Probe of Fine Associates Begins Federal Grand Jury Hearing
The 23 member Federal grand jury in Scranton is to hear at least 50 witnesses in a probe led by the U S Department of Justice. Investigators seek illegal contributions and expenditures in the Republican primary for U S senator, possible link to organized gambling and income tax evasion by politicians. Three DOJ assistants will present evidence in secrecy, with names kept confidential.
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Associated Pres Scranton
Liverie County
John
Fine
Gover~nor
Joan W. Murphy
Federa Erend
U. S. Department of Justice
U.S
Tf Luzerne Eounty
Richardson Dilworth
Stilton Tees
Pennisylvania
Polilicianse
Jurons
Ame
Geant
Isaiah Matlack
Vincent P.rus 30
George Gallagher
Golden Lax Tablets Promote Health and Appetite
An old advertisement touts Golden Lax Tablets or Vaplets as night aids for appetite and a good day ahead. It claims the product eases distress from gas and removes intestinal poisons gently, restoring a comfortable feeling of health. Sold as a tonic laxative in two strengths.
Burma weighs role if Korea widens into world war
A well informed source says Burma would seek neutrality but risks being drawn into a regional fight with India and China. The government fears Red China influence and would face allied bombing and economic strain if Burma shifts sides or remains neutral amid Korean crisis. The report notes British arms supply could halt, rice exports vital, and internal strife plus potential Fifth Column activity inside Burma. In New York, MLB President Ford Frick rejected the Giants protest over a Saturday Philadelphia game.
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United Nations
Kore
Burma
China
India
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Aii
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Counix
Mellon Takes Charge of State Defense Setup
Harrisburg Aug 1 Pitts burgh financier and World War II statecraft director is named to head the Commonwealth's military and civil defense preparations. Richard Mellon, 81, appointed by Gov James H Duff over the weekend to head the defense setup with intimate knowledge of security problems from his finance and industry ties. He is president of Mellon National Bank and a director of major industrial firms.
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Vincent A. Carroll
Philadelphis
Duffil Mellon
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Mellon
Melton National Bank
Pittsburgh
Seek to Revoke Bail of 11 Red Leaders
Government prosecutors move to revoke bail for 11 top Red leaders still free, citing urgency of locating defectives. Saypol cites FBI reports and current case status. Bridges case noted. National Geographic cites 16 million lightning storms annually.
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Widovit
Trong
Saypol
FBI
Justice Department
Washington
San Francisco
Judes
Harry Bridges
Ailasia
Bridges
Egg market steady in New York wholesale trade
Egg prices remained steady as two days of receipts totaled 18 850. Whites showed heavyweights at 50 to 51 for fancy and 41 to 30 for other sizes. Browns ranged 52 for extra fancy heavyweights and 46 to 49 for large to mediums with pullets at 30 and peewees 31. In Washington, Truman has no out of town speaking plans, per the White House, despite weekend talk of Pennsylvania campaigns.
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Washington
White House
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Truman
Charles G. Ross
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