Eleven Communist leaders convicted in New York trial
A federal court in New York found 11 U S Communist leaders guilty of conspiracy to advocate overthrow of the government by force. The nine month trial ended with a verdict against the defendants, two of whom were Black, including the jury foreman. The case underscores the line between liberty and treason and draws sharp lines against foreign influence in American politics.
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New York
Moscow
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U. S
Russia
Aps
Harold R. Medina
Ex Hungarian Official Is Executed in Hungary
Laszlo Raik, 40, former Hungarian No 3 communist, was executed for treason. Two other men, Tibor Szonyi and Andras Szalai, were hanged after confessing to plot to topple the regime with American help and install a government subservient to Tito. Trial ended Sept 24. appeals court confirmed sentences yesterday.
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Laszlo Raik
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Ralls
Czechoslovakia
Asa Sy
Vito
Foreign Ministry
Tibor Szonyi
Hungaria Communist Party
Andras ‘Szalai
Pavison
Lazar Branov
Budapest
Pel Justus
Jan Ggnjenovic
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Yugoslavia
Presbyterian Film to Be Shown at Vesper Worship
A 23 minute film Daybreak will be shown Sunday at 3 p.m. during the vesper service at First Presbyterian Church. Presented by Church World Service, Inc, it covers displaced persons and refugees worldwide. The public is invited.
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Church World Service, Inc
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Protestant Churches of America
Weather Forecast for Arkuiusus Sunday Shapes
Cloudy through the afternoon and night with rain expected Sunday. Forecast notes overcast skies, chance of showers, and regional improvement later Sunday afternoon.
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Warner
Pysth
Hope’s 7-0 win over Texarkana thrills fans
Hope Bobcats earned their first conference victory with a 7 to 0 win over Texarkana Parker on a bruising night. Ea sel Nix sparked drives from the 22 yard line and Beasley and LaGrone finished the scoring as Hope controlled the line. Texarkana fought hard but defenses held, with Hope totaling 178 rushing yards and intercepting a pass while Parker Kennedy injured but ready next week.
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Beasley
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lin-Garrett
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Turner
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Ramsey
Yadon
Gus Kennedy
Rebcals
Duds in Restricted SPG Area Warned by Corps and Landowners
A Corps of Engineers inspection at Southwestern Proving Ground warns salvage activity in a fenced restricted zone. Landowners are urged to report shells found, avoid entering the area, and contact the county sheriff or the division engineer in Dallas, Texas, to ensure safe destruction.
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Texas
Czech's Little People Vanish in Purges Across Prague
Prague reports thousands of Czechoslovaks, labeled Little People, disappear as communist purges reach middle class families. A 20 year old Belgrade born girl on a date is seized, her room sealed, and American magazines found. Parents of the missing woman wait at Prague police headquarters unsure of fate.
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Belgrade
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Arthur Murray's aura of dance turns shyness into steady income
New York profile of Arthur Murray, who built a $22 million annual dance business by teaching shy adults to dance. The piece details his studios, staff, and a bold $5,000 lifetime course, plus personal notes on his wife and lifestyle. Murray claims to have taught about 4 million people to dance and runs 194 studios with 5,000 teachers from a Madison Avenue flagship studio.
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France Faces Nationwide Protest Strikes Over Moch Cabinet
Paris reports scattered protests across Montpellier Caen Nice and Bordeaux as communists challenge Premier Jules Moch's new cabinet efforts. L Humanite urged unity of action while pledging to thwart Moch despite his nation wide assembly confirmation.
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Bordeaux
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Teenagers jailed for sex parties case shocks Belvidere
In Belvidere Illinois authorities say fourteen youths faced trial over alleged wild sex parties in hotel rooms and cars involving more than ten girls aged thirteen to fifteen. Ten men charged with statutory rape indecent liberties and assault. some pleaded guilty others innocent as details await further court action.
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Aluminum Plants May Strike Across Several Plants
Pittsburgh Oct 15 Nine plants of the Giant Aluminum Company of America face a strike at 12:01 a.m. CES. Atcoa and the CIO United Steelworkers union broke off pension and insurance talks last night. Alcoa demanded pension changes tied to social security law changes. No comment from steelworkers officials. If it spreads, 16,000 workers at Alcoa sites would be affected. Shutdowns to begin today at Alcoa Tenn and Badin NC.
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Yadin
N. C
Bridgeport
Conk
Edgeter
Lewis Plan Divides Union Ranks In Labor Front Bid
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia October 15 rivals mute on John L Lewis bid for a united labor front in coal and steel strikes. AFL President William Green declined comment while Philip Murray silent in Pittsburgh. A St Michael local urged aid be spent at home, noting poverty and bread, as steel strikes hinder coal negotiations and some operators showed willingness to sign with miners.
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George BH. Leve
Northern and Western
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Finois
Next Week Menu at Hope Schools
Week menu at Hope Schools shows a run of meals with multiple spelling errors. Items include chicken with sides on Monday and smothered liver on Tuesday, baked macaroni and cheese on Wednesday, pigs in blankets on Thursday, and cafeteria closure on Friday for both grade schools and junior high. Additional lines mention field peas, roast creamed potatoes, turnips and greens, Irish stew, and various breads and desserts, reflecting a damaged OCR from a historical publication.
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Car Overturns After Sudden Loss of Control at May and Main
Police report a car overturned yesterday at May and Main after the driver lost control. The vehicle, a Model A, rolled over with the driver identified as Johnny McDowell. Investigators are reviewing the incident details.
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Fair Weather Across the United States Despite Eastern Wet Spots
Chicago reports generally fair weather across the country with a few wet areas in the East. Rain spanned parts of the Middle Atlantic and New England states and sections of Kentucky. Cold spots included Cadillac where temperatures fell to 25 above zero.
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Red forces enter Canton as Hong Kong border tense
Chinese Reds push toward Canton and threaten 60 miles from Hong Kong while Nationalist troops pull back to sea. British defenses around Hong Kong strengthened as London announces a Singapore meeting of Commonwealth leaders to address Far East communist threat.
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Brinks On Who Cragsville Moonshine Charge
Sheriff Lawrence Wyatt said a man in charge of illicit moonshine whisky led a race yesterday as deputies charged Dexal Jiquer with possession and related offenses. The incident occurred in Cragsville with local authorities pursuing suspects.
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Ex Ballplayer Jailed for Murder in California Robbery
Former St. Louis Browns pitcher Ralph R. Schwamb and Ted Gardner were arrested in Long Beach for the killing of Dr. Donald B. Boys during a $53 holdup. Both men confessed, police say. Gardner’s wife Joyce aided investigators, with witness descriptions leading to their capture.
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Oil Progress Week Proclaimed in Hope Arkansas
Mayor Lyle Brown proclaims October 16 to 22 as Oil Progress Week in Hope Arkansas. The notice urges community awareness of petroleum industry contributions and stresses its role in living standards and democratic ideals.
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Washington Debates Communist Crackdown and Laws
Oct 18 report notes demands for investigations into national and local communist ties. Rep Velde warns HUAC may target centralists as juries back verdicts, while Mundt Nixon bills push for secret-activity oversight and faster prosecutions of subversion.
Four policemen killed in St. Louis shooting
In St. Louis on October 15 7 policemen were fatally shot during a confrontation with an escaped prisoner named Johnson and another Black man. Sgt. Pelham C. Scott and Patrolman Edward C. Juettemeyer died, Scott en route to hospital and Juettemeyer later in hospital. Otto Albrecht a clerk was on duty. Johnson wrestled Scott’s revolver, forced Juettemeyer down stairs, then fired. Juettemeyer was mortally wounded and Johnson seized the gun. Police and county officials pursued Johnson across the area, arrested one Black man, and recovered the weapons after the suspect said he discarded them.
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Brecht
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Jalson
Iig
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Pilkinton Speaks at Lewisville Club Meeting
James Pilkinton prosecuting attorney of the eighth judicial district spoke on law enforcement at the Utopia club of Lewisville on Thursday. Mrs W E Jones Jr, a Houston Light Opera member, sang My Hero from The Chocolate Soldiers. The Jegisia committee led the program.
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Eighth Judicial Disstrict
Utopia Club
Lewisville
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Church Conference to Continue Through Oct 19
The 35th session of the sout West annual conference will meet at Bee B.C. on Wednesday morning Oct. 18 at 4 o'clock, presiding Bishop Luther Stewary. The church closes its conference year Sunday and all members are urged to attend by A Morris, pastor.
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A. Morris
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