Hearst Heirs Share Bulk of Estate in Late Publisher Will
The will of William Randolph Hearst filed for probate discloses a vast estate share given to religious charitable literary scientific and educational causes. Hearst left more than 53 million shares of Hearst Corporation stock valued about 6 million and 100 shares of common stock, plus 1.5 million dollars to his widow to cover taxes. The bulk of the remainder funds museums universities and charitable groups, with Marion Davies named in a codicil as recipient of Hearst’s San Francisco home furnishings. Hearst died at his home after age related ailments and was flown to San Francisco for funeral services.
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New York Daily Mirror
Theing Herald-Express
Stock Market Holding Firm in Midday Trading
Stock prices showed firmness around mid-session led by a strong chemicals section. Volume was light with 480000 shares traded in two hours vs 460000 yesterday. Monsanto Chemical rose 2 to 101, American Iated 11-2 to 126 1-4, Mathieson Chemical up 1-2 to 44, Dow Chemical 112 1-4.
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Meat Prices Forecast Rise This Month
The office of Price Stabilization plans higher pork and beef ceilings with further rollbacks and a 6.8 percent retail price shift. Defense Mobilizer Charles E. cites upcoming changes as eggs and other food costs respond to new law and OPS discussions.
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Death of Brooklyn Hermit Reveals Half Million Fortune
In Brooklyn a 73 year old recluse died on the street with only seven dollars in room rent. Police found stocks 145 in 60 firms along with bank receipts and deeds totaling about 500000. He traced a family line to a millionaire uncle and built a fortune by frugality starting in 1933.
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Iran presents three point oil ultimatum to Britain
Iran hands Britain a three point ultimatum demanding acceptance of terms on oil profits and nationalization. Negotiators Stokes and Fatemi report talks continue with no agreement, insisting Britain must accept Iran’s three points before any progress.
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Birth of a Unified Korea Celebrated in Seoul Parade
In Seoul, thousands of Koreans joined a bannered march and cheers for a unified Korea while United Nations flags waved. General Ridgway and President Rhee stressed the alliance with the United States and United Nations as the city marked the day with orderly, noisy demonstrations across the capital.
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Truman Aide May Reply To Charges
Sen. McCarran says former White House adviser Currie McCarran heads a security subcommittee. Miss Bentley accuses Currie and another man of spying for Communists while serving under Roosevelt and later in the Colombian government. The probe focuses on the Institute of Pacific Relations and alleged Communist influence.
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Communists Receive Written Copy at Korean Armistice Talks
United Nations proposes a two man subcommittee to select a buffer zone location as talks proceed. Communists acknowledge some impact from Allied air and naval bombardments and are invited to respond to the written copy with a session set for Thursday. Vice Admiral Joy rejects a protest over alleged violations of Kaesong neutrality at Kaesong and notes no advance notice was given for white vehicle markings.
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Truman Signals 1952 Candidacy Intake Amid Party Tensions
President Truman shows signs of preparing for a 1952 bid as Senate Democrats weigh loyalty versus a break with him. He defends his policy record, criticizes McCarthyism, and faces mixed reactions from Southern Democrats while addressing the American Legion and urging unity against anti-Communist hysteria.
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82nd Airborne rushes reinforcements in Carolina war games
At Fort Bragg North Carolina the 82nd Airborne Division and tank units reinforced infantry to seize a ridge overlooking the Aggressor position in a simulated battle. Night movement and 9mm and other fire disrupted an inbound reinforced battalion as U.S. forces sought control of the high ground amid heavy air strikes.
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Retaliation Planned In Oatis Case
The United States plans to bar Czech commercial planes from flying over the American Zone of Germany in retaliation for the imprisonment of American journalist William N. Oatis on spy charges. The House passed a trade cut 363 to 1, sending the measure to the Senate, with action not expected soon.
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Associated Press
Allies Press On In Third KPA Hill Battle Near Kansong
UN forces fight fanatic Communist defenders on the third hill dominating the eastern Korean front. Two hills west of Kansong had fallen, with the third captured in three weeks. Allies moved 600 yards up the hill in 10 hours and renewed dawn assaults. Skirmishes occurred near Kaesong as B 29s bombed Pyongyang and Wonsan endured daily bombardment.
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Death Row Prisoner Escapes Chicago Jail
Harry Williams, a 6 foot 3 inch Black man on death row, escaped Cook County jail after fatally beating guard George Tirley with a pipe. Armed with a stolen shotgun, Williams fled to elevated tracks, evaded pursuit, and reportedly may not be taken alive. A patrolman fired at him near the jail but contact unclear.
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AFL Calls Special Assembly Session
The AFL requests a special assembly session as delegates from whites and Negro attendees converge for the convention. Salaries for convention delegates are among the lowest in the 48 states.
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Weather report with temperatures and notes
A brief forecast notes a low tonight near 70 degrees and a high tomorrow around 94. The day’s high is reported as 96 with an overnight low near 68 to 70 degrees.
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