Threat of Violence Rises in Haiti Vote
In Port au Prince Dr Francois Duvalier claimed victory in the Haitian presidential election as polling showed him over 60 percent of 1.3 million ballots. With about a third counted Duvalier led former Sen Louis Dejoie seven to one, while Dejoie denounced fraud and supporters warned of violence against the capital.
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Port AU Prince
Francois Duvalier
Duvalier
Louis Dejoie
Duvelier
Dejoie
San Clemente Grass Fire Quelled by 100 Men
A grass fire on San Clemente Island Sunday night was brought under control early Monday by over 100 men from the island's Air Force radar base and the Naval Ordnance test section. The fire burned a large grass area but did not threaten the installation and caused no injuries. Coast Guard says it started from a signal fire lit by boatmen low on gasoline while towing water skiers en route to Catalina Island. fog caused them to miss the island.
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San Clemente Island
Air Force
Naval Ordnance Test Section
Catalina Island
Ilo San Clemente
Kroger to Build 30 Story Ohio Headquarters
New York report states work will start before year end on a 30 story eight million dollar Kroger Grocery Organization tax building to be erected in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving as the company headquarters.
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New York
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kroger
Postal Rate Hike Called Best Cure
Ormonde A. Kieh, head of the Post Office Bureau of Facilities, declared higher postal rates the only possible cure for the Post Office system. He spoke Monday at the National League of Postmasters convention, saying service is good but not yet satisfactory.
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Louisville
Ormonde A. Kieh
Buureau
Washington
National League of
Russia’s 1945 ten year loans total five percent billion
The Soviet press reports that Russia extended loans to other Communist nations during the decade starting in 1945, totaling five percent of a billion dollars.
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Moscow
Russia
Princeton Puts Clamp on Clerk
Princeton University president Robert F. Goheen announced that all university privileges are withdrawn from Rev. Hugh Halton, chaplain of the Aquinas Foundation, over what he called irresponsible attacks on faculty and administration. Halton defended his actions as not deserved or accurate. The foundation has long had access to campus facilities and is listed in the university catalog.
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Princeton
N.J
Robert F. Goheen
Ivy League University
Hugh Halton
Goheen
Father Halton
Aquinas Foundation
Alger Hiss
Willard Edwards
Chicago Tribune
Hiss
Harvard University
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Eleven Compton Eagles fined for gambling and lewd films
Eleven members of the Compton Aerie of the Eagles Lodge were arraigned on gambling and lewd film charges. Alvin Wright paid fines for all, including $75 each for gambling and movie procurement, while Edward Marshall paid $50 for operator duties. All defendants were released on payment of fines.
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Compton
Compton Aerie
Eagles Lodge
Sidney W. Kauftan
Iana
Alvin FE. Wright
Frailey Ave
Sheriff's Deputies
Eagle Lodge
Compton Blvd
Wright
Edward P. Marshall
Salmon Ave
Long Beach
Manuel N. Calderon
W. Young St
Wilmington
Charles M. Hayne
Los Angeles
James J. Long
Crestwood St
San Pedro
Jerry E. Willoughby
San Vicente Ave
William Wichels
Frailey ‘Ave
Florencia Quesada
John
Rickard
Shirley Ave
I Lynwodd
Domingo D. Sanchez
Grand Ave
Roy C. Sorenson
Firestone Ave
Norwalk
Marshall
Wig trouble hits Maria Douglas on stage
Mexican actress Maria Douglas faced criticism for her appearance in Anina Karenina without a wig. She explained the wig was stolen just before she went on stage, affecting her character.
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Mexico City
Maria Douglas
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