Phillies Star GrinnY Hamner Demands Talk Over Gestapo Tactics
Philadelphia second baseman Granny Hamner demanded a meeting with owner Bob Carpenter over private detective scrutiny of players. Carpenter defended using private investigators as common, while Hamner warned the tactic could wreck the pennant bid and said he may seek a trade if pressured. Hamner faced taunts from fans after the incident, dropping to .365 in NL batting. An investigator, Charles Leland of Brandywine, was jailed on firearms charges after Hamner’s report.
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Philadelphia
Granny Hamner
Philadelphia Phillies
Bob Carpenter
Carpenter
Hamner
Phillies
Milwaukee Braves
Granny
Ella
Charles Leland
St. Georges
Del
Brandywine Investigative Agency
Wilmington
William Hagan
Leland
Penny Gets Extension For Payment
U S District Judge Johnson J Hayes granted George T Penny of Greensboro a one year extension to pay federal liabilities. Penny, convicted of income tax evasion for 1945 to 1947, was fined 5000 dollars and placed on two years probation on November 14 1952. He owes about 20000 dollars with 64000 dollars already paid, and back taxes of 34530.78 were computed by the IRS. Pennybung real estate liquidated. attorney Carlisle W Higgins said Penny had paid 25900 dollars from estate sales and had averaged 100 dollars daily payments since the trial.
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Greensboro
U. S
Johnson J. Hayes
George T. Penny
Penny
Rockingham
Internal Revenue Service
Hayes
Carlisle W. Higgins
Winston- Salem
Middle District Court
Pennyburn
Higgins
Uninjured After Three Story Fall in Baltimore
Darlene Emerson fell from a third floor kitchen window onto a concrete sidewalk in Baltimore yesterday. After observation at Franklin Square Hospital she was released home with only minor bruises. The article also notes a separate fact about soil in pasture hosting vast insect and mite populations.
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Baltimore
Darlene Emersom
Franklin Square Hospital
Atomic Scientists Fight Oppenheimer Suspension
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists denounces the government's suspension of Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer's security clearance as a breach of faith. The group added 16 pages in May to discuss the case, citing support from nearly two dozen colleagues and noting Oppenheimer's leadership at the Bulletin and ties to early atomic research. Einstein called the actions a severe blow to safety and trust.
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Chicago
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
Bulletin
Clas
Albert Einstein
Shooting Ruled Death by Own Action at UNC Fraternity
A coroner jury ruled the fatal University of North Carolina fraternity shooting as death by own action. Putnam Davis 23 a senior from Larchmont New York allegedly shot himself with a pistol borrowed from a fraternity brother after an all night beer session. Wounded were Allen Long 21 of Chevy Chase Maryland and William Joyner 20 of Summit New Jersey.
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N.C
University of North
Memorial Hospital
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Joyner
Davis
Phi Delta Theta
Moody
Durham
William Murdock
Allen H. Walker
Hills
Court Clears Gambler in Kidnap Case Verdict
A Circuit court jury in Portland ruled Jimmy Valentine not guilty of kidnapping 9 year old George Brice. Valentine testified he was in his apartment when the attempted abduction occurred, and witnesses supported mistaken identity. Prosecution had claimed Valentine attacked the boy’s mother and maid to reach the school.
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Portland
Ore
Jimmy Valentine
George Brice
Valentine
Television Troubles Facing Set Makers On Three Fronts
Television troubles are tackled on three fronts as senators probe losses from lack of good network shows in Washington. In Chicago manufacturers meet to diagnose industry price instability and overproduction while Syracuse producers focus on new black and white ideas to boost fall sales. General Electric's Walter Baker cites price stability as the key issue. The trade groups report weekly production just over 100000 sets and 167000 radios, with meetings in Chicago to address the boom-bust cycle.
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Dawson
Syracuse
Washington
Chicago
Walter R. G. Baker
General Electric
Assn
National Electronic Distributors Assn
Association of Elec
Veteran detective retires after uncollected 5 cent claim
Denver veteran detective Joe Holindrake retires July 1 after leaving an uncollected five cent claim against the city. He says he used a shoelace to assist a birth before an ambulance arrived, and his sergeant rejected the expense voucher for five cents claiming he used only one lace.
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Denver
Joe Holindrake
Holindrake
Koreans Vote For New South Korean Assembly
Koreans across reclaimed towns and farms cast ballots in Seoul for a new National Assembly. Eight million votes estimated. returns may take two days. President Rhee and wife among first voters. polls closed 5 pm amid police alert and claims of intimidation. Rhee Liberal party seeks 110 of 203 seats. opposition Dem Nationalists expect around 20 seats.
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Seoul
National Assembly
Syngman Thhee
Rhee
Liberal Party
Wet Spots In Eastern U S Report Weather Across Regions
The Associated Press reports a day with showers along the Ohio Valley and rain in Central Atlantic states while most areas expect clear or partly cloudy weather. Richmond Virginia received about one inch. cool conditions persisted in the Great Lakes with 30s. Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana logged 80s and 90s. interior southern California saw readings 100 to 102. Early temps ranged from 28 above at Grantsburg Wisconsin to 87 at Blythe California.
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Associated Press
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Atlantic States
Richmond
Great Lakes
Midwest
Plateau
Nevada
Idaho
Wyoming
Montana
California
Grantsburg
Wis
Blythe
Calif
Dogs Dumped in Gastonia City Limits
Gastonia officials report about 100 stray dogs monthly in the 23 000 population city. City Manager James Carter faults outsiders for dumping canines on the edge of the city while Dog Catcher Bob Terrell struggles to reduce the growing stray dog population. Councillor A D Davis notes dogs now recognize Terrell and flee.
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Gastonia
N. C
James Carter
Bob Terrell
A. D. Davis
Terrell
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