Costello Protests Use Of Wiretap Recordings
Frank Costello, appearing before a senate crime probe, defended using wiretap transcriptions while denying legal overreach. He faced perjury threats over answers and questioned his finances and leadership of underworld operations, in a New York hearing room crowded with cameras and officials.
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Buying Eases Market Loss
The New York stock market opened lower but trading support halted the early decline. The index extended losses to over a dollar but buying activity soon steadied the market and even reversed some losses. Notable losers included Union Pacific, Nickel Plate, Gulf Oil, Paramount Pictures, Mott Copper, Homestake Mining, American Dynamite, General Electric, International Paper, Sears, Boeing, and Douglas Aircraft. Gains appeared in Zenith Radio, Radio Corp., Chrysler, International Telephone, American Woolen, and Missouri Pacific preferred.
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International Paper
Sears
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Zenith Radio
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Chrysler
International Telephone
American Woolen
Missouri Pacific
Patrols Enter Seoul as Red Withdrawal Presses On
Five United Nations patrols from the Republic of Korea entered Seoul, raising the flag with ROK First Division troops. An army spokesman said no opposition was met and a lapse before further details. Gen Park Sun Yup voiced relief at the city’s return to control amid ongoing front withdrawals.
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Big Business to Oppose Gov Labor Compromise
Washington with industry leaders opposing the government labor compromise for a revised wage stabilization board. Government plans include mobilization measures while unions withdraw from mobilization agencies. Industry fears a tri partite board could curb wage decisions and trigger more strikes.
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McCarthy Urges Rapid Arms Build-Up to Counter Soviet Threat
Senator Joseph McCarthy warned that the United States must help Western Europe and Nationalist China against Communist forces and argued the Soviets could be deterred only if guided missiles and stronger air defenses were ready. He condemned Truman’s policies, blamed Acheson and Lattimore for failings, and said limited time remains to reman Western Europe before Soviet forces strike.
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Dud Bomb Found Near MacArthur's Office
A World War II era aerial bomb was uncovered today within 100 yards of General MacArthur's office area. It was the second bomb found in the same vicinity as workers building a hotel and an office building reported the site.
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Dapper Bandit Strikes Jewelry Store Again in New York
A suede-gloved thief returned to Schlumberger on the East Side and robbed the shop of gems. In the Feb 16 visit he took 40,000 in stones after a 45 minute search. Yesterday he entered unannounced and grabbed 160,000 in gems plus 55,000 from a customer, leaving other valuables untouched.
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Browder Freed as Court Clears Contempt Charge
Federal Judge F Dickinson Letts acquits Earl Browder of contempt of Congress after ruling the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee failed to compel answers. Browder, once a leading Communist, walked free, ending a trial that could have sent him to jail. The judge found no proven obstruction or overruled objections by Browder.
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Hoey Reopens Hearings On Influence Peddlers
Senator Hoey bids anew at influence peddling in defense contracts as his senate expenditures committee questions officials from the General Services Administration and the munitions board. The inquiry recalls the 1949 five percenter probe that led to convictions and resignations, including Gen. Alden H. Waitt.
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Last Minute Talks Try To Avert Textile Walkouts
Negotiations continued across several mills as unions and management sought a nationwide textile workers strike set to begin at midnight. A 12 percent general raise with cost of living escalator was discussed, while Dan River Mills and Erwin Mills showed limited progress and strike votes loomed at several plants.
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Tax returns face closer checks for high incomes
Washington reports that about 1 in 12 individual returns in the under 25 000 bracket will be examined to ensure proper payment while those over 25 000 face higher odds. Public policy details disclosed to the House Appropriations Committee show audit rates by income and the plan to audit big bracket returns biennially. All returns are scanned for mathematical errors.
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Senator Vandenberg in serious condition in Grand Rapids
Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg, 66, is reported weakening rapidly in Grand Rapids as his physicians say his condition continues to worsen after a relapse on February 26. The Republican foreign policy leader remains in critical care amid ongoing efforts to stabilize his health.
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