Hunt High Officials Involved in Secret Soviet Spy Case
FBI arrested three men tied to Soviet intelligence, including Sobel and Albam, detailing their immigrant backgrounds, alleged espionage activity, and a rent-stabilized New York apartment. The case cites Zubilin's clandestine links and potential charges of espionage conspiracy without state department notice.
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Hi Putergs
Morton Sobell
Julius
Ethel Rosenberg
Rosenbergs
Sobell
Albam
Albams
Hoover
FBI
Vassili Zubilin
NKVD
Zubilin
Washington
Russia
Sable
Soble
Lithuania
United States
Kobe
Japan
Sobel
Sobres
Alba
Sobre
Soviet Union
Sables and
New York
Nine Believed Dead In Old Plant Blaze
A historic loft blaze at a 70 year old East Side plant killed nine people and left others injured. Firemen struggled to rescue women trapped on a fourth floor landing as flames and collapsing walls hampered efforts. Names and ages include Angelina Di Rienzo 18, Alma Bradley 45, Gute Pilar 42, and Jessie Mongillo 42. Fire Marshal Mulligan cited panic as a major factor in the fatalities.
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Angelina di Rienzo
Jessie Mongillo
Alma Bradley
Gute Pilar
Walter Mujak
Lera
Josephine iNastri
North Haven
Thomas Danmbroski
Eugene Mulligan
Necklace auction sets high price at $385000
New York jeweler Julia Furst bought a one carat diamond necklace from the Rovensky collection for $385000 at Parke-Bernet Galleries. The sale totals $2182935 from the personal property auction, while FBI notes an espionage conspiracy case may involve others beyond the three arrested. The June 1953 Rosenberg link is referenced by officials.
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New York
John E.rovensky
Parke-Bernet Galleries
Julia Furst
FBI
Judius
Ethel
Rosenberg
Rovensky
Cac
Republicans seek Pike Commission reform amid indictments
Governor considers replacing the Turnpike Commission with a non salary agency as McSorley and Torrance face suspensions after Dauphin County grand jury indictments for misconduct. Torrance and Evans are accused of conspiring to defraud $4.4 million in contracts with Mann Mine. Byron Byrne and Joseph Lawler remain to run the commission if vacancies occur. A 3 to 4 member body would set tolls and manage finances.
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G. Franklin McSorley
Pittsburgh
James F. Torrance
Dauphin County
Torrance
McSorley
Thomas J. Evans
Coaldale
Commission
Evans
Mann-Mine Research and Development Co
Reading
James F. Byrne
Philadelphia Democrat
Joseph J. Lawler
David FE. Watson
Philadelphia
Watson
State Supreme Court
Senate Republicans
Albert W. Johnson
House
Johnson
Paid Vacation Gives Boss a Surprising Gift
Richmond industrialist E Claiborne Robins, president of a pharmaceutical firm, shut his plant and sent 170 workers to New York and Miami for a two week break. On return, workers presented him two surprise checks including 4200 dollars, proving his unscheduled tip program boosts morale and teamwork.
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John F. Daffron
Richmond
New York
Miami
E. Claiborne Robins
Robins
Robins Leff
Bank of Good Times
Skid Row figures in murder probe linked to Grimes sisters
Sheriff reports sightings of Patricia and Barbara Grimes with two men, including Bedwill, at a West Madison Street skid row restaurant on December 28 30. Witnesses describe a black jacket with Pat embroidered, and a short dark haired man identified by waitress Anne Pobich. Walter Kranz remains detained for questioning as autopsy details are pending.
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Lohman
Redwill
Grimes Sisters
Grimes
Madison Street
Skid Row
Bedwill
John Duros
Casey Jarzen
Stickney
Mary
Donna
Chester Wiziecki
Pat
Isheriff
Loretta Grimes
Patricia
Barbara
South Side
Walter Kranz
Flight nets near record jet stream crossing coast to coast
Maj Mont Smith led a six jet B47 on a transcontinental flight from Wright Patterson AFB to Bedford MA in about 4 hours 47 minutes to study the jet stream. The crew reported no official record for this route though fuelled at 37 000 feet and reaching 750 mph. They crossed from California to Massachusetts covering 2700 miles with an average 715 mph. Weather observers noted a 90 degree below zero outside air temperature and wind effects near the jet stream.
