Patience His Virtue Judge Medina Named Man of the Year
New York AP reports Judge Harold Medina, who presided over the year long LA top U.S. Communists trial, chosen as Man of the Year 1949 by Associated Press editors. The court drama began January 17 and ended with defendants sentenced October 21 amid disruptive defense tactics.
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Judge Medina
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API
Harold BR. Medina
U. S
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Judge Medina Faces Contempt Rulings and Notable 1949 Figures
A courtroom profile highlights Judge Medina’s firm bench approach amid contempt sentences and recalls his 1947 federal appointment. The piece also surveys 1949 leaders in politics, labor, science, industry, and culture, naming Truman, Acheson, Murray, Ford, Bush, Merton, and Pinza among others.
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Harr
Truman
Dean Acheson
U. S
Philip Murray
Henry Ford II
Vannevar Bush
Carnegie Institution
Thomas Merton
Ezio Pinza
Democratic Party
Stork Heroic Cop Pandera Directs Traffic Delivery
Washington AP Police officer Clifton J. Pandera directed traffic when a woman pleaded her daughter would deliver any minute. He flagged no taxis available so he called for an ambulance. He arrived at the home as the baby came, guiding the scene with rookie-school calm.
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Washington (Ap
Clifton J. Pandera
Pandera
Pandora
Fix Twin Meters Hit by DC Officials
Washington AP notes the push for twin meters in two spaces faced district pushback over potential double revenue loss if one unit failed. The District Contract Board ruled the manufacturer met specifications and blocked a lower bidder. Officials then rewrote specs to address concerns.
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