All Churchmen Admit Guilty in Bulgarian Treason Trial
In Bulgaria on March 15, 15 Protestant churchmen faced treason charges and largely confessed. Ladin Popov, 36, a Pentecostal pastor, denied spying but admitted illegal dealings. Nikolai Naumov, a Baptist, and others testified against church leaders, while Alexander Azhariev, 73, the oldest defendant, claimed innocence about a spy data plot but expressed remorse.
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Bulgaria
Fchmen
Ladin Popov
Ko Dimitrov
Nikolai Naumov
Stalin
Ingel “Dinez
Alexander Azhariev
Sonitlaw
Yanko Ivanov
Gaid
Inter- 8
Popov
United States
Pappy
Inaccurate fragment: Pro football punt record noted
The text references Jenn Dobbs of the Los Angeles Dons in the All-America Conference and a 49.1 yard punt in the 1948 season. The OCR is fragmented and contains unrelated garbled phrases about germs.
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Jenn’ Dobbs
Los Angeles Dons
Duri
New India Moves Toward Modernization and Wives Rights
DeWitt Mackenzie surveys India's push to modernize under a proposed bill by Law Minister B R Ambedkar. The plan would abolish plural marriage and grant divorce rights to women, sparking opposition from orthodox Hindus. He notes women increasingly serving in legislatures and a changing social climate even as purdah and seclusion persist in parts of society.
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India
Dr. Ambedkar
New Delhi
Pakistan
Nehru
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Russia
United Nations
Maharajah‘of
Bikanir
Barden
Penston
Begum of
Bhopal
Worden
Child Killed in Accident Near Texarkana
A four year old girl, Marie Griggs, died when she plunged through a windshield after a light truck left the highway near Texarkana. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L W Griggs, Garland City, were notified.
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Texarkana
Mirela
Lhose Marie Griggs
L. W. Griggs
Garland City
Sunken Nazi Arms Would Equip Norway
Oslo reports Norway laments Allied sinking of German armaments in 1945. The lost weapons could have armed 350,000 Norwegians in 1999, stirring debate over security, economics, and dependence on Western support amid Soviet proximity. Norway’s defense forces remain small with a 30,000-strong regulars, and Oslo seeks political backing, external aid, and unified Western backing to deter aggression.
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Daniel DE Luce
Oslo
Norway
Mar
Russia
Denmark
Defense Ministry
Labor Party
Jens Christian Hauge
Ole Berg
Berg
Sweden
Soviet Union
Hauge
SEC approves dissolution plan for Electric Power and Light
The Securities and Exchange Commission will approve the dissolution plan for Electric Power and Light Corporation New York after four minor amendments. The plan forms Middle South Utilities by transferring four utility holdings to the new company in exchange for its common stock. Subsidiaries include Arkansas Power and Light Pine Bluff Louisiana Power and Light New Orleans Mississippi Power and Light Jackson and New Orleans Public Service. Preferred stock is retired by distributing common shares of the new and remaining units. All claims against Electric Bond and Share are settled by a 2.2 million dollar cash payment.
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Washington, Mearch
Securities and Exchange Commission
Electric Power and Light Corporation
New York
Electric Bond and Share Company
SEC
Public Utility Holding Company
Middle South Utilities
Treaster
Arkansas Power and Light
Pine Bluff
Luisiana Power and Light
New Orleans
Mississippi Power and Light
Jackson
Maser
United Gas Corporation of
Shreveport
Selement
Jogainst Electric Bond
Lion Oil Union Wage Dispute Involving 420 Workers
In E Dorado on March 2 a wage dispute between Lion Oil Co and the CIO Oil Workers union representing 420 chemical plant workers emerged. Negotiations, led by federal conciliation official A Wheeler from Little Rock, began last November with a 20 cent per hour raise demand plus holiday and vacation concessions. The company reportedly offered no more, and union chair S Shelton said negotiations continue. Company president T M Martin declined comment. Oil refinery employees remain outside current talks under a separate contract.
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E Dorado
Lion Oi Co
CIO Oil Workers Union
Conciliation Service
A. Wheeler
Little Rock
P. Shelton
Chemical Workers Local
T. M. Martin
Shelton
Two Russian Soldiers Escape to US Occupied Japan
Two young Russians reach US occupied Japan seeking refuge after fleeing from Soviet territories. Innoентiy Zyryanov, 24, swam 30 miles from Kuriles to Hokkaido last September, claiming persecution and family tragedy. Vladimir Barashkov, a Red firman, landed a Russian transport on Rishiri island last November and later voiced anti communist views. Army says Barashkov will not be brought to the US. Russians asked for his return as deserter but were refused. Only 5134 fans attended the first Orange Bowl game in 1935, now over 60,000 attend annually.
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Tokyo
Maren
Japan
Innokentiy Zyryanov
Kuriles
Hokkaido
Kurashiri Island
Vladimir Barashkov
Red Firman
U. S. Army
Rishiri Island
Barashkov
Truman
Henry Wallace
Siberia
Washington
United States
Barshkov
Browns Rushing Yardage Ties All American Conf Mark
The Cleveland Browns logged 2557 rushing yards during the 1947 All American Conference season and match that total later in the record season, illustrating a rare consistency in ground attack across campaigns.
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Cleveland Browns
Carcenl
SSS Tonic Says Blood Strength Restores Energy
Medical claims praise SSS Tonic for nutritional anemia relief by rebuilding blood strength and boosting energy. The ad promises improved vitality, appetite, and stamina after taking the product with meals, urging readers to obtain SH Tonic from drug stores.
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Neumonia
Wenza
Pinkham
Dr. Walter: Heil
M. H. de Young
San Francisco
Dr. Heil
Andrea del Verracchio
Leonardo da Vinci
New India
Seven League
Dewitt MacKenzie
Accdent
Griggs
Arkansas
Lion Oil
Freidman Shelby
Shelby
Geo
Grace Walker
W. Robison & CO
Nashville
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