Tucker Indicted Over Tucker Car Dream
A federal grand jury in Chicago charged Preston T Tucker and seven associates with mail fraud relating to a failed plan to build a rear engine, disc brake vehicle with a fluid transmission. The venture cost about 20 million dollars and never produced a car. A Salvation Army drive in Hope seeks 2400 dollars, while Danny Kaye faces questions over a Communist charge in Glasgow with a quip about his red face.
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Federal Grand Jury
Preston T. Tucker
Tucker
Chicago
Tucker & Co
Death of Second Student Baffles University of Colorado
Boulder authorities probe Roy D. Spore murder alongside recent university coed death. Miss Doris Ann Weaver escaped as the attacker battered Spore with a blunt instrument and threw him into Boulder Creek. Autopsy notes similar brutal blows with no sexual assault evident. Authorities seek classmates and friends of the pair for clues amid renewed fears.
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Boulder
Colo
University of Colorado
Roy D. Spore
Denver
Doris Ann Weaver
Twin Falls
Idaho
Boulder Creek
Bean
Harry Carlson
Spore
Miss Weaver
Angelo Lapi
Theresa Foster
University Coed
Noy
Joe Walker
Miss Foster
Laps
Lapi
Carl Weaver
Doris
Bow and arrow use in the Old Line Age
Fragmentary note claims the bow and arrow first used in the Old Line Age by ariewal men on uging Culllilicdih eq vept Australia. The text is garbled with unclear place names and spelling.
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Ariewal
Australia
Signs Point to Bountiful Food Supply in U.S.
Washington reports the agriculture department forecasts a bountiful year with promising crop prospects. A grain glut could expand livestock herds and boost meat eggs milk cheese and butter supplies. High existing stocks and a strong start for the new crop support optimism but surpluses may trigger government controls and price support costs.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Communists in Schools Debate Targets Teacher Hiring
Washington June 11. A longstanding argument centers on whether a Communist Party member should teach in American schools. Proponents cite academic freedom, while opponents argue spying and party discipline undermine teaching. Prominent figures like Sidney Hook and Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. weigh in. A group of 20 educators including General Eisenhower and James B. Conant urge excluding party members from teaching roles, arguing they surrender intellectual integrity and are unfit to teach.
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James Marlowashington
Communist Party
Stkely
Nerad
Sidney Hook
New York University
New York Times
Tie
Hook
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr
Jackson
Saturday Review of Literature
General Eisenhower
Columbia University
James B. Conant
Harvard
National Education Association
Communist Party of the United
Texarkana Woman's Tourney Sees Texarkana Contenders in Semis
Defending champion Betty MacKinnon and two other Texarkana players reached the semi finals of the Arkansas Women's Amateur golf tournament held in Texarkana. Betty Rushing, a 19 year old medalist from El Dorado, joined them after MacKinnon defeated Mrs. Ned Stewart while Rushing edged past Mrs. Howard Buca.
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Texarkana
Betty MacKinnon
Lonely Hearts Trial Seeks Jury for Serial Killings
New York June 11 Justice Ferdinand Pecora says court will not adjourn until a full jury is chosen for the Lonely Hearts killers Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck. Defense attorney Herbert Rosenberg plans an insanity plea to avert the electric chair. They are charged in the hammer strangulation death of Mrs Janet Fay of Albany New York and linked to slayings of Mrs Delphine Downing and her infant in Byron Center Michigan, tied to a romance swindle scheme.
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New York
jSeven
State Supreme Court
Ferdinand Pecora
Herbert
Rosenberg
Raymond Fernandez
Martha Beck
Janet Fay
Albany N
Valley Stream
Delphine Downing
Byron Center
Mich
the &Illings
Congress to See Loyalty Records In Closed Sessions
Washington reports the Senate Atomic Energy Committee voted 9 to 8 to hear loyalty records of key AEC employees behind closed doors. The move blocks public hearings on Hickenlooper's charge of incredible mismanagement, prompting debates over privacy, security and procedure.
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Washington
Congress
Senate House Atomic Committee
Hickenlooper
R-Iown
AEC
David E Lilienthal
McMahon
D-Conn
FBI
Nation's First Serious Polio Epidemic Abating in Texas
San Angelo, Tex. June 11 UP The nation's first serious polio epidemic of 1949 showed signs of abating as seven of 133 patients in the area died or were affected. Health officials noted the outbreak leveling off with fewer than five percent expected to have after effects. Tenets of public calm and continued care were evident as city crews sprayed areas and pools remained open.
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San Angelo
Tex
Tam Green County
National Foundation
R. E. Elzins
Tom Green
Fie
Polio Foundation
Gonzales
Air Force
Goodfellow Field
E. A. Vautrain
Vautrain
Alcoholics Anonymous
Los Angelo
Temple
Texas
Pine Bluff Amends Old Sunday Blue Laws
Pine Bluff city council and City Attorney R A Elliott Jr amended the 1872 era blue laws to permit around a dozen essential industries including live ball merchants to operate on Sundays. Sabbath breaking charges against several individuals will be dropped and fines for two bakers and one newspaper distributor may be remitted. Spokesmen warned of law closures if changes did not occur.
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Pine Bluff
R. A.elliott Jr
Youth Center Closed Due to Staffing Issue
Youth Center will not be open tonight after a notice announced by George Prazter. The closure affects planned activities and parents are urged to check for updates from local officials.
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Hope Youth Center
Ahnouheed
George Prazter
Patton Legend Outlives His Grave in Wartime Valor
HAL BOYLE profiles General George S Patton Jr noting his grave in Hamm Luxembourg marks a symbol of courage above war. Patton's blunt honesty and willingness to order tough choices defined his leadership. His legend of glory endures beyond the grave as a beacon of American resolve during World War II.
