High Court Protection for Accused and Top Officials’ Pay Debate
The Supreme Court upheld the innocent-until-proven-guilty principle with emphasis on prompt magistrate appearance and right to counsel. Justices dissent warned against expanding the rule. Budget Director Webb urged higher pay for top officials, suggesting $150,000 for the president and real expense accounts. President Truman pressed Congress for St Lawrence Seaway funding and rejected New York Ontario hydro plans.
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Fire and Costa Rica turmoil loom in headlines
Fire disasters in Chicago at the Victoria and Hubbard hotels claim five lives and injure eleven as 187 flee. Costa Rica conflict sparks Western Hemisphere debate under the Rio Pact with possible U.S. or allied aid. NEA proposes a national college scholarship program funding 100 million dollars annual start for about 250,000 top graduates with no federal student control.
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Astronomers Track Possible New Minor Planet 1948 AA
Scientists report a likely minor planet designated 1948 AA may be a new object or a returning old timer. It is on a trajectory that could bring it within 140 million miles of Earth, with another close approach planned for July 1949 as researchers study its origin among about 1,500 known minor planets believed to be remnants of shattered bodies.
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Jesus
God
Bill Turner
Hernando de Soto
Chambers of Commerce
Douglas Silver
Chamber of Commerce
Broadway
New York
Merchandise Mart
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Navy unveils 88 pound self starter for jet and turboprop engines
The Navy introduces a compact 88 pound self starter usable on fighters and bombers. It uses a gas turbine powered by fuel from the aircraft and can run air conditioning pressurization heating de icing and other onboard systems. Two versions were developed by Air Research Manufacturing Company after three and a half years of work and two million dollars.
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Sign of the Times Army finds birthplace shapes strength
Army study by Harvard anthropology academics links geography to muscular build among men. New Englanders show strong builds, South Atlantic males weakest, Pacific states yield well balanced fat and muscle, mountain states range from medium fat to very fat, West north central leaner with muscular peers, and south central west sections show stronger musculature than eastern neighbors.
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Dawn of Christ Birth Reflected In World Under Roman Rule
A 1949 reflection situates Jesus birth as turning point amid Roman military rule. It recalls Palestine under occupation, executions, temple life, and sects like Sadducees and Pharisees, contrasting official leadership with devout common folk and Mary’s place among them.
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Washington Digest Now He Loafs in Florida
In Fort Pierce Florida a writer reflects on life by the Indian River mixing fishingtips with local lore and a peek at the chamber of commerce in a relaxed coastal scene. He recalls Fort Pierce’s Civil War role and its wartime amphibious training base.
First Aid to the Ailing House Care Advice
A reader asks how to preserve natural wicker after removing paint and how to clean waxed wormy chestnut. The remedies advise turpentine to remove paint remover residues, spar or quick drying varnish for protection, or clear lacquer for a lighter finish, plus cleaning wax with wax cleaners or turpentine followed by paste wax.
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