Controversy Rises Over McCarthy Allegations on State Dept Spy
Washington controversy erupts as Senator McCarthy accuses the State Department of harboring a top Soviet spy. A general foreign relations panel led by Senator Tyd investigates Communist infiltration in State jobs, with a named individual allegedly connected to espionage cases.
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State Department
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Russia
Department
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Tyd
D-Ma
Young Thailand King Returns After Four-Year Absence
King Rama IX, in a newly acquired uniform, returned to Bangkok after nearly four years abroad. Crowds of over half a million cheered as the monarch arrived aboard the HMS Sri Ayudhya and began a day of pomp from the river to royal pomp at the palace.
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Thailand
Absenée
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Selandia
Switzerland
Phumpiphon Adulet
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Forpa
Rangsit
Geolfry Thompson
U. S
Edwin F. Stanton
Pibul Song' Gram
Wes
Oval Palace
Sirikit
Hezent
Rhambai
Pradjadjipek
Georgia educator named head of North Georgia Vocational School
Herbert C Carlton of the Georgia State Department of Education was named president of the North Georgia Vocational School at Clarkesville, succeeding Charles R. Clegg who was elected president of Young Harris College Corton and Acusian State Director of Trade and Industrial Education for six years.
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Herbert C Carlton
State Department of Education
Charles R. Clegg
North Georgia Vocational School
Clarkesville
Clegg
Young Harris Collese Corton
Acusian
Death to Leopold Protests Sweep Belgium in King Return
In Brussels a massive worker march demanding abdication turned violent as streetcars were burned and traffic halted. Socialist leaders warned Leopold II’s return would deepen national rifts with Walloons backing his foes and a countrywide general strike spreading from the capital.
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Joseph E. Dynan
Brussels
Belgium
Leopold
Leopold II
Socialist Party
Buny
Paul Henri Spank
Anti. Leopold
Belgiate
Nast
US Forces Lose Voice In Europe
The Voice of the American Army in Europe, AFN, was blocked outside Germany after European frequency reassignment. Stations in Munich Frankfurt and Berlin face overlaps with Sofia Sundsvall and other European outlets, hampering U.S. broadcasting to troops and occupation personnel across Europe. Analyses cite Copenhagen Agreement shifts and reallocation to Soviet frequencies.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Europe
CAPN
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France
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U.S
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AEN
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de Bt
Russia
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Sofia
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Sundsvall
Sweden
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Turt
Nice
Berlin
Petrozavodsk
ARN Stuttgart
Oilcinia
California Man Wins Right To Just Rock
California man Joseph Gendas, 57, wins a divorce after claiming his wife Angelina blocks his rocking. He says when he sits in the parlor she sends him to the kitchen, then the porch, and back to the parlor, proving his need for peace to rock where he pleases.
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San Jose
Calif
Joseph Gendasa
Angelina
FHA Funds Drained By Boom Hinders Private Home Building
The FHA tightened control on mortgage approvals as the national housing boom drained federal funds. Regional offices may not issue final commitments without Washington approval, with about 200 million still available for mortgage insurance and full authority to resume regional actions once Congress authorizes new loan terms.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Inq
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Cangrese
Heavy Snowstorm Closes Roads in Northeastern States
Heavy snowfall sweeps the northeastern states crippling transport and communication. Maryland reports drifts five to twelve feet in western areas. The Monocacy River rises about sixteen feet, cresting near the all time high. Snow blankets New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and into New England with rain and sleet following.
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Cumberland
New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
New England
Fantastic Fiber World Opens In City Here
Miss Elva Deitz wraps up a five day fiber and job instruction training for Gotan retail personnel at City Hall. The program, backed by the Chamber of Commerce and Alabama Trade and Industrial Education Service, highlights man made fibers like fiberglass and the evolving labels on dresses.
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Elva Deitz
Gotan
City Hall
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Alabama Trade and Industrial Education Service
Muss Deitz
Eisenhower warns US arms cuts threaten world peace
Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower, speaking at Columbia University, warned that the United States has reduced armaments below reasonable levels while world leaders know this. He urged that disarmament must be combined with guaranteed safety and stronger United Nations policing. He cautioned that Soviet military build up and a possible Russian aggression remain threats to international stability. He outlined a fourfold peace formula: justice, understanding, disarmament, and a UN with real police power.
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Dwight BD
Eisenhower
United States
Europe
Columbia University
Columbia
America
Russia
Suspect admits part in staying of man at residence
KINGSTON TENN A suspect has admitted taking part in the ambush slaying of Rovers N Grant at his home. Investigators say two others were involved including ex convict Leon Luallen who is hospitalized with a bullet wound. A heavy 1941 automobile owned by Buford Roberts was used in the attack. Roberts was questioned and released. Luallen arranged use of the car days before the shooting and investigators plan to file charges against Luallen and the others. Grant, 53, was killed when an apparent car jack ruse lured him outside. He fired three shots from his own gun as he fell. Police have indicated robbery as a possible motive. The third suspect was arrested early today in Knoxville and jailed, Luallen remains hospitalized. The ex convict had been dumped in front of Grant’s home and refused to name his shooter. Continued on page two.