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Leonard P. Giblin
Bedford
Mass
Maj
Mont Smith
Champaign
March
Air Force Base
Calif
Mans
Air Force
Maj. Smith
Charles F. Hawkins
South Windsor
Conn
Hawkins
Albuquerque
N.M
Hartford
Hayden Y. Grubbs Jr
Richmond
James J. Lansford
Tampa
Fla
California
Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Ohio
Well-known GOP Leader Owlett Dies
Well-known GOP leader Gilbert Mason Owlett, former Republican National Committeeman from Pennsylvania, died last year. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Wellsboro First Presbyterian Church, with burial in Wellsboro. Donations to a memorial fund at Soldiers and Sailors Hospital are requested in lieu of flowers. Owlett rose from Tioga County senator to PMA leader and GOP national committeeman, a lifelong Presbyterian born June 13, 1892. He attended Princeton, Penn Law, and led Owlett Cox Wilcox and Owlett. He is survived by his widow Sue Elizabeth Berkey and son Edward H. Owlett.
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Pennsylvania
First Presbyterian Church
Wellsboro
Owlett
Soldiers and Sailors Hospital
Mason Owlett
U. S
Sen
Joseph R. Grundy
State Senate
Grundy
PMA
GOP
Senate
George H. Earle
Tioga County
Arthur H. James
National Committee
Jay Cooke
James J. Davis
Gilbert Mason Ow Jett
Princeton University
Perkiomen School
Princeton
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Owlett, Cox, Wilcox and Owlett
Tioga County Savings and Trust Co
Pet Milk Co
St. Louis
Sue Elizabeth Berkey
Somerset
Edward H. Owlett
Actor O'Shea Given Three-Year Probation for Firing Rifle
Los Angeles actor Mich igel O'Shea received three years probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor for firing a .22 rifle at a tractor in his suburban area. He was fined 250 dollars and given a suspended 30-day jail term. The incident occurred while two 13-year-old boys drove a tractor in an orchard beside the O'Sheas' estate. His wife is actress Virginia Mayo.
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Los Angeles
Michigel O'Shea
Virginia Mayo
O'Shea
O'Sheas
Dulles Hearing Weighs Middle East Promise and UN Action
Senate hearings on a resolution granting President Eisenhower power to address the Middle East crisis feature Secretary Dulles baring American commitments to Britain and France. He expects UN General Assembly action if attacked, while Egypt and Arab allies push for exclusive Western guarantees amid Israeli and Soviet tensions. Obituaries follow: Michael Balsay of Morton and Jean Allen of Clymer with multiple family tributes and funeral details.
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Dulles
Britain
France
United States
Middle East
Sen
Morse
D-Ore
Gisl
General Assembly of the
United Nations
Senate Foreign Relations and
Armed Services Committees
House
Eisenhower
Senate
Humphrey
D-Minn
Nasser
Com Ures
Gaza
U.S
Egypt
Gulf of Aqaba
Hanmarskjold
Sen. Aiken
R-Vi
Is- Humphrey
Foromael
David Ben
iGurion
Israel
Hammarskjold
Aqaba Gulf
Cairo
3 Survivors Located In Jet Collision
Unofficial reports described fires near an unnamed island off Isle of Pines after a jet collision. Homestead Air Force Base notified relatives that the crews of the two planes were missing. A spokesman said refueling was not in progress at the time Cary and Latham observed the explosion.
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Isle of Pines
Homestead Air Force Base
Cary
Latham
Eisenhower Middle East aid authority clears House panel
The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved Eisenhower's resolution 24-2 with minor changes to grant military and economic aid up to 200 million dollars over two years for the Middle East. A June 30 deadline was set on current funds, with caps of 30 million per country. semiannual reports, UN cooperation, and congressional withdrawal rights were included. Former President Truman urged a defined plan while supporting authority.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
Eisenhower
Hisenhower
United States
Middle East
Congress
United Nations
Gordon
House
Truman
McGregor Hutchinson Top Jaycee Award Recipient
McGregor Hutchinson, lighting specialist and treasurer of a local Jaycees club, was honored in December 1956 for his service and leadership. He heads the Jaycees third annual Cavalcade of Cans and serves on the Governor Leader's Advisory Council on State Recreation. Jeannette resident J O Trainer introduced Hutchinson at a dinner where Robert Seiler spoke on the Pennsylvania Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Hutchinson
Hutchin
Jaycees
Cil
J. O. Trainer
223
Elm Street
Robert Seiler
Jeannette
Pennsylvania Junior Chamber of Commerce
Seiler
State Jaycees
The Body Faces Car Delivery Mixup in Valley
Hollywood actress Marie McDonald known as The Body said she phoned police after two car salesmen arrived claiming to deliver her new convertible. One man spoke from a gate sounding like a kidnapper, while the other offered an economy model of the same car. Officers cleared the misunderstanding and the salesmen departed.
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Hollywood
Marie
McDonald
San Fernando Valley
California
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Regina) Wright
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W. R
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Marie Crawford) Devinney
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