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Hal Boyle Hamm
Luxembourg
George S. Patton, Jr
Georgie
Cain
Abel
Garden of Eden
Georgie Patten
Patton
Europe
Amari
Georgie Patton
Berlin Railway Strike Nears End Early Next Week
West Berlin observers report a possible compromise between the Soviet controlled railway management and the non Communist union Uga, ending a 22 day strike that halted 14 000 workers. Big Four ministers in Paris urged settlement before occupation commanders act, with the blockade easing conditions to resume free transport.
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Berlin
West Berlin
West
Uga
Umion
Paris
Bertin
Council of Foreign Ministers
Germany
Salvation Army Kick Off Held At Hotel Barlow
A Moss Quilines Campaign kickoff meeting at the Hotel Barlow brought together division captains from Rotary Kiwanis Lions Jr. Chamber of Commerce and Beta Sigma Phi plus K. E. Moss Field Representative. About fifty Hope residents pledged to assist as plans outlined for a local Salvation Army Service Unit campaign raising 2408 dollars with funds staying to support local needs.
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Salvation Army
Barlow
Guy E. Basye
Claude Tillery
Rotary
Hervey Hall
Kiwanis
Foy Hammons
Lions
J.C. Walker
Otis Burns
Jr. Chamber of Commerce
Inez Statts
O’clork
Salvation Army Service Unit
Swim Classes for Children Start Monday at Pool
Municipal Swimming Pool announces free swim classes for children aged five to twelve starting Monday. Classes run daily Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is no separate instruction fee. only regular pool admission applies.
Board Fails to Act on Dr McClure in Lite Rock
The Arkansas Electric Medical board took no action against Dr. G. R. McClure of Harrisburg who is free on parole after part of an eight month sentence for abortion. Attorney General Ike Murry warned the board it could revoke his license after a hearing. McClure, formerly of Paragod, was convicted in Greene Circuit Court after a young married woman’s death. The Arkansas Electric Medical Association closed its convention after opposing socialized medicine and electing Dr. A. B. Bonds of Little Rock as president.
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Gréene Cirtuit
The
Arkansas, Electric Medical Association
Methchic
A. B. Bonds
Lite Rock
Buddies Favor Truman for Another Term
In Little Rock a Breakfast gathering of Battery 50 members and Col. J Monroe Johnson sparked cheers as they urged President Truman to seek another term. Johnson teased a future inauguration breakfast while Truman, joining WW II veterans, joked with reporters before outlining a planned foreign policy statement. The meal featured Arkansas peaches with cream and hearty southern fare.
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Little Rock
Battery 50
Trueman
Col. J. Monroe Johnson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Johnson
Harry
129Th Field Artillery
Arry
129Th Field Artllery
Washington
Hayes
Mr. Truman
Word War Ce
Arkansas
A R Yarbrough Dies at Home in Blevins
A R Yarbrough aged 81 and longtime Hempstead resident died at his daughter's home in Blevins. He survived by three daughters and a son, with funeral arrangements incomplete.
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A.r.yarbrough
Blevins
A. R. Yarbrough
Hempstead
Gertrude Hutson
Alice Lee
Lakeview Oregon
Mildred Elis
Truman, Ark
Lula
Hudson
Delight
Nedin Yarbrough
Dayton
Texas
Diplomatic Maneuvers Rise in China War
Western powers seek to avoid deep involvement as Beijing and Canton factions jockey for position. Communists urge withdrawal of Nationalist recognition while Washington maintains support limited to humanitarian aid. Both sides outline terms for possible future diplomatic ties.
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China
Cantona
Brom Nanking
Uncle Sam
Washington
Kau Chieu-hou
Li Tsung-jen
America
Economic Cooperation Administration
Reds
Kan
Canton
Chungking
Chiang Kai-shek
Breut
Formosa
Bec
Truman May Touch on Foreign Policy at Missouri Rally
President Truman, speaking at a Missouri convention, hints at foreign policy themes for a forthcoming national address. The event featured veteran delegates and a park memorial dedication for war dead. Local officials and veterans highlighted the gathering as a key moment in honoring service.
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Truman
Lawyer Resigns Guardian for Preacher in Indianapolis
Indian apolis guardian James M. Dawson resigns citing court security and education protection. He notes pastor David Walker’s future earnings share and a judge’s acceptance of a filing report. Reverend Raymond, previously dismissed as manager, plans to move to Europe and Africa due to commitments.
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Indianapoli
Stine
de David Walker
Elist
Plang
le Ffust
Fon An
Europe
South Africa
A New Guardian
Slate
Indi
Guarerday
a _lette
Dan V. Whitey
Netion
Dayier
Raymond
David
Davis
Sack
Ler
Chicago
Fifteen More Jap War Lords Hanged in Tokyo Courtyard
Tokyo reports that fifteen more Japanese war criminals were hanged by U S forces in a prison courtyard. The executions included Maj Gen Takeda Kawane and Col Kai Hirano for their roles in the Bataan Death March which caused about ten thousand American deaths. Premier Hideki Tojo was among those convicted the previous year. The announcement came from General MacArthur's headquarters.
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Tokyo
Uae
U.S
Pines
Geras MacArthur
Hideki Tojo
Getaka Kawane
Kai Hirano
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Dodge City
NEA
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Arkansas River
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Moss Quilines
Dewitt MacKenzie
Ernest B
Cisturbe Sociales
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