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Westthy
Marvin Siinecipher
Shereff
Leon Lualien
Hospa
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Lualien
Buford Roberts
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Roberts
Lyallen
Stinecipher
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Slinecipher
Knoxville
Sheritf
Luallen
Here
Olye
Easter Story Told in Paintings Starts Today
The Easter narrative unfolds in 14 paintings beginning with the Transfiguration on Easter Sunday. Reproductions prepared by King Features Syndicate accompany a brief biographical sketch of each artist, with the tale fully told across the serial display through Easter Sunday.
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Raphael
King Features Syndicate
Southerners Claim Drop Hike Victory
Senator Russell reported fresh support from four previously absent Southern Democrats as Senate debate over the farm price support bill continued. The conference report, shaping a compromise on potatoes, cotton, and peanuts, faced renewed votes and party-line predictions amid travel and reelection campaigns.
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Edwin B. Harkinson
Washington
Senate
Russell
D-Ga
Cotton
Peanut Ada
Wherry
Nebraska
GOP
Senate House
House
Group In House May Probe KKK Group In House May Probe KKK
The House of American Activities Committee may investigate the Ku Klux Klan this session. Chairman Wood said investigators have compiled information on the Klan and there is a high probability of public hearings. He disclosed the panel is also reviewing Communism in labor unions government espionage and several Fascist groups.
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Washington
House of-American Activities Committee
Wood
D-Ga
House
Secretary Of Navy To Defend Convict In Supreme Court
Navy Secretary Francis P Matthews plans to appeal on behalf of Henry Hawk, convicted in 1936 of a Nebraska murder, hoping the Supreme Court will hear the case. Matthews, Omaha lawyer turned defense chief, says he filed a petition and would appear as a professional duty if granted. He previously argued a Nebraska appeal in 1988 and may argue before the U.S. Supreme Court in the fall if granted.
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Navy
Francis P Matthews
Turdever
Supreme Court
High Court
Nowsmen
Henry Hawk
Nebraska
Matthews
Omaha
Defense Department
Nebraska Supreme Court
U. S Supreme Court
Parliament Member Seeks Coca-Cola Dollar Costs
British Labour MP Barbara Castle asks Food Minister Maurice Webb in the House of Commons for the dollar amount spent on Coca-Cola in Britain. She says she is dollar conscious and opposes spending scarce dollars on a soft drink while British families face shortages.
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London
French National Assembly
Britain
House of Commons
Barbara Castle
Cora- Cole
Maurice Webb
Castle
Peanut Acreage Allotments Set for Houston County
Houston County farmers received peanut allotments totaling 37 799 acres, about a 30.3 percent reduction from last year, with officials awaiting congressional action on a related bill. PMA head Jesse Culbreth said the minimum acreage is set while possibility of Senate action could add ground, aligning Alabama with other states.
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Houston County
Jesse A. Culbreth
County Production and Marketing Administration
Culbreth
Alabama
Fioe
PMA
Washington
Senate
Cutbreth
Department of Agriculture
Houston
Georgia construction up 18 percent in 1949
Georgia construction work last year totaled 331.7 million dollars, up 18 percent from 1948, according to a U S Department of Commerce report. Private homes accounted for 11.4 million dollars of the 1949 building total.
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Atlanta
Georgia
U. S. Department of Commerce
Third Firm Charged In Cold Cure Fight
The FTC charged a third company with deceptive advertising for an antihistamine sold as Kriptin by Whitehall Pharmaceutical Co of New York. The action follows earlier cases against Bristol-Myers Co and Anahis Co Inc, also of New York, alleging sale and deceptive practices in promoting their cold remedy.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission Today
Whitehall Pharmacal Co
New York
FTC
Bristol-Myers Co
Anahis Co., Inc
Sai
Dean Jaggers Wins Too for Oscar Awards
Olivia de Havilland won her second Oscar for The Heiress, joining Bette Davis and Luise Rainer as double winners. Broderick Crawford earned an Oscar after a long Western run, now breaking into serious roles.
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Bette Davis
Luise Rainer
Military building funds move forward in omnibus bill
The committee approved an omnibus appropriations bill totaling 689 million dollars for military construction. It includes new projects for the Air and Navy branches, aiming to start promptly to support air defense and related facilities. The House plans amendments and awaits further action before the next fiscal year.
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Air
Navy
Wealthy visitor death case widens in New Orleans
Three witnesses held for investigation in the death of Frank Dunn a wealthy contractor at a New Year’s Eve party on Bourbon Street. Authorities said Dunn likely died from a knockout-drops overdose after a night at the Latin Quarter Club. Police grilled eight club employees with five released, while Dunn’s companion Tennessee officials planned further probes.
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Poitresses Aid
Nashville
Tesa
Inter
Latin Quarter
Bourbon Street
Schevering
Harry Nd
Williams
Daniels Dewhi
Homicide
Quarter
Frank W. Manning
Siste Revenue Department
Dunn
Fashville
Uartararo
Robert E. Com
Mickey Fines
Tennessee
T. G. Fite
New Ohicago
Eli He Gand
Edward Arneld Seeks U S Senate Victory
Edward Arneld announces candidacy for the United States Senate aiming to unseat incumbent Sheridan Downey. The move comes from actor Edy Sereviata, a Republican, signaling a partisan bid in a high profile race.
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Edward Arneld
US Senate
OOD
Edy Republican Sereviata
Arneld
Post
Sheridan Downey
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