national emergency declared. Miners, on a 52 day idle period, returned to work under a three week truce that expires Nov 30.
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Red Forces Edge Closer to Chungking in China
Communist forces push toward Chungking with fighting along the highway east of the city and reports of capturing Tsingchen and advancing from Paoli. Sichuan province loss confirmed as Reds move north and threaten the provisional capital.
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Chingchen
Possible relocation of Chinese capital sparks debate
In Chungking few expect long tenure as capital. Chengtu and Szechwan commerce halt. Kunming, 400 miles southwest, is named as a possible next capital site. Unlike Canton, move affects few foreigners.
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Chengtu
Szechwan
Kunming
Canton
Electric Furnaces Darken Air At Electromet Plant
Charles R. K. Armentrout reports from the Alloy plant of Electro Metallurgical where electric furnaces producing ferro silicon emit the worst smoke as the metal alloy cleanses and purifies molten steel. The feature notes the role of ferro silicon in making steel and hints at industrial pollution concerns.
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Furnace Heat at Steel Plant Demands Manual Stoking
Describes extreme heat from furnaces reaching 6,000 degrees and the dangers to workers. Manual stoking and constant adjustment of furnace charge are required as workers handle raw materials behind tall structures. The piece emphasizes the intense labor and hazardous conditions in steel production.
Want Ad Cancellations Highlight Domestic Pet Listings
Yesterday’s Gazette Want Ads show cancellations for several pets and a finder call. Listings include 12 dogs, 10 collies with prices, and a general plea for good homes. Contact numbers appear for responses and arrangements.
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Three B 29 crash survivors among 21 dead in Stockton air collision
Eighteen fliers were killed last night when two B 29 bombers collided during a training flight from Spokane. Three crewmen parachuted to safety as one plane plunged burning into McDonald Island levee near Stockton nine miles west. The other bomber buried nose to six feet in mud at Rindge Tract. Twenty one men on the planes, seven bodies later found, and two more charred remains reported. A Bermuda Atlantic crash elsewhere adds to the casualties.
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Beating Probe Nears Completion in Charleston
Charleston Police Chief Charles Rey said he hopes to submit a report to Mayor Andrews soon on the Laidley Field beating of Lowell F. Slack by officers during his arrest. Slack, a DuPont employee from South Charleston, faced multiple charges and was arraigned as witnesses continued to be questioned.
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Gazette
Dan Prowse
Charles Gibbs
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Gibbs
Barkley to Wed St Louis Widow at Noon Today
Vice President Barkley arrived in St Louis for a noon wedding to Mrs Carleton S Hadley 38 after a 40 minute plane delay. The ceremony planned at St John s Methodist Church will be witnessed by a small group including newsmen and Barkley aide William Vaughan.
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Carleton S. Hadley
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Marion Neidringhaus
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William Vaughan
Big Typhoon Hammers Guam in Forewarned Night
At Guam a major Pacific typhoon struck amid prior warnings. The island’s population including American service members and civilian workers sheltered in caves and sturdy buildings. Air Force weather in Tokyo reported the storm hit around 4:30 p.m. Guam time with winds near 145 mph.
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Pearl Harbor
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Winter Visits West Virginia Snow Flurries and Cold Wind
A brief winter snap hit West Virginia with snow flurries and subfreezing highs. Charleston area saw six to eight degrees above freezing with gusty winds. Forecasters predicted a warmup and no further snow for the near term. Snow totals reached up to two inches in Terra Alta and surrounding forested counties.
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Charleston
U. S. Weather Bureau
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Terra Alta
Freston County
Hoffman Predicts End of Cold War in Speech
Paul G. Hoffman forecast an end to Soviet aggression if the United States and Western Europe stay united. Speaking to the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce, he said communism's spread has been halted but warned Europe remains vulnerable. He doubted a quick breakthrough and suggested Stalin’s death could shift Russian plans.
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Paul G. Hoffman Tnight
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Russia
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Hoffman
Small Nations Plead For End To Cold War Clash
In a U N debate the Philippines led a chorus of small nations urging the United States and the Soviet Union to halt their antagonistic posturing. They warned against microphoned diplomacy and warned the giants may threaten total war if peace proposals fail. The assembly paused to allow delegates to Flushing Meadow for the Greek Balkan debate as tension rose between East and West.
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Flushing Meadow
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Lopez
Jury Completes Trial For Bridges Perjury Charge
In San Francisco a federal jury was formed to try Harry Bridges for perjury with prosecutors claiming evidence shows Bridges joined the Communist party and served on its central committee under the alias Rossi. Co defendants Henry Schmidt and J R Robertson face related charges as defense argues this is an old inquiry.
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Henry Schmidt
J. R. Robertson
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Vincent Hallinan
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Central Committee
Night Sky and Weather Outlook for Friday Across Regions
Moonrise and visible planets mark the sky with Cassiopeia Orion Venus Jupiter Mars Saturn noted across northern to southern skies. Temperatures hover near freezing with snow flurries and continued cold expected in West Virginia Tennessee Western Pennsylvania Maryland and Virginia with minor changes into Friday.
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