Youth Gang Admits Hotel Robbery Wave
Four Manhattan youths confessed to a hotel robbery spree that netted about 10 000 dollars in cash and jewelry. They admitted taking part in the Emerson pre dawn hold up and identified Breslin Evans Berkley and Windsor hotels among others. A loaded 38 caliber pistol was recovered from Donald McHugh's room.
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Red) Keogh
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Whiskey price ceilings to go from distillery to retailers
Washington officials announced that ceiling prices on bottled whiskey and wines will be lifted this weekend across the distribution chain from distillery to retail liquor stores. The move aligns with the Office of Price Stabilization policy to remove controls on items selling well below ceilings. Prices are not expected to rise, and bars and restaurants serving liquor by the drink will remain under control.
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$250,000 Harbor Injury Sues Four Firms and One Individual
Jester C. Davis, a contractor's helper, sues in Superior Court for 250000 claiming fractured spine and other injuries from a 15 foot fall at Pier A Long Beach Harbor. He alleges a steel rolling door sprang apart and struck him, produced by companies including J G Wilson Co Continental Products Co and others plus forklift operator W T Barrow.
Record French Defense Fund OKd
Paris reports the French Assembly approves a defense budget of 830 million 300 francs equal to 2.295 billion dollars for 1952. The measure funds equipment for 112 army divisions and 27 air wings aimed at Western European defense by year end.
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