Hungarians Convicted in Mindszenty Conspiracy Case
A workers' court in Budapest convicts 13 persons of black market money deals linked to a political conspiracy with Cardinal Mindszenty and sentences them to prison. The judge also addresses pre-trial confessions and repudiations amid Hungary Vatican tensions.
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Associated Press
Budapest
Hungary
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
Matyas Rakosi
Vatican
Danube
Cardinal Mindszenty
Msgr
Imre Boka
Msgr. Boka
Gabor Horvath
Paul Esterhazy
Horvath
Estherhazy
Pal Biro
Georgy Nagy
Sigmond Deutsch
Ede Kukesz
Victory Dukesz
Pal Csonka
Mrsgr. Jozself
Model home open all day for inspection by public
The model home erected by J. M. Baker at 1722 Twelfth Avenue East will be open all day for public inspection today. A representative will be on hand to show visitors through the dwelling and its modern improvements.
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J. M. Baker
Twelfth Avenue East
Public Sale Slated For Starkey Place
A public sale of farm equipment and personal property of the late J. M. Sandy will be conducted by R. Clyde Wellden Auction Co. of Athens on the Loyd farm, the Walter Starkey place, four miles north of Decatur and one mile west of Highway 31. The sale starts at 10 30 A M Wednesday.
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J. M. Sandy
R. Clyde Wellden
Forgacs Receives 18 Months and Fine in Hungary
Under Hungarian law a workers court may not be appealed while Cardinal Mindszenty seeks a reduced sentence and the prosecution argues life imprisonment is too light. The defendant count fell from 15 to 13 due to illness. Trials for banker Divardat Wydler and broker Sandor Foldes are scheduled later.
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Cardinal Mindszenty
People's Court
Divardat Wydler
Sandor Foldes
Dragonfly Reaches 60 MPH Flight Speed
A dragonfly is observed achieving air speeds of 60 miles per hour. This note highlights its rapid wingbeats and exceptional maneuverability in open air environments.
Legislator Proposes Prison Reform Ideas At Alabama Meeting
Alabama lawmaker Rep. Paul Meeks urged prison reforms citing low guard education and reliance on force. He shared recommendations from Aus tin H. MacCormich including banning gambling and money among prisoners, strict segregation by habit and sentence, improved guard staffing and uniforms, and enhanced rehabilitation efforts.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Paul Meeks
Jefferson
Birmingham
Joint Legislative Council
Hallie Farmer
Montevallo
Mervyn Sterne
Austin H. MacCormich
Osborne Foundation
New York
N.Y
Meeks
Kilby
Jefferson County
J. C McGough
Fayette
Commissioners Court
Fayette County
Cona Garrett, Jr
Grove Hill
Association of
John Graves
Julian Adler
State Training School For Girls
Children’s Bureau
Wright Sees States' Rights Party Growing Stronger
MOBILE ALABAMA March 5 The states' rights Democratic ticket led by Gov Fielding L Wright of Mississippi claims widening rift with national Democrats. Wright touring Mobile with his wife cites administration antics as driving a split, predicts no harmony while Truman pushes civil rights. An election looming may boost the movement.
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Mobile
Ala
Fielding L. Wright
Mississippi
Wright
States’ Rights Democratic Party
National Democratic
Washington
Bellingrath Gardens
Azalea Trail
Peach grower and churchman A J Evans dies at 74
A J Evans, 74, a prominent peach grower and churchman from Fort Valley Georgia, died in his sleep at his home after feeling ill earlier in the day. He was a well known figure in national market circles and had been active at his office briefly yesterday.
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Fort Valley
Uup
A. J. Evans
Boys Club Reopens Tuesday After Repairs and Paint
Red Shield Boys club, run by Capt. John Sipe, resumes Tuesday after two weeks of painting and plastering. The opening signals the start of a single elimination junior tournament and a double elimination senior league, with games set for Tuesday to Thursday evenings.
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Red Shield
John Sipe
Salvation Army
Capt. Sipe
Jack McDonald
Decatur
wNew
Treasure His Award Pick Treasure His Award Pick
Hollywood previews the five top contenders for the best picture Oscar with Hamlet Johnny Belinda The Red Shoes The Snake Pit and Treasure of the Sierra Madre. The writer endorses Treasure as the pick but notes the Academy's unpredictable nature.
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Shakespeare
Johnny Belinda
Jane Wyman
Lew Ayres
Bob Thomas
Red Shoes
Olivia DeHavilland
Sierra Madre
John Huston
Walter Huston
Humphrey Bogart
Tim Holt
Academy
Club reports library at forty to fifty volumes and growing
The club notes a library of 40 to 50 volumes with a need for more books. Membership sits around 300 with ages eight to eighteen eligible. Daily attendance averages 100. Hours are 3 30 to 9 P M weekdays and 10 A M to 4 P M Saturdays. A 120 boy basketball tourney will be held followed by a banquet for winners and team captains. There is painting, a cleaned shower room, new wiring, and pending lockers for the shower area.
January Brings Coldest Temperatures. Snow Deepens in February
The report notes January delivers the coldest temperatures across the United States while February brings deeper snowfall in many regions. Weather patterns show a shift from extreme cold to heavier snow through late winter.
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United States
Foster Named Chairman for Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner
Birmingham attorney John S. Foster was named chair of the Jefferson Jackson Day rally in Birmingham on April 12. The $15-a-plate dinner will raise funds for the national Democratic Party with Vice President Alben Barkley set to speak.
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Birmingham
Ala
John S. Foster
Alben Barkley
Democratic Party
Foster
Herbert Meighan
Gadsden
Democratic Finance
di- Tettor
Aldramna
Meighan
Foster Morday
Jefferson County
Meignan
Tutwiler
Gessner T. McCorvey
Mobile
Marion Rushton
Rushton
McCorvey
Democratic Party of
Alabama
Lister
Hill
Jonn J. Sparkman
James E. Folsom
Lennard Thomas
Montgomery
Colonial territory covers up to a quarter of the globe
The article notes that from 20 to 25 percent of the world’s land surface is designated as colonial territory. It discusses the scope of colonial holdings and the geographic breadth of imperial control during the period.
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Globe
Southeast Asia Houses Nearly Half of World Population
A large share of humanity resides in Southeastern Asia, with estimates indicating close to fifty percent of people living in the region. Population concentration reflects dense urban areas and rapid demographic growth across multiple countries.
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Southeastern Asia
Alabama factory jobs fall for third straight month in January
Alabama Industrial Relations Department reports January manufacturing employment at 223,700, down 7,000 from December and 5,000 year over year. Durable goods shed 700, textiles cut 1,000, while transportation equipment rose 600. Primary metals gained 200 amid mixed sector shifts.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
State Industrial Relations Department
Decker
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