Hurray For The DA In Philadelphia Court
In Philadelphia County Court President Judge Adrian Bonnelly granted District Attorney Allen Spector’s request and sent back to prison two numbers writers freed after only two weeks of a minimum sentence. One had 59 arrests with 14 convictions and the other 48 arrests with 17 convictions. The judge noted Spector’s personal court appearance, a rarity after 51 years in City Hall. Police on the beat wonder about the system as the men faced 30 days to a year but were freed at 14 days.
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Adrian Bonnelly
Allen Spector
Bonnelly
Mr. Spector
City Hall
Wildle House
Lormudlge
Arizona
Navy chief calls for accurate warfront portrayal in media
Rear Admiral Mack urges press to present the modern Navy as educated, hard working, and committed, countering the idea that sailors spend shore leave chasing native girls. He warns that romantically charged war film stereotypes fuel divorce and heartbreak back home, urging balanced coverage to ease personal strains.
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Navy
W. P. Mack
Corry News Roundup Highlights Postwar Crises and Local Events
A busy Corry edition notes national appeals for rationing cereals fats and oils to avert famine, plus Justice Jackson warning against protracted war crimes trials. Local events include Moose group plans, lodge officer elections, Chapin & Sons store opening, a bomb scare on East Pleasant street, and civic honors for Hasty Jones with Dorothy Henry as runner-up.
March 22 History Highlights Across Centuries
On this date in 1765 the Stamp Act passed in the American colonies but faced mob resistance. Other notes reference Jefferson becoming secretary of state in 1790, Roosevelt legalizing 3.2 beer in 1933, Berlin bombing in 1944, Hamburg famine relief in 1946, and MLK Jr. conviction in Montgomery.
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Associated Press
Congress
United States
Thomas Jefferson
America
Franklin Roosevelt
Berlin
Hamburg
Martin Luther King
Montgomery
Ala
Nine Kennedy
Heart Skenian Aan
Lady Dottie the cat joins Hal Boyle in middle age antics
Hal Boyle jokes about his cat Lady Dottie showing sadness moodiness and quirks as she ages. The piece notes her preference for older people, tantrums when fed canned fish, and a playful crush on Boyle, echoing middle aged human behavior.
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New York
Dottie
Harvard
Lady Dottie
Frances
Rover
Elephants and Echoes of Political Ties in 1965
A 1965 memo reveals Rep J Whalley sent teakwood elephants to 100 Republican peers as Christmas mementos from a trip billed as Far East, though bought in New York for campaign purposes. The piece links defense contractors to public opinion and FCC relicensing scrutiny of General Tire's KHJ network.
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Washington
Rep. J. Whalley
Windber
Heinz Rollman
Congress
North Carolina
Rollman
India
Nepal Gift House, Inc
New York
Republican Congressional Committee
Whalley
Federal Communications Commission
General Tire and Rubber Company
U.S
FCC
General Tire
Los Angeles
Economy shows cautious pace as durable goods fall
In New York AP report notes isolated slowdowns in the economy's forward rush. Demand for durable goods dips while housing starts drop, prompting analysts to weigh temporary setbacks against a still-strong five year boom. Rising costs and borrowing may curb expansion while stock declines cool public mood.
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New York
Tm! Office
Budget clash over $50,000 fund to study US Office of Education use
Mrs. Green sought a $50,000 fund to audit Education Department spending. Powell blocked hearings until he could bring it to his full committee. After rounds of wrangling, Rep Friedel set a vote and Mrs Green secured a unanimous approval of the $50,000 fund.
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Edith Green
Adam Clayton Powel
Harlem
Education and Labor Committee
Mrs. Green
U. S. Office of Education
Powell
House Administration Committee
Accounts
Sam Friedel
D-Md
Green
Jim
Adam’ Powell
Friedel
Question on hospital liability for patient injuries in Pennsylvania
A recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling removes hospital immunity from suits for injuries caused by hospital or employee negligence. Plaintiffs must prove that hospital action caused the injury and that the plaintiff was not contributorily negligent. The ruling currently applies to hospitals and leaves uncertain broader applicability to charitable institutions.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Pilal
Pennsylvania
Hypochondria and neurasthenia explained by a physician
A physician discusses hypochondria as an illness obsession and neurasthenia as emotional weakness. He advises family support and professional psychological evaluation to uncover roots and guide treatment. The piece also notes a public health column by Spearing on health topics and a 1906 1907 question program.
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Unehin
Ahd
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William Roehrig
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Ladies Auxiliary of the
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Hasty" Jones
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Fair East
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Far East
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Ike
Farflung
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RKO General, Inc
Yankee Network
RKO General Phonevision Co
Hartford
Conn
Independent Video Theaters, Inc
Southwest
Vamore, Inc
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H & B American Corp
Antenna TV
RKO Pictures, Inc
Aehiehsors Doors Advertising Corp
Frontier Airlines, Inc
Aerojet General Corp
Edward Hebert
D-La
Aerojet
Adam and
Business Mirror
Prienel
Oregon
Colaninir
Sr Coleman
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