Convicts Silent On Riot At Alcatraz Prison
Federal prosecutors move to indict surviving rioters in the Alcatraz mutiny after three days of confinement. Wardon Johnston says inmates refuse to talk as investigators pursue murder charges against leading suspects Sam Shockley Miran Thompson and Clarence Carnes. A federal grand jury is expected to convene May 15 for indictments.
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San Francisco
U.ri—Fr
Savage Alcatray
Wardon
James A. Johnston
Franke J, Hennessy
Johnston
Sam Shockley
Oklahoma Bank
Miran Adgar Thompson
Amarillo
Texas
Clarence Carnes
Oklahoma
Louis Pleish
Detroit “Purple Gang
Pleish
Jupiter
Bernard Coy
7 Guard
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Fight promoter Jimmy Johnston dies suddenly in New York
James J. Jimmy Johnston, a noted fight promoter, died today in New York from a heart ailment aggravated by a proposed boxing match he planned to promote. The sudden death ends a long career in the boxing world and stunned associates.
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New York
Wr—James
J. Jimmy Johnston
On Your Dial Tuesday Schedule Highlights
Television and radio guide items list musicians hosts and programs for the evening. Notable segments include Crosby and Molly appearances, various music and news blocks, sports updates, and dance/arts features across stations KFAC KGO KER KQWT and others with times around 7 to 8 PM.
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Bum Crosby
Molly
Armstrong Y i
Erin
O'Neill
HBF
Masta
Air Regen S
Juicy Backe
Renee Fricott
KGO
Darie Venture
Herne Hette
Melaly Kercait
Mellow
Baty Wills Ker Sports
Kqwtuse
Ove
CPO
Cal Mines
Irish Leader Near Death In Hunger Strike Protest
In Belfast prison the Irish Republican leader David Fleming lies near death after 17 days of hunger and thirst protesting political rather than criminal prisoner treatment. Fellow prisoner Sean Mc Caughy risks a similar fate as doctors warn of imminent death without nourishment. Parliament members sought access to Fleming but Prime Minister Basil Brooke refused the request.
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Belfast
David Fleming
Hor Qn
Nang
Apeli
Sean McCaughy
Louth
McCaughy
Muather UA
Maryborough
Dublin
Tvishinin
Eien McCaughy
Fleming
Primy
Sir Basil Brooke
Basil
Vehole
Northern Ireland
Flaming
Planing
Yosemite Concession Controversy In 1940s Park Deal
A 1945 report details a concession arrangement at Yosemite National Park valued near eight million dollars, with payments routed through the interior department under a 1938 contract signed by Wilbur and Don Tre sictler. Rep Rooney questioned the fairness of revenue sharing and potential government loss.
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USA
Yosemite Park
Carey
Yosemite National Park
Hay Lyman Wilbur
Lelind Stanford University
Don Tresictler
Fens
Interior Department
John J. Rooney
Newton B. Drury
National Pack Service
Rooney
Orchestra Leads City Concert as Hawes Guests
The Qrchestra performs with guest Hawes in a Boone venue, showcasing a diverse program. Hawes joins conductor Pew for a collaborative finale as residents attend the seasonal concert.
Local Egg Market Price Listing From Poultry Producers
Market notes show Tasteys egg quotations from the Poultry Producers of Content Calton and Larje. Price small eggs listed at 35 cents, 95 cent? figures unclear. San Francisco dairy market data appears with mixed abbreviations and unclear items including CHES and Koure.
Fruits and Livestock Prices From California and Washington Markets
A scanned market listing shows fruits vegetables and livestock with prices and origin notes. Items include apples from Washington and California, strawberries, pineapples, cucumbers, potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, and various greens. Livestock prices for cows, dairy cows, and hogs are listed with unit yields and regional references such as San Francisco and Kl amath.
Inspectors Probe Painting Contractors Pay Rates
The Wage and Hour Division will investigate rates paid by painting contractors in Alameda and Santa Costa counties after complaints that some pay as low as 82 an hour while the legally approved rate is 1.76 per hour. The Wage Adjustment Board approved the 1.735 rate in Washington in January. Violations may trigger penalties including income tax disallowances.
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Department of Tabor
Alameda
Sarta Costa
William A. Rabenek
Allomey
10Th
Pacific Electric Wins California Railroad Commission Ruling
Pacific Electric Railway of Los Angeles secured approval to replace motor coaches over ten years old and wooden bodied cars, following a commission order. The ruling clears the company to fulfill mandated equipment upgrades in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Pacific Electric Railway Company of
Los Angeles
California ‘Rail+ road Commission
Pilots to Strike Tonight Over Wage Demands at TWA
About 1000 pilots and co pilots of Transcontinental and Western Air plan a midnight walkout on a 28000 mile network. APL chief Behncke said only an emergency fact finding board under the Railway Labor Act could avert the strike.
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Chicago
U.ri
Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc
Constellation
David Behneke
Airling Pilots — Association
APL
Union Ly
Behncke
TWA
National Mediation Board
Army Launches Reenlistment Offer For Veterans
The Army announces a reenlistment program allowing veterans who served at their highest discharge grade to reenter. Lt. Cass says 378 job types are available from welder to marine engineer with ranks up to technical sergeant based on experience. Reenlistment office opens daily 8:30 am to 5:30 pm at San Leandro recruiting office.
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Roger L
Ban Leandro
San Leandro
Cass
Army
Sr Hfl
Hollywood figure endorses Brown for Attorney General
District Attorney Edmund G. Brown receives endorsement from the Hollywood Independent Citizens Committee of Arts Sciences and Professions. The executive committee includes prominent Southern California film industry figures like James Roosevelt. Brown is campaigning through the valley communities in California.
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Edmund G. Brown
Hollywood Independent Citizens Committee of Arts, Sciences and Professions
San Franisco
HICCA
Miotion Picture
California
Hollywood
James Rooseveld
Brown
Death Notice for Julia Gloria Cardoza in Hayward
Julia Gloria Cardoza of Hayward California wife of the late Serafina Cardoza mother of Tony Cardoza Minnie Martin Rose Bobelo Della Costella Frank Gould Bets Joseph and others aged seventy seven native of Hall Mastif Funeral Thursday May 1 1946 at 9 00 AM from Surensant Bros Chapel Hayward to Santa Clara Cemetery. Rosary services Wednesday evening at 8 00 PM. Burial in Juuly Ghost Cemetery Cantonville California.
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Med—Cardoza
Hayward
Julia Gloria
UTAC
Brrent
Serafina Cardoza
Tony Ard Serafing Cardo
Minnie Martin
Rose Bobelo
Della Costella
Hayavert Navy
Mendonga
Prances Furtado
Oakland
Joe Cardoza
Steler
Frank Gould
San Wit Dirra
Bete Joseph
Acandenidren
Urap.ec
Council No
SPSL
Hall Mastif
Surensant Bros. Chapel
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Cal
WDD
Alt Sainte Cheve
Wencing
Cantoville
Cyilis